A home in Sunset Park,
built for South Tampa's waterfront
Sunset Park is one of South Tampa’s most desirable neighborhoods, a stretch of tree-lined streets and waterfront lots minutes from the bay and Westshore. Trinity builds the way it expects: the home modeled in full before ground breaks, the budget laid out in the open, and a builder on site every day.
What it takes to
build well in Sunset Park
Sunset Park sits along Tampa Bay in South Tampa, a family-rooted neighborhood of mature trees, waterfront streets, and quick access to downtown and the airport. The best homes here are built to match the setting, and increasingly that means rebuilding a prime lot to a current standard.
Building here is its own discipline. On the waterfront, homes are elevated and engineered for surge before a floor plan is drawn, and the work happens on close lots in full view of neighbors who notice the difference. That is the work Trinity does before the work: we model the home in BIM before buyout so conflicts surface on a screen, and we keep full-time supervision on site so the standard holds.
The standard
we build to
A record of building at this level
Trinity builds at the level Sunset Park expects. Half Light House, pictured, was named Best in Show at the 2024 SEBC Aurora Awards, the top honor across every custom home entered. Trinity’s work has also earned Gold at the 2025 NAHB Best in American Living Awards and Builder of the Year from the region’s AIA chapter. It is the same discipline we bring to a Sunset Park home: open books, the home modeled months ahead of the field, and a builder on your site every day.
The same standard,
set from the start
Every Sunset Park home Trinity builds runs on the same disciplines. Open-book budgeting, so you see where your money goes and the contingency is a visible line, not a surprise. BIM-driven framing standards the trades build against. Full-time on-site supervision, not a project manager checking in between other jobs. It is the part of building that does not photograph, and it is the part that protects the home you can see.
The architects and designers
we build alongside
The best Sunset Park homes come from talented professionals collaborating without ego. Trinity builds alongside the architect and interior designer our clients already trust, protecting the design intent and bringing the construction expertise that makes it real. If you are early in the process, we can point you to architects whose work fits the neighborhood.
Recognition
Trinity’s work is recognized by the region’s architects and at the national level:
Builder of the Year, 2025 AIA Gulf Coast Chapter
Best in Show, 2024 SEBC Aurora Awards
Eleven honors at the 2024 SEBC Aurora Awards
Gold and two Silver Awards, 2025 NAHB Best in American Living Awards, International Builders’ Show
Home of the Year, SRQ Magazine (Platinum)
Gold, Best Local Home Builder, 2025 Best of SRQ
Questions buyers in Sunset Park ask
Does Trinity build in Sunset Park?
Yes. Trinity builds custom homes and high-value renovations in Sunset Park and across Tampa Bay, to the standard the neighborhood expects.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Sunset Park?
It depends on the site, the size, and the level of finish, which is exactly why Trinity budgets in the open from the first conversation, so you see where every dollar sits at every point in the build.
What makes building in Sunset Park different?
Many of the best lots are on the water, so homes are elevated and engineered for surge before a floor plan is drawn, often on close South Tampa lots. The planning Trinity does up front is what protects a home like that.
Will you work with our architect?
Yes. Trinity builds alongside your architect and interior designer, protecting the design intent while bringing construction expertise that improves execution, durability, and performance.
Planning a home
in Sunset Park?
Tell us about your project and your site. We will be straight with you about what it will take to build it well, and whether we are the right team for it. No pressure and no smoke.
