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4 Best Home Builders in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 17 home builders in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

Building a home is a long commitment, and the home builders in Minneapolis on this page work in very different ways, from a production builder with model homes to custom and remodeling firms. Together they hold more than 200 Google reviews, with ratings that run from 4.4 to a perfect 5.0, so the gap between them is real.

Short answer: Stonegate Builders carries the most reviews on this page, 5.0 stars from more than 100 Google reviews, and sells homes from model homes and set plans. Trinity Artisan Homes and Santanni Custom Homes each hold 4.9, with Santanni's reviews describing remodels and additions. No prices are published here.
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Builders Compared by How They Build

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Stonegate Builders 5.0 ★ 109 Model homes and a design studio View ›
2 Trinity Artisan Homes 4.9 ★ 34 New developments in outlying towns View ›
3 Santanni Custom Homes 4.9 ★ 27 Remodels, additions and custom projects View ›
4 City Homes, LLC 4.4 ★ 32 Custom builds and interior remodels View ›
4 Best Home Builders in Minneapolis (2026)

A closer look at each builder

Stonegate Builders logo
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Stonegate Builders

5.0109 Google reviews

Stonegate Builders is a production home builder based in Golden Valley, and its site markets new home construction in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The site lists model homes, quick move-in homes, neighborhoods, home plans and a design studio. Google lists it as a home builder and custom home builder.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the design studio and a designer who helped them make confident choices
  • Customers describe an organized, easy-to-follow process
  • A buyer credits a project manager who stayed engaged and detail oriented during the build
  • Reviewers mention builder reps who communicate well while lots are moving quickly

Worth knowing

  • Based in Golden Valley, so confirm which neighborhoods and plans are currently available
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume109 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Suits buyers who want a guided process, with models to walk through and finishes picked in a design studio, rather than a blank-sheet design.

1000 Boone Ave N Suite 400B, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Trinity Artisan Homes logo
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Trinity Artisan Homes

4.934 Google reviews

Trinity Artisan Homes has a Minneapolis address on Google and builds in the wider Twin Cities area. Its site lists new development projects in Carver, Zimmerman and Elk River, from one- and two-story homes to fully custom homes along the Mississippi River. Google lists it as a home builder.

What people praise

  • A buyer describes the owner as transparent and walking them through a development and earlier homes
  • Reviewers praise responsiveness to questions, including about landscaping and changes
  • Customers describe attention to detail and a process that runs smoothly

Worth knowing

  • Its developments are in towns outside Minneapolis, so check the location before you fall for a floor plan
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume34 · 91st
Confidenceearly
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a look if you're open to buying in the outer Twin Cities. Check the developments first.

221 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Santanni Custom Homes logo
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Santanni Custom Homes

4.927 Google reviews

Santanni Custom Homes is a custom home builder and remodeler based in Roseville. Its site says it builds custom homes, remodels and additions, and describes four generations of building. Google also lists carpenter among its types. Reviewers describe remodels and additions rather than ground-up new homes.

What people praise

  • A customer says an unfinished attic became a primary suite with the builder working alongside his crew
  • Reviewers describe kitchen and main floor remodels, a porch converted to a four-season room and an accessible bathroom
  • Customers call the crew professional and timely
  • One customer lived in the house through a renovation done in two phases

Worth knowing

  • The reviews cover renovations, so ask to see a ground-up new build if that's what you want
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume27 · 79th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for a major renovation or addition handled by a hands-on builder. Confirm new-build experience separately.

1019 Sherren St W, Roseville, MN 55113

City Homes, LLC logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

City Homes, LLC

4.432 Google reviews

City Homes, LLC is a custom home builder in Edina, with construction company, home builder and remodeler also on its Google profile. Reviewers describe a new home, a new row house and a full interior remodel of a lake house, with design and construction handled together. One reviewer mentions its green building practices.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise communication and quality of the finished homes
  • A customer says the firm handled design and construction for a full interior remodel
  • Customers describe a team that hired capable subcontractors

Worth knowing

  • The 4.4 rating includes five one- and two-star scores, so read the lower reviews before signing
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume32 · 85th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for a new custom build or a larger remodel. Its 4.4 is the lowest rating on the page, so read the full review mix.

6800 France Ave S #115, Edina, MN 55435

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What the scorecard counts

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated a builder, compared with the others on the page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from a few dozen reviews counts for less than the same score from over a hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers still leave reviews.

What drives the price of a new home in Minneapolis

No prices are published here. A new-home price depends on the plan, the lot, the level of finishes and whether you’re buying a set plan or designing from scratch. Ask each builder what is included in the base price and what goes into design-studio selections.

Home builders around Minneapolis

These builders work from Golden Valley, Edina, Roseville and a Minneapolis address, and some build in outer Twin Cities towns. Searching for home builders near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can contact the closest one.

Questions to ask a home builder

  • Do you build on my lot, or only in your own developments?
  • What’s included in the base price, and what counts as an upgrade?
  • Who is my point of contact during construction?
  • Can I tour a finished home or speak with a recent buyer?
  • What warranty comes with the house, and what does it cover?

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a production builder and a custom builder in Minneapolis?

Stonegate sells from model homes, home plans and quick move-in homes, according to its site. Santanni Custom Homes and City Homes list themselves as custom home builders on Google.

Do these builders build inside Minneapolis?

It varies by builder. Trinity Artisan Homes lists developments in Carver, Zimmerman and Elk River, and Santanni’s reviews describe remodels and additions. Stonegate’s site markets new homes in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Can a home builder also remodel or add on?

Santanni and City Homes both list remodeler on Google. Santanni’s reviewers describe an attic conversion and a porch conversion, and a City Homes reviewer describes a full interior remodel of a lake house.

What does a design studio do when building a new home?

At Stonegate, reviewers describe choosing finishes with a designer at its design studio, with samples and photos available to guide decisions.

Before you choose a builder

Stonegate Builders is the one to tour if you like model homes and a design studio, while Santanni and City Homes suit custom or remodeling projects. Walk a finished home and compare written inclusions before you sign.

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