Real estate
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR, EMILY LINCKE & NICHAELA SHAHEEN
Builder unveils designs for Azalea District First America Homes is introducing new home designs for its 203-acre residential phase within Valley Ranch’s Azalea District, o cials announced in a May 11 news release. First America Homes is a division of The Signorelli Co., and the exclusive builder for the Azalea District. The details The nal single-family residential phase will add 359 new homesites to the mixed-use community. Per the release, the community will o er home designs ranging from 1,600-3,200 square feet. The Founders Circle—available to the rst 40 quali ed buyers—o ers priority homesite selection, early access to oor plans and pricing incentives reserved exclusively for the program. Home sales are expected to open this summer, with pricing starting in the $300,000s. “This special access is a great opportunity for families looking for a high-quality home within a walkable community that o ers every lifestyle convenience and excellent long-term value,” First America Homes President John Winniford said in a statement. Work begins on new homes in The Trails Phase 2 for The Trails has kicked o with about 350 homes planned for the area, according to an April 27 news release from developer Castle Hill Partners. What’s new Spanning more than 30 acres, the second phase of The Trails is now o ering homes for sale on 40-, 45-, 50- and 60-foot homesites. Construction is underway on 30 of the homes, with multiple completed or nearly nished. Phase 1, which includes about 250 homes, is about 90% built, per the news release. The community will have more than 2,000 homes once all phases are completed. The Trails features 600 contiguous acres of preserved natural land reserved for future trails and outdoor recreation, as well as land designated for a proposed on-site school.
What else? The rst phase of the residential development includes 156 homesites on 40- and 50-foot lots scheduled to be delivered this summer, per the release. Across the collection of oor plans, Azalea District homes feature primary suites that include walk-in closets and spa-inspired bathrooms with choices for expanded showers or freestanding tubs. Flexible secondary spaces—such as game rooms, studies, or lofts—are included, along with enhanced outdoor living selections, such as cov- ered patios. Select oor plans also o er extended patios, mudrooms, pocket o ces and expanded garage layouts. Neighborhood amenities will include a swimming pool, playground, pavilion and paved trails.
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Madera community opens in New Caney A new single-family home community— with houses featuring up to ve bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms—is now open for tours in New Caney, according to a May 7 news release from developer KB Homes. The gist Madera, which includes one- and two-story oor plans, is located at the corner of Willaby Road and Madera Drive in New Caney. Per the release, homes are available for around $170,000 and higher, and ameni- ties include a park, playground, splash pad and walking trails. Homes are energy- and water-e cient and can be customized, per the release. Commissioner Charlie Riley said earlier updates to the rules were meant to “encourage good development, good developers,” and said that “lot size needs to stay where it’s at.” Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray said he supports a ordable housing and rst-time home- buyers, but he argued the discussion also has to include county infrastructure demands. The motion to leave the current lot width in place passed 3-1, with Gray voting against.
The Azalea District will feature 359 homesites.
COURTESY FIRST AMERICA HOMES
County maintains 40-foot lot minimum
Montgomery County Commissioners Court voted April 9 to leave the county’s 40-foot minimum suburban lot width in place after hearing feedback during a public hearing on proposed development regulation changes. What happened? The court removed the proposed 50-foot minimum lot width requirement from the agenda item and approved the rest of the update, which county engi- neering sta had described as a set of clerical correc- tions and clari cations. Cody, Miller, government a airs director with the Greater Houston Builders Association, said the pro- posed increase would make housing “less attainable” by raising land costs and reducing how many homes can be built. Diving in deeper Several commissioners signaled they were not ready to support the wider minimum. Precinct 2
Montgomery County minimum suburban lot width
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Concerns raised A 10-foot increase in lot width could potentially: Add $20,000 to lot costs
Add $26,000 - $27,000 to the nal price
Price out rst-time buyers and retirees
SOURCES: MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MARK WELCH, DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES COMMUNITY IMPACT
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