Mosaic at West Hills Valencia

Lennar's Mosaic at West Hills Valencia is now available for previewing, with four and five bedroom two-story luxury homes. Pricing is from the mid $800,000's. This gated development is located near McBean Parkway and Copperhill Drive in Santa Clarita, across from Rio Norte Junior High School.

These luxury single family homes located in the gated community of West Hills Valencia range from 3,396 square feet to 3,512 square feet, and feature attached 3-car garages, fully-appointed kitchens with granite counters and GE Monogram stainless appliances (including fridge), maple cabinets and handrails, laundry rooms complete with washer and dryer, and wiring for surround sound and high-speed internet access.

Homeowners association dues are expected to be about $162 per month, which includes gated access to the community featuring three private recreation centers with pools, spas and community rooms and the nearby Terry Miller Memorial Park.

These homes will have identical floorplans to the Heirloom homes at Valencia River Village, but with modified exteriors to suit the neighborhood design. There will be a total of 111 homes in the Mosaic community. Most will have smallish yards (15 x 30 is standard), but there will be lots in later phase releases that have more space.

Here's a breakdown of the available models:

• Residence 1
  • 3,396 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 1/2 baths
  • Large loft (teen room) upstairs
  • There will be additional property tax assessments (Mello Roos taxes or Community Facilities District fees) on these homes of about $4,364 per year.
  • Pricing from the mid $800,000's
• Residence 2
  • 3,512 square feet
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 3/4 baths
  • Two walk-in closets in the Master
  • There will be additional property tax assessments (Mello Roos taxes or Community Facilities District fees) on these homes of about $4,364 per year.
  • Pricing from the high $800,000's

What to watch for:

• Secondary bedrooms are fairly small.
• These homes will have more architectural details than the sister community River Village, and will also be priced higher than the River Village homes.
• 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.