Mattamy Homes

Headquartered in Winter Park · Founded 1978

About Mattamy Homes

Mattamy Homes was founded in 1978 in Canada by Peter Gilgan, and it's grown into the largest privately-owned homebuilder in North America. That's not a small distinction — privately owned means they're not answering to Wall Street every quarter, which often translates into longer-term thinking about design and community planning. They expanded into the U.S. market in the early 2000s and have built a reputation for floor plans that actually make sense to live in, not just look good on a rendering. Their U.S. headquarters is in Winter Park, Florida, which puts Tampa Bay squarely in their backyard. In Tampa Bay, Mattamy has been active across Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, putting them in everything from the growth corridors along SR-54 in Wesley Chapel down to the communities expanding around US-41 in Manatee and Sarasota. They're not the largest builder by volume in this market — that's D.R. Horton's territory — but they run several active communities at a time and have maintained a consistent presence here through the ups and downs of the market. If you're looking in the suburbs north of Tampa or down into the Sarasota-Bradenton area, you'll likely run across at least one Mattamy community in your search. What Mattamy builds tends to sit in that $280K to $600K range, covering single-family homes and townhomes. Their floor plans generally get good marks for livability — they think about things like where the kitchen actually flows relative to the family room, how many cars realistically fit in the garage, and whether the owners suite actually feels like a retreat or just a slightly larger bedroom. Included features vary by community and price point, but Mattamy typically offers a reasonable standard package without gutting the base price to the point where you need $80,000 in upgrades to make it feel complete. Construction is concrete block on the first floor, which is standard for Florida and what you want from a hurricane and insurance standpoint. The buying experience with Mattamy is generally smooth and reasonably transparent. Their sales team works on-site at each community, and they use a design center process for personalizing finishes and upgrades. Construction timelines in the current Tampa Bay market run anywhere from six to ten months depending on the product type, municipality, and where they are in the build cycle — spec homes move faster, and to-be-built can stretch depending on permitting. Communication during construction is something buyers mention as a mixed bag with almost every builder right now, so setting expectations early and building in regular check-ins with your agent matters regardless of who you're building with.

Barrett's Take on Mattamy Homes

Here's what I tell my buyers about Mattamy: they're a solid mid-market builder with a genuine focus on design, and that shows in the floor plans. Where they tend to be flexible is on lot premiums and closing costs — especially if you're buying in a community that has standing inventory or is in the early phase of sales. What they're less flexible on is base price. Like most builders, the list price on a spec home is usually their number. If you push on the price itself, they'll often hold firm and redirect you toward incentives tied to using their preferred lender instead. On the contract side, pay attention to the deposit structure and what happens if the completion timeline shifts. Mattamy, like most builders, includes language that gives them flexibility on delivery dates — that's standard, but you need to understand what your options are if you're in a lease that's expiring. Escalation clauses for material costs have been common in new construction contracts the last few years, and you'll want to know exactly what's in there before you sign. Same advice as with any builder's preferred lender: get a competing Loan Estimate from an independent lender and compare the total cost over the life of the loan. Sometimes their incentives are genuinely good. Sometimes they look good on the surface but cost you more over 30 years. Compared to builders like D.R. Horton or LGI at a similar price point, Mattamy tends to put more thought into the layout and how spaces connect. The trade-off is you're probably not getting the absolute lowest price per square foot in the market — you're paying a little more for the design quality and the brand's reputation for being a step above entry-level. Warranty responsiveness is something I'd ask about specifically in the communities you're looking at, because it can vary. Talk to residents in an existing Mattamy neighborhood nearby, knock on some doors, and ask what the warranty process has been like. That five-minute conversation tells you more than any sales brochure will.

Barrett Henry, REALTOR®

Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience

Mattamy Homes at a Glance

1978

Founded

Winter Park

Headquarters

$280K – $600K

Price Range

Communities

Counties Served

Current Incentives & Deals

Parrish, Manatee

$399K – $540K

Venice, Sarasota

$569K – $795K

Single-Family Homes

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Where Mattamy Homes Builds

Mattamy Homes is active in 4 Tampa Bay counties. Click a county to see all communities in that area.

Hillsborough County

2 communities

Pasco County

1 community

Manatee County

3 communities

Sarasota County

5 communities

What Mattamy Homes Offers

Mattamy Homes builds across 2 home types in the Tampa Bay market.

Single-Family Homes

Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.

Townhomes

Attached homes offering lower maintenance and competitive pricing — great for first-time buyers and investors.

Specialties & What Sets Mattamy Homes Apart

Key differentiators buyers should know about.

Thoughtful designs
Livable floor plans
Community amenities

Guides About Mattamy Homes

In-depth guides and comparisons featuring Mattamy Homes in Tampa Bay.

Mattamy Homes Tampa Bay Buyers Guide

General Buyer Guides

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