Design-Build · Northern Michigan
New construction homes designed and built by one team — Freshwater Development serves as developer, design architect, and general contractor on every project.
One Team, Start to Finish
Why design-build changes everything
Most custom homes pass between an architect, a builder, and a series of subcontractors. Ours never leave our hands — which means one vision, one point of accountability, and no surprises.
We find the opportunity
Site selection, feasibility, and planning informed by fifteen years developing landmark residential projects in New York City.
We design the home
What you see in our renderings is exactly what you get — we order the precise materials we render, before construction begins.
We build it ourselves
As general contractor, we install the work with our own team, building to standards uncommon in the Northern Michigan market.
Build to last
The standard behind every home we build
Natural materials
White oak floors, natural marbles, solid wood cabinetry, and custom millwork throughout.
Quiet performance
Advanced soundproofing, double-pane casement windows, and whole-home air filtration.
Fully electrified
Induction cooking, electric heating and cooling, and EV charging — energy-efficient by design.
100 Park
A waterfront home shaped by its shoreline — natural materials, expansive glazing, and living spaces that open directly to the water's edge.
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111 State
Designed and built by Freshwater Development, a Traverse City design-build firm, the Penthouses at 111 State are the pinnacle of luxury in downtown Traverse City. Overlooking Rotary Square Park, steps from Grand Traverse Bay, the residences feature private elevators that open directly into the foyer, dedicated rooftop terraces with pergolas, and parking garages with abundant storage.
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