Fifty-five-plus communities ain’t what they used to be — and we mean that in a good way! Today’s new home developments for active adults offer state-of-the-art amenities, activity programming, and well-designed residences that allow you to age in place. If you’re in search of a new home and a sense of community, check out these three Southern California developments priced from the low-$500,000s.
1. Citron at the Grove
Developer: Shea Homes
Address: 2498 Rondell Road, Camarillo
Priced from: $764,000
The Grove is a master-planned community set on 83 acres featuring pocket parks, walking trails, lookout points and dog parks. A planned 4,900-square-foot recreation center will add even more amenities, including a swimming pool and spa, fitness center, library, media lounge, pickleball and bocce courts, an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, and a putting green for perfecting your golf game.
Within The Grove is Citron, a collection of single-story detached homes with up to three bedrooms and 2,478 square feet of living space. Expect flexible dens, covered outdoor rooms and endless options for personalization, including a second-story bonus room in select floorplans.
2. Irontree at Terramor
Developer: Del Webb
Address: 24777 Overlook Drive, Corona
Priced from: $511,990
Terramor in Temescal Valley is a gated community with resort-style amenities and stunning views of the Santa Ana Mountains. The Irontree collection offers three different floorplans, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. The homes are primed for entertaining with covered patios, island kitchens, and open-plan gathering rooms.
Terramor boasts over 540 acres of preserved open space, 22 acres of planned parks and five miles of signed trails. The community’s extensive amenity offerings include an indoor saltwater pool, fitness center and wellness studio, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a Zinfandel vineyard, just to name a few.
3. Primrose at Pacific Mayfield
Developer: Pacific Communities Builder, Inc
Address: 26533 Roseate Circle, Menifee
Priced from: $603,990
Only a handful of new homes remain at Primrose, a single-story active adult community within the Pacific Mayfield master-plan. These two-bedroom, two-bathroom residences showcase chef-worthy kitchens with spacious walk-in pantries, hobby rooms for painting or sewing, and sumptuous master ensuite bathrooms appointed with frameless glass showers, soaker tubs and dual vanities (as per plan).
Within the community, residents can take advantage of the private tennis court, swimming pool and hot tub, and a recreation center with a well-equipped fitness studio. Plus, living in Menifee puts you in proxmity to some of Southern California’s best outdoor attractions, including mountains, lakes, rivers and desert areas.
