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Custom home builder · Arlington

BODE Residential

An investor-minded builder that designs layouts with resale in mind and also buys houses directly from owners.

Ask about your lot 5.0 · 6 Google reviews
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Based inArlington
TypeCustom home builder
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Published pricingHas listed spec homes at $2.75M and $3.5M
Google rating5.0 from 6 reviews

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Permits and license

7new homes applied for in Arlington County in the last 24 months
1of those finished (final inspection passed)
18 wkstypical time from application to permit
10 motypical time from permit to final inspection

From Arlington County permit records, where the builder is named as the contractor or permit holder. Checked November 7, 2026. Arlington County Data API was used for this purpose, but it is not endorsed or certified by Arlington County.

Check the license yourself: Virginia DPOR license lookup (a new house needs a Class A contractor) · Montgomery County new home builders · Maryland home builder registration. Search the exact company name and check the license is active and not disciplined.

Homeowner scorecard

Four questions for people who built with BODE Residential: on time, on budget, how they communicated, and would you hire them again. We show the totals once 3 homeowners have answered.

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Homes by BODE Residential

7 homes we know of: 7 from county permit records. We show the town and year, never the address.

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Services

  • Custom and spec homes
  • Remodeling
  • Lot sourcing
  • Buys homes from owners

Where it builds

Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Great Falls, Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Annandale.

How it works with clients

  • Published pricing: Has listed spec homes at $2.75M and $3.5M.
  • Building on your lot: Builds custom homes; ask about your lot.
  • Help with land: Sources lots and buys houses from owners.

Reviews and recognition

  • Google: 5.0 from 6 reviews (checked October 16, 2026).

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Questions worth asking BODE Residential

  1. Will you build on a lot I already own, and have you done a teardown on a lot like mine?
  2. Is your contract fixed price, cost-plus, or a guaranteed maximum, and why do you prefer it?
  3. Which of my choices would move me above or below the pricing you publish?
  4. Who will run my job day to day, and how often will I hear from them?
  5. What warranty do you give on structure, systems and finishes?

Also confirm its Virginia contractor license class on the DPOR lookup. A new house needs a Class A license.

Sources

Last checked October 16, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Ask for a correction.

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Frequently asked questions

Does BODE Residential build on your own lot?

BODE Residential builds custom homes but its website doesn’t say clearly whether it builds on a client’s lot. Ask before you meet.

How much does BODE Residential charge?

It publishes this: Has listed spec homes at $2.75M and $3.5M. Your price depends on size, finishes and site work.

Where does BODE Residential build?

Towns named on its website include Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Great Falls, Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Annandale.

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