Gordon James

Ultra-luxury tier Based in Maple Plain Parade of Homes: 2020 4.5 ( 8 Google reviews )
MN License BC531961 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05

Founded in 2005 by John Quinlivan — Housing First Minnesota’s 2023 board chair — Gordon James designs and builds architecturally ambitious luxury homes across the west metro.

Specialties & Price Range

CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel

Price tier: Ultra-luxury

Service Areas

Wayzata

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Minnetonka

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Orono

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Medina

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Also serves: Maple Plain

Awards & Recognition

  • Parade of Homes Dream Home Housing First Minnesota · 2020
  • Builder of the Year Builders Association of Minnesota · 2021
  • Parade of Homes participant Housing First Minnesota · 2020

License & Verification

MN License BC531961 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05

Gordon James holds Minnesota residential building contractor license BC531961 (active), verified against the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry public license lookup (last checked 2026-07-05). Always confirm current status directly with MN DLI before contracting.

Reviews

★ 4.5 average across 8 Google reviews (synced 2026-07-05). Read them on Google for the full picture.

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