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Tesoro Viejo is an award-winning, 1,600-acre master-planned community in southeastern Madera County. It was named 2023 National Community of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders. The community will include a walkable Town Center, fire station, sheriff substation, school, clubhouse and recreation center, roughly 400 acres of preserved open space, parks, trails, and up to 5,190 homes across nine residential villages.

Tesoro Viejo is located east of Highway 41 at Tesoro Viejo Boulevard and Avenue 15, about ten minutes from north Fresno and close to shopping centers including River Park, Villagio, and Park Crossing.

Tesoro Viejo translates from Spanish as "old treasure" — a name that reflects the richness found in the land, from its rolling hills and wetlands to the natural arroyos that shape the landscape.

Tesoro Viejo is distinguished by its scenic rolling hills, natural arroyos, wetlands, and San Joaquin River access. With roughly 200 acres of permanently preserved open space connected by about 15 miles of walking and biking trails, residents enjoy nature right outside their door. The Town Center features a fire station, sheriff substation, Camarena Health Center, and Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery — creating a true hub for daily life.

Residents enjoy the Ranch House Clubhouse with resort-style pools and cabanas, neighborhood parks, a dog park, an amphitheater, and about 15 miles of trails. The community also hosts a full calendar of events year-round. Future plans include additional parks and pickleball courts.

The Ranch House is a resort-style clubhouse featuring a large pool, a children's pool with a splash zone, cabanas, spa pools, fire pits, a fitness room, a BBQ area, and gathering spaces. It is thoughtfully designed to be accessible, with beach-edge pool entry and chair lifts for the spa pools.

Yes — about 15 miles of trails connect homes to the school, parks, open spaces, and Town Center. The Madison Bridge, a covered pedestrian bridge, connects residents directly to Hillside Elementary School, alongside a boardwalk in Hillside Village.

The Town Center hosts a weekly certified Farmers Market, seasonal celebrations, a Madera County Fire Station and Sheriff Substation, the Camarena Health Wellness Center, and the Hub building — home to the Welcome Center and Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery.

Tesoro Viejo features homes from a curated selection of builders. For the most up-to-date list of builders and available collections, visit the Collections page on the Tesoro Viejo website.

Yes — the Terrace Estates neighborhood offers a limited number of custom lots where buyers can select their own builder to create a fully personalized home.

Tesoro Viejo is served by the Chawanakee Unified School District, recognized as a Golden Bell Award Winner for Excellence by the California School Board Association.

Hillside Elementary School (TK–8) is located on-site within the community; grades 6–8 follow a block schedule with electives including STEM, Media Production, Music, and Athletic Fitness PE. High school students attend Minarets High School (9–12), which offers clubs, sports, music, Career Tech Pathways, Honors and AP courses, and dual enrollment opportunities for earning an Associate Arts degree alongside a high school diploma.

Tesoro Viejo has a water supply agreement with the Madera Irrigation District providing a firm and guaranteed supply of surface water. On-site water treatment and distribution is managed by Tesoro Viejo Master Mutual Water Company and operated by California Water Service (Cal Water).

Sustainability is built into the community from the ground up: nearly 200 acres of preserved natural open space, roughly 200 acres of parks and trails, a pre-construction tree nursery that started with 10,000 trees (about 16,000 have been planted so far), and two planning awards for Innovation in Green Community Planning and Sustainability.

Yes. The Tesoro Viejo Maintenance Corporation manages HOA dues, which fund social events, community activities, on-site management and staff, and maintenance of common areas — including parks, agricultural vignettes, clubhouses, and pools.

Tesoro Viejo offers a year-round calendar of events, including a weekly certified Farmers Market, food truck gatherings, community-wide celebrations, outdoor concerts, clubs, and seasonal traditions like the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

Madera County Fire Station No. 7 is located right in the Town Center, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Firefighters are trained to provide emergency medical assistance. A Madera County Sheriff Substation is also located in the Town Center.

Yes — the Camarena Health Wellness Center is located on-site in the Town Center, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and health education services. Nearby hospitals include Valley Children's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, St. Agnes Medical Center, and Community Regional Medical Center.

Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery in the Town Center serves coffee, meals, and a welcoming gathering space. A neighborhood market with a 76-branded fuel station, Jamba Juice, and car wash is planned for 2026.

A weekly certified Farmers Market runs year-round every Thursday evening in the Town Center. You'll find fresh produce, meats, baked goods, gifts, jewelry, and kids' activities.

Construction is underway on the Rio Mesa Boulevard expansion — a scenic three-mile stretch connecting Avenue 12 to Avenue 15, with the first phase expected in 2026. Caltrans also plans to improve 4.6 miles of State Route 41 to a four-lane expressway, with construction projected to begin January 2026.