Building Your Home in Saint Augustine, FL
Saint Augustine is a place where history and coastal living sit side by side, and building a home here deserves a builder who understands both. The Funway Company Inc., DBA G.J. Gardner Homes Saint Augustine, is owned and operated by Eric Fundora, and our team works alongside families across the Old City and its surrounding neighborhoods to turn plans into homes that fit the way they actually live. Whether your lot sits near the water or tucked into an established tree-lined street, we're ready to help.
What makes building in Saint Augustine different
This is one of the oldest cities in the country, and that shows up in everything from the lots to the lifestyle. In districts like Lincolnville, Uptown, Fullerwood Park, Nelmar Terrace, and the Abbott Tract, you'll find narrow historic parcels, mature oaks, and streetscapes with a strong architectural character that new construction is expected to respect. Areas such as North Davis Shores, South Davis Shores, and Lighthouse Park bring their own considerations, with proximity to tidal water and the kind of low, flat terrain that makes thoughtful site planning and elevation decisions matter a great deal.
Coastal Northeast Florida weather is a central part of how we build. Summer heat, high humidity, heavy seasonal rain, and the ever-present reality of hurricane season all shape the choices that make sense here, from how a home is oriented to how it sheds water and stands up to wind and salt air. Homes closer to the Atlantic, Anastasia Island, and the Intracoastal face different exposure than those inland near the Flagler Model Land District or Historic Downtown.
There's also the practical side. Building anywhere across ZIP codes 32080, 32084, 32085, 32086, and 32095 means working with local permitting, and in and around the historic districts near the Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, the Lightner Museum, and Plaza de la Constitución, there can be added review for how a home looks and fits its surroundings. Many newer communities carry HOA guidelines of their own. Knowing how these pieces fit together up front keeps your project moving smoothly.
Services we offer in Saint Augustine
Every property and every family is a little different, so we offer a range of ways to build in and around the city:
- Custom Home Builder — A full custom build shaped around your lot, your vision, and the way you want to live in Saint Augustine.
- First Homes — Friendly guidance for first-time buyers on how the building process works and what options are available to you.
- Custom Homes — Work directly with our designers to bring your own ideas to life, from everyday family homes to more spacious retreats.
- House and Land Packages — Convenient combinations that pair an available parcel with one of our home designs, simplifying the path to a finished home.
- Knock Down Rebuild — Love your location but not your current house? We can rebuild on the lot you already have, so you stay in the neighborhood you know.
- Dual Living Homes — Practical designs that bring two living spaces under one roof, ideal for extended family or flexible use.
- Split Level Homes — Smart solutions for sloped or uneven lots that make the most of what your site has to offer.
Local, reliable, and nearby
As part of the Saint Augustine community, Eric Fundora and our team know this city isn't a one-size-fits-all place to build. The right approach for a historic lot in Lincolnville or Nelmar Terrace is different from a waterfront parcel near the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum or a build out toward Anastasia State Park, and we take the time to understand what each location calls for. Being local means we're close by when you have questions, able to meet on site, and familiar with the people, the permitting, and the landscape that make projects here run well.
From your first conversation to the day you get your keys, we focus on listening, offering straightforward advice, and keeping you in the loop throughout construction. If you're thinking about building in Saint Augustine, we'd love to talk it through. Call us at (904) 906-5136 and let's start planning a home that's genuinely yours.
