
Who We Are
About CoastOak
Company Overview
A firm built on expertise, partnership, and community
CoastOak Group is a real estate development and investment management company that creates and operates distinctive residential, multifamily and mixed-use communities across the United States.
Founded in 2008 by Don Carroll and Greg McGowan, CoastOak focuses on development, home building, multifamily investments, and advisory services.
The combination of local market knowledge, development and investment expertise and comprehensive operational capabilities allows CoastOak to deliver exceptional and attractive communities for our residents.
CoastOak employs flexible approaches including direct employment, managed portfolio companies, joint ventures, and consulting arrangements — currently managing over 20 full time individuals focused exclusively on CoastOak managed assets.
Our Approach
Principles that guide every community
Community Collaboration
CoastOak believes in proactive collaboration with local communities, governments, and organizations in the development and management of our communities.
Environmental Sensitivity
We pursue development that is responsive to the natural environment, incorporating sustainable design strategies that protect and enhance the communities we build.
Conservative Capital
CoastOak employs conservative capital structures with minimal leverage, ensuring resilient communities through every market cycle.
Capital Partners
Backed by institutional confidence
CoastOak has operated alongside some of the world's leading real estate investment institutions since 2008.
Centerbridge Partners
Goldman Sachs (Whitehall Street)
NorthStar Realty Finance
Fortress Investment Group
Morgan Stanley (MSREF)
NVR Inc.
Private Family Offices
Portfolio Gallery
Communities across the nation














