Less than a mile outside Eau Claire’s city limits, what was once an intangible vision has become reality: Among the quiet, wooded areas and rolling terrain, is Firenze Estates.
Sprawling across 256 acres just past Ferguson’s Apple Orchard, this one-of-a-kind neighborhood by C&M Home Builders is beginning to welcome its first property owners. Built with the best of both worlds in mind — rural beauty with modern convenience — Firenze Estates, years in the making, also delivers exceptional value.
During its 20-year history, C&M has crafted thousands of homes, literally shaping the neighborhoods within the wider Chippewa Valley. Over the years, the regional team has built throughout northwestern Wisconsin — but they all agree: Firenze Estates is something special, thanks to its rolling hills, peaceful setting and proximity to Eau Claire.
Those detailed, granular adjustments have made all the difference for Firenze Estates’ 128 lots. The seamless transition from the natural existing landscape to the new neighborhood is proof of C&M’s dedication to preservation.
“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.”
– Cody Filipczak, C&M co-owner
“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 co-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.”
Even the roads leading into the neighborhood have been laid out mindfully; an east-west alignment maximizes direct sunlight for future homes, and the layout was carefully planned to protect wooded areas, Filipczak said, allowing for an abundance of tree-lined and wooded lots.
Underneath the land that makes up those lots, multiple community septic systems translate to significant cost savings for the neighborhood — $20,000 to $25,000 in savings, upfront — compared to traditional, private septic systems.
Further financial benefit is built into Firenze Estates’ very location. Homeowners can save about 31% on property taxes compared to those within Eau Claire city limits. For example, that equals nearly $3,000 in annual savings on a $600,000 home.
A wide range of lot sizes, too, offers more choice for future Firenze homeowners. From ¾-acre parcels to properties nearing 20 acres — with pricing starting in the mid-$60,000s — nearly every kind of buyer can picture their next chapter in the new neighborhood.
C&M offers both fully customized builds and move-in ready homes, pairing homeowners with their own dedicated team to ensure a personalized process that is as exciting as it is easy.
Lots at Firenze are more site-ready than typical rural properties. The neighborhood features modern infrastructure and amenities, with several wooded, walk-out, and lookout lots designed to preserve and highlight the area’s natural beauty.
For those who need an in-person experience to affirm the beauty of Firenze, the 2026 Parade of Homes — coming up quickly, this June — will feature three finished Firenze Estates homes from C&M and Ashley Construction.
Roads are in. Homes are going up. And lots are selling fast. Call C&M today for availability and pricing.
