News Summary
Lennar Corp. has announced plans to build 343 homes in Mesa’s Hawes Crossing community with a variety of home sizes and prices. The proposal has received initial approval from the local planning board and will now head to the City Council for final approval. Hawes Crossing is transforming from dairy farmland to a residential area, attracting interest from multiple builders, highlighting the growing housing demand in the region.
Mesa, Arizona – Miami-based Lennar Corp. has proposed to build 343 homes in the Hawes Crossing master-planned community in Mesa. The new development, named “Hawes Village Five,” will span over 60 acres and will introduce three different home types, with sizes ranging from 1,724 to 2,679 square feet. Prices for the homes are expected to range from $400,000 to $560,000, offering a variety of options for potential homeowners.
The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board has already recommended approval for the project during its meeting on September 24. The proposal will now move forward to be heard by the Mesa City Council for final approval, marking a critical step in the development process.
The Hawes Crossing community itself encompasses approximately 1,200 acres and has transitioned from its previous use as dairy farmland to a residential area following its annexation into Mesa in 2020. This transition marks a significant shift in land use and development in the region.
Development Details
The homes in the proposed Hawes Village Five development will feature a maximum lot size of 3,870 square feet. The diversity in home sizes and pricing aims to cater to a wide range of potential buyers, enhancing the overall residential offerings within the Hawes Crossing community. Lennar Corp. is known for their commitment to providing quality housing options, and this new project will continue that tradition.
In addition to Lennar’s plans, the Hawes Crossing area has seen interest from other builders, including Taylor Morrison and Blandford Homes, who have also constructed homes within the same community. Earlier this year, Landsea Homes received approval for its own 259-lot community in the Hawes Crossing area, further contributing to the development of this growing residential neighborhood.
Community Context
The Hawes Crossing community is strategically located within the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway neighborhood, close to the Mesa-Gateway Airport. This area has become increasingly desirable due to its proximity to transportation options and local amenities. As of September, homes in the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway area have an average value of $689,396, which is significantly higher than the average home price in Phoenix, which stands at $572,831 according to Homes.com data.
Lennar Corp. is not only focused on the Hawes Crossing development. The company has multiple ongoing projects in the Phoenix area, including a new phase of the Ventana Ranch community that will see the addition of 253 homes in Buckeye. Furthermore, Lennar is planning two new developments in Gilbert, totaling approximately 1,800 homes at Willowbrook and Harvest Grove, indicating a robust expansion strategy in Arizona.
Recently, Lennar was involved in a competitive bidding scenario for a 52-acre parcel in Phoenix during an auction held by the Arizona State Land Department, with the bidding reaching as high as $71.1 million before ultimately being won by K. Hovnanian Homes.
Nationally recognized as the second-largest homebuilder in the United States, Lennar Corp. reported a total of 80,210 sales in the previous year, as noted by Builder Magazine. Their expansion and development efforts in Arizona reflect the company’s strategy to meet the growing housing demand in the region.
Next Steps
The approval process for the Hawes Village Five development will continue with the Mesa City Council, which will ultimately determine if the project moves forward. If approved, this development will add a significant number of homes to the Hawes Crossing community, further shaping the landscape of residential housing options in Mesa.
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