Cove

Identifying Opportunity. Executing with Discipline.

Cove Development is a Richmond-based real estate development firm focused on multifamily and mixed-use projects across the affordability spectrum — from mixed-use market-rate communities to affordable housing and LIHTC developments. We manage every stage of the development process, from site selection, entitlements, design, and financing through construction, lease-up, and long-term ownership.

Adam Tiller
Adam Tiller
Founder & Principal

Rigorous Underwriting

Detailed financial modeling and layered capital structuring across equity, debt, and public programs.

Disciplined Execution

Full-cycle management of predevelopment, entitlements, construction, and lease-up — on time and on budget.

Long-Term Ownership

We develop to own, with proactive asset management that protects value for investors and residents.

Current and Recent Work

Evelyn

4701 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond

A 40-unit market-rate apartment community with just under 8,000 SF of commercial space in the Forest Hill neighborhood. Co-developed with Duke Dodson and Daniil Kleyman. Completed and leasing.

Aerial view Open floor plan Kitchen Building exterior Exterior side view Living room Balcony Bathroom Hallway Unit overview

The Hub

500 Maury Street, Manchester, Richmond

A 162-unit mixed-income development near the Maury Street traffic circle in Manchester, with 30% of units restricted to 80% area median income or below. Co-developed with Duke Dodson and Tom Papa.

Exterior rendering Building facade construction Construction progress Concrete structure Construction Construction Construction Construction

The Westover

5047 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond

A formerly vacant commercial space converted into 11 new apartment homes with Väsen Brewing Company occupying the ground floor. A true adaptive reuse project that brought new life to an underutilized building on the Forest Hill corridor.

Kitchen Bedroom Loft-style kitchen Bathroom Original warehouse interior Before renovation Framing during construction Construction progress Second bathroom

1401 Hull Street

Hull Street & 14th, Richmond

A 60-unit LIHTC development at the corner of Hull Street and 14th as a partner in Catalyst Community Group.

1401 Hull Street corner perspective

1501 Hull Street

Hull Street & 15th, Richmond

A 112-unit LIHTC development at the corner of Hull Street and 15th as a partner in Catalyst Community Group.

1501 Hull Street corner perspective

Get in Touch

Whether you're an investor, community partner, or property owner exploring development options — we'd be happy to talk.