Our History
In 1951, Ernie Ausherman left his job to build homes in Frederick County. Ausherman Homes began with the construction of single-family residences. In 1986, Ausherman Development Corporation was established to meet the growing demands of the commercial and residential markets. In 2003, the home-building business was sold, and our efforts now focus on residential and commercial development with Ausherman Properties.
Today, Ausherman Properties continues to focus on that same community building while building community, honoring the history and legacy of our founding father, continuing the work he started almost 70 years ago, and making a positive impact on the community we love.
Timeline
Looking back on a few of our company milestones…
1974
Marvin Ausherman
Marvin joined Ausherman Homes to support the design, sales, and estimating efforts.
1975
Marvin Ausherman receives Home Show award in 1985.
Ernie Ausherman founded the first Frederick Home Show with the Frederick County Building Industry Association.
Work in the 1980's
Brentwood
Brookridge North
Clover Hill II East
Clover Hill II West
CloverDale
Colony Village
Copperfield
Deerfield
Eastview
Harpers View
Hillside Estates
West Middletown Estates
Waterside
Work in the 1990's
Ballenger Pointe
Brookridge South
Clover Hill III
Clover View
Crestview
Green Hill Manor
Meadow Ridge
North Crossing
Silo Hill
Stone Ridge
Tuscarora Bluff
Whittier
Winding Ridge
1997
Marvin Ausherman
Marvin’s role in Ausherman Homes expands and he becomes the owner of the family business.
Work in the 2000's
Ausherman Staff at Whittier Community.
Clover Ridge
Double Tree
Linton
Pear Lane Estates
Timberview
Villages of Urbana
Westfields
Woodbury
2001
J.D. Power and Associates Award
Ausherman Homes was designated the top builder in the Washington metro area by J.D. Power and Associates and received the award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction With New Home Builders in Washington, D.C.”
2003
Ausherman Homes is sold to Drees Homes.
Marvin with Drees Homes Team
Marvin with David Drees, CEO of Drees Homes
Work in the 2010's
Baker Park Estates
Cannon Bluff
Kellerton
Sycamore Ridge
Woodbourne Manor
2015
Patriot Professional Center sold. Built in 2006, it is a two-story medical office building.
Patriot Professional Center
2015
Key Park Center sold. Two-story medical/professional office building started in 2007.
Key Park Center
2017
Barbara Fritchie House
Barbara Fritchie House renovations were completed. Ausherman Family Foundation purchased the home at auction in 2015, renovated the historic exterior features, and documented artifacts.
2018
Baker Park Estates
Baker Park Estates completed near Downtown Frederick. The project started in 2016.
2019
Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios celebrated completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Kemp Hall Development Team
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2019
New Spire Stages celebrates Grand Opening.
New Spire Stages’ Lobby
New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St.
2019
Marvin Ausherman with Denise Jacoby, FCBIA Executive Officer and Tracie Clabaugh, FCBIA President.
Marvin honored with the Frederick County Building Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award at their 60th Anniversary Celebration.
