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address: "1500 W College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914, United States"
latitude: 44.271
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rating: 4.7
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# Cypress Homes, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Cypress Homes, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cypress-homes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166387729)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Appleton, WI
- **Serves:** Green Bay, Appleton, Grand Chute, Oshkosh, Neenah, De Pere, Menasha, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Kimberly, Omro, Combined Locks, Sherwood, Hortonville, Winneconne, Black Wolf, Buchanan, Darboy, Freedom, Greenville, Harrison, Lawrence, Ledgeview, Town of Algoma, Town of Ellington
- **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (56 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2019–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 5 Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves
- Free consultation
- Award winning
- 30 years in business

Cypress Homes, Inc. is a premier custom home builder based in Appleton, Wisconsin, proudly serving the greater Fox Valley area. We specialize in designing and building high-quality, energy-efficient homes tailored to each client’s unique lifestyle, preferences, and budget. Our team takes pride in guiding homeowners through the entire build process—from initial design concepts to the final walk-through—ensuring a smooth, enjoyable, and rewarding experience.

Whether you're building your first home or your forever home, Cypress Homes combines craftsmanship, transparency, and a personal touch to bring your vision to life. We build on both our home sites and yours, and offer a range of flexible floor plans that can be customized or used as inspiration for your own design.

At Cypress Homes, we're not just building houses—we're building lasting relationships and dream homes that stand the test of time.

### Services Provided

- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Energy-Efficient Homes

### Areas Served

- Green Bay
- Appleton
- Grand Chute
- Oshkosh
- Neenah
- De Pere
- Menasha
- Kaukauna
- Little Chute
- Kimberly
- Omro
- Combined Locks
- Sherwood
- Hortonville
- Winneconne
- Black Wolf
- Buchanan
- Darboy
- Freedom
- Greenville
- Harrison
- Lawrence
- Ledgeview
- Town of Algoma
- Town of Ellington

### Typical Job Cost

$450,000 - 2 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Cypress Homes, Inc. |
| Address | 1500 W College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914, United States |
| Phone | (920) 734-2324 |
| Website | http://www.callcypresshomes.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 300 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CypressHomesWI
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/cypress-homes
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/cypresshomeswi/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Cypress Homes, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cypress-homes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166387729)
- **Website:** http://www.callcypresshomes.com
- **Phone:** (920) 734-2324

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 'Best of the Valley' Finalist - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.  'Best of the Valley' Best Builder - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- WHBA "Builder of the Year" - 2018

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2019–2025), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Brown County Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/brown-county-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~218241585)
- [Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-the-fox-cities-pfvwus-pf~688271879)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 56 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 49.0
- Communication: 46.0
- Value: 48.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — phyllispaul, May 2026**

> Cypress Builders is an amazing team of people. From going to an open house to living in our own beautiful home has been an exciting experience. Everyone we worked with was like a spoke on a wheel. All working together all talented all super knowledgeable and all fun to work with!! Shannon is very special to us..she listened and made our entire transition a great experience!! Come join us at Finale Condo Community in Greenville, WI.
> Thank you to everyone at Cypress!!
> Rod & Phyllis Paul

**★ — Joel Raney, July 2025**

> We’ve been in our new home for one year. While we love the house, we would not choose to work with Cypress Homes again, given their lack of responsiveness over the past year.
>
> We were initially drawn to Cypress by the high quality of their work. We worked with Josh, who was truly exceptional. We appreciated how responsive he was to our questions and concerns. He worked really hard to get us the home we wanted for our unique lot.
>
> The frustrations began when we transitioned from sales to project management. The project manager rarely responded to questions, and when he did, it was often with inaccurate or misleading information.
>
> The months of poor communication continued right up to the final walk through. It was visible that the excavator did not do a proper job of grading on three sides of our house. The Contract Specifications state, “The grader will slope the terrain to provide drainage away from the foundation…The finished grade of the soil shall slope away from the dwelling at a rate of at least ½” per foot for a minimum distance of 10’...” In multiple spots, the grade actually slopes toward the house and the foundation by about five inches, leading to standing water against the foundation.
>
> It’s been an entire year of calling and emailing, and Cypress has still not met the contract language. Initially, I emailed, called, and texted the project manager about this problem. He never responded. I spent thousands of dollars fixing the drainage problem myself on two sides of the house shortly after we moved in. Because the house is under a one-year warranty, I expected to work with the office staff this spring to resolve the remaining issue on one side of our home.
>
> I was right to be concerned. Thawing snow and early spring rain quickly revealed the sloping grade toward the house. Water pooled against the foundation, leading our sump pump to cycle every two minutes for more than a week.
>
> For more than three months, I have emailed and called to explain the issue and seek resolution. The lack of response has been stunning. One year after we moved in, the issue is unresolved.
>
> Final recommendation: If you want a quality new home, Cypress Homes will likely deliver. But if you want a quality new home and seek a positive building experience (contract upheld, professional and timely communication, etc.), take your business elsewhere.

