Richmond American Homes
Headquartered in Denver · Founded 1977
About Richmond American Homes
Richmond American Homes has been building since 1977 and is headquartered out of Denver, Colorado as a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, a publicly traded company. That corporate backing matters — it means they're not a regional builder that could disappear if the market turns. They've expanded steadily across the Sunbelt over the decades and now operate in more than a dozen states. They're not as massive as D.R. Horton or Lennar in terms of volume, which actually works in your favor — you get more of a mid-size builder experience without feeling like just another number in the queue. In Tampa Bay, Richmond American is active in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties, which puts them in some of the area's faster-growing corridors — think the SR-54 belt in Wesley Chapel, the I-75 growth pocket heading down toward Riverview and Wimauma, and communities pushing east toward Lakeland. They haven't been here as long as the big national builders who've had Tampa Bay roots since the 90s, but they've been intentional about where they plant communities. You won't find them scattered everywhere — they're selective, which generally means the communities they do open have been thought through more carefully than a builder just chasing cheap dirt. What sets Richmond American apart from a product standpoint is their Home Gallery design experience. Before your home goes vertical, you sit down with an actual professional design consultant at their design center and pick everything — cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, exterior elevation, structural options. It's included in your purchase, not an upcharge for the consultation itself. Their homes sit in the $350K to $600K range in this market, which positions them in move-up territory — buyers coming out of a starter home or relocating with equity to deploy. Structurally, they're building concrete block in Florida, which is what you want, and they offer real flexibility on floor plans, including structural options like extended lanais, bonus rooms, and bedroom conversions that some builders charge a premium just to show you. The buying experience with Richmond American is more hands-on than a production builder like D.R. Horton. The design consultation adds a step, but it's a genuinely useful one — you're not picking from a laminated sheet in a sales trailer. Their sales agents tend to be salaried or have structured comp, so the pressure to rush you through is lower than at some competitors. Build timelines in Tampa Bay have stabilized compared to the pandemic backlog years, but count on 8 to 12 months from contract to close depending on the community and how many structural options you layer in. Communication during construction is something buyers mention frequently — some report solid updates, others say you need to stay on top of your field manager. Either way, schedule your own inspections.
Barrett's Take on Richmond American Homes
Here's what I tell my buyers about Richmond American: the Home Gallery experience is genuinely one of the better design processes you'll find at this price point, but don't walk in there without a budget ceiling written down. That design center is set up to upsell you, tastefully, and it works. Quartz countertops here, upgraded flooring there, a tray ceiling because why not — and suddenly you've added $40K to a home you could've finished yourself for less. Go in knowing what you'll regret skipping versus what you can upgrade after closing for a fraction of the cost. On negotiation, Richmond American isn't a heavy discounter on base price, but they're more flexible on closing cost contributions and design center credits than they'll advertise upfront. At the end of a quarter or when a community is nearing sellout, there's real room to negotiate — especially on inventory homes that are already under roof. Their deposit structure tends to be tiered with additional deposits due at design center and at certain construction milestones, so read that contract carefully before you sign anything. Watch the completion date language — "estimated" is doing a lot of work in new construction contracts, and your rate lock strategy needs to account for slippage. I've seen 30 to 60 day overruns that caught buyers off guard. On their preferred lender, same thing I say about any builder's in-house financing arm — get a competing Loan Estimate from an outside lender and put the numbers side by side before you decide. Sometimes the builder incentive is genuinely worth using their lender, sometimes it's just a tether. You won't know until you compare. Relative to the competition in this price band — Meritage, Taylor Morrison, David Weekley — Richmond American gives you more design flexibility up front, but you may give a little on build speed. If you care about customizing the interior without doing it yourself post-close, they're worth a serious look. If you just want to get in fast and start living, there are builders in this range better suited for that.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
Richmond American Homes at a Glance
1977
Founded
Denver
Headquarters
$350K – $600K
Price Range
13
Communities
3
Counties Served
Communities by Richmond American Homes
Richmond American Homes currently has 13 communities listed across Tampa Bay. Click any community for full details, pricing, and incentives.
Brookestone
Saint Augustine, Hillsborough
$531K – $732K
Irongate
Jacksonville, Hillsborough
$334K – $345K
Seasons at Asher's Landing
Jacksonville, Hillsborough
$290K – $294K
Seasons at Bella Vista
Dundee, Hillsborough
$370K – $370K
Seasons at Grandview Gardens
DeLand, Hillsborough
$304K – $304K
Seasons at Lakeside Forest
Tavares, Hillsborough
$385K – $385K
Seasons at Marietta Cove
Jacksonville, Hillsborough
$304K – $349K
Seasons at Park Trace
Jacksonville, Hillsborough
$270K – $290K
Seasons at Scenic Terrace
Lake Hamilton, Hillsborough
$300K – $454K
Seasons at Wekiva Ridge
Mount Dora, Hillsborough
$500K – $565K
Seminole Palms
Palm Coast, Hillsborough
$323K – $369K
TrailMark II
St Augustine, Hillsborough
$485K – $485K
Woodbridge
Fernandina Beach, Hillsborough
$439K – $476K
Where Richmond American Homes Builds
Richmond American Homes is active in 3 Tampa Bay counties. Click a county to see all communities in that area.
What Richmond American Homes Offers
Richmond American Homes builds across 1 home type in the Tampa Bay market.
Single-Family Homes
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Specialties & What Sets Richmond American Homes Apart
Key differentiators buyers should know about.
- Home Gallery design experience
- Professional design consultations included
- Move-up single-family homes
- Structural and finish personalization
- M.D.C. Holdings subsidiary
New Construction Buyer Resources
Buying new construction is different from resale. These guides cover what you need to know before signing a builder contract.
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