In 1881, John F. Shea, established a small plumbing business. From those modest beginnings and guided by a philosophy of caring for his customers, the J.F. Shea Co. grew into one of the most renowned and respected leaders in the construction industry and an award-winning new home builder and developer of new homes.

Since 1968, Shea Homes, an independent member of the Shea Family Of Companies, has built some of the finest new homes and master-planned communities for more than 73,000 families across America. The company is a leading new home builder. Among new home builders, Shea Homes has the distinction of being the largest privately held company, building new home communities in seven states, including California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington.

Shea Homes is honored to be acknowledged by its peers for its excellence as a new home builder. In 2005, the National Association of Home Builders recognized Shea Homes as one of "America's Best Builders," and in 2007, the company was named "Builder of the Year" for new homes by Professional Builder Magazine.

Shea Homes' most satisfying success has been listening to its customers' new home needs and providing quality workmanship in the finest neighborhoods and new home communities available today.