**★★★★★ — Michael C. Melnyk, Jan. 2025**

> We couldn’t be more thrilled with our new home from Cypress Homes! From the very beginning, the entire experience has been exceptional. The team at Cypress Homes really took the time to understand what we wanted in our dream home, and their design and customization options in the home we purchased from them enabled us to create a space that’s truly ours.
> The quality of craftsmanship is clearly evident in every detail, from the beautifully finished floors to the energy-efficient features that keep our utility bills low. We love the modern touches and thoughtful design, which blend perfectly with the comfort and functionality we needed for our family. Whether it’s the spacious kitchen, the large windows that flood our home with natural light, or the built-in storage that helps us stay organized, Cypress Homes truly exceeded all our expectations.
> What impressed us most was the level of communication and support throughout the process. The team was always available to answer questions and kept us updated every step of the way, making the entire home-purchasing process much smoother than we had anticipated. And when we did have small adjustments or questions after moving in, they were quick to respond and make sure everything was perfect.
> Overall, buying a home from Cypress Homes was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. We feel like we have a home that reflects our style, needs, and values—and it’s all thanks to the dedication and care Cypress Homes put into every aspect of our new house. We couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new home.

**★★★★★ — cedarburg1, Oct. 2024**

> We would like to thank Cypress Homes for making our first-time home build a wonderful experience.  Shannon listened to all of our requests and made great design suggestions. She always answered our questions promptly.  Taya, who is extremely organized, made the design process to smoothly.  The Cypress design center kept a large variety of finishes in one convenient location,  Contractors on-site took the time to ask us detailed questions about what we wanted right down to the smallest detail.  They were courteous, provided quality craftsmanship, and cared about our input. We were very pleased when our custom home was finished ahead of schedule.  A high level of excellence was shown by everyone on the team, and we cannot thank Cypress Homes enough for building our forever home!

**★★★★★ — Holly, June 2023**

> Building a home is a massive financial, physical, and emotional endeavor.  In turn, it requires a builder that is far beyond merely competent - Cypress is indisputably that builder.
>
> One of the things that drew us to Cypress, in addition the quality, was the option to build a custom home.  Devon listened to us and collaborated with us to make our vision come to life.  His creativity and attention to detail helped us maximize space while staying in budget.  He continued to help throughout the entire process, and from this, we came to conclude he is a jack of ALL trades, and a master of ALL!  For example, he was covered in mud and helping out the day we broke ground, he was our relator, and he dropped everything one day to install something that needed to be done.
>
> In addition to Devon, we worked most closely with Taya and Jalen.  All of the aforementioned individuals (and I am sure the rest of the Cypress team behind the scenes) went above and beyond for us every step of the way.  They were approachable, responsive, friendly, attentive, knowledgable, and excellent problem solvers. It was impressive to see the appropriate Cypress employee take charge when needed.  They were always our advocate and never put us in the middle with any of the subcontractors.  Additionally, during the very few hangups that occurred, a plan to fix the issue was in place almost instantaneously.
>
> I have no reservations in recommending Cypress!

**★★★★★ — MacKayla Schaetz, June 2023**

> We have recently completed our build with Cypress, and cannot say enough good things about the entire process. From purchasing our lot, to picking out our finishes, everything was absolutely seamless! Each and every person we met throughout this journey has completely exceeded our expectations. Greg, Devon, Taya and Jalen were all excellent to work with. Their professionalism, organization, attention to detail and care for our home was outstanding.
>
> Our home is just stunning! Everything turned out exactly the way we had imagined. It still doesn't feel real that we get to live here! We cannot thank you all enough for our dream home!!

