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a three-generation legacy
Behind every home is a family—and behind McCaffrey Homes is a family legacy rooted in shared values, integrity, and long-term vision.
Over 50 years ago, Bob and Karen McCaffrey joined her father, John Bonadelle, a local homebuilding pioneer, to build homes for families in the Central Valley. The tradition continues with the addition of Bob and Karen’s son, Brent, and their son-in-law, Ash Knowlton, to the company.
The Story
Fifty years ago, McCaffrey Homes began with a simple belief: that building homes is about more than structures—it’s about the lives lived inside them.
What started as a family-led vision has grown into generations of thoughtful communities, built with care, collaboration, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Through every chapter, the focus has remained the same: creating places people are proud to call home and neighborhoods built to last.
Through The Years
1970s
The story of McCaffrey Homes began with the union of a dynamic team when Karen Bonadelle married Robert “Bob” McCaffrey on May 15, 1976.
1970s
Raised in a family deeply rooted in homebuilding, Karen inherited her passion for building homes from her father, John Bonadelle, a pioneering figure in the field.
1970s
After a notable football career, Bob brought his leadership, perseverance, and competitive drive into the homebuilding industry.
1970s
With John guiding them, Bob and Karen began building homes in Madera in the Bonadelle and Madera Ranchos communities, laying the foundation for McCaffrey Homes.
1970s
By the end of the decade, they had expanded into Fresno County, completed their first communities, and established the core values that would guide the company for generations.
1980s
The 1980s marked a period of growth and independence, highlighted by the acquisition of Bonadelle’s homebuilding company, Trend Homes, and the founding of McCaffrey Home Realty.
1980s
The company expanded across the region, empowering more families to achieve the dream of homeownership.
1980s
What began as a family venture transformed into a distinct organization to serve and develop communities for Central Valley families.
1980s
Throughout the decade, the company developed numerous residential neighborhoods in the New Fig Garden area of Northwest Fresno.
1980s
The introduction of the Hampton Series established a lasting presence in the Fresno and Clovis regions.
1990s
As the Central Valley experienced continued growth, McCaffrey Homes grew alongside it, achieving new milestones in home production and marking the occasion with an all-company trip to Disneyland.
1990s
The introduction of the popular Trend Big Country Series reflected the company’s ongoing commitment to making quality homes more accessible to a wider range of buyers.
1990s
Founded McCaffrey Home Mortgage, to create a more seamless path from dream to doorstep, and simplify the homebuying process.
1990s
The Hampton Series continued to grow its regional presence, introducing new offerings to meet evolving homebuyer needs.
1990s
Open floor plans paired with bright, airy spaces became hallmarks of the company’s distinctive design approach.
2000s
In the aftermath of September 11, Robert transformed an ordinary barn on McCaffrey family land into an American flag tribute, symbolizing patriotism, unity, and resilience.
2000s
The 2000s marked McCaffrey Homes as a trailblazer, being among the first to build within Loma Vista, the City of Clovis’s new urban village.
2000s
This era also marked McCaffrey Homes’ diversification with its first custom lot neighborhoods.
2000s
Honored for his leadership, Bob was elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Building Industry Association of the San Joaquin Valley.
2000s
McCaffrey Homes introduced Madison Place in Northwest Fresno, earning multiple National Awards for the home designs, and offering an impressive array of floor plan designs.
2000s
The company built its new corporate office in Fresno.
2000s
Bob and Karen welcomed their son-in-law, Ash Knowlton, into the company.
2000s
Embracing the future, Bob and Karen transitioned leadership to the next generation, naming their son Brent McCaffrey as President of The McCaffrey Group.
2000s
As part of its commitment to investing in the community, the company sponsored the McCaffrey Classic, the annual men’s holiday basketball tournament hosted by Fresno State.
2010s
McCaffrey introduced Crownstone and Braden Court, as it continued to build in Clovis’ Loma Vista urban village.
2010s
Family members continue to serve in leadership roles within the industry and community.
2010s
In recognition of their decades-long commitment to homebuilding excellence and community service, Robert and Karen McCaffrey were inducted into the California Building Industry Association Hall of Fame.
2010s
Reinforcing its commitment to thriving communities, McCaffrey Homes developed a municipal park in northwest Fresno—enhancing the neighborhoods it builds with a recreational space.
2010s
The decade marked a return to the company roots in Madera, as McCaffrey Homes became the inaugural builder at the Riverstone master-planned community.
2010s
The company co-founded Tesoro Viejo, a 1,600-acre master-planned community in Madera that opened in 2018.
2010s
McCaffrey Homes was also an inaugural builder at Tesoro Viejo, introducing two new products: the affordably priced Altura series for first-time homebuyers, and the Oaks series with larger homes for growing families.
2020s
Tesoro Viejo, a master-planned community co-founded by the McCaffreys, earned national honors as the 2023 National Community of the Year, by the National Association of Home Builders
2020s
McCaffrey is currently offering four distinct new home collections at Tesoro Viejo in Madera to fit any lifestyle and budget.
2020s
With one of the nation’s highest referral rates in new home sales, McCaffrey Homes owes its success to the trust of our homeowners, whose referrals have helped generations of families find their place in communities across the Central Valley.
2020s
With 10,000+ homes built and a proud family legacy, McCaffrey Homes is entering its next chapter—expanding into new communities, new cities, and continued growth across the Central Valley.
1970s
1970s
The story of McCaffrey Homes began with the union of a dynamic team when Karen Bonadelle married Robert “Bob” McCaffrey on May 15, 1976.
1970s
Raised in a family deeply rooted in homebuilding, Karen inherited her passion for building homes from her father, John Bonadelle, a pioneering figure in the field.
