Kara Bolton is the founder, owner, and president of Kara Bolton Homes, a locally owned, woman-led building company that has been creating homes in the Gainesville area since 2006.
A University of Florida graduate with both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, Kara began her career working in construction while putting herself through school. Today, she is a Certified General Contractor who has built homes throughout Greater Gainesville for nearly two decades.
Kara Bolton Homes offers a more personal approach to homebuilding.
As large national builders continue to expand throughout Alachua County, Kara remains committed to building a smaller number of homes with an emphasis on craftsmanship, architectural character, and long term livability rather than volume.
Buyers appreciate that Kara remains closely involved throughout the process and personally oversees her projects.
Fairway Pointe at West End represents a type of community that is becoming increasingly rare in Gainesville: locally built homes in a smaller neighborhood setting that prioritizes quality, design, and connection to the surrounding area. Kara Bolton Homes is the exclusive builder for Fairway Pointe at West End, creating homes that complement the neighborhood's proximity to Tioga Town Center and West End park.
Yes. Over the years, Kara Bolton Homes has built homes throughout Greater Gainesville in communities including Heritage Oaks, Parkwest Estates, Townsend, Fletchers Park, Brytan, Willow Oak Plantation, Villas of West End, and Fairway Pointe at West End, among others.
Yes. In 2024, Kara was named Builder of the Year by the Builders Association of North Central Florida in recognition of her contributions to the local building industry. She has also served as President of the Builders Association of North Central Florida and has been involved in numerous housing, construction education, and affordable housing initiatives throughout the community.
Kara's philosophy centers around building homes that reflect the people and communities they serve.
Her background, entrepreneurial journey, and long-standing connection to Gainesville have shaped a business focused on craftsmanship, collaboration, and creating homes that support everyday life. She remains actively involved in the design process and has built her reputation on creating homes that are both functional and beautiful