**★★★★★ — HU-783423116, Oct. 2022**

> We met with many builders and ended up working with Cypress because they were the company that listened the most to our needs and what we were looking for. They were willing to change things around to fit our budget and helped us make sense of the entire process. Shannon was helpful every step of the way and Taya's designs helped make the process so easy and fun. Devon and Ian as project managers were wonderful with keeping us in the loop every step of the way. We know we will be happy in this home for years to come!

**★★★★★ — HU-921814534, Sept. 2022**

> The Cypress Family, in a way, become my 2nd family. They guided me through the dreaming, designing, planning and building of my new home with professionalism and with care for the customer. From the initial conferences with Shannon, design meetings with Taya and to the onsite walkthroughs with Chris and Larry, the Cypress team worked with a positive attitude to educate me on the homebuilding process and keep me informed of its progress. I'm very satisfied with the quality craftsmanship and beauty of my house. I love my new home! Thank you Cypress Homes & Realty!

**★★★★★ — HU-378480625, March 2022**

> We enjoyed every moment working with Cypress Homes from our first inquiry to receiving our keys. Working with Greg, Devon, and Taya made the whole process a breeze. They were always available and quick to respond to any questions we had. We are looking forward to all the new memories we will make in our beautiful new home!

**★★★★★ — HU-546299091, Nov. 2021**

> We would recommend Cypress Homes to anyone considering building. Shannon, Taya, and Chris were all great to work with. They were courteous, professional, responsive, patient, always willing to answer any questions and promptly. I walked in one day to get information and met Shannon and she was so knowledgeable and we worked through many design changes and option changes before getting started and she was so patient and offered many ideas to make our home a reality. Taya helped us with all the design options and I was very indecisive and she helped work through all that with great patience. Once the build started we worked with Chris and he kept us so up to date with everything that was happening. We had some issues along the way but we let him know and he had them corrected immediately. He was so easy to work with. In fact, all of them were, they are in constant communication and they all made our new home wonderful. Thank you Cypress Team!

**★★★★★ — Schulz Home, Oct. 2021**

> Cypress helped us build our dream home, the experiance was wonderful and amazing. Would work with them again in a heartbeat. Shannon and her team helped us with any and all questions during the process and the build. Since the move in they have stayed in contact to ensure we are happy with our home. Love our home, thank you Cypress for making it possible.

**★★★★★ — Mary Jo Thomas, April 2021**

> Built my home with Cypress Homes in 2020.  Can't say enough about Shannon, Taya , and Chris my Project Manager.  Any question or concern was addressed in a timely manner.  A simple text or call and either Chris or Shannon would make sure to get back to me.  Quality of work is outstanding.  Loved working with everyone at Cypress Homes, they make you feel like your home is the only one that matters.  I highly recommend them.

## Selected projects

- [Custom Firehouse in North Appleton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-firehouse-in-north-appleton-pj-vj~6858089)
  - Location: Appleton, WI
  - Photos: 42
  - Description: Custom Firehouse in North Appleton.
- [Rustic Minimalist House in the Town of Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-minimalist-house-in-the-town-of-center-pj-vj~6905867)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Cottonwood in Algoma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottonwood-in-algoma-pj-vj~7140008)
  - Location: Algoma, WI
  - Photos: 18
- [Custom Edgewood in Sherwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-edgewood-in-sherwood-pj-vj~7139996)
  - Location: Sherwood, WI
  - Photos: 19
- [Avalon in Harrison/Kimberly](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avalon-in-harrison-kimberly-pj-vj~7139982)
  - Location: Harrison, WI
  - Photos: 34
- [Birchwood in Greenville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birchwood-in-greenville-pj-vj~7139965)
  - Location: Greenville, WI
  - Photos: 34
  - Description: Beautiful 5 BR 1.5 story in Greenville.
- [Custom Ranch in Howard-Suamico](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-ranch-in-howard-suamico-pj-vj~7139974)
  - Location: Suamico, WI
  - Photos: 44
- [Willowbrook in Shiocton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willowbrook-in-shiocton-pj-vj~7139957)
  - Location: Shiocton, WI
  - Photos: 14
- [Custom Craftsman Brookridge in North Appleton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-craftsman-brookridge-in-north-appleton-pj-vj~6905873)
  - Location: Appleton, WI
  - Photos: 50
- [Beautiful Anabelle in Greenville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-anabelle-in-greenville-pj-vj~6857907)
  - Location: Greenville, WI
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: This gorgeous Anabelle 1.5 story model turned out really well in Greenville, WI.
- [Custom Brookridge in Algoma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-brookridge-in-algoma-pj-vj~6784119)
  - Location: Algoma, WI
  - Photos: 16
- [Marvelous Modern & Custom Home in Menasha](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marvelous-modern-and-custom-home-in-menasha-pj-vj~6857921)
  - Location: Menasha, WI
  - Photos: 39
- [Cottonwood in Harrison](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottonwood-in-harrison-pj-vj~6784180)
  - Location: Harrison, WI
  - Photos: 36
- [Sleek New Tamarack in Grand Chute](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-new-tamarack-in-grand-chute-pj-vj~6857911)
  - Location: Grand Chute, WI
  - Photos: 43
- [Custom Ranch in Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-ranch-in-center-pj-vj~6707358)
  - Location: Center, WI
  - Photos: 34
- [Rustic Farmhouse in Pulaski](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-farmhouse-in-pulaski-pj-vj~6857924)
  - Location: Pulaski, WI
  - Photos: 25
- [Birchwood in Harrison](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birchwood-in-harrison-pj-vj~6707349)
  - Location: Harrison, WI
  - Photos: 46
- [The Ridgewood - Spring 2020 HBAFC Parade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ridgewood-spring-2020-hbafc-parade-pj-vj~6150101)
  - Location: Greenville, WI
  - Photos: 15
- [Karalyn in West Depere](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/karalyn-in-west-depere-pj-vj~6630555)
  - Location: De Pere, WI
  - Photos: 38
- [Custom Ridgewood in Greenville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-ridgewood-in-greenville-pj-vj~6630681)
  - Location: Greenville, WI
  - Photos: 21

