When considering a new home, it’s important to do the math

Finding your dream home can elevate the process of buying a new home well beyond a straightforward business transaction. There is so much more to consider – will the kids be near a good school? Will we have more time and opportunity to enjoy our neighborhood? Are there parks and open space within walking distance? While all of these considerations are critical, it’s also important that these life-enhancing amenities and features don’t become an added expense to your home.

At Vista Del Verde, the prestigious master planned community in scenic Yorba Linda, each homeowner gets the benefit of a variety of community amenities without additional cost. The centerpiece championship 18-hole Black Gold golf course is just the beginning. Vista Del Verde also offers miles of trails for hiking, biking or equestrian activities, a central park and plenty of open space.

For parents, the community’s location is about more than just recreation and spectacular hillside views. California

Distinguished Schools are within a short drive of the community; in fact, one is within walking distance. Vista Del Verde’s own Lakeview Elementary School scored 928 on the 2011 Academic Performance Index, higher than the average score awarded to schools in the Irvine Unified School District.

While most master planned communities in Orange County charge significant Mello Roos taxes or Home Owners Association fees to enjoy similar amenities, the Vista Del Verde master plan does not charge either back to homeowners. These taxes and fees typically add up to thousands of dollars per year, so the resulting savings will quickly make a significant difference in any monthly budget.

Savings are certainly found in the community’s competitive home prices as well. Currently selling in three distinct neighborhoods, Vista Del Verde homes begin in the upper $600,000s. The Preserve from Toll Brothers showcases single-family homes ranging from 2,267 to 2,556 square

feet, conveniently located close to Lakeview Elementary School and Vista Del Verde’s main community park. Heritage, townhomes from Toll Brothers starting in the low $700,000s, offers expansive personal home space of 2,740 to 3,454 square feet, as well as a pool and barbecue area exclusively for Heritage homeowners and their guests. Greenbrier is made up of luxury estate homes from MBK Homes, priced from the low $900,000s and ranging up to 3,288 square feet. A Build It Green community, Greenbrier’s home designs incorporate a variety of energy efficient appliances and features designed for lower environmental impact and greater household efficiency.

Enjoy the best of Orange County without paying extra. Learn how living at Vista Del Verde can save you money, while enhancing your lifestyle, at VistaDelVerde.com. Model homes are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From North 57 Freeway (Orange Freeway), exit Imperial Highway and drive east. Proceed 3 miles to Bastanchury Road and

Vista Del Verde homeowners enjoy a variety of community amenities. Pictured is a home in the neighborhood of The Preserve.

turn left. Turn left onto Valley View Avenue. Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue and proceed to the desired community. From West 91 Freeway (Riverside Freeway), exit Imperial Highway and drive north. Continue 3.6 miles to Valley View Avenue and turn right. Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue and proceed to the desired community.