12/03/2024
Established in 1974 and now in its third generation, De Young Properties proudly carries on a family legacy of making the American dream of homeownership a reality for 50 golden years. With more than 8,000 homes built, the De Young name remains synonymous with trusted quality, trusted innovation and a trusted journey to your new home.
“We are deeply grateful to our deserving homeowners and remain committed to ensuring each of our customers is fully satisfied with their De Young Properties home,” said Paula De Young, Co-Founder and Executive President of De Young Properties. “We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our community and the talented professionals who have worked with us over the past 50 years. It is an honor to build quality-crafted homes alongside our dedicated team and to continue this tradition with passion and care.”
De Young Properties was recently recognized with a De Young Properties Day Proclamation from the City of Fresno for achieving 50 golden years of business in Central California. Additionally, we were commended for building thousands of quality homes and for contributing time and resources to support local charitable organizations.
In celebration of 50 golden years, De Young Properties is offering an exclusive "Gold Kitchen" package, allowing customers to personalize their dream kitchen. Choose from three thoughtfully curated collections: Take Me to the Beach, Modern Earth, and Luxfidence to pair with the Gold Kitchen. Work closely with a De Young Design Specialist in a one-on-one consultation to explore floorplans, styles, and colors personalized to your unique vision and budget.
A Legacy Built on Quality, Innovation, and Trust
The first priority of De Young Properties is our dedication to providing exceptional customer experiences. We support our customers and stand behind our homes before, during, and after the sale, offering industry-leading warranties and affordable, one-stop financing through our affiliate, De Young Mortgage, and personalized real estate guidance through our trusted partner, De Young Realty.
We have also placed ourselves at the forefront of the homebuilding industry by building the first Zero Energy community in Central California, De Young EnVision. De Young Properties is a design innovator and leader, committed to working in harmony with the environment, building affordable homes that are more durable, energy-efficient and healthier to live in, all while having a reduced impact on the environment. This achievement earned the company the prestigious Grand Award for Best Innovative Energy Design at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget Awards.
The company’s vision drives our dedication to innovation, industry leadership, and excellence. For the last half-century, De Young Properties has harmonized with the environment, prioritized
customer service, and earned community trust. We place homeowners first, supporting them every step of the way and standing by our homes for lasting satisfaction.
We have been recognized and trusted for our quality craftsmanship, innovation and excellent customer service in the form ofvarious awards by top industry professionals, peers and the community. De Young has been recognized for multiple years as a People’s Choice Award winner for Best New Homebuilder, an annual honor given to by the Fresno Bee based on votes
received from the community, as well as Best Company to Work for in the Business Journal’s Best of the Central Valley Business Awards. We have also received eight Gold Nugget Awards
– the top honors given at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference. In addition to these awards, we are humbled to have been acknowledged for several other prestigious awards, as well.
Giving Back: Building Hope and Making a Difference
De Young Properties is dedicated to more than just building homes—we’re committed to enriching the lives of those in our community. Our team actively supports local groups by volunteering time, resources, and expertise. We are honored to serve as both the builder and major donor of the Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home® for the past 17 years, helping to raise over $16.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help in the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Additionally, De Young Properties had the privilege ofbeing the builder and a donor for two homes gifted to local heroes on the Emmy-winning show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.From fundraising for children to supporting schools, nonprofits, and community organizations, De Young is dedicated to giving hope and making a difference in our community.
A Vision for the Future: Cheers to the Next 50 Years
The De Young family has deep roots in California, extending across six generations, with the last three generations dedicated to building homes and lasting communities for families to thrive. This generational experience means we are deeply rooted here, where we live, work and share a deep understanding and commitment to serve our community and strive to provide you with the very best, an innovative,quality-crafted De Young SmartHome™.
For the last 50 golden years and into the future, the De Young Properties’ family legacy is building the home of your dreams that your family will cherish for many years to come. That’s why we say… Building Your Dreams For Three Generations. Cheers to the next 50 years!
