Foundry Commercial Facilitates Sale of Former Westmoreland Dairy Farm to Shea Homes 

What began decades ago as a summer job has now come full circle. As a high school student, Foundry Commercial Partner Tommy Trimble worked on the Westmoreland Dairy Farm, milking and caring for the cows, baling hay, and tending crop fields. This summer, he helped the family close a new chapter in the farm’s story, representing them in the sale of roughly 200 acres in Huntersville, N.C., to Shea Homes. Trimble’s personal history with the family and the property gave him a unique perspective in guiding the transaction. “When I was in high school, I never imagined that one day I would have the opportunity to represent the family in selling this farm,” said Trimble. “This land is woven into my personal story, and to now play a role in shaping its future has been incredibly meaningful.” 

The Westmoreland Dairy Farm, the last operational dairy farm in Mecklenburg County, had previously been tied to other development concepts, including plans for an athletic complex and later a large-scale mixed-use project centered around a crystal lagoon. As it became clear that those proposals would not come to fruition, Foundry Commercial worked closely with the family to chart a different course. 

That personal connection reflects Foundry’s company motto, “It’s Personal,” a value that emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships. It also underscores what sets Foundry apart from other commercial real estate firms: an intentional commitment to building a generational company, one designed to sustain long-term relationships and steward meaningful projects across decades. 

Working with a carefully selected group of potential buyers, Trimble and Foundry ultimately identified Shea Homes as the right partner for the site. Shea Homes has plans to develop the land into a thoughtfully designed residential community. 

A representative for the Westmoreland family added, “Our family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Tommy Trimble and Foundry Commercial for the guidance over the past several months. Tommy was genuine and always responsive to questions and concerns. We hope that many new families will embrace the history of living on a property with rich agricultural history and that Shea Homes will honor the heritage and beauty of this land as we did.” 

Shea Homes expressed excitement about the opportunity to build on such a storied piece of land in Huntersville. “We are thrilled and honored to enter the storyline of this land. Shea Homes builds communities so that the folks living in them can thrive. It is very exciting to think about how much more story this land will tell through the many lives it will touch because of the people that will one day call it ‘home’. We can’t thank the Westmoreland family and Foundry Commercial enough for the opportunity,” said Zach Ducey, Director of Acquisition, Shea Homes. 

Located just two miles east of Lake Norman, the property’s transformation from dairy farm to residential neighborhood reflects the natural evolution of the Huntersville area. While details of the community are still being finalized, plans are expected to include higher-end single-family homes, with some projected to reach values above $1 million. 

“This is more than a transaction; it represents a new chapter for land that has been part of the fabric of Mecklenburg County for generations,” Trimble added. “The Westmoreland family cared deeply about finding the right fit, and it has been an honor to walk with them through that journey.” 

About Foundry Commercial: 

Foundry Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate services and investment company operating across office, industrial, retail, multi-family, healthcare, religious, and not-for-profit asset classes and clients. Focused on the Sun Belt markets, Foundry is sustained by more than 4,000 associates operating from 12 markets, providing leasing and management on more than 77 million square feet and over 4,590 seniors housing units, typically executing over $2 billion in leasing, tenant rep, and investment sale transactions annually. Foundry’s development and investment platform is fully integrated with its services business and is currently invested in over $4.8 billion in joint ventures with many of the best-known institutional investors in the country. For more information, visit www.foundrycommercial.com.