1970s
After a notable football career, Bob brought his leadership, perseverance, and competitive drive into the homebuilding industry.
1970s
With John guiding them, Bob and Karen began building homes in Madera in the Bonadelle and Madera Ranchos communities, laying the foundation for McCaffrey Homes.
1970s
By the end of the decade, they had expanded into Fresno County, completed their first communities, and established the core values that would guide the company for generations.
1980s
1980s
The 1980s marked a period of growth and independence, highlighted by the acquisition of Bonadelle’s homebuilding company, Trend Homes, and the founding of McCaffrey Home Realty.
1980s
The company expanded across the region, empowering more families to achieve the dream of homeownership.
1980s
What began as a family venture transformed into a distinct organization to serve and develop communities for Central Valley families.
1980s
Throughout the decade, the company developed numerous residential neighborhoods in the New Fig Garden area of Northwest Fresno.
1980s
The introduction of the Hampton Series established a lasting presence in the Fresno and Clovis regions.
1990s
1990s
As the Central Valley experienced continued growth, McCaffrey Homes grew alongside it, achieving new milestones in home production and marking the occasion with an all-company trip to Disneyland.
1990s
The introduction of the popular Trend Big Country Series reflected the company’s ongoing commitment to making quality homes more accessible to a wider range of buyers.
1990s
Founded McCaffrey Home Mortgage, to create a more seamless path from dream to doorstep, and simplify the homebuying process.
1990s
The Hampton Series continued to grow its regional presence, introducing new offerings to meet evolving homebuyer needs.
1990s
Open floor plans paired with bright, airy spaces became hallmarks of the company’s distinctive design approach.
2000s
2000s
In the aftermath of September 11, Robert transformed an ordinary barn on McCaffrey family land into an American flag tribute, symbolizing patriotism, unity, and resilience.
2000s
The 2000s marked McCaffrey Homes as a trailblazer, being among the first to build within Loma Vista, the City of Clovis’s new urban village.
2000s
This era also marked McCaffrey Homes’ diversification with its first custom lot neighborhoods.
2000s
Honored for his leadership, Bob was elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Building Industry Association of the San Joaquin Valley.
2000s
McCaffrey Homes introduced Madison Place in Northwest Fresno, earning multiple National Awards for the home designs, and offering an impressive array of floor plan designs.
2000s
The company built its new corporate office in Fresno.
2000s
The company built its new corporate office in Fresno.
2000s
Embracing the future, Bob and Karen transitioned leadership to the next generation, naming their son Brent McCaffrey as President of The McCaffrey Group.
2000s
As part of its commitment to investing in the community, the company sponsored the McCaffrey Classic, the annual men’s holiday basketball tournament hosted by Fresno State.
2010s
2010s
McCaffrey introduced Crownstone and Braden Court, as it continued to build in Clovis’ Loma Vista urban village.
2010s
Family members continue to serve in leadership roles within the industry and community.
2010s
In recognition of their decades-long commitment to homebuilding excellence and community service, Robert and Karen McCaffrey were inducted into the California Building Industry Association Hall of Fame.
2010s
Reinforcing its commitment to thriving communities, McCaffrey Homes developed a municipal park in northwest Fresno—enhancing the neighborhoods it builds with a recreational space.
2010s
The decade marked a return to the company roots in Madera, as McCaffrey Homes became the inaugural builder at the Riverstone master-planned community.
2010s
The company co-founded Tesoro Viejo, a 1,600-acre master-planned community in Madera that opened in 2018.
2010s
McCaffrey Homes was also an inaugural builder at Tesoro Viejo, introducing two new products: the affordably priced Altura series for first-time homebuyers, and the Oaks series with larger homes for growing families.
2020s
2020s
Tesoro Viejo, a master-planned community co-founded by the McCaffreys, earned national honors as the 2023 National Community of the Year, by the National Association of Home Builders
2020s
McCaffrey is currently offering four distinct new home collections at Tesoro Viejo in Madera to fit any lifestyle and budget.
2020s
With one of the nation’s highest referral rates in new home sales, McCaffrey Homes owes its success to the trust of our homeowners, whose referrals have helped generations of families find their place in communities across the Central Valley.
2020s
With 10,000+ homes built and a proud family legacy, McCaffrey Homes is entering its next chapter—expanding into new communities, new cities, and continued growth across the Central Valley.
Recognition That Reflects
The Work
Over the years, McCaffrey Homes has been recognized for design excellence, innovation, and community-building. Each honor reflects the care, vision, and integrity that have shaped the company from the beginning.
California Hall of Fame Homebuilder
California Homebuilding Foundation
Robert & Karen McCaffrey
California Family Business Award
California State University, Fresno
The McCaffrey Group
Best Homebuilder Award,
16-Time People’s Choice Winner
Best of Central California, The Fresno Bee
McCaffrey Homes
A Heart For
Community
Building homes also means showing up for the communities around them. For decades, McCaffrey Homes has invested locally—supporting education, health, recreation, and partnerships that strengthen the places people live, work, and gather. It’s a reflection of a simple belief: when communities thrive, everyone does.
Share Your Story
For 50 years, McCaffrey Homes have been the backdrop for life’s most meaningful moments—first keys, growing families, celebrations big and small.
If you have a memory to share, we’d love to hear it. Maybe it was bringing a child home for the first time, celebrating a major milestone, spending holidays at home with loved ones, or finding neighbors that went from friends to family.
Share your story below. Photos are welcome. Please keep submissions to 100 words or less so we can share as many memories as possible.
The Legacy Continues
Fifty years of building isn’t a finish line—it’s a foundation. As McCaffrey Homes looks ahead, the focus remains on what’s always mattered most: thoughtful design, strong communities, and homes built for the life that happens inside them.
