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At Gentry Homes, our home-building legacy of excellence spans generations and extends from St. Louis, Missouri, to the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. For over 30 years, we have crafted dreams into realities with exceptional craftsmanship that stands the test of time. We invite you to experience the difference of a Gentry Home today!

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Who We Are

30+ years

of excellence

1.5K homes

built to last

Where we build

Gentry Homes allows you to build your dream home in one of our exclusive communities or on your land. Choose excellence and flexibility.

2+ counties

What We Build

Discover award-winning designs and timeless floor plans tailored to fit every lifestyle. Gentry Homes brings your unique vision to life.

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How we build

Experience a streamlined, transparent process with Gentry Homes, ensuring your home is crafted to last for generations.

Quality

"We thought we were just looking but actually signed a contract that day. I took over 1,100 pictures of the house during construction. The quality of workmanship, the friendly and supportive staff… absolutely everything was fantastic!"

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Design Your Home

Feeling inspired? Our Interactive Design Tool allows you to visualize your new home in just three simple steps: Select Your Floor Plan, Personalize Your Home and Choose Your Homesite. Once you’ve finished, save your design and contact us to schedule a consultation. Let’s collaborate to build your dream home!

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Beautiful Gentry Homes ranch-style house at sunset, featuring a well-manicured lawn, a modern stone and siding exterior, and a welcoming front path in a serene Iowa community.

A happy couple embracing in the living room of their newly constructed Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, surrounded by unfinished drywall as they enjoy the excitement of their home’s progress.

Three smiling children standing together in a newly constructed Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, with unfinished drywall in the background, representing family-friendly home building.

Modern Gentry Homes single-story brick house with a three-car garage, manicured landscaping, and a vibrant green lawn under a bright blue sky in an Iowa community.

A joyful family of four standing in front of their newly constructed two-story Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, featuring brick and siding exteriors, symbolizing new beginnings and homeownership.

A happy family of five standing together in front of their new Gentry Homes residence, embracing and smiling, symbolizing the joy of homeownership in Iowa

Three children playing and smiling inside a Gentry Homes construction site in Iowa, surrounded by scaffolding, representing the excitement of building a new home.

A family of five standing on the front porch of their newly built two-story Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, showcasing a spacious garage and elegant architectural design.

Three playful children sitting and laughing together inside a bathtub in a newly constructed Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, capturing the joy and fun of a new home.

A couple standing in the hallway of their newly built Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, smiling and enjoying the spacious, light-filled interior with hardwood floors.

A mother and child standing in an unfinished room of a Gentry Homes residence in Iowa, with drywall in progress, representing the excitement of watching a home take shape.

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Who We Are

At Gentry Homes, our tradition of quality craftsmanship stretches from throughout Iowa and beyond. We are dedicated to enhancing lives by building exceptional dream homes in vibrant communities. Our values of excellence and collaboration guide us in offering flexible building options that cater to your unique vision. Join us in creating lasting legacies and a place you can truly call home.

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