About Us

Building Strong for Three Generations

For three generations the Schaeffer family has been dedicated to the mission of providing the people of the Delaware Valley with quality- built, affordably priced new homes.

Thomas Schaeffer Sr. learned the craft of woodworking in the Army in WWII, and afterwards he immediately put his new skills to work in the homebuilding industry.

The second generation was led by Thomas “Tim” Schaeffer Jr. Tim worked with his father and many other builders throughout the region, polishing his craft and building custom homes in Southern New Jersey. Tim eventually founded Tim Schaeffer Communities in 1989.

The building tradition passed to Tim’s son, Jason Thomas Schaeffer, who worked his way through the trades while attending high school, college and graduate business school. Along with the rest of the Family, Jason continues the tradition as President of Schaeffer Family Homes.

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We Build Where You Want

In our communities, your neighborhood, or anywhere in-between.

Choose where you want to live – rural, urban, suburban, the family farm, the pinelands, down the shore, a lake, a hillside retreat, or in a Schaeffer Community.

Whether you already own your home-site or need assistance finding one, we are here to help you through the process.

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We Build What You Want

Together with our experienced staff we encourage you to Personalize your Home in a way that will fit your present needs and future plans. We strive to make the home building process fun. Choosing your home from our catalog of plans is just the beginning. Every customer visits our design center to complete the personalization process and bring their vision to reality.
We Build on our Reputation

We Build on our Reputation

A Reputation backed up in writing. Your home comes with warranties that include a 1 year door to door, 2 year mechanical & 10 year structural.*

Your home will be 100% Energy Star certified by a third party testing agency giving you peace of mind that no other home will save you more on energy costs.*

You will receive three feedback surveys from an unbiased, third party customer service provider. Our president reads every survey, looking to improve our company based upon your feedback.

*See all warranty/program guidelines for more details and specifications.

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We Build at the Price You Need

For three generations we have focused on customer service and quality craftsmanship at an affordable price. We continually re- work our architectural designs and search for new materials and methods. When a new technology is proven to have superior quality, lower cost, longer life and fewer warranty issues, we implement that technology and pass the cost savings along to you. Expect the best value without sacrifice.

Our Awards

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2023 Builder of Integrity Award

Quality Builders Warranty recognizes Schaeffer Homes with Build of Integrity Award by upholding high standards throughout the construction process.

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2023 MAME Award - The Ash

Our 2023 MAME Award for Best Custom Home Design - Single Family Detached - Moorestown, NJ - The Ash

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2023 MAME Award - The Weatherby

Our 2023 MAME Award for Best Custom Home Design - Single Family Detached - Sewell, NJ - Custom Weatherby

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2022 MAME Award - The Ravello

Our 2022 MAME Award for Best Architectural Product Design - The Ravello Floor Plan - One of our most popular!

2022 Guildmaster Award
2022 Guildmaster Award

The 2022 Guildmaster Award demonstrates Experience in the Art of Building and the Science of Service.

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2021 MAME Award - The Blake Model Home

Our 2021 MAME Award for Best Architectural Product Design - Single Family Detached - Cherry Hill - The Blake Model Home

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2020 Guildmaster Award

The 2020 Guildmaster demonstrates Experience in the Art of Building and the Science of Service.

Award winning guildmaster homebuilder logo in front of a schaeffer home
2019 Guildmaster Award

The 2019 Guildmaster demonstrates Experience in the Art of Building and the Science of Service.

Award winning guildmaster homebuilder logo in front of a schaeffer home
2018 Guildmaster Award

The 2018 Guildmaster demonstrates Experience in the Art of Building and the Science of Service.