Style, comfort and energy efficiency all under one roof

Homebuyers today are more educated about their home purchase than ever before. They want a home that maximizes energy efficiency while also offering uncompromised style, elegance and comfort. It’s an uncommon union, to say the least. That’s why, among a sea of building competitors, Classic Stellar Homes stands out among the rest.

Truly, Classic Stellar is the genuine article. Building super energy-efficient luxury custom homes throughout the Phoenix Metro area since 1990, Classic Stellar Homes are built with a high degree of quality and old-world craftsmanship rarely found in homes today. Ken and Tom Dannenbaum and Steve Hedden, operators of Classic Stellar Homes, say the core of their success lies in the marriage of superior style and unmatched quality with unparalleled energy efficiency.

“We believe the homebuilding process should be fun and satisfying,” Tom says. “We work with people’s dreams as well as their budgets to create a house they can truly call home.” To ensure that the homebuilding process is as easy and seamless as possible, Classic Stellar maintains personal contact with a one-on-one relationship between the builder and the client during both the design and construction stages.

“We offer homebuyers a custom or semi-custom home that is everything they want and more,” Tom says. “Whether a buyer is custom designing a new home, modifying existing home plans or using one of our existing home plans, they’re going to get a super energy-efficient home that is both elegant and comfortable.”

Classic Stellar Home’s exclusive super energy-efficient construction can’t be found anywhere else in the marketplace. In fact, Classic Stellar Homes are so efficient that they guarantee that cooling and heating costs will not exceed $1,500 per year on a 4,500 square-foot home. The hallmark energy efficiency of Classic Stellar Homes, begins with proper design and construction. “Building a home that is environmentally friendly, energy efficient and cost effective is one of our top priorities,” Steve says.

It’s fair to say that Classic Stellar Homes has more than reached its goal. To date, Classic Stellar Homes has been awarded Comfort Certified gold status by APS and has been named a Perfect Climate Home Builder by Honeywell. They have been an EPA-certified Energy Star Builder and a member of the Green Building Program in the City of Scottsdale.

So how do they do it? It all started back in the 1970s, when Ken learned to build super-insulated homes from a builder in Chicago, where intense winters demand excellent insulation. Taking those same principles and adapting them to the Phoenix climate, Ken started Classic Stellar Homes in 1990 and became one of the first to build super-insulated homes for a hot climate.

To get the word out about their unique homes, Ken partnered with his brother Tom, former sales and marketing director for the largest homebuilder in Albuquerque. On the financial side of things, the brothers recruited Steve Hedden, a highly accomplished CPA. The rest is history.

Classic Stellar Homes is known throughout the Phoenix area for its innovative designs, unique energy-saving construction and unmatched attention to detail. Hailed for their one-of-a-kind building techniques, Classic Stellar Homes has truly made a name for itself in the Valley.

With homes ranging from the low $400s to multi-million dollar projects, Classic Stellar Homes will modify from one of their designs, build your design or custom design a plan that fits your individual needs and lifestyle. Homebuyers can choose to build on their own homesite or on one of Classic Stellar’s sites, which include over-sized estate lots.

“We offer full architectural and drafting services as well as professional, in-house interior design services,” Ken says. “We have site planners to assist with analyzing custom home sites as well. We’ve also hired top sales and service personnel, ensuring that our customers are always well taken care of. Together, this team provides our customers with an unparalleled homebuilding experience. Discriminating homebuyers will settle for nothing less.”