Business Details
20 Years
experience
Urban Real Estate Development Experts
At Capital City Real Estate, we approach every project with a commitment to transforming urban landscapes through collaborative development. Our integrated team of seasoned professionals brings expertise across property acquisition, design, construction, and marketing, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion. Founded on principles of trust and innovation, we prioritize community impact by creating spaces that enhance urban living experiences.Our holistic strategy involves stakeholders at every stage, allowing us to deliver cost-effective, imaginative solutions tailored to each property's unique potential. With decades of collective experience, our leadership team has successfully completed over 40 projects totaling $800 million in development, establishing a proven track record of delivering exceptional value to investors and residents alike.
Services
Real Estate Development
Property Acquisition
Construction Management
Pre-Development Planning
Sales & Marketing
Urban Design
Investment Strategy
Project Entitlements
Portfolio Management
Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of urban infill development expertise in Washington DC.
- Our team includes nationally registered architects with multifamily design specialization.
- We maintain a proven track record of $2B+ in construction managed by senior executives.
- Our integrated approach ensures seamless collaboration across all project phases.
- We combine military precision with 30+ years of project management experience.
Services
Real Estate Development
Our real estate development services focus on transforming urban properties through strategic planning and execution. We specialize in mixed-use and multifamily residential projects, leveraging our expertise in market analysis, zoning regulations, and sustainable design. Our team ensures every development maximizes property potential while meeting community needs through a collaborative approach involving all stakeholders from acquisition through completion.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management services led by industry veterans with 27+ years of average experience. Our approach emphasizes quality control, budget adherence, and innovative building practices. Our team oversees every phase from initial budgeting to final execution, implementing proven methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality buildings while maintaining cost-effectiveness through advanced construction technologies.
Pre-Development Planning
Our pre-development services bridge acquisitions and construction through meticulous planning and design coordination. We conduct comprehensive feasibility studies, assemble expert teams, and create detailed project roadmaps. This phase includes regulatory compliance assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and risk management strategies to ensure all projects have solid foundations for successful execution while maintaining alignment with our vision for urban improvement.
Property Acquisition
Our acquisition team specializes in identifying high-potential development sites through strategic market analysis. We evaluate properties based on community impact, investment potential, and development feasibility. Our process includes scenario modeling to maximize value for all stakeholders while ensuring alignment with our urban development goals. The team's expertise spans multiple asset classes and geographic markets across the eastern United States.
Sales & Marketing
We develop targeted sales and marketing strategies starting at the acquisition phase to ensure market alignment. Our team determines optimal product mix, pricing strategies, and branding approaches based on extensive market research. We create unique design solutions that enhance marketability while maintaining focus on creating functional, desirable living spaces that meet diverse buyer needs in urban environments.
People
Scott Zimmerman
Founding Principal & CEO
With over 10 years of urban infill development experience in Washington DC, Scott leads project development and funding strategies. A former naval aviator with international deployment experience, he holds a BS in Engineering from the US Naval Academy and oversees all aspects of project selection and design execution.
Brent Zimmerman
Principal / CFO
Brent manages company operations and construction systems processes. With an Engineering Degree from the University of Michigan, he brings technical expertise to financial management, having previously led network infrastructure design for a multi-billion dollar international company while maintaining Magna Cum Laude academic distinctions.
Chris Love
Managing Partner | Washington D.C.
Chris leads Mid-Atlantic real estate initiatives with a track record of developing 2,300 multifamily units valued at $900M. Holding dual degrees from Virginia Tech, he combines business management expertise with urban affairs knowledge to source and execute development opportunities across the region.
Jesse Caudill
Director of Pre-Development
As Director of Pre-Development, Jesse bridges acquisitions and construction with architectural expertise. A nationally registered architect with Georgia licensure, he previously worked at Niles Bolton Associates, directing multifamily project design before joining Capital City in 2018 to implement comprehensive development strategies.
Bogue D. Smith
Chief Construction Officer
Bogue oversees construction across all markets with 27 years of industry experience managing 14.4M square feet of development valued at $2B+. A graduate of Auburn University's Building Construction program, he brings executive leadership from Manhattan Construction and The Beck Group while coaching youth sports in Atlanta.
Questions
What geographic markets does Capital City focus on?
We primarily operate in Atlanta, Washington DC, Charlotte, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region, with specialized expertise in urban infill development and mixed-use properties.
What types of properties do you develop?
Our portfolio includes multifamily residential buildings, mixed-use developments combining residential and commercial spaces, and urban renewal projects focused on community enhancement.
How does your development process work?
We use an integrated approach involving acquisitions, pre-development planning, construction management, and marketing teams collaborating from project inception through completion to ensure comprehensive solutions.
What sets your company apart from other developers?
Our vertically integrated model combines military precision, architectural expertise, and financial acumen with a collaborative approach that involves all stakeholders throughout the development process.
What is your company's development track record?
Since 2006, we've completed 40+ projects totaling $800 million in development value, including 2,300 multifamily units and multiple mixed-use commercial properties across major metropolitan areas.
Reviews (4)
Michael P.
Dec 16, 2020
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I have the misfortune of living in a home built by these charlatans. I've been having reoccurring problems with my gas furnace, and I was told by the HVAC repair man that the model of furnace I have was meant for vertical installation only, yet these fraudsters installed it horizontally which was very dangerous. Then the builder built a wall around 2/3 of the furnace which violates the building code. I've also had problems with the skylights in my unit. They kept leaking, and when I had them replaced the roofer found all sorts of shoddy work. The opening in the roof was too large to
Matt K.
Mar 06, 2020
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Complete garbage of a builder. Went under contract and it was over 7 months before I was able to close on the condo. They couldn't get the certificate of occupancy for the building and that's clearly because the city kept coming out and flagging issues. I've continued to have issues with gas leaks and currently have yet another plumber out here cutting into my wall to figure out the source of the leak. Washington Gas has turned off the gas for the entire building inconveniencing all 40 units to figure out what's going on. I've lived in this condo for four years and have
Lila B.
May 27, 2018
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Agree with Scott B. They provide no customer service to you after your purchase. Emails and calls go unanswered and unreturned. Their buildings are not a high quality and the builder Jim Wurzel is the worst. We had a problem with a unit and he was slow to impossible to get to return calls or emails. Like he just didn't care, not that he was too busy. I'll never buy new construction again.
Kurt Sherman
Jan 20, 2018
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Steer clear of this agency. Once you sign and close on the purchase they disappear. No warranty on defective workmanship on brand new construction.
