Have you been wondering about the benefits of living in a master planned community? NewHomeSource talked with some of the biggest homebuilders in the country to explain what a master planned community is and why people love life in master planned communities. You can also explore some of these communities and discover all the amazing features homebuilders include in these fabulous new home neighborhoods.
What is a Master Planned Community?
So, what is a master planned community? According to Kitson Partners, developers of Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, FL, a master planned community is, “Designed from the ground up to offer everything a community needs. Convenience, schools, shops, entertainment, and potentially even your workplace are all right there, minutes from home.”
Master planned communities are large, mixed-use residential communities with a robust amenity package. These new home communities feature multiple homebuilders developing the neighborhood at a wide range of price points, so homebuyers with various budgets can invest in a new house.
Why Should Home Shoppers Build a House in a Master Planned Community?
TriPointe Homes believes master planned communities are fantastic neighborhoods for people at all stages of life.
Theses amazing communities allow people in all stages of life to invest in a life they love, combining beautiful new homes with an unbeatable lifestyle. Builders design master planned communities to help homeowners thrive. A range of neighborhood enclaves and home types give people from all walks of life a chance to make their dream home a reality. Awesome amenities and a vibrant social life complete the package, ensuring that everyone can live a life they love.
Tour Amazing Master Planned Communities around the Country
If you’re interested in living in a master planned community, here are some fantastic neighborhoods around the country you can tour from the comfort of your couch.
Snowden Bridge
- Location: Stephenson, VA
- Primary homebuilder: Brookfield Residential
- Homes start at: $396,840
- Available home types: Townhomes, single family homes
- Notable amenities: Parks, pools, clubhouse, picnic spaces, basketball courts, trails, daycare, dog park, splash pad, BBQ grills, in-community schools
- Other neat things about Snowden Bridge: Brookfield Residential is opening a new 55+ enclave in Snowden Bridge in summer of 2024 called Hiatt Pointe
Heritage Shores
- Location: Bridgeville DE
- Primary homebuilder: Brookfield Residential
- Homes start at: $484,990
- Available home types: villas, single family homes
- Notable amenities: 18 hole championship golf course, pro shop, driving range, pools, dog parks, kayak launch, restaurant and tavern, sports courts, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoe
- Other neat things about Heritage Shores: Heritage Shores has a full time lifestyle director, so you’ll always have something exciting to try.
Lakeside at Trappe
- Location: Trappe, MD
- Primary homebuilder: Brookfield Residential
- Homes start at: $394,990
- Available home types: Single family homes
- Notable amenities: Pool, bathhouse, dog parks, outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, parks, trails
- Other neat things about Lakeside at Trappe: Homeowners have access to beautiful Eastern Shore beaches, and private lake access
Mosaic at West Creek
- Location: Goochland, VA
- Primary homebuilder: HHHunt
- Homes start at: low $500,000s
- Available home types: townhomes, single family homes
- Notable amenities: Resort style pool, hot tub, pickle ball court, bocce ball court, clubhouse, trails, parks
- Other neat things about Mosaic at West Creek: Mosaic at West Creek is a fantastic 55+ community
Westcott
- Location: Midlothian, Virginia
- Primary homebuilder: HHHunt
- Homes start at: Mid $200,000s
- Available home types: condos, townhomes
- Notable amenities: Sidewalk trails, award winning schools, clubhouse, indoor gathering spaces, outdoor kitchen, parks and outdoor gathering spaces
River Mill
- Location: Glen Allen, VA
- Primary homebuilder: HHHunt
- Homes start at: low $400,000s
- Available home types: Townhomes, single family homes
- Notable amenities: Clubhouse, pool, playscapes, parks, green spaces, extensive wooded trails, preserved trees
- Other neat things about River Mill: River Mill is a true green community where you and your family can reconnect with nature
Preserve at LPGA
- Location: Daytona Beach, FL
- Primary homebuilder: Lennar
- Homes start at: $338,970
- Available home types: Single family homes
- Notable amenities: Swimming pool, playground, community lake
Tohoqua
- Location: Kissimmee, FL
- Primary homebuilder: Lennar
- Homes start at: $350,000
- Available home types: Townhomes
- Notable amenities: Resort style pool, clubhouse, gym, playground, tennis courts, trails, pond
Griffith Lakes
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Primary homebuilder: Toll Brothers
- Homes start at: $406,990
- Available home types: Townhomes, single family homes
- Notable amenities: Lakes, kayak launch, walking and biking trails, dog park
- Other neat things about Griffith Lakes: Griffith Lakes delivers low maintenance lakeside living
Sterling Grove
- Location: Surprise, AZ
- Primary homebuilder: Toll Brothers
- Homes start at: $329,995
- Available home types: Condos, single family homes
- Notable amenities: Golf course, clubhouse, pools, green space, gym, sports courts, dog parks, cafe, spa, lifestyle director, trails
- Other neat things about Sterling Grove: You can invest in golf course living when you build your new home in Sterling Grove
Regency at Tracy Lakes
- Location: Tracy, CA
- Primary homebuilder: Toll Brothers
- Homes start at: $649,995
- Available home types: Single family homes
- Notable amenities: Indoor and outdoor pool, dog park, amenity center, fitness center, Bocce ball court, trails, community garden
Regency at Folsom Ranch
- Location: Folsom, CA
- Primary homebuilder: Toll Brothers
- Homes start at: $548,995
- Available home types: Duets, single family homes
- Notable amenities: Lifestyle director, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, trails, sports courts
- Other neat things about Regency at Folsom Ranch: Luxury 55+ living doesn’t get any better than life in Regency at Folsom Ranch
Spring Mountain Ranch
- Location: Riverside, CA
- Primary homebuilder: KB Home
- Price range: $598,990
- Available home types: Single family home
- Notable amenities: Walking trails, parks, BBQ grills, sports courts, picnic areas
- Other neat things about Spring Mountain Ranch: Spring Mountain Ranch has three fantastic enclaves, Avalon, Cambria, and Sonoma.
Newfield
- Location: Newfield, FL
- Primary homebuilder: Mattamy
- Available home types: Single family homes.
- Notable amenities: Massive community garden, horseback trails, parks, playgrounds
- Other neat things about Newfield: Your family can get back in touch with nature in Newfield
Wellen Park
- Location: Venice, FL
- Primary homebuilder: Mattamy
- Homes start at: $406,990
- Available home types: Single family homes.
- Notable amenities: Walking trails, parks, community fitness classes, dog park,
Tradition
- Location: Port St. Lucie, FL
- Primary homebuilder: Mattamy
- Homes start at: $323,990
- Available home types: Single family homes, villas, townhomes
- Notable amenities: Walking trails, a conveniently located commercial town center
RiverTown
- Location: St. Johns, FL
- Primary homebuilder: Mattamy
- Homes start at: $400,990
- Available home types: Single family homes, townhomes
- Notable amenities: Walking trails, parks, pools, lake access, dog parks, fitness center, sports courts
- Other neat things about RiverTown: RiverTown has a 55+ enclave, so people of all ages can enjoy lakeside living
After graduating in 2016 from The University of Texas with a degree in English, Sanda Brown became a content writer for the BDX with a focus on website copy and content marketing.
At the BDX, Sanda helps write and edit articles on NewHomeSource.com, writes website copy for builders, and manages a team of freelancers that work on additional content needs.
Everything a Homebuyer Needs to Know About Master Planned Communities