Real Estate Development, Acquisitions & Brokerage Services in Orange County

La Placa Development is a vertically integrated real estate firm that handles every phase of the property lifecycle — from sourcing and acquiring land to designing and building luxury custom homes to selling finished properties through our licensed brokerage team. Based in Newport Beach, we've delivered over $100 million in completed properties across Southern California since 1985.

Whether you're building your dream home, investing in Orange County real estate, or looking to sell your property quickly and profitably, our full-service approach eliminates the friction of working with multiple firms.

Custom Home Design & Build

As a leading custom home builder in Orange County, we specialize in creating luxury residences tailored to each client's unique vision and lifestyle. In our 40 years serving Southern California, we've built custom homes in Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Pasadena, Arcadia, Fullerton, and dozens of other communities.

Our custom home design and build process includes architectural design collaboration, material selection, permitting, and full construction management. We work with a small number of clients at a time to ensure the La Placa standard — thousands of seen and unseen details that only come with four decades of experience — is never compromised.

Our portfolio includes everything from contemporary coastal estates to Mediterranean-inspired luxury homes, each built with the finest materials and time-tested construction methods.

Full-Service General Contracting

La Placa Development holds a California contractor's license (Business License #785456) and provides full-service general contracting for residential projects of every style and scale. Our in-house construction team manages every phase — from site preparation and foundation work through framing, finishing, and final inspection.

Gaetano La Placa remains personally involved in every project, bringing 40+ years of hands-on expertise to ensure quality at every stage. We carefully select subcontractors and vendors who share our commitment to excellence, and we maintain transparent, open-book budgeting so you always know exactly where your investment stands.

Consultation & Project Management

Planning a construction project in Orange County requires navigating complex permitting, zoning, and budgeting challenges. Our consultation and project management services provide expert guidance through every aspect of the process.

We offer input on design, identify opportunities in finishes and materials, and advocate for homeowners throughout the budget process. Behind the scenes, we manage the full team of expert builders and craftsmen who give every La Placa project its signature quality.

Real Estate Acquisitions

Through The La Placa Group, our acquisitions team specializes in sourcing high-potential properties across Orange County. We identify opportunities through lead generation, direct relationships with homeowners, and off-market deal flow.

Our acquisition strategy focuses on properties with strong development potential — whether for ground-up construction, renovation, or strategic repositioning. With deep roots in the Orange County market since 1985, we understand neighborhood values, zoning dynamics, and development feasibility at a level that out-of-market buyers simply cannot match.

For homeowners looking to sell, we also partner with First Choice Home Sale to offer fast, fair cash offers — no repairs, no commissions, no hassle.

Real Estate Brokerage

When it's time to sell, our licensed brokerage team delivers data-driven market insights and hands-on expertise. We position completed properties to achieve premium value through strategic pricing, professional staging, and targeted marketing.

Our brokerage division serves both our internal development portfolio and external clients seeking to list their Orange County homes for sale. As part of the La Placa Group, our brokerage team has access to a network of qualified buyers, investors, and agents across Southern California.

Areas We Serve

La Placa Development proudly serves communities throughout Orange County and Southern California, including Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Fullerton, Glendora, Arcadia, and Pasadena.

Ready to discuss your project? Contact us today or call (949) 688-6898 to schedule a consultation.