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Zimmer Development Company

Wilmington, NC 11–50 employees 11 principals

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About Zimmer Development Company

Zimmer Development Company is a real estate operator headquartered in Wilmington, NC. Zimmer Development Company operates in Asheville, North Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia and Baltimore, Maryland. Its investment focus is on Marinas, Multifamily - Ground-up and Standalone Retail.

Zimmer Development Company is a national commercial real estate development and investment firm headquartered at 111 Princess Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1989 by Herbert J. Zimmer, the enterprise operates with over 35 years of industry history, completing more than 260 projects across over 150 cities with a cumulative developed asset value exceeding $4 billion. The company specializes primarily in commercial retail developments and multifamily housing, encompassing conventional apartment complexes, mixed-use town centers, single-tenant commercial buildings, and specialized student-housing segments. Its operational scope handles complete project lifecycles, covering site selection, municipal approvals, architectural design coordination, construction oversight, and long-term asset management. The organization maintains an extensive national geographic footprint spanning at least 19 states, with core development activity concentrated heavily along the U.S. East Coast from Pennsylvania to Florida. Its portfolio features diverse retail properties and urban multi-family communities tailored to high-growth regional submarkets.

Principals at Zimmer Development Company

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Zimmer Development Company's project portfolio

17 projects on file · Multifamily (12), Mixed-Use (3), Office (1), Uncategorized (1)

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Markets and themes

Markets Zimmer Development Company operates in

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas)
  • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • College Station-Bryan, Texas
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin
  • Evansville, Indiana-Kentucky
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina
  • Greenville-Anderson, South Carolina
  • Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • Houston, Texas
  • Huntsville-Florence, Alabama
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida
  • Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida
  • Mobile, Alabama
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Panama City–Lynn Haven, Florida
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-Delaware
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park - RTP)
  • Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Savannah, Georgia
  • Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
  • Tallahassee, Florida
  • Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Trenton-Princeton, New Jersey
  • Virginia Beach - Norfolk - Hampton Roads, Virginia
  • Waco, Texas
  • Washington DC
  • Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Investment themes at Zimmer Development Company

  • Marinas
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Standalone Retail
  • Student Housing

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • Economic Development
  • Mixed Use
  • Site Development

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Frequently asked questions about Zimmer Development Company

What does Zimmer Development Company do?
Zimmer Development Company is a national commercial real estate development and investment firm headquartered at 111 Princess Street in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Where is Zimmer Development Company based?
Zimmer Development Company is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.
What markets does Zimmer Development Company operate in?
Zimmer Development Company is active in Asheville, North Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia, Baltimore, Maryland, Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas), Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
How many employees does Zimmer Development Company have?
Zimmer Development Company has 11–50 employees.
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Zimmer Development Company at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
11–50
Units owned
1,000-5,000
Units managed
1,000-5,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
47
Principals
11

Contact Zimmer Development Company

1430 Commonwealth Dr, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
www.zdc.com