New Construction in Temecula
Temecula has more new construction than it did a year ago, and it is no longer a luxury-only market. Four builders are actively selling here: Brookfield Residential and Meritage Homes with single-family and duplex homes from the high $500,000s, Richmond American at the Sommers Bend masterplan across both an attainable series and a luxury series, and Taylor Morrison in presales at its higher-end Elderberry Park communities. Two masterplans anchor the activity — Altair, a roughly 270-acre community minutes from Old Town Temecula that opened in 2026, and Sommers Bend in the northeast part of the city.
Eight communities from four builders are actively selling, from the high $500,000s to the $1.9M range. The attainable end — Brookfield at Altair, Meritage at Prado, and Richmond American’s Crestview at Sommers Bend — sits close to the price of a comparable Temecula resale. The upper end runs through Taylor Morrison’s Elderberry Park and Richmond American’s SHAWOOD homes at Sommers Bend.
Buying a new-construction home in Temecula works differently from buying a resale. Builder pricing moves in phases as a community sells out, lots carry premiums, upgrades are priced separately at the design center, and California’s solar requirement is sometimes quoted outside the advertised base price. Several Temecula new-home communities also carry a community facilities district (CFD / Mello-Roos) assessment on top of property tax — confirm it per parcel, since it varies by community. The table below reflects each builder’s own published information as of the verification date noted; treat it as a starting point and confirm current pricing, availability, and HOA or CFD details with the builder before writing an offer.
| Community | Builder | Status | Starting Price | Sq Ft | Beds/Baths | HOA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood at Altair | Brookfield Residential | Now selling | From $594,205 (duplex homes) | 1,767–2,019 | 3–4 bd / 3–4 ba | Not stated |
| Sky at Altair | Brookfield Residential | Now selling | From $634,847 (duplex homes) | 1,630–2,008 | 3–4 bd / 3 ba | Not stated |
| Waypoint at Altair | Brookfield Residential | Now selling | From $640,250 | 1,998–2,234 | 4 bd / 4 ba | Not stated |
| Prado | Meritage Homes | Now selling | From $664,000 | 1,402–1,865 | 3–4 bd / 2.5–3 ba | Not stated |
| Crestview at Sommers Bend | Richmond American | Now selling | Plan pricing coming soon; move-in-ready homes about $782,000–$820,000 | 1,820–2,520 | 3–4 bd / 2.5–3.5 ba | Not stated; confirm CFD/Mello-Roos per parcel |
| Goldenview & Sablewood Estates (SHAWOOD) at Sommers Bend | Richmond American | Now selling | Luxury series; move-in-ready homes about $1.65M–$1.91M | 3,760–4,950 | 5–6 bd / 4–5.5 ba | Not stated; confirm CFD/Mello-Roos per parcel |
| Sage at Elderberry Park | Taylor Morrison | Now selling (presales) | From $849,990 | 1,994–2,672 | 3–4 bd / 2.5–3.5 ba | Not stated |
| Pine at Elderberry Park | Taylor Morrison | Now selling (presales) | From $1,122,543 | 2,990–3,353 | 4–5 bd / 3–4 ba | Not stated |
Bring Your Own Agent
The model-home staff represent the builder’s interests, not yours. Whether the builder pays your agent’s commission depends on the builder and the community — some don’t in every community, and most require your agent to be registered at your first visit or first contact — so confirm it in