Luxury Custom Home Builder
in Paradise Valley & Scottsdale
Tiara Sun Development is a luxury custom home builder serving Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia for more than 25 years. We specialize in complex builds including hillside lots, view corridors, and architecturally demanding homes, working in close partnership with leading architects and interior designers.
Custom Home Builder Since 1999
For more than 25 years we have been building in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Arcadia, and Phoenix. As a Paradise Valley custom home builder, we are passionate about uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. We create enduring value while ensuring each project is a unique reflection of our client’s vision and aesthetic.
Our team actively guides our clients through every step of the construction process. Starting with the design phase, through permitting and during move-in and warranty period. We stand behind every home we build, from start to finish. The level of service and attention to detail throughout the construction process reflects our dedication to building exceptional custom homes and creating an exceptional experience for our clients.
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Building a custom home is the perfect blend of art and science. We ensure both expert craftsmanship and technical building specifications work in harmony to create your dream home.
Our Process
Tiara Sun Development has a uniquely personal approach to building your dream home.
Conception
Proper planning and due diligence are paramount for project success. We develop a strategic plan to achieve project goals. We collaborate with architecture, interior, engineering and landscape teams to establish realistic budgets and schedules. We also provide detailed cost estimates and value engineering suggestions. A comprehensive scope of work is developed to ensure accurate bids and estimates. We identify long lead-time materials and efficiently manage purchase orders.
Construction
During construction, our team maintains daily onsite operations including quality control, jobsite cleanliness and organization, safety procedures, project scheduling and inspections. We provide consistent communication through our online client portal and during weekly onsite progress meetings. Our accounting department is responsible for cost control, managing escrow funds and providing clear and transparent invoices.
Completion
Our commitment to excellence is the foundation of Tiara Sun Development and continues throughout the post-construction phase. During this phase, our project manager and client will conduct a thorough walk-through and review detailed information regarding features of their home. Clients will also receive a personalized warranty manual. We ensure both expert craftsmanship and technical building specifications work in harmony to create your dream home.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Discerning Homeowners
Clear communication, impeccable transparency, and a team who does what they promise to do. When it comes to building a custom home, this is what we were hoping for, and with Tiara Sun, this is what we got.
While they were not the lowest bid, they got the project right from the beginning and avoided the surprises that so often arise in custom construction. Every element of our home was thoughtfully considered and beautifully executed. Their responsiveness and service long after construction was complete have been equally impressive.
Our design was complex and required a high level of technical execution and attention to detail, and they delivered on every aspect of it. Mike is not only a builder but a true craftsman, and his commitment to getting every detail right was evident throughout the entire process.
Common Questions
What Our Clients Ask Before They Build
Most builders in this market offer a version of the same thing: a process, a portfolio, and a price. What we offer is something harder to replicate. We have been building custom homes in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia for more than 25 years, and that history means we understand these communities at a level that takes decades to develop.
We know the terrain, the municipal codes, the soil conditions on specific streets, and the architects and trade partners who consistently deliver quality work across all three communities. That depth of local knowledge directly affects how accurately we can scope a project, how few surprises arise during construction, and how well the finished home fits its site.
We build throughout Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia. These three communities share similar characteristics in terms of lot complexity, architectural expectations, and the level of finish that clients in this market expect. We have built extensively across all three areas and understand the specific requirements and nuances of each.
We are intentional about staying within a geographic range where we can be genuinely hands-on throughout every build. The level of involvement we bring to each project is only possible when we are not spread thin across the entire metro area.
Custom home pricing in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia varies considerably based on site conditions, design complexity, and finish level. Most projects in this market start at $3 million for the build alone, with all-in costs including land, design, and construction typically falling in the $4 million to $10 million-plus range.
Construction costs generally run $650 to $1,000 or more per square foot, depending on the complexity of the design and the materials selected. Hillside lots with significant grade changes or rock conditions will require additional civil and structural work that affects the overall budget.
We are transparent about costs from the very first conversation. Part of what we offer is an honest, detailed estimate early in the process so there are no surprises when construction begins. If you would like to discuss what a project like yours might involve, we are happy to have that conversation before any commitments are made.
Yes, and it is some of the most rewarding work we do. Hillside and sloped lots in Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale produce some of the most dramatic homes in the region, but they require a builder who genuinely understands the engineering, permitting, and site-specific challenges involved.
We have extensive experience with sloped and rocky terrain, including projects that required significant grading, retaining walls, and close coordination with geotechnical engineers. The process is more complex than a flat-site build and the budget needs to reflect that, but the result is a home that no production builder could ever produce.
If you are looking at a hillside lot and want a realistic assessment of what building on it would involve, we are happy to walk the site with you.
Most custom homes take between 18 and 24 months from groundbreaking to move-in, though the pre-construction phase adds additional time. Design, permitting, and site preparation typically take 6 to 12 months before a shovel goes in the ground, so buyers should plan for a total timeline of 2 to 3 years from first conversation to move-in day.
Timeline depends heavily on design complexity, permit processing times with the Town of Paradise Valley or the City of Scottsdale, and site conditions. We are upfront about realistic timelines from the beginning of every project and keep clients informed throughout so there are no surprises.
The best way to know is to have a conversation. We meet with every prospective client personally before taking on a project, and we are candid about whether what we offer is the right fit for what you are trying to build.
We work best with clients who have a clear vision, a realistic sense of budget, and an appreciation for the kind of craft and detail that goes into a home designed to last. We are not the right choice for every project, and we would rather tell you that upfront than take on a job we cannot execute at the level our clients expect.
If you would like to start a conversation, we are easy to reach and happy to spend time understanding your project before either of us commits to anything.
The Craftsman
Builder 20 Club
Tiara Sun Development is honored to be a member of the NAHB Builder 20 Club, an exclusive network of the nation’s leading builders and remodelers dedicated to excellence in luxury home building. This prestigious affiliation provides valuable opportunities to engage with industry peers, explore emerging design trends, and exchange insights grounded in construction industry best practices. Through collaborative learning and the continuous sharing of knowledge, we remain at the forefront of innovation, refining our techniques and embracing sustainable building construction methods. This dedication is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and modern design. Our participation in the Builder 20 Club empowers us to continually elevate our standards, creating homes that are both inspiring and enduring.
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For more than 25 years we have been building in Phoenix, Arcadia, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. We are passionate about uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.
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