New Construction In and Around the Santa Clarita Valley
New Construction Kristen Deschino November 15, 2025
New Construction Kristen Deschino November 15, 2025
If you’ve been thinking about a new construction home in the Santa Clarita Valley—or in nearby Castaic, Fillmore, or Piru—this is a very active moment to explore your options.
At 35 Oaks, we’re regularly walking clients through model homes, tax structures, and incentive packages as they narrow down the community where they want to put down roots. A recent example: our San Fernando Valley buyers who just closed on a new construction home in Skyline Ranch. They toured multiple neighborhoods, customized their finishes, secured strong builder incentives, and we were with them from the first registration at the sales office to closing day.
That’s how we approach new construction: not just “picking a plan,” but helping you compare communities, lifestyle, costs, and resale potential before you decide where to build your life.
Quick note: Details below—pricing, incentives and tax information—are based on publicly available info as of late 2025 and can change quickly. Always verify directly with the builder and qualified professionals for all new build costs and tax implications.
Most newer master-planned communities in and around Santa Clarita have:
HOA dues to cover amenities like pools, parks, clubhouses, and common-area maintenance.
Mello-Roos / special assessments in many (but not all) tracts, which add to the base property tax rate.
As a general rule, buyers should budget for HOAs often in the low-to-mid hundreds per month and an overall tax rate (including any special assessments) that can be 0.3-0.7% higher than the base county rate of approximately 1%. When working with your builder and lender, buyers will be provided with the exact HOA and tax breakdown for any specific home you’re considering so there are no surprises in your monthly payment.
Location: Hasley Canyon, Castaic
Product type: Detached single-family homes
Williams Ranch is a 430-acre master-planned community in Hasley Canyon with multiple collections, views, vineyards, and winding paseos.
Home styles & key layout options
Single- and two-story plans, many with 3–5 bedrooms and generous square footage
Single-story options throughout several collections (including Vineyard and Ridgeline)
Multi-gen potential with plans offering ADU/guest suite configurations ideal for extended family or long-term guests
Select plans with RV garages and 3-car garages, plus larger lots than many in-town tracts
Who it fits: Buyers seeking larger lots, semi-rural canyon views, and options for RVs, ADUs, and multi-gen living, while staying within an I-5 commute to Valencia, Henry Mayo, and COC.
(Lennar & Toll Brothers)
Tesoro Highlands sits on the hills above Tesoro del Valle and blends all-ages family neighborhoods with dedicated 55+ enclaves and luxury Toll Brothers product.
Product type: Single-family, both all-ages and 55+
55+ neighborhoods
Estrada, Toscana, Sierra Bella and related “Villas” collections are age-restricted 55+ single-family homes in gated enclaves
Exclusively single-story floorplans with open layouts, indoor–outdoor living, and low-maintenance yards
All-ages collections (e.g., Campana, Arches, Montilla)
Larger 2-story single-family homes, often 4–5 bedrooms
Next Gen® floorplans with private suites and separate entrances designed for multi-generational or guest living
Product type: Luxury single-family homes
Toll Brothers offers two gated collections at Tesoro Highlands: Bella Terra (primarily single-story) and Alta Monte (larger two-story homes).
Layout highlights
Bella Terra features luxury single-story plans with first-floor primary suites and expansive indoor–outdoor living
Alta Monte offers 2-story homes up to roughly 5,700+ sq. ft. with 5–6 bedrooms
Many plans include first-floor suites and flexible spaces that can be configured for multi-gen living
Who it fits: Buyers who want luxury finishes, larger home sites, and the option to stay single-story in a high-amenity hilltop community close to Valencia.
Product type: Detached single-family homes
Esprit is part of the Valencia masterplan and offers two-story single-family homes with designer-curated finishes and access to Valencia’s parks, paseos, and pools.
Layout highlights
Two-story, move-up style homes with 4–5 bedrooms and open great rooms
Flexible lofts, offices, and covered outdoor spaces that support work-from-home and indoor–outdoor living
Who it fits: Buyers wanting new, move-up detached homes in Valencia with strong community amenities, quick I-5 access, and proximity to Henry Mayo, COC, and Town Center.
Product type: Attached townhome community
Iris at Valencia provides three-story townhomes with 3–4 bedrooms and attached 2-car garages, appealing to buyers who want new construction with a smaller footprint and a lower starting point than many detached homes.
Layout highlights
Three-story townhomes with open main levels and private bedroom floors
Attached garages and small outdoor spaces for low-maintenance living
Who it fits: First-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking new, efficient, attached homes with access to the broader Valencia trail and amenity network.
