COLUMBUS, Ohio — Drees Homes is proud to announce expansion into Columbus, Ohio, an area experiencing dynamic growth and opportunity. The move brings Drees into three Ohio markets, with Columbus joining Cleveland and Cincinnati in the company’s portfolio.
With a population of nearly 1 million, Columbus is the most populated city in Ohio and the second most populated city in the Midwest region, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Its thriving economy, marked by a 22% increase in tech jobs since 2023 and the presence of industry giants like Intel, Google and Microsoft, makes it a magnet for the job market and innovation. Named one of only five national “Workforce Hubs,” Columbus also benefits from a strong university presence and a housing market that remains underbuilt, offering a prime opportunity for thoughtful, quality development.
“The market’s similarities to Cincinnati, Cleveland and Indianapolis, along with its adjacency to existing operations, allow us to leverage established resources and deliver exceptional homes to a new community,” said Midwest Regional President Steve Tuckerman.
In early March, Drees marked a major construction milestone, breaking ground on their first model home in the Columbus market, the Ash Lawn floor plan at Alton Place in Hilliard. The model is slated to open this summer. Drees’ inaugural community will feature nine single-family floor plans designed with modern layouts and customizable options with pricing starting in the $800s. Alton Place is located within walking distance to shopping, dining, entertainment and schools, and boasts easy connectivity to the heart of Columbus.
Columbus Division President Andy Artzner is excited to bring decades of industry experience to Drees’ newest division. With a background in land acquisition, customer experience and cost control, Andy will take the lead in introducing Drees to the central Ohio market while building a high-performing team across sales, construction, operations and land.
The Columbus expansion comes as Drees counts down to its 100th anniversary in 2028 and is part of the Company’s Centennial Strategy, aimed at growing nationwide while continuing to provide an exceptional homebuyer experience.
About Drees Homes
Family-owned and operated for over 95 years, Drees Homes has been recognized as a leader in the industry, earning the title of "America's Best Builder" (twice) from Builder Magazine, "National Builder of the Year" from Professional Builder Magazine, as well as the "National Housing Quality Award" from the National Association of Home Builders. In recent years, the company has become a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Drees Homes has also been certified as a Great Place To Work and is highly ranked on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction list. Headquartered in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh, Washington DC, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, and currently offers single-family homes, townhomes and estate homes. Homes range from the high $200s to $2 million+. For more information, visit dreeshomes.com.