Culdesac

About Culdesac

Culdesac is a real estate operator headquartered in Tempe, AZ. Culdesac operates in Phoenix, Arizona. Its investment focus is on Car-light communities and Single-Family Homes.

Culdesac is a private real estate development and neighborhood management firm established in 2018 by founders Ryan Johnson and Jeff Berens. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company has operated for 8 years and employs a workforce of approximately 100 professionals. The firm focuses its real estate strategy on walkable, car-free residential communities, urban infill projects, and master-planned mixed-use developments. Its core operational model eliminates private automobile parking in favor of integrated pedestrian paths, micro-retail, open public spaces, and neighborhood-scale property management. The enterprise is currently delivering its flagship master-planned neighborhood, Culdesac Tempe, which welcomed its first residents in 2023. Spanning 17 acres, the community features approximately 761 residential apartment units alongside over 2 miles of bike and pedestrian paths, with 55 percent of the development dedicated to open green space, courtyards, co-working areas, and retail amenities.

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Markets and themes

Markets Culdesac operates in

• Phoenix, Arizona

Investment themes at Culdesac

• Car-light communities
• Single-Family Homes

Capabilities

• Construction Management
• Site Development
• Sustainability
• Technology-forward
• Transit-oriented development
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Culdesac

What does Culdesac do?

Culdesac is a private real estate development and neighborhood management firm established in 2018 by founders Ryan Johnson and Jeff Berens.

Where is Culdesac based?

Culdesac is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

What markets does Culdesac operate in?

Culdesac is active in Phoenix, Arizona.

How many employees does Culdesac have?

Culdesac has 11–50 employees.