Scottsdale, AZ (July 8, 2025) – Scottsdale-based Cullum Homes has taken the top spot on the Phoenix Business Journal’s annual list of the Largest Custom Home Builders, more than doubling its year-over-year closing volume to reach $82.89 million in 2024. The firm jumped from No. 3 last year to No. 1, reflecting a surge in demand for luxury custom homes across the Valley.
Published July 4, the 2024 rankings showcase 21 of the region’s top custom builders, which collectively closed on $396.1 million in home sales. An additional $29.98 million in renovation revenue was reported by eight of the firms, signaling steady growth in both new construction and luxury remodeling.
Cullum Homes led the pack with $82.89 million in custom home closings and $9 million in renovation revenue. The firm recently sold out two of its signature communities in Paradise Valley—The Village at Mountain Shadows and Paradise Reserve—contributing to its record-setting year.
Salcito Custom Homes Ltd., which topped the 2023 list, held steady at No. 2 with $52.55 million in closings and a strong $13.67 million sale—the second-highest individual closing of the year.
A Finer Touch Construction claimed the No. 3 position with $35.23 million in total sales and the most expensive single-home closing on the list at $19.34 million.
Here’s a look at the top 10 custom home builders in Maricopa County based on 2024 performance:
| Rank | Builder | Closings ($M) | Most Expensive Home ($M) | Renovation Revenue ($M) | Specialties | Top Executives |
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| 1 | Cullum Homes | $82.89 | $7.0 | $9.0 | Architecture, construction, interior design, renovations | Paul & Lindsay Cullum-Colwell, Rod & Kim Cullum |
| 2 | Salcito Custom Homes Ltd. | $52.55 | $13.67 | $12.0 | Luxury homes, renovations, concierge services | Anthony & Rebecca Salcito, Steven Hampton |
| 3 | A Finer Touch Construction | $35.23 | $19.34 | $0.0 | Tech-forward luxury homes and remodels | Brad Leavitt |
| 4 | Platinum Companies Inc. | $29.68 | $6.15 | $0.0 | Design-build luxury homes | Stephanie Fox, Kevin Michael |
| 5 | Fisher Custom Homes LLC | $26.0 | $5.5 | n/a | Hillside construction, raze-and-rebuild | Thomas Fisher |
| 6 | Sage Luxury Homes | $24.0 | $12.0 | n/a | Custom homes, basements, full-service design | Sage Lentz |
| 7 | Travis Custom Homes | $22.83 | $9.75 | $0.0 | New construction and large remodels | Travis Reid |
| 8 | Forté Homes | $18.5 | $6.8 | n/a | Design-build, home theaters, hillside lots | John Cochran |
| 9 | Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes Inc. | $16.5 | $6.5 | n/a | Build-to-suit and pre-designed homes | Tony Calvis |
| 10 | Boxwell Homes | $12.53 | $5.25 | $4.0 | Land acquisition, development, custom homes | Evan Boxwell, Jeremy vanEyk |
Also noteworthy:
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Platinum Companies Inc. rose to No. 4 with $29.68 million in sales, up from No. 5.
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Fisher Custom Homes rounded out the top five with $26 million.
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Santorini Homes Inc., which held the top spot last year, dropped to No. 12 with $10.55 million.
To see the full list and expanded rankings, visit Phoenix Business Journal’s custom builder report.