J.R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation was founded in January 1972 by James R. Watson, Chairman and CEO. Our focus is on high-quality community sensitive development of mixed-use, residential, retail and office complexes.

Commercial and Residential Development
With projects spanning Southern California, Idaho, Washington and Oregon, J.R. Watson & Associates has developed more than 3 million square feet of retail, industrial, single and mult-family residences, and student housing projects tailored to meet the needs of each individual community.
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Retail / Office
Single & Multi-Family Residential
Student Housing
Land Development

Retail / Office
Main & Ocean, Seal Beach, CA

Retail / Office
Main & Ocean, Seal Beach, CA - Retail

Retail / Office
Main & Ocean, Seal Beach, CA - Office

Retail / Office
Bay City Center, Seal Beach, CA

Retail / Office
Plaza de la Fiesta, Huntington Park, CA

Retail / Office
The Shops at University Park

Retail / Office
The Shops at University Park - 10 Shops including VCA Veterinarian Hospital and Food Uses serving the campus and surrounding residents

Retail / Office
The Vineyard, Murietta, CA

Single & Multi-Family Residential
Luxury single and multi-family residences that reflect the culture of each community

Single & Multi-Family Residential
Tudor Lane, Seal Beach, CA

Student Housing
The Glen Student Housing, San Bernardino, CA

Student Housing
592 Bed Student Living steps from CSUSB

Student Housing
Community amenities including resort-style pool

Student Housing
Pool tables and flat-screen TVs

Student Housing
All-inclusive luxury living at an affordable price. Fully furnished rooms

Land Development
Border - Post Falls, ID

Land Development
Expo at Post Falls, ID

Land Development
Transforming vacant land into valuable community assets