Early next month, Maracay Homes will open two new communities located within walking distance from Goodyear, Ariz.’s top shopping and dining district.
Homes at both of Maracay’s Rio Paseo neighborhoods, Villages and Cottages, will be registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), with the goal of earning the LEED Certified designation. Designed to use 30 percent to 50 percent less energy than typical homes, Maracay’s Homes at Rio Paseo will meet the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS specifications, and will feature water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, Energy Star appliances, and Wi-Fi enabled, programmable thermostats.
Ranging from 1,335 to 1,497 square feet and priced from the low $200,000s, the 117 condominium homes at the gated Villages neighborhood will feature three two-story floor plans, including a carriage home that is entirely livable on the upper level and offers a garage and entry on the first floor. The homes are designed to complement a low-maintenance lifestyle, featuring open floor plans, walk-in closets in the master bedrooms and spacious kitchens with granite slab countertops. Outside the homes, residents will enjoy plenty of neighborhood amenities, including a private community pool, fitness center and shaded playground area.
The Cottages floor plans range from 1,674 to 1,929 square feet and will be priced from the mid $200,000s. Each of the 93 single-family, detached homes will remain below the FHA loan limits, while at the same time offer premium options like spacious great rooms, walk-in kitchen pantries and indoor-outdoor living areas. The homes also boast tankless water heaters and many of the same great amenities as those at the Villages, including open floor plans, walk-in closets in the master bedrooms, spacious kitchens with granite slab countertops and much more.
Originally developed prior to the recession by another developer, Rio Paseo fell dormant during the housing downturn. In 2016, Maracay purhcased the property and brought it to life, creating an all-new series of floor plans designed to appeal to the unique preferences of today’s Millennials, Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers, who prefer open concepts, indoor-outdoor living and contemporary finishes. Maracay also revitalized Rio Paseo’s grounds and amenities, including adding premium playground and pool equipment, complementing the landscape with beautifully-appointed furniture, modernizing the exterior color schemes to match interior designs, and much more.
