The San Fernando Valley has been the butt of endless jokes, but its lower home prices, larger lots and abundance of free parking continue to draw Angelenos over the Cahuenga Pass. If you’re looking for a new construction home in the $600,000s to low-$1,000,000s range, the Valley offers plenty of attractive options. Keep scrolling for a list of detached and adjoining singles in the sprawling, diverse, often misunderstood San Fernando Valley.
1. Sterling at West Hills
Developer: Pulte Homes
Status: Quick move-in homes available
Priced from: $1,039,990
Neighborhood: West Hills
Situated on a 373-acre property, Sterling at West Hills features 143 luxury single-family homes with efficient floorplans and owned solar energy systems. These detached, four- to six-bedroom homes boast Spanish-style architecture, island kitchens, covered patios, spacious backyards, owners suites, gathering rooms and flexible dens (as per plan). Three quick move-in homes are currently available, some with reduced pricing.
2. Ashton
Developer: Meritage Homes
Status: Complete
Priced from: $615,990
Neighborhood: Winnetka
Ashton is an exclusive collection of 70 new single-family residences in well-connected Winnetka. Choose from three floorplans with three to four bedrooms and up to 1,995 square feet of living space. The attached, energy-efficient residences offer first-floor bedrooms with ensuite baths, two-car garages, private balconies, walk-in pantries and open kitchens. The surrounding neighborhood is home to big-box stores, supermarkets, recreation centers and fast-casual eateries.
3. Ridgepointe at Deerlake Ranch
Developer: Van Daele Homes
Status: Construction
Priced from: $1,050,990
Neighborhood: Chatsworth
Deerlake Ranch is a gated, master-planned community with a resort-style amenity center. Ridgepointe is a cluster of thoughtfully designed single-family homes with up to 4,290 square feet, five bedrooms and five and one-half bathrooms. Expect innovative architecture, premium features and plenty of opportunities for customization. Developer Van Daele Homes is currently offering special incentives on spring move-ins and private tours of the designer-decorated model homes are also available.
4. New Heights
Developer: Watt Communities
Status: Quick move-in homes available
Priced from: $656,900
Neighborhood: West Hills
Looking for a home with modern farmhouse flair? Look no further than New Heights in West Hills, a new community of attached singles with included solar panels. The bright and airy interiors come complete with hard surface flooring, separate laundry rooms, Shaker-style kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, walk-in closets and glass shower doors.
5. Westcliffe at Porter Ranch – Cascades Collection
Developer: Toll Brothers
Status: Construction
Priced from: $1,384,995
Neighborhood: Porter Ranch
Featuring distinctive modern home elevations, Cascades is an exciting new collection within Toll Brothers’ Porter Ranch master-planned community. These stunning family homes have four to six bedrooms, three-car garages, third-floor game rooms and open-air covered decks (as per plan). The development falls within the Porter Ranch Community School boundary, an award-winning K-8 public institution.
6. Autry
Developer: Watt Communities
Status: Complete
Priced from: $594,990
Neighborhood: Sylmar
First-time homebuyers will want to set their sights on Autry, a collection of 30 brand new single-family homes nestled in the established community of Sylmar. These attached residences are equipped with the latest smart home technology, including Ring doorbells, wireless access points for continuous WiFi, Ecobee thermostats, solar panels, tankless water heaters and more. The community is more than fifty percent sold out, but there’s still a great selection of three- and four-bedroom homes.
7. Monroe at Hazeltine
Developer: ETCO Homes
Status: Construction
Priced from: high-$600,000s
Neighborhood: Van Nuys
Experience contemporary, classic design at Monroe, a new construction community of single-family detached residences. The tri-level floorplans are smartly laid out with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, two-car garages, bonus rooms and outdoor patios (as per plan). Monroe is situated in an amenity-rich neighborhood, close to the Van Nuys Metrolink train station, Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, supermarkets and big-box retailers.
