About Us
Longevity of Company & Community
The History of Siepmann Realty
Kick-the-can. Ghosts in the graveyard. Flashlight tag. The best childhood memories are made in the best neighborhoods. At Siepmann Realty, we’ve been developing subdivision communities and family memories since 1943. Our grandfather, Paul Siepmann, built the first Siepmann community on 80 acres of farmland in Brookfield, which was primarily sold to veterans returning from World War II. The tradition continued with our father, Ron who transformed the concept of Planned Unit Development (PUD), later called cluster developments, and now referred to as Conservation Subdivisions. Under our father’s leadership, Siepmann Realty Corporation became nationally known for this creative style of development.
Since then, siblings Jim, John, and Karen, have taken conservation development further than ever imagined by partnering with the Waukesha County Land Conservancy to protect our natural resources, and bringing architectural foresight to our development. We’ve set the standard for community amenities.
As the developer behind the most innovative properties and iconic neighborhoods in the area, we’re proud to build places where neighbors become friends and friends become family. Residential land planning and neighborhood development has been our company’s focus since its inception. Over the years, our team has developed over 100 distinctive and award-winning neighborhoods such as Tree Tops in Germantown, Hawksnest and Stillmeadow in Delafield, Steeplechase and Broken Hill in Pewaukee, and Preserve at Hunter’s Lake in Ottawa.
Our Beginning
Paul J. Siepmann I, company founder
With Paul Siepmann’s interest in horses and horse farms, he accumulated land which he began to develop with his brother, Dick Siepmann, in the early 1940s.
City of Brookfield
Our first subdivision. Look at the straight streets … not much character. North side of Burleigh Road east of Pilgrim Road, Brookfield.
City of Brookfield
Not much of an improvement. Lisbon Road east of Calhoun Road, Brookfield.
Subdivision design standards were crude and most new development had straight streets and very rectangular layouts. Many lots sold to World War II veterans.
Christmas Card
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
Joins the company
Ron Siepmann sold lots from his car with this "Agent" sign in the front window. Lot prices escalated to over $1,000 each and raw land was selling for as much as $300 per acre!
City of Brookfield
The 1940s
Tuesday, June 1, 1943
Paul J. Siepmann I, company founder
The 1940s
Mr. PJ
With Paul Siepmann’s interest in horses and horse farms, he accumulated land which he began to develop with his brother, Dick Siepmann, in the early 1940s.
A New Siepmann Generation Takes Shape
In the 1960s things really started to change. New innovative designs were more common. Open space was included in new subdivisions and created places for people to play.
City of West Allis
City of Brookfield
Located off of Pilgrim Road.
City of Brookfield
Willaura was out first conservation subdivision. Then it was called PLanned Unit Development or cluster layout. Entrance-ways became popular. The city moves west.
City of Waukesha
Along came large multi-use communities.
City of Waukesha
First master-planned community of Wisconsin.
Town of Summit
Waterville Lake was born again.
City of Brookfield
North side of North Avenue, east of Brookfield Road.
Village of Hartland
Village of Hartland
Woodfield Village became a favorite. Large stands of woods were preserved. Adults and kids had a place to play. Horses were welcome. Tennis for all. The river had a place to be protected. Old hop house on the State Historical Register.
Village of Hartland
Attractive landscaping and entry monuments help preserve the rural character and become the "Sipemann Standard."
The 1970s brought more innovation.
City of Brookfield
Located off of Calhoun Road and Capital Drive.
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
Serves its first steaming popovers.
City of Brookfield
Revolutionary War reenactment.
City of Brookfield Honored as "Mayor" of Stonewood Village.
City of Brookfield
Stonewood Village prospered. It become a real community gathering place.
Town of Summit
Village of Elm Grove
A cutting edge of new development concepts
City of Brookfield Stonewood Court "homedominiums" appeared on the scene. What a great idea! First single-family condominiums in Milwaukee.
City of Brookfield
Fendering of Stonewood Court.
City of Pewaukee
Pewaukee became the new Brookfield. Five Fields was outstanding, complete with parks and trails. Open space became more and more important and became an obsession for us at Siepmann Realty Corporation.
City of Pewaukee
Parade of Homes Communities with open space were really noticed in the marketplace.
Town of Delafield
Condominiums buffer interior homes from the interstate.
Karen Siepmann joins the firm.
Town of Delafield
Our first prairie restoration.
Town of Delafield
Hawksnest was extraordinary. Almost 50 percent open space, miles of trails, tennis court, soccer field, the finest conversation development so far. Even included the Ice Age Trail surrounded by 35 acres of pristine woods.
Town of Delafield
The Ice Age Trail Foundation approached Siepmann Realty to develop their Delafield property, incorporating the Ice Age Trail into the plan as a neighborhood asset.
... were plentiful in the 1990s.
Village of Germantown
Joins his father Ron, his brother Jim, and sister Karen.
City of Pewaukee
Located near Highways J and M.
Town of Ottawa
Town of Ottawa
Extraordinary open space, award-winning land plan.
Town of Ottawa
Winner of the coveted 1997 Wetland Award presented by the Environmental Law Institute, May 1997, for Land Stewardship. Over 200 acres of common areas included. Three-quarters mile of lakeshore, high-wooded ridges, lovely meadows, miles of trails, including a segment of the Ice Age Trail. This development included the restoration of the manor house. Charming barns were also preserved. The old caretaker’s house was reborn as a clubhouse and gathering place.
Town of Ottawa
Mary Siepmann's (Ron Siepmann's wife) perseverance saved this barn in The Preserve at Hunter's Lake.
Town of Delafield
Jim Siepmann receives one of seven 1997 National Wetlands Awards in the Land Stewardship & Development category.
City of Waukesha
City of Brookfield
Located near Capitol Drive and Springdale Road.
Town of Delafield
City of Pewaukee
Town of Summit
Innovations in conservation development
Town of Delafield
Village of Germantown
Village of Pewaukee
City of Waukesha
Town of Delafield
City of Franklin
Town of Delafield
Our first pool and clubhouse.
Town of Delafield
Complete with a sharming clubhouse and swimming pool. 33 acres preserved in conjunction with the Waukesha County Land Conservancy.
City of Oconomowoc
A more traditional plan complete with a neighborhood swimming pool and common areas.
City of Delafield
City of Pewaukee
City of Delafield
City of St. Francis
Village of Summit
City of St. Francis
Village of Hartland
Another successful partnership with the Waukesha County Land Conservancy preserves nearly 50 acres of open space for future generations
Town of Delafield
The Siepmann Difference
“How will it look when it’s done?” That’s a common question we are asked about our communities. Sometimes it can be hard to picture a neighborhood with roads, homes, landscaping, and maturing trees shortly after development. That’s why we invite you to ride-along with one of our team members through other Siepmann subdivisions…so that you can see and feel for yourself what a sense of community looks like when all the pieces come together.
- Open space concepts
- Themed landscaping
- Natural land conservation
- Artistic entryways
- Walking trails
- Common areas
- Clubhouses
- Neighborhood amenities
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