Empire Group is an outfit of affiliated companies with combined experience of over 30 years in the real estate development. The group of builders is recognized as one of the premier real estate developers in the Phoenix Metro area.

The real estate group has a specific focus on developing residential, mixed-use, and commercial communities. And in the past 30 years, Empire Group has bought, designed, and developed over 100 prime real estate properties in over 35 neighborhoods. In that time, the company has burgeoned to become one of the most established real estate developers, with properties valued in excess of $1 billion.

Available Empire Group Homes

Empire Group’s Current Projects

Villas at Baker Park

An iconic infill development undertaken by renowned Empire Group, Villas at Baker Park is a private home community tucked in the lively and vibrant Arcadia neighborhood in Phoenix. It is a 44-home community that features fabulous Spanish Revival and Italian style homes. You can expect to find livable floor plans, fabulous social amenities, and spacious living spaces. Most of the houses in Villas at Baker Park offer breathtaking scenery and mountain views.

The Stewart

The Stewart is a high-rise apartment community nestled in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. These gorgeous apartments are configured in a 19-story high-rise building. All the floor plans are fantastic. The Stewart offers 5-star amenities, convenient access to all major Phoenix destinations, high-tech security & surveillance, and card-access underground parking garage.

411 S. First Street

This urban development is 6,000 square foot commercial warehouse that has been transformed into creative, high-tech, and open-concept office spaces. The floor plans are open and quite vibrant.

Wildhorse Estates

Wildhorse Estates is 15-lot development in Chandler, Arizona. The lots have been platted and engineered. Homes at the Estate are quite a sight with spectacular views and interior finishes.

3 Olive Park

Much like Wildhorse Estates, this Empire Group signature residential development comprises 158 platted and engineered lots. They are nestled on Olive and 103rd Avenue in Peoria, Arizona.

The Manors at Butler North

This is a 10-home private gated community nestled in the heart of North Central Phoenix. The neighborhood offers sizzling dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.

Services Offered by Empire Group

Residential Infill Land

Residential infill land forms one of the most important aspects of the home building process in the Phoenix Metro rapidly growing markets. Empire Group has, for the past three decades, created well-designed and vibrant residential communities in infill developments. The group’s nifty approach to infill residential real estate development is tailored to offer high ROI.

Single Family Home Building

Phoenix area is expected to experience a surge in population. And the need for family housing will continue to rise in the next decade or so in the valley. Empire Group has a reputation for building high-quality, unique family-oriented communities. With an unwavering dedication to quality, value, and customer services, Empire Group will continue to exceed the expectations of homeowners.

Multi-Family Home Building

From mid-priced to high-end multi-family residences, Empire Group is right in the mix. The company designs and builds multi-family communities. And with a recently completed light rail transit system, the Phoenix area will experience an unprecedented demand for multi-family housing.

Key Members of the Team Behind Empire Group

Richard J Felker – Principal

Richard moved into the real estate game in the 1970s after a 10-year stint operating a furniture store. During his 4 decade experience in the real estate business, Richard has developed more than 100 projects valued in excess of $1 billion.

Geoffrey Jacobs – principal

Before joining Empire Group, Geoffrey was helping a real estate company develop a mix-use property in mainland China.

Randy Grudzinski – Head of Capital Markets

Rich Zacher – Principal

Michael E. Wool f – General Counsel

Cindy Thimmesch – CFO

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