JOHN T. MURPHY
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 514-0405

Biography

Date of Birth: August 29, 1950 – Alexandria, VA

Development Portfolio

Over the course of his career, John T. Murphy has successfully developed numerous residential communities, with a strong focus on lot development for regional and national homebuilders. Notable projects include:

• Hamilton West – 92 lots – $2.5M
• Country Club Estates – 142 lots – $4.5M
• Hartlake Cove (Phase I) – 87 lots – $3.5M
• Old Berkley Estates – 132 lots – $5.3M
• Hart Lake Cove (Phase II) – 110 lots – $4.5M
• Eagle Lake Estates – 80 lots – $2.5M
• Undeveloped Land Holdings – 7 properties totaling 300 acres – $17M estimated value

Professional Background

For more than 25 years, John has specialized in the development of finished lots, working closely with national and regional builders. A proven survivor of economic downturns—including the 2008 recession—John maintained financial integrity for both himself and his partners during even the most turbulent market cycles.

Since 2012, his focus has shifted to affordable housing and alternative construction solutions, recognizing a growing crisis in attainable housing options for working-class families.

Current Focus: Workforce Housing

Amid rising land costs, interest rates, and regulatory challenges, John has turned his full attention to workforce housing—the most viable and in-demand segment of the residential market today. Drawing from a deep well of experience, he advocates for:

• Smaller, more efficient floor plans
• Modular and alternative construction
• Scalable, replicable housing models
• Strategic use of policy tools like Florida’s Live Local Act to improve zoning, density, and cost structures

Vision Statement

“The housing crisis we’re facing will take at least 3–5 years to stabilize. My goal is to develop a scalable model for workforce housing that can be replicated in other high-growth regions—without relying on government subsidies. This will be the capstone of my development career.”

John has explored a wide range of construction solutions—from modular units and shipping containers to repurposed structures—and concluded that mass-produced, compact, and smartly zoned communities are the most practical way forward.

His Winter Haven project will serve as the pilot for this vision, designed to demonstrate the feasibility and scalability of this innovative approach to solving one of today’s most pressing economic challenges.