Esperto at West Creek Valencia

Lennar's Esperto at West Creek Valencia is now available for sale, with two to three bedroom townhomes starting at the high $300,000's. This development is located near McBean Parkway and Copperhill Drive in Santa Clarita, adjacent to Rio Norte Junior High School.

These townhomes range from 1,219 square feet to 1,625 square feet, and feature attached 2-car garages, fully-appointed kitchens with granite counters and black appliances (including fridge), laundry rooms complete with washer and dryer, and wiring for high-speed internet access.

Homeowners association dues are from $209 to $219 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 1
  • 1,219 square feet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Additional property tax assessment of $2,500 per year
  • Currently sold out, but was priced near $355,000
• Residence 2
  • 1,372 square feet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 baths
  • Tandem 2-car garage (all others are side-by-side)
  • Balcony
  • Additional property tax assessment of $2,500 per year
  • Currently priced from $370,000 to $373,000
• Residence 3
  • 1,418 square feet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Additional property tax assessment of $2,500 per year
  • Currently sold out, but was priced from $385,000 to 415,000
• Residence 3A
  • 1,597 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Balcony
  • Additional property tax assessment of $2,625 per year
  • Homeowners dues of $219 per month
  • No pricing is available for this model
• Residence 4
  • 1,585 square feet
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 baths
  • Separate living and dining rooms
  • Porch and balcony
  • Additional property tax assessment of $2,625 per year
  • Homeowners dues of $219 per month
  • Currently sold out, but was priced from $417,000 to $434,000

What to watch for:

• Some of the secondary bedrooms are exceptionally small.
• 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.