Skyline is a master-planned community in Canyon Country, with miles of trails, community parks, and quick access toward the 14 freeway. It’s also where our recent SFV buyers just closed on a new home after months of comparing floor plans, incentives, and lifestyle across multiple SCV communities.
Product type: Age-restricted 55+ single-family
Gated 55+ neighborhood with resort-style amenities and a strong social calendar
Exclusively single-story homes with stylish, low-maintenance yards
Floorplans with open great rooms and flex spaces that function well for guests, hobbies, or home offices
Product type: Single-family homes
Primarily 2-story homes, with a rare single-story plan available within the collection
Several plans include downstairs bedrooms with baths and flexible spaces that support multi-gen needs
Who it fits:
Altis: 55+ buyers wanting single-story living, Skyline’s views and trails, and an active, amenity-driven lifestyle
Luna: All-ages buyers who want modern elevations, Skyline’s Basecamp amenities, and a mix of single- and two-story options
Location: Piru
Product type: Mix of townhomes and single-family
Finch Ranch combines small-town character with new construction and is often more budget-friendly than many SCV options.
Layout highlights
2–4 bedrooms, 2–3.5 baths, roughly 1,279–2,380+ sq. ft.
Single-story options such as Paloma Plan 4, with up to 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths
Larger single-family plans with multiple baths and flexible rooms that can work well for multi-gen households
Who it fits: Buyers who want new construction in a quieter town setting, single-story options, and an easier commute to Santa Clarita and the SFV along Highway 126.
Location: Fillmore
Product type: Planned single-family community
Creekside is an upcoming neighborhood of approximately 130+ single-family homes near the Santa Clara River and historic downtown Fillmore.
Planned single-family community designed to complement Fillmore’s small-town charm
Floorplan details and options (such as ADUs or single-story models) will be released as the community approaches grand opening
Who it fits: Buyers planning ahead who want small-town character plus new construction, and who are open to choosing from future single- and two-story offerings as they’re released.
Across these communities, we’re consistently seeing:
Rate buydowns (temporary and permanent) through builders’ preferred lenders
Closing-cost and design-center credits—sometimes $50,000–$60,000+ to apply toward upgrades, prepaid HOA dues, or closing costs (similar to a recent package our Skyline clients received)
Special programs such as “Hometown Heroes” incentives for law enforcement, military, healthcare, and other service professions in select communities like Finch Ranch and other Williams Homes projects
When we represent you on a new construction purchase, we:
Compare builder-preferred lender offers vs. independent lenders to see which truly benefits your long-term payment
Break down HOA, base taxes, special assessments, and solar/lease terms so you see the full payment picture—not just the advertised base price
Help you weigh single-story vs. two-story, 55+ vs. all-ages, multi-gen suites vs. traditional layouts, and RV-ready plans vs. standard garages based on how you actually live
In many of these partially completed master-planned communities, there’s another layer of opportunity beyond buying directly from a builder: resales within earlier phases.
As neighborhoods like Williams Ranch, Tesoro Highlands, Skyline, and newer Valencia communities continue to build out, some early buyers decide to relocate, change floor plans, or move closer to work or family. That can create:
Move-in ready resale options with upgrades already completed
Homes on premium lots or prime view locations that may no longer be available from the builder
A chance to step into a nearly new home in a still-growing community—often with less construction surrounding you
We help clients evaluate both brand-new homes and resale opportunities side-by-side so you can decide whether a builder-fresh home or an upgraded resale makes more sense for your timing and budget.
Whether you’re drawn to:
Castaic’s Williams Ranch for RV garages, ADUs, and canyon views
Tesoro Highlands for a blend of 55+ single-story homes, Next Gen® suites, and luxury Toll Brothers options
Valencia for Esprit and Iris, close to shopping, dining, the hospital, and College of the Canyons
Skyline for its master-plan amenities and mix of 55+ and all-ages single-story options
Finch Ranch and future Creekside for newer homes with small-town charm along the 126
…our role is to give you clear, grounded guidance, walk the models with you, and protect your interests throughout the process—including registration with the builder, design-center choices, and questions along the way.
We also coordinate referrals and partnerships if you’re working with an out-of-area agent, keeping everyone aligned while ensuring you have local, boots-on-the-ground representation as you shop builders and tour properties.
Who you choose to represent your interests in real estate matters. The brokerage with whom you partner with guides you through the sale or acquisition of a subject property, while advocating on your behalf, and serving as a fiduciary and trusted asset advisor. With distinct standards and dynamic experience, the 35 Oaks team provides exclusive listing services for home and land sellers, and buyer representation for those seeking to purchase real property or vacant land.
