Artisan at West Creek Valencia

Lennar's Artisan at West Creek Valencia is now previewing, with three bedroom two-story townhomes. Pricing has not yet been released for these homes. This development is located near McBean Parkway and Copperhill Drive in Santa Clarita, adjacent to Rio Norte Junior High School.

These townhomes range from 1,513 square feet to 1,997 square feet, and feature attached 2-car garages, fully-appointed kitchens with granite counters and stainless appliances (including fridge), laundry rooms complete with washer and dryer, and wiring for high-speed internet access.

Homeowners association dues are expected to be about $250 per month, which includes insurance and exterior maintenance. Amenities include the nearby Terry Miller Memorial Park, three community pools and recreational facilities.

Here's a breakdown of the available models:

• Residence 1B
  • 1,513 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Walk-in closets in all bedrooms
  • Patio and porch
  • Additional property tax assessment expected to be about $2,600 per year
  • Pricing not yet available
• Residence 2B
  • 1,664 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Patio and porch
  • Upstairs loft / study area
  • Additional property tax assessment expected to be about $2,600 per year
  • Pricing not yet available
• Residence 3B
  • 1,997 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Kitchen with small island
  • Large patio
  • Large loft / den upstairs
  • Additional property tax assessment expected to be about $3,000 per year
  • Pricing not yet available

What to watch for:

• Washer and dryer are "unitized" (or stackable) rather than side-by-side
• All buyers must pre-qualify with Lennar's in-house lender, but there is not a requirement to use this lender for your purchase. ASK YOUR REALTOR about your financing options.
• The property tax assessments noted above are IN ADDITION to the regular property tax of about 1.25%.
• On transfer (upon the sale of your home), a "donation" of .05% of the sales price must be made to Lennar's Charitable Housing Fund. This is a deed restriction and cannot be avoided.

CAUTION: Buying a new home is a very complicated process, and although the builder's sales team is generally highly qualified, they're working for the builder and NOT for you, the buyer. Read our Tips for Buying New Construction and BRING YOUR REALTOR with you on your FIRST VISIT to any of these new home developments.

Call Linda Slocum at 661.670.0349 or email her at Linda@SantaClaritaRealEstateBlog.com to make an appointment to see these new homes, or any other new developments in the Santa Clarita area.