The Heart Behind Oak Ridge Estates

When you choose a home at Oak Ridge Estates, you’re not just buying into a neighborhood — you’re becoming part of a vision that was generations in the making. Behind every road, every lot, and every home design is a family with deep roots in Atascadero: Darren Shetler, his son Matthew, and the close-knit team at Castlerock Development.

A Legacy Rooted in Atascadero

Darren Shetler is more than a builder — he’s a 5th generation Atascadero local, and his family was among the original homesteaders here before E.G. Lewis ever laid out his plans for the town. Today, Darren and his son Matthew, a 6th generation Atascadero resident, both live right here in the community they’re building. Oak Ridge Estates isn’t just a development to them — it’s part of their family’s story and legacy.

Family at the Core

Castlerock Development is a family-run company through and through. Darren and Matthew work side by side to ensure Oak Ridge Estates reflects the values their family has lived by for generations: integrity, hard work, and respect for the land. Their homes are designed with the same care they would put into building for their own families — thoughtful, lasting, and true to Atascadero’s character.

A Loyal Team, Decades in the Making

Backing the Shetlers is a small, dedicated team — many of whom have been with Darren for 20, 25, even 35 years. That kind of loyalty comes from trust and shared values. Together, they’ve built more than homes — they’ve built relationships, stability, and a reputation for craftsmanship.

Building with Care, Not Speed

Even today, you’ll find the Castlerock team on site at Oak Ridge Estates, building homes at a steady pace. We don’t rush — because creating a quality home takes time. Our presence here means we’re not just the developer; we’re also neighbors, and we’re invested in making Oak Ridge Estates a lasting community.

Building Homes, Building Trust

In a time when many communities are shaped by national mega-builders, Oak Ridge Estates stands apart. This is a neighborhood created by locals and built by a family that has called Atascadero home for over a century. Darren and Matthew aren’t just developers — they’re neighbors, rooted in the community and dedicated to building its future.

Building homes with integrity. Building a community with heart.