Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Custom Home Builder in Southern Minnesota
Bigelow Homes has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities through innovative custom homebuilding in Southern Minnesota for over four decades. As a family-owned and locally operated business, we prioritize personalized housing solutions that align with residents' lifestyles while maintaining cost-effective practices. Our team collaborates directly with clients to design and construct homes in carefully selected neighborhoods that reflect their values and daily needs.With developments spanning Southeastern Minnesota from Byron to Zumbrota, we combine extensive industry experience with a commitment to exceeding client expectations. Our reputation as the largest homebuilder in the region stems from consistent delivery of quality craftsmanship and community-focused planning that simplifies the homebuying journey for every family.
Services
Custom Home Building
Model Homes
Land Development
Subdivision Lots
Home Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We've built homes in Southern Minnesota for over 40 years
- Our team creates communities with personalized, lifestyle-focused designs
- Family-owned business with local market expertise since 1983
- We offer developments in over a dozen Southeastern Minnesota communities
- Custom home designs that incorporate innovative materials at competitive prices
What people say
Seamless process
Dream home realization
Experienced team
Community-focused planning
Quality craftsmanship
Services
Custom Home Building
Bigelow Homes specializes in creating fully customized residential properties tailored to individual client needs and lifestyle requirements. Our experienced team collaborates directly with homeowners to design and construct energy-efficient homes incorporating innovative materials and modern amenities. From initial concept through final walkthrough, we provide comprehensive guidance ensuring every detail meets exact specifications while maintaining competitive pricing across Southeastern Minnesota communities.
Model Homes
We offer professionally designed model homes that demonstrate various architectural styles and interior layouts for prospective homeowners. These fully furnished examples showcase standard features while allowing customization options to match personal preferences. Current inventory includes townhomes starting at $384,900, ramblers at $499,900, and various floorplans across multiple communities. Models help visualize possibilities before committing to new construction projects.
Subdivision Lots
Bigelow Homes provides pre-selected building lots within premier Southeastern Minnesota communities like Harvest West and Woodcrest Addition. Our land specialists assist with choosing locations that optimize lifestyle needs including school proximity, commute times, and neighborhood amenities. Each lot selection considers future development potential and current infrastructure while maintaining access to urban conveniences and natural surroundings for balanced living environments.
Land Development
Our development team transforms raw land into complete residential communities considering infrastructure, zoning regulations, and environmental factors. This includes preparing sites for both single-family homes and multi-family complexes while maintaining natural landscapes. The process incorporates essential amenities and ensures efficient utility access. Tony Bigelow's land development expertise focuses on creating functional, sustainable neighborhoods meeting modern living standards across Southern Minnesota.
Home Consultation
We offer personalized consultation services guiding clients through every homebuilding decision from floorplan options to material selections. Our experts provide professional recommendations based on decades of local market knowledge while incorporating client preferences. The process includes lot evaluation, budget planning, and customization guidance for either model home purchases or completely new construction projects ensuring optimal satisfaction with final results.
People
Mike Paradise
President
With over 40 years in construction, Mike leads Bigelow Homes as President. He joined in 1982 as a foreman and has held multiple roles. Active in the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce and past energy code committee member, he ensures leadership excellence.
Jeremy Bigelow
Vice President/Project Manager
Jeremy oversees sales, marketing, and project management at Bigelow Homes. Holding business administration degrees, he brings strategic oversight to homebuilding operations. Married with three children, he actively participates in community activities and local sports.
Tony Bigelow
Land Development Team
Leading land development efforts since 2001, Tony specializes in transforming raw land into vibrant communities. His expertise includes navigating public/private development processes while maintaining environmental considerations. He actively contributes to creating functional, sustainable neighborhoods across Southeastern Minnesota.
Matt Simon
Assistant VP/Project Manager
With over 25 years at Bigelow Homes, Matt has advanced from construction management roles to his current Assistant VP position. A Minnesota State University graduate, he contributes technical expertise to projects while leading development teams ensuring quality standards across all homebuilding operations.
Logan Bigelow
Service Manager
As Service Manager, Logan provides post-closing support to homeowners. A University of Minnesota graduate, he combines IT expertise with customer service skills. His role includes managing service requests, coordinating showings, and ensuring long-term homeowner satisfaction through prompt, professional support.
Questions
What areas does Bigelow Homes serve?
We build custom homes across Southern Minnesota, including Byron, Rochester, Kasson, Kenyon, Mantorville, Pine Island, Wabasha, and Zumbrota communities.
What types of homes do you build?
We specialize in custom single-family homes, townhomes, and ramblers with options from $384,900 to $499,900, including our popular Harvest West 55+ community.
How long has Bigelow Homes been in business?
Since 1983, we've helped Minnesota families build dream homes - over 40 years of local construction experience and community development expertise.
Can I customize my home design?
Yes, our process allows full customization of floorplans, finishes, and features. We work closely with clients to create homes that reflect individual lifestyles and preferences.
Do you offer pre-designed homes?
We maintain various model homes available for purchase with customization options. Current inventory includes townhomes and ramblers across multiple Southeastern Minnesota communities.
How do you select building lots?
Our team evaluates potential lots based on neighborhood character, school proximity, commute times, and future development potential to ensure optimal locations for your new home.
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