A Legacy Reimagined: From Wheeler Steffen to National & Global Reach
For over a century, the real estate landscape of Southern California’s Foothill and Mountain communities has been shaped by vision, leadership, and deep-rooted local commitment. That legacy began with the Wheeler family in the early 1900s and continues today under the global banner of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
The Wheeler family’s earliest influence can be traced to the region’s agricultural foundations, particularly citrus farming, and the early development of transportation and infrastructure that supported population growth. Their efforts helped guide the transition from agricultural land into thriving residential and commercial communities throughout the Foothills and surrounding mountain regions.
In the 1960s, that foundation evolved into a formal real estate powerhouse when Roger Wheeler partnered with Art Steffen to form Wheeler Steffen Real Estate. Together, they helped shape residential and commercial development across the valley floor, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear, and other resort-style mountain communities—supporting second homes, vacation properties, and full-time mountain living alike.
Through their leadership, new neighborhoods were established, business districts expanded, and the overall character of these regions was permanently shaped. Their work extended far beyond property sales—it was about community building, access, and long-term regional growth.
In 2013, Wheeler Steffen partnered with Sotheby’s and became Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s International Realty.
In 2025, this proud local legacy officially entered a new era. Wheeler Steffen became part of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, blending over a century of Foothill and Mountain expertise with the power of an internationally recognized luxury real estate brand. What began along the Southern California coast has expanded through Los Angeles, Riverside County, the Inland Empire, the mountain communities, and the California Foothills—delivering unparalleled marketing, global exposure, and refined client experience.
Today, that same pioneer spirit lives on—stronger, broader, and more connected than ever.
