Firenze Estates

Firenze Estates, a stunning new 256-acre neighborhood by C&M Home Builders, is coming to life just past Ferguson’s Apple Orchard and less than a mile outside Eau Claire’s city limits.

Designed to reflect the area’s rural charm and natural beauty, this expansive community will soon open up to those looking to build their dream homes in a place that blends peaceful surroundings with modern convenience.

Now celebrating 20 years of building across the Chippewa Valley ‐ and recently named No. 1 Best Residential Construction Company and No. 1 Best Interior Design Service in the 2025 Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley Readers Poll ‐ C&M Home Builders has helped shape the region one neighborhood at a time.

C&M offers a wide range of options to fit every lifestyle: from fully customized builds to move-in ready homes, you can truly make your home your own. Each homeowner is paired with a dedicated team to ensure the process is exciting, smooth, and personal. Over the years, they’ve built throughout northwestern Wisconsin ‐ but the team agrees: Firenze Estates is something special, thanks to its beautiful rolling holes, peaceful setting, and proximity to Eau Claire.

“This is one of the most beautiful parcels of land I’ve ever worked on. Our development team’s top priority was to preserve the natural beauty of the landscape,” C&M Home Builders owner, Cody Filipczak, said. “We’ve meticulously designed every aspect, double- and triple-checking on-site to make thoughtful adjustments that enhance the land’s inherent beauty.”

In designing Firenze Estates, C&M Home Builders took intentional steps to preserve the land’s natural beauty. “Roads are laid out with an east-west alignment to maximize direct sunlight for future homes, and the layout was carefully planned to protect wooded areas whenever possible ‐ allowing for an abundance of tree-lined and wooded lots,” Cody continued. By building roads close to the natural grade, the team also minimized the need for heavy grading, helping the neighborhood blend seamlessly into the existing landscape.

With 128 lots across 256 acres, Firenze Estates delivers exceptional value for today’s homebuilders. Designed with multiple community septic systems, the neighborhood offers significant cost savings ‐ typically between $20,000 to $25,000 ‐ compared to traditional, private septic systems.

With current estimated home values, Firenze Estates’ location offers an additional financial benefit: homeowners can save about 31% on property taxes compared to homeowners within Eau Claire city limits. For example, a $600,000 home in Firenze is estimated at $6,366 annually versus $9,253 within the city.

Firenze Estates offers a wide range of lot sizes ‐ from ¾-acre parcels to properties nearing 20 acres ‐ with pricing starting in the mid-$60,000s, providing more options and more value for just about every kind of buyer.

Extensive development is already underway to ensure these lots are more site-ready than typical rural properties. The neighborhood will feature modern infrastructure and amenities, with several wooded, walk-out, and lookout lots designed to preserve and highlight the area’s natural beauty.

The development will roll out in two phases, with initial lot previews expected to open in mid-April. Those who join the VIP Interest List will get early access to lot availability, pricing, and exclusive updates ‐ all with no cost or obligation. To sign up, call (715) 861-6410 or visit candmhomebuilders.com/firenze-estates.