A Builder With Deep Roots
Stone Bridge Homes NW was founded in 2006 by Kelly Ritz, an environmental attorney who saw an opportunity to build homes differently — homes that were beautiful, functional, and built with a genuine commitment to quality, sustainability, and the people who would live in them.
What started with a passion for housing and land has grown into one of Oregon’s most respected semi-custom home building companies, with communities across the Portland Metro and Central Oregon. Nearly two decades later, Stone Bridge remains a family-run, locally rooted builder — not a national corporation, not a franchise. We’re your neighbors, and we build homes in the communities where we live.

Meet Kelly Ritz, President
Kelly Ritz brings a background unlike most builders. After earning degrees in political science and English literature, she attended law school and practiced environmental law before transitioning into the home building industry. She spent years working in land acquisition, entitlements, development, and construction before founding Stone Bridge Homes NW.
That breadth of experience — from environmental law to land development to home design — is rare in the industry, and it shows in every home Stone Bridge builds. Kelly’s environmental background is the foundation of Stone Bridge’s commitment to Earth Advantage certification. Her legal expertise ensures a transparent, well-managed building process. And her genuine passion for housing drives the company’s client-first culture.
“Housing is exciting and interesting. You’re building something — you’re providing places to live, lifestyle for people. That’s what I love about this industry. — Kelly Ritz, President
Kelly has served on the Oregon Home Builders Association board and has been recognized with the 2024 HBA Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 Portland Business Journal Executive of the Year, the 2016 Women of Influence Award in the Entrepreneurs category, and the 2017 HBA Builder of the Year.
Our Team
One of Stone Bridge’s greatest strengths is the people behind the homes. Many of our team members have been with the company for over two decades — from design and sales to construction and warranty. That kind of tenure is rare in home building, and it means the person guiding you through the process truly knows the company, the communities, and the craft.
Our team includes dedicated sales associates, an in-house design team at the Design Studio, experienced construction managers, and a responsive warranty and customer care team. When you work with Stone Bridge, you work with the same people from your first conversation through move-in day and beyond.
What We Build
Every Stone Bridge home is semi-custom, meaning you start with a proven, expertly designed floor plan and personalize it to fit your life. Traditional, ranch, multi-generational, and resort-style plans are available across our Portland Metro and Central Oregon communities. And every home earns Earth Advantage certification for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and durability.
We offer homes in established communities from Wilsonville to Forest Grove in the Portland Metro, and from Bend to Powell Butte in Central Oregon — including resort communities like Caldera Springs and Brasada Ranch. Move-in-ready homes and build-to-order options are both available.
What Sets Stone Bridge Apart
Portland has no shortage of home builders. Here’s why families keep choosing Stone Bridge Homes NW:
Eight 2025 COBA Tour of Homes awards, including Best Value (three wins), Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, Best Landscaping, Best Architectural Design, and Best Feature. HBA Builder of the Year 2017.
What Our Homeowners Say
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