Getting a foot on the property ladder is no easy feat in Southern California. Fortunately, remote work has allowed many first-time buyers to expand their home search radius to more affordable markets, particularly those in the Inland Empire.

Ontario, a city of approximately 165,000, offers a number of new townhouse developments for buyers with a budget of less than $500,000. Known for its abundance of hiking trails, craft breweries and olive groves, this growing community has a promising future ahead of it. Here we’ve rounded up four new construction projects in master-planned communities, complete with resort-style amenities.

1. Eave

Rendering: Landsea Homes

Rendering: Landsea Homes

Developer: Landsea Homes
Address: 3710 S. Nexa Paseo
Priced from: $379,990
Status: Selling

Showcasing a mid-century modern aesthetic, Eave is a collection of one- to three-bedroom courtyard townhomes. The 949 to 1,510-square-foot floorplans are efficiently designed with one- or two-bay garages, island kitchens, private outdoor spaces, and primary bedrooms with walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms.

All residences are equipped with high-tech features like HomeKit, Apple’s smart home system, doorbell cameras, and smart door locks, thermostats and garage door openers. Part of the Neuhouse master-planned community, Eave residents will enjoy an onsite Rec Center with a lap pool and kiddie pool, cabanas and lounge chairs, a barbecue island and cozy fire pit.

2. Indigo at Canvas Park

Photo: Brookfield Residential

Photo: Brookfield Residential

Developer: Brookfield Residential
Address: S. Jolly Paseo
Priced from: low-$500,000s
Status: Selling

Expect new townhomes with a modern vibe at Indigo, now selling in the Canvas Park master-planned community. These spacious two- to four-bedroom residences are highlighted by two-bay garages, courtyards and patios, airy lofts, and convenient second-floor laundry rooms (as per plan). Whip up your favorite dishes in the well-appointed kitchens, featuring stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, European-style white thermofoil cabinetry, granite countertops, and six-inch backsplashes that extend to full height behind cooktops.

Canvas Park touts more than 15 acres of resident amenities, including five landscaped parks, an expansive recreation center, five swimming pools, multiple sports courts, a “super playground,” barbecue areas, fire pits, a gated dog park and much more.

3. Alto

Rendering: Landsea Homes

Rendering: Landsea Homes

Developer: Landsea Homes
Address: 3710 S. Nexa Paseo
Priced from: $483,063
Status: Selling

Also part of the Neuhouse community is Alto, an enclave of contemporary Spanish row townhomes. These stylish residences offer up to three bedrooms and 1,611 square feet of living space. Thanks to Landsea Homes’ ‘Live Flex’ packages, you can easily convert an extra bedroom into a home office, gym or classroom. For an additional cost, homeowners will receive useful upgrades like adjustable TV mounts, floor outlets and built-in USB charging stations, just to name a few.

In addition to the Rec Center, Neuhouse boasts a tranquil park with large grassy areas, a walking path, comfortable benches and a children’s playground. Once complete, this community hub will be the perfect spot for picnics, playdates and games of fetch.

4. Citrus at Canvas Park

Photo: Brookfield Residential

Rendering: Brookfield Residential

Developer: Brookfield Residential
Address: S. Jolly Paseo
Priced from: low-$400,000s
Status: Selling

Sporting Transitional Spanish and Modern Farmhouse style exteriors, the townhomes at Citrus are anything but ordinary. These one- to three-bedroom homes are well-suited for all stages of life, whether you’re part of a growing family or a downsizing couple. Brookfield Residential’s Style Made Simple program allows purchasers to choose from designer-curated color and finish palettes, taking the guesswork out of personalizing your new home.

Beyond its extensive amenity offerings, Canvas Park has an onsite shopping center called New Haven Marketplace. Here, you can shop for groceries at Stater Bros. Market, perfect your crane pose at YogaSIX, take your pooch for a check-up at New Haven Animal Hospital, or pick up dinner from Pio Pico’s Tacos. Even more restaurants and businesses are arriving this summer, like Brew Haven Brewery, Okami Ramen and Primal Cuts.

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