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. 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 Tree Tops in Germantown, Hawksnest and Stillmeadow in Delafield, Steeplechase and Broken Hill in Pewaukee, and Preserve at Hunter’s Lake in Ottawa.
The History of Siepmann Realty
Longevity of Company & Community
Our Beginning
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
Village of Menomonee Falls
City of Pewaukee
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
City of New Berlin
A New Siepmann Generation Takes Shape
City of Brookfield
City of Delafield
City of Wauwatosa
City of Brookfield
Town of Lisbon
Village of Elm Grove
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
Town of Merton
City of Oconomowoc
Village of Elm Grove
Town of Lisbon
Village of Newburg
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
Opens at Stonewood Village.
The Cutting Edge of New Development Concepts
Village of Brown Deer
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
City of Brookfield
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.
Innovations in Conservation Development
What is going on in the new millennium?
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1940s - 1950s
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Our Beginning
The 1940s194419491952BurlawnCity of Brookfield
1952Willow RidgeCity of Brookfield
1954Beverly HillsCity of Brookfield
June, 19551955GrandviewCity of Brookfield
1956Cherry Hill EstatesCity of Brookfield
1956Fair Oak ManorVillage of Menomonee Falls
19571958Sea View EstatesCity of Pewaukee
1959Brookhill AcresCity of Brookfield
1959Hidden HillsCity of Brookfield
1959Thorn Apple HillCity of New Berlin
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1960s - 1970s
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A New Siepmann Generation Takes Shape
The 1960s1960Eldorado HillCity of Brookfield
1962Oakwood Horse FarmsCity of Delafield
1963Mayfair ParkCity of Wauwatosa
1966WoodridgeCity of Brookfield
19661967Thousand OaksTown of Lisbon
196819681969Highland HillsVillage of Elm Grove
1970Woodridge IICity of Brookfield
1971StonewoodCity of Brookfield
1971South Woodfield VillageTown of Merton
1973Hidden RidgeCity of Oconomowoc
1975MeadowoodVillage of Elm Grove
19771977Woodland OaksTown of Lisbon
1978RiveredgeVillage of Newburg
1978StonebrookCity of Brookfield
1978Shaker BakerCity of Brookfield
Opens at Stonewood Village.
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1980s - 1990s
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The Cutting Edge of New Development Concepts
The 1980s1980MeadowsideVillage of Brown Deer
1986Three MeadowsCity of Brookfield
1987Chateau RoyaleCity of Brookfield
198719891990Imperial EastCity of Brookfield
199019901993The Preserve at Hunter’s LakeTown 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.
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2000s - 2010s
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Innovations in Conservation Development
The 2000sThe 2000sWhat is going on in the new millennium?
2003200420062015
“Siepmann developments bring “HOME” to a community. As a homeowner and a builder, I love to be part of a Siepmann community. The details they put into their subdivisions are second to none! We love the fact that Siepmann strives for the very best architectural standards, because homeowners alike are ensured that the home built next door to them will be of the same high-quality architectural caliber that you come to expect in all Siepmann subdivisions.”
“Using progressive design techniques, Siepmann Realty has achieved its development goals according to local ordinances, while creating much greener neighborhoods where residents can enjoy trails, woodlands, meadows, ponds, and much more. These park-like settings and environmental habitats have stood the test of time, maturing very beautifully and creating great places to live for many future generations to come.”
“In my long experience across the country, I believe that Siepmann Realty is absolutely unique among residential developers in terms of its deep commitment to, and continuing implementation of, its philosophy of conserving quality upland (not just the unbuildable areas) through the subdivision process. While some other firms state this kind of approach among their corporate goals, the leadership and staff at Siepmann Realty take this very seriously, as one of its core guiding principles. This is not idle talk and promises – the proof has been in the pudding, so to speak, with more than 1,700 acres permanently preserved as common open space over the past several decades — much of which would have been converted to suburban lawns by most other developers.”
“I have had many successful transactions with Siepmann Realty in my 27 years as a Realtor. I can always count on good communication, attention to detail on contracts, and great negotiating skills. Siepmann developments hold their value and are sought-after places to live. It is always a pleasure to sell a lot or a home in a Siepmann development.”
“When my wife and I were looking to build our “dream home,” we spent a lot of time looking at various properties and found Siepmann’s developments to be unmatched in the use and amount of open, natural spaces, and high-quality design and construction of common elements. If we were going to build our dream home, then we wanted it to be in our dream neighborhood, which we found with Siepmann. We loved that we could chose our own builder, and we wanted to avoid the “cookie cutter” look that we saw with other developers. Aside from the great layouts and abundance of open space, we chose Siepmann because of the great features they tend to include in their projects, such as paved walking trails, ponds, and clubhouse and community pool. Last, but not least, we wanted to protect our investment by building in a high-quality development, and Siepmann’s developments are recognized as some of the best in southeastern Wisconsin.”
A Creative & Artistic Approach to Land Planning
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