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Why De Young

Why De Young


Extreme Differences

Why choose a De Young SmartHome? The De Young Difference! We believe our homeowners deserve the very best and complete confidence in their new De Young home. We aim to provide unbeatable features, quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and an industry-leading warranty.



All De Young homes provide new homebuyers maximum rewards with generous features and unparalleled quality while still remaining affordable. Click below to learn more about our new homes!

We build homes to last, using top-quality materials & forward-thinking construction technologies.

When it comes to smart, modern floorplans, De Young Properties is in a class of our own.

Professional and attentive from our first handshake to the presentation of keys to your new home.

Our History


The De Young Story

Continuing a family legacy that began over 70 years ago, the De Young family began building in 1974 to help families realize the American Dream of homeownership. Now in our third generation, we’ve built over 8,000 homes, making De Young synonymous with quality craftsmanship, enduring value, innovation and customer service.

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Three Generations of Homebuilders

We Build Dreams

Home building professionals dedicated to creating dream-fulfilling homes and communities by providing quality craftsmanship, unparalleled innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

Community Commitment

The Deyoung Family

As a successful, three generation homebuilder proudly rooted in the San Joaquin Valley, we believe it’s our responsibility to support causes that make a difference in our community. That’s why, for over 48 years and into the future, the De Young Properties team has supported and will continue to support beneficial community organizations, projects and endeavors, donating our time and resources in an effort to improve the quality of life across our Valley.


A few of the dedicated charitable organizations and endeavors we are proud to have supported are:

Assistance League of Fresno

Break the Barriers

California State University, Fresno | Construction Management | Foundation

California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation

Catholic Charities

CASA of Fresno and Madera (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Clovis Police Foundation

Clovis Unified School District

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Fresno County Pink Heals

Habitat for Humanity

HandsOn Central California

Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Marjaree Mason Center

National Association of Women in Construction | Fresno Chapter

San Joaquin Memorial High School

Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Valley Caregivers Resource Center

And many more


De Young Properties Helps to Successfully Raise $1,000,000 With 15th St. Jude Dream Home!

De Young Properties has served as the proud builder and major donor of the Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home since 2007, raising over $14.5 million to date to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Returns To The Central Valley

De Young Properties, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Community Give One Local Family an Extreme Dream

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Our Awards

Peoples Choice Award

We’re Honored to be a 12x People’s Choice Award Recipient for New Homebuilder, and a 2019 & 2020 Best Company to Work For Recipient!

Builder Choice Award

De Young Properties Named Winner of Builder Partnerships’ Builder of Choice™ Award!

Best of Business

De Young Properties Named Winner of Builder Partnerships’ Builder of Choice™ Award!

PCBC

De Young Properties Is Once Again Honored At Prestigious Annual Builders Conference, PCBC!

CVLUX Luxury Awards

We Have Been Honored as a Winner of the Best New Home Builder Award Twice, in 2017 and 2023, and Also as a Six Time Nominee. De Young Properties Was Recognized as a Diamond Award Winner in 2016 for Their Philanthropic Efforts Within the Community.

Avid® Benchmark Awards

De Young Properties is Proud to Have Received Avid® Benchmark Award for High Homebuyer Ratings Presented to Builders that Rank Among Top 25 Percent Nationwide

Welcome Centers

Verano Visitor Center
3 New Model Homes!
Verano Visitor Center

707 Arrowhead DriveMadera, CA 93636

559.203.1866 Get Directions
Armstrong Welcome Center
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Armstrong Welcome Center

6262 E. Saginaw WayFresno, CA 93727

559-354-9800 Get Directions