Custom home builder in Cortland, Ohio

Sudon Brothers designs and builds custom homes in Cortland, Trumbull County, from our office in nearby Girard. Cortland is a city in northern Trumbull County, north of Warren and near Mosquito Lake, served by Lakeview Local Schools. It draws buyers looking for newer neighborhoods and larger lots with a quieter feel.

Planning a home in Cortland? Call 330.759.3776 or send your project details.

Building a custom home in Cortland

Lots range from city neighborhood parcels to larger rural-style sites. Some parcels may need a well or septic system, so we check water, sewer and soil before you buy.

Good to know

A new custom home in Cortland will usually be worth well above the typical home nearby. Lenders base construction loans on appraisals, and appraisers lean on nearby sales, so talk with a lender who knows the local market early in your budget.

County: Trumbull County
Schools: Lakeview Local Schools
Building permit: Trumbull County Building Inspection Department, after local zoning approval
Our office: 1616 E. Liberty St., Girard · 330.759.3776

Permits and utilities in Cortland

In Cortland, zoning approval comes from the local zoning office, and the residential building permit comes from the Trumbull County Building Inspection Department.

Lots without public sewer need a septic system approved by the county health district. Plans must meet the Residential Code of Ohio.

Lakeview Local Schools serves most of Cortland; confirm the district for a specific parcel with the Trumbull County Auditor.

What we check on every lot

“All of you are so easy to approach and talk to and were eager to answer any questions we had.”

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Homes for a Cortland lot

Cortland buyers often start from styles like these. Every Sudon home is designed for its family and its land.

Stratford, a stone and white siding cape with three dormers and a front porch

StratfordStone cape

Stonebrook, a red brick two-story custom home with gabled wings

StonebrookBrick two-story

Ellington, a white colonial estate home with dormers and black shutters

EllingtonColonial estate

Westhaven, a brick and siding custom home with a landscaped front garden

WesthavenBrick and siding

Building in Cortland: common questions

Does Sudon Brothers build custom homes in Cortland?

Yes. Sudon Brothers designs and builds custom homes in Cortland, Trumbull County, from our office in Girard. Every home is designed with an architect we work with and overseen on site by Donald Sudon and Jim, both general contractors. Start with a conversation.

Who issues building permits for a new home in Cortland?

Residential building permits come from the Trumbull County Building Inspection Department. Zoning approval comes first, from the township, city or village where the lot sits, and lots without public sewer need septic approval from the county health district. As your builder, we coordinate the approvals and inspections.

What school district serves Cortland?

Most of Cortland is served by Lakeview Local Schools. District lines don't always follow township or city lines, so confirm the district for a specific parcel with the Trumbull County Auditor before you buy.

Can you help me find a lot in Cortland?

Yes. We help clients evaluate lots before they buy, checking zoning, utilities, sewer or septic, drainage and slope, so you know what it will take to build there. See how building on your lot works.

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