[See all 256 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cypress-homes-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166387729)

## Ideabooks

- [Hearths & Sunrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184808789/list/hearths-sunrooms) — 5 ideas
- [Pantry Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184808766/list/pantry-spaces) — 4 ideas
- [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662804/list/exteriors) — 66 ideas
- [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662797/list/kitchens) — 175 ideas
- [Mud Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662793/list/mud-rooms) — 37 ideas
- [Master Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94799152/list/master-bedrooms) — 7 ideas
- [Great Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63383753/list/great-rooms) — 65 ideas
- [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51419033/list/laundry-rooms) — 37 ideas
- [Tile Showers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66523416/list/tile-showers) — 31 ideas
- [Powder Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54114292/list/powder-rooms) — 30 ideas
- [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50662787/list/fireplaces) — 73 ideas
- [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76801144/list/outdoor-spaces) — 9 ideas
- [Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51728153/list/master-bathroom) — 96 ideas
- [Inspiration Board](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88300616/list/inspiration-board) — 1 idea
- [Guest Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64197105/list/guest-bathrooms) — 18 ideas
- [Unique Home Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63383925/list/unique-home-ideas) — 27 ideas
- [Awesome Cabinetry, Storage & Woodwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58402726/list/awesome-cabinetry-storage-woodwork) — 68 ideas
- [Stairways, railings and woodwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67306834/list/stairways-railings-and-woodwork) — 9 ideas

[See all 18 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cypress-homes)

## Community Q&A

**Q: where is the chandelier from and what's the name?** *(in Photo Questions)*

i'm obsessed with it.

A: https://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/quoizel-lvy1716wt-livery-western-bronze-17-inch-three-light-semi-flush-mount-1915652.htm?partid=googlePLA-DataFeed-ClosetoCeiling-1915652&kpid=1915652&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=Smart\_Shopping\_-Lighting-\_General&utm\_term=&utm\_content=Lighting\_General&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv6yCBhCLARIsABqJTja2JP2wBQEu1mSsxa0Ih\_sRC90Jwhw-6dWE9XDavZXyz3GxJQvOyjkaAuxwEALw\_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is the closest we could find to it.

**Q: Nice flooring.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you confirm maker/model/color of flooring?

A: The following is an LVP -  Old Mill Oak by Armstrong Natural Living

**Q: What was the width of the shiplap used here?** *(in Photo Questions)*

(the exposed face)

A: 6 inches exposed.

**Q: Cabinet pulls** *(in Photo Questions)*

Who makes the pulls?  Please tell.

A: We do not have that information because the owner provided their own.

**Q: wall color please** *(in Photo Questions)*

Could you please tell what wall color you used in this beautiful bath?

A: This is Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams.

**Q: where can you purchase sink in laundry room?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Laundry room sink ??

A: Kohler has these sinks. Search for the Kohler Cast Iron Service Sink.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*