A new Zillow ranking of the top affordable US suburbs with a city feel lists Lancaster, California as the sixth most desirable housing market. Located 70 miles north of Los Angeles, Lancaster lies within the Antelope Valley region and has a population of approximately 158,000. With an average home value of $320,494 and an annual Poppy Festival to boot, the city is a solid option for buyers on a budget. Here we’ve rounded up four new single-family home communities in Lancaster with prices in the $350,000 range.
1. Sapphire Dunes
Developer: KB Home
Address: 20th Street East
Priced from: $359,740
Experience the convenience of single-story living at Sapphire Dunes, a collection of customizable residences by KB Home. Choose from five ready-to-build homes with three to five bedrooms, two-car garages and distinctive elevation styles. These ENERGY STAR-certified homes come with a host of green features, including thermal enclosure systems, water-saving plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, tankless water heaters, smart thermostats, and SunPower solar systems that are available for lease or purchase.
2. Seasons at Providence Ranch
Developer: Richmond American Homes
Address: 44142 North Buckeye Court
Priced from: the upper-$300,000s
Seasons at Providence Ranch recently launched pre-sales of its one- and two-story homes with included backyards. The floorplans were designed with flexibility in mind and boast personalization options such as three-car garages, flex rooms, private studies, covered patios and guest suites. If you’re on a shorter timeline with your home search, there’s a five-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom Ammolite model for sale that will be move-in ready by January 2021.
3. Pacific Marigold
Developer: Pacific Communities Builder, Inc
Address: 1758 Holguin Street
Priced from: $361,990
Whether you’re a budget-conscious first-time homebuyer or an empty nester looking to downsize, Pacific Marigold has a floorplan to fit your needs. These spacious, single-story homes offer up to five bedrooms and three bathrooms, island kitchens with walk-in pantries, and seamless indoor/outdoor transitions. The development is in proximity to Edwards Air Force Base, Northrup Grumman and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, and for a limited time, active aerospace industry employees within the Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale will receive $2,000 to put towards floorplan options or upgraded flooring.
4. Serenade
Developer: KB Home
Address: 44445 Freer Way
Priced from: $398,990
Providing easy access to Highway 14, Serenade is an enclave of new single-story, single-family homes. These three- to five-bedroom residences are now selling along Freer Way, and are a straight-shot to Lancaster’s central shopping district. With countless elevation and color options, it’s easy to find a home that aligns with your personal style. Floorplan highlights include open kitchens with walk-in pantries and Whirlpool appliances, spacious great rooms, and flex spaces or dens (as per plan).