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California Master-Planned Communities

Master-planned communities in California offer an exciting mix of lifestyle options designed to appeal to residents of all ages. Whether you’re a young professional looking for a secure family-friendly neighborhood or a retiree seeking a quiet, low-maintenance 55+ home with like-minded neighbors, California master-planned communities have it all. These communities are thoughtfully designed to suit every stage of life, from bustling all-ages developments with parks, schools, and recreation centers to tranquil havens with golf courses and wellness-focused amenities for active adults. With options tailored to diverse needs, there’s truly something for everyone in California’s master-planned communities.

Popular areas in Southern California and further north in the Bay Area are hotspots for these communities, offering easy access to coastal beaches, mountain views, and urban amenities. Residents can enjoy perks like resort-style pools, fitness centers, walking trails, and beautifully landscaped parks. Social opportunities abound, with community events, interest-based clubs, and lively gathering spaces designed to bring neighbors together. When it comes to California real estate in master-planned communities, the options are equally diverse, ranging from modern townhomes and single-family homes to luxury estates and custom-built properties. With a focus on both lifestyle and comfort, California’s master-planned communities offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.


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Carmel Ranch

Oakdale, California Gated Community
Oakdale, California

Carmel Ranch is a new home community located in Oakdale, CA. The gated California community offers a peaceful and serene living experience, surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Designed to cater to the needs of families, individuals, and retirees looking for a place to call home in California’s Central Valley, Camel Ranch is adjacent to the Oakdale Golf & Country Club. New homes for sale come in a variety of floorplans with up to 5 beds, 3 baths, and are priced from the $600,000s. Read More...

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Heritage Carson Creek

El Dorado Hills, California Gated Community
El Dorado Hills, California

Heritage Carson Creek in El Dorado Hills, CA, is a new master-planned community exclusively for active adults 55+, offering a luxurious and serene lifestyle with single-family homes designed for comfort and convenience. The gated California community features amenities such as a spacious clubhouse and sport courts, with nearby shopping and dining, outdoor recreation, and world-class golf courses. Homes include three unique collections with single-story designs, covered outdoor living spaces, and select plans featuring Lennar’s Next Gen® design for multi-generational living. Homes priced from the mid $500,000s. Read More...

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Heritage El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills, California Private Community
El Dorado Hills, California

This Sacramento-area 55+ community features resort-style amenities and low-maintenance homes designed to make life easier. The amenity complex includes amenity complex with a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, locker rooms, an outdoor firepit, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce. Several other amenities are planned. Homes priced from the mid $500,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Heritage Placer Vineyards

Roseville, California Private Community
Roseville, California

This Northern California 55+ Community is located just 25 miles from Sacramento in Roseville, CA. Specifically designed for active adults, amenities of this master-planned community include a clubhouse with fitness center and swimming pool, tennis, Bocce, and pickleball courts, and plenty of open space and walking trails. Three well-appointed collections of Lennar Homes range from 1,260 to 2,993 square feet and start in the mid $500,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Terra Lago

Indio, California Private Golf Course Community
Indio, California

This new gated active lifestyle neighborhood is located within the established Terra Lago golf and resort community in California's Coachella Valley. The community combines more than 800 single-family homes with an extensive suite of amenities designed for those 55+, including a clubhouse, sports courts, fitness center, and bistro. Members also have access to Terra Lago's two acclaimed golf courses. Homes priced from the upper $400,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at The Ranch

Rancho Cordova, California Gated Community
Rancho Cordova, California

K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at The Ranch is a new active adult 55+ community in Rancho Cordova, CA, just outside of Sacramento. Amenities for active adults within this Northern California retirement community include a clubhouse, indoor/outdoor swimming pool with spa, fitness center, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, and more. A variety of new low-maintenance single-family homes and spacious floorplans specifically designed for homebuyers 55 and over. Prices coming soon. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Homestead

Dixon, California Gated Community
Dixon, California

K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Homestead is a new active adult 55+ community in Dixon, CA, close to Sacramento and just a short drive to nearby Napa, Tahoe, and the Bay Area. Amenities within this Northern California community include a clubhouse, swimming pool with spa and poolside cabanas, fitness center, outdoor exercise area and yoga deck, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, and more. A variety of new low-maintenance single-family homes and spacious floorplans start in the high $500,000s. Read More...

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Miralon

Palm Springs, California Gated Community
Palm Springs, California

A master-planned “agrihood” community in the heart of the Sonoran Desert that integrates agriculture into a residential neighborhood of Modernist-inspired homes by providing an abundance of protected green space, olive and citrus trees and community gardens offering farm-to-table produce. Homes priced from the high $700,000s. Read More...

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Nevina™- a Trilogy® Boutique Community™

Paso Robles, California Private Community
Paso Robles, California

Nestled amid the picturesque Viñedo master plan in the heart of Paso Robles, CA, is Nevina™- a Trilogy® Boutique Community™. This vibrant and active 55-plus community is strategically located near San Luis Obispo in the heart of wine country midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and just a short drive from the renowned beaches of California’s Central Coast. Designed to provide retirees 55 and over with a social and amenity-filled experience, residents are treated to wellness and fitness opportunities, pickleball, dining and wine programs, regular social events, and excursions. Featuring approximately 413 new construction homesites, the premium California real estate consists of single-story homes with distinct floorplan options. Prices from the mid $700,000s. Read More...

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The Retreats

Rancho Murieta, California Gated Golf Course Community
Rancho Murieta, California

The Retreats is a gated golf and country club community in Rancho Murieta, CA, a suburb of Sacramento. This private California golf community provides residents with a tranquil and relaxing living experience while being conveniently located near major highways, shopping centers, and outdoor recreation areas. Amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, clubhouse with a pro shop, full-service bar and restaurant, tennis and pickleball facilities, walking trails, and three onsite lakes. Luxury homes range from 3-4 bedrooms, 2-3.5 baths, and approximately 2,300 square feet to 3,000+ square feet and are priced from the low $800,000s. Read More...

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Trilogy® Bickford

Lincoln, California Private Community
Lincoln, California

Trilogy Bickford is an active lifestyle resort and retirement community in Lincoln, CA. Located 24 miles northeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this 55+ community features a clubhouse with resort-style amenities that include a swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, coffee shop, culinary studio, and lounge areas. Residents can choose from a variety of Shea Homes’ latest floorplans with open concepts and contemporary designs. Anticipated pricing starting from the low $500,000's. Read More...

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Trilogy® San Juan Oaks

Hollister, California Private Golf Course Community
Hollister, California

Trilogy® San Juan Oaks is a 55-plus golf community nestled in the Northern California foothills between charming Hollister and historic San Juan Bautista. The the active adult community offers a country club lifestyle and easy access to many of California’s top cities and attractions. Amenities include the recently remodeled 18-hole championship golf course designed by Fred Couples, three distinctive restaurants with full bars, a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, walking/biking trails, and dog park. Home designs from Shea’s popular Freedom Collection offer nine floorplans designed for those 55 and over ranging from 1,507 to 2,579 square feet, priced from the low $700,000s. Read More...

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Trilogy® at The Polo Club

Indio, California Gated Community
Indio, California

With a total of about 750 residences and a quiet "down valley" location, this active lifestyle Palm Springs-area resort retirement community offers buyers an exclusive gated environment with a deluxe suite of social and recreational amenities. The members-only Polo Club features a fine dining restaurant, fitness center, resort swimming pools, tennis, and a sports center. Homes are priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...

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