Welcome to Somers West
At Somers West, we believe development should help address our most pressing social and environmental issues. And we focus our work in California and Hawaii, where these pressures are most acute. We’re a full-spectrum real estate developer that breaks from the traditional mindset. Innovatively taking on challenges that range from housing affordability to climate change. Always with respect for the land and local culture. Somers West is based in Sacramento, California, and has owned land for more than 40 years. Our senior management team brings more than three decades of expertise in developing prominent master-planned communities in California and across the country.
These four principles define the Somers West approach to development.
Innovative problem-solving that balances social, environmental and economic goals. This practical approach leads to a meaningful difference — and long-term value.
Redefine what’s possible through holistic design thinking. Collaborate early with the best minds in community development, technology, mobility and sustainability for enduring success.
Create healthy, comprehensive ecosystems for working and living, for people of all incomes and life stages. Design cohesive environments that integrate residential, commercial, retail, education and recreation.
Design places and programming that inspire a profound sense of community and human connection.
We value great design and collaborate with local stakeholders and world-class teams to develop integrated mixed-use communities of scale that are walkable, bikeable, dynamic places where people want to be. Inclusive of a wide range of incomes. Connected to nature. And committed to all levels of sustainability, from social well-being and economic growth to the protection of habitats and ecosystems. Deep, stable capital allows us to be thoughtful and innovative in our developments, balancing near-term needs with long-term outcomes.
Sacramento County, CA
Since the property’s purchase by Somers West nearly two decades ago, Braden has seen Sacramento’s robust growth reach its borders. Now fully approved, Braden’s town center is the initial phase of this 2,667-acre community — a rare first phase that includes not just housing, but a holistic town ecosystem with a full spectrum of uses, including work, home, school, entertainment and protected open spaces. All within 10-minute reach by EV shuttle, e-bike and foot power. It’s a radical new way to work and live in California. For Braden, Somers West has assembled a best-and-brightest team that includes world-renowned planner Peter Calthorpe of HDR/Calthorpe and award-winning Lake Flato Architects.
2,667 ACRES
8,000 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
1.3M SQ FT COMMERCIAL (OFFICE + RETAIL)
936 ACRES OF PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVES
75 MILES OF TRAILS AND BIKE LANES
SCHOOLS: 3 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL COMBINED CAMPUS
CENTRAL MOBILITY HUB
Kona, HI
On a hillside of South Kohala, we're planting the seeds for real community. Named for its unique vantage point, Nana Kai looks out toward the sea. What's emerging here is a vibrant new place where people come together around the things they love in all the ways that only the Big Island can serve it up. With long views of mountain, ocean and sky. Long trail runs and longer trail rides. And maybe best of all, long evenings on the lanai, sharing a meal and swapping stories as the sun drops into the sea. Whoever you are, whatever you love... welcome.
867 ACRES
1,750 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (APPROXIMATE)
VILLAGE CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, POOLS AND TRAILS
Lihue, HI
In the early stages of planning and entitlement, this community-to-be is envisioned as a model for sustainability, mixed-use and mixed-income living. The development plan is designed to enhance its extraordinary location with water on three sides and provide new public spaces and access to the water as well as connection to the regional bike trail.
466 acres
To be rezoned
Mixed-use, mixed-income community
Our current portfolio of non-master planned community properties, in development.
Rancho Cordova, CA
Montelena is located in the fastest growing city in Sacramento County. Buildout of this neighborhood is being completed by Premier Homes, Pulte Homes and Richmond American Homes.
252 acres
77 acres of wetland preserve and open space
806 home sites
14 acres mixed-use commercial site
16 acres of parks
Placer County, CA
Located in Northern Sacramento, this project features single-family living. Residents will enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, surrounded by 55 acres of open space, parks, trails, wetland preserve and agricultural areas.
160 acres
398 home sites (Paper Lot/Blue Top Program)
3 acres of parks
28 acres of preserve and open space
24 acres of dedicated agricultural land
Somers West owns additional land holdings in Northern and Central California, with a future pipeline of more than 1,700 acres.
