If there is a luxury heavyweight in the production building world, it’s Toll Brothers. Founded in 1967 by brothers Robert and Bruce Toll, the company began with a single parcel of land from their father — and a very disciplined business philosophy. Today it trades on the NYSE as TOL.

From the beginning, Toll Brothers positioned themselves differently. While many builders focused on entry-level housing, the Toll brothers deliberately targeted the luxury and move-up market, a strategy that paid off as the company expanded nationwide. The company went public in 1986 and now builds in more than 60 U.S. markets.

Here’s a wonderful “you might not expect this” detail: the founders were known for running the company with extremely conservative financial assumptions — always building in cost cushions and never assuming rising home prices during construction. That disciplined mindset helped the company weather multiple housing cycles.

Today, Toll Brothers is widely recognized as one of America’s premier luxury production builders. In communities like Valencia by FivePoint, their homes often attract buyers seeking elevated architecture, higher-end finishes, and a more estate-style neighborhood feel — all backed by a nationally respected brand.

Builder:
Toll Brothers

Founded:
1967

Headquarters:
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Stock Symbol:
NYSE: TOL

Builder Type:
Public company (national luxury homebuilder)

First Homes in Valencia by FivePoint:
2022

Toll Brothers was started by two brothers (Bob and Bruce Toll) — and kept that “family founder” identity even as a major public company.