About
Since 1996
The Story Behind Ocean Breeze Homes
John Faulconer started with one goal: build homes that actually work for how people live.
John D. Faulconer founded Ocean Breeze Homes in 1996 to address something he saw missing in Oregon's building industry—homes designed around livability, not just square footage. What started with remodel projects has grown into a custom home building company with over 200 homes completed across Oregon's coast and Willamette Valley.
Our Founder
Building What Matters
John started building in the mid-90s with a simple idea: homes should be practical and beautiful. Too many builders focused on one or the other. He believed you could have both—and he's spent three decades proving it.
Over the years, Ocean Breeze Homes has evolved. We started with remodels, then expanded into new construction, subdivisions, and eventually focused exclusively on what we do best: custom homes. John made the decision to stop taking commercial projects and concentrate entirely on helping individuals and couples build their dream homes.
Today, most of our clients are people planning their retirement home on the Oregon coast or building a second home in the Willamette Valley. They choose us because they want a local builder who'll actually listen—not a big company where they're just another project number.
From first hammer swing to final walkthrough.
Experience You Can Trust
What 30 Years Looks Like
Numbers tell part of the story. Quality tells the rest:
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LEED Certified
Sustainable building practices and certifications.
CCB #231962
Oregon licensed and insured contractor.
How We Think
What "Building Livability" Actually Means
Pretty houses that don't work for real life aren't good houses.
When we say we “build livability,” we mean something specific. It’s not a slogan—it’s how we approach every project.
A livable home captures the view without sacrificing storage. It has a kitchen that makes sense for how you actually cook, not just how it photographs. The bedrooms are placed so you can sleep while guests watch TV in the living room. These details matter, and they only come from asking the right questions upfront.
John takes pride in listening to clients and guiding them through decisions they might not know they need to make. We’re upfront about costs and timelines because surprises during construction are never good surprises. When you choose Ocean Breeze Homes, you get a builder who treats your project like it’s his own.
Beyond Building
Part of the Community, Not Just Building In It
John believes builders have a responsibility beyond their projects.
John has served as a commissioner on the Corvallis Affordable Housing Commission, working to address housing accessibility in the Willamette Valley. He’s also chaired the Board of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and served as Vice President of the Sewer Board for the Sea Crest HOA.
This community involvement isn’t separate from the building work—it informs it. Understanding how communities function makes for better homes and better neighborhoods.
dreams do come true