1
Murray Franklyn
Bellevue, WA · (425) 644-2323
Local luxury new-construction builder since 1966; communities across Bellevue/Kirkland/Redmond/Sammamish (true production/spec model).
How we rank
This directory is an editorial ranking by The Board of Project Stewardship — not a paid placement list. Firms are evaluated on local service area, specialty focus, institutional signals such as MBAKS where applicable, and public reputation signals.
Rankings updated 2026. Always re-verify WA contractor status at L&I Verify before hiring. Looking for a one-off owner-custom build instead? See custom homes.
Honest framing
This directory covers speculative and production home builders in the region — firms known for for-sale inventory or community models — not owner-commissioned custom homes alone. Lower ranks may include hybrids; card notes say so explicitly.
Full Ranking
Ranks 1–14
Spec / production builders · King & Snohomish Counties
2
Conner Homes
Bellevue, WA · 888-302-1252
Seattle-area local builder 65+ years; active Snohomish & Eastside communities (townhomes + SF homes for sale).
3
MainVue Homes
Bellevue, WA · 1-800-764-8171
High-volume modern production builder with multiple King/Snohomish communities (NewHomeSource-active).
4
Toll Brothers
Seattle metro (ex-CamWest) · (844) 845-5263 (community sales example)
National luxury production builder active in King/Snohomish since acquiring CamWest; e.g. Bellevue Enclave at Kelsey Creek.
5
Tri Pointe Homes Washington
Bellevue, WA · (425) 455-2900
Successor brand to Quadrant Homes; large-scale WA production builder (Eastside office).
6
Lennar Northwest
WA communities (e.g. Everett/Marysville)
National production builder with 2026 Seattle-area communities including Snohomish County (Lockwood Lane, Barrel Creek, etc.).
7
D.R. Horton
Seattle–Bellevue metro
National production builder with multiple active Seattle-Bellevue area communities (NewHomeSource listings).
8
Isola Homes
Bellevue, WA · (206) 737-9700
Local Built Green modern for-sale homes/townhomes across Seattle neighborhoods (Bellevue office).
9
Azori (formerly MN Custom Homes)
Bellevue, WA · (425) 429-6645
Luxury infill / move-in-ready new homes on Eastside & Seattle (true speculative custom hybrid; rebranded from MN Custom in 2026).
10
Soundbuilt Homes
Puyallup, WA (Puget Sound)
Production homebuilder since 1980 with Washington communities across the Sound — confirm current King/Snohomish inventory.
11
Rush Residential (The Rush Companies)
Gig Harbor, WA · (253) 858-3636
Long-time PNW homebuilder; markets Puget Sound region including King/Snohomish — many recent models more South Sound/Kitsap.
12
Design Guild Homes of WA Inc
Bellevue, WA · (425) 455-3133
Primarily custom; client testimonials describe purchasing Design Guild homes already built/for sale — hybrid speculative-custom note.
13
NUCON Construction & Development
Edmonds, WA
Edmonds developer-builder doing townhomes/multi-family/DADUs + custom — speculative/development-oriented when building for sale.
14
Carlisle Classic Homes LLC
Seattle, WA · (206) 782-7070
Custom/new-home GC; include only when a project is built for sale — not a production community builder (honest hybrid).
Spec homes FAQ
What does this Spec Homes directory cover?
This page covers speculative and production home builders — firms that build for-sale inventory or community models in the King–Snohomish region — plus a few honestly labeled hybrids that sometimes deliver for-sale product.
Is Pacific Pro Group on the Spec Homes list?
No. Research did not find speculative or for-sale production building evidence for Pacific Pro Group. See Custom Homes or Additions for their ranked design-build placement.
How are hybrid custom / for-sale firms labeled?
True production and community builders dominate the upper ranks. Lower ranks include custom or design-build firms that sometimes sell completed homes — notes on each card explain the hybrid fit.
How should I use this list when shopping new construction?
Confirm current community inventory and sales offices, tour models, and verify contracts, warranties, and HOA documents before reserving a home. Listings turn over quickly in active markets.