Gardenview Homes

"Built Better By Choice!"

About RJ Murphy, our Project Manager.

RJ has worked in the construction industry since 1976 and brings a robust experience level,

RJ enjoys working with 1st time, experienced home owners and veterans.

RJ started as a Realtor in 1992 and retired as a Realtor in 2022, with 30 years experience.

As A Realtor RJ"s focus was on customer service and specialized in new construction and commercial real estate. Achieving multiple recognitions for Sales Leader of the Month, Sales Leader of the Year, the coveted Presidential Service Award and served as the Director of the Builder Development Program.

In 2010 RJ met the Hames Homes Family, they continue to work together to provide strong, energy efficient affordable homes. #BuiltBetterByChoice! In 2015 RJ and the Hames Family came together to build sight built single family homes in the Gardenview Additions and have built over 50 homes in the Gardenview Additions.

RJ handles all aspects of developing, construction and sales of our homes.

RJ serves as a Board Director for the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing and Builders Association and will serve as Secretary in 2025.

RJ also serves as a Board Director for the Iowa Home Builders Associations.

RJ can be reached by e-mail at GardenViewHomes@gmail.com or call or txt at 319-360-6345

Gardenview Homes looks forward to working with you on the purchase of your new home and thank all of our existing home owners for the confidence and trust the have in our new homes. Thank you and God Bless!

Gardenview Homes started building in the Gardenview Additions in 2013. Since then we have built over 50 beautiful homes!

Gardenview Inc. is the developer and builder for the Gardenview Additions.

Gardenview Homes is currently offering site-built homes in the Gardenview 4th Addition and 5th Addition sites.

We have spots available for you and your family!

Walk out home sites are available in the 5th addition and we have done preliminary planning for the new Fairview Development coming in 2026-2027.

Standard features in the Gardenview Homes are the following:

All homes are built on site by quality local professional contractors.

2" x 6" exterior walls with full OSB sheeting and house wrap.
Insulation: R-50 attic, R-23+ exterior sidewalls, R-23 basement.
Roof: 25 lb. felt underlayment rather than 10 or 15 lb. felt, Landmark asphalt 25-year mock shake asphalt shingles.
Energy efficiency: 95% efficient forced air natural gas furnace, 16 SEER air conditioning, highly efficient electric water heater and air to air fresh air exchanger, professionally tested and rated energy efficiency that exceeds local building code standards.
Maintenance free exterior, vinyl siding, aluminum soffits.
Seamless gutters and downspouts, all 5" gutters and downspouts rather than 4".
Vinyl low E single hung windows. Colonial grids facing the street.
Single sidelight steel insulated front door, steel insulated garage to mud room door.
Accenting colored shutters on front exterior windows.
12' x 12' treated deck with landscape fabric and pea rock under deck or sod (under deck weed control) stairs to ground level, built on 6" x 6" treated supports, rather than 4" x 4", extra support for future sunroom or screen porch, 6' sliding energy efficient glass door to deck.
Oversized extra deep insulated garage with 8' steel insulated garage rather than 7' aluminum un- insulated garage door. Windows in garage doors and decorative hinges and handles.
Separate mud room with closet made shelving.
All cabinetry with draw pulls and doorknobs.
Open railing in great room rather than sheetrock stub wall.
Upgraded energy efficient LED lighting throughout.
Open floor plan with large great room and master suite (or) suites.
Closet Maid closet organizers throughout.
Stainless steel gas stove, microwave and dishwasher, gas or electric hook ups for dryer.
Adjustable shelves in kitchen cabinetry.
Framed load bearing walls lower level rather than steel pipe supports for extra value.
Framed exterior basement walls with 6" insulation and vapor barrier rather than hung commercial building insulation.
Concrete egress window wells with tiling, rather than window well that is vinyl, aluminum, or fiberglass, for longer life. or per design
Sump pump drain line tiled underground to 8" exterior street drain.
Pre plumbed passive radon system, 95% reduction per EPA standards.
Lower-level walls with double plated rim joist for a full 8’ basement height.
All construction materials are provided by Suburban Lumber, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Fully sodded yards.
Dual water meters, 1 for yard watering to reduce cost and save sewer fees.
Ring doorbell camera.
2 camera surveillance system with pre-programmed Androd tablet.
Fiber optic TV and internet provided ATC Communications.
Smart home features provided by RCTech

Provided Details Are Confidential to Gardenview, Inc. And Are Not Meant To Be Shared With Other Builders. We Appreciate Your Confidentiality And Look Forward To Providing Our Home Owners With The Best Value For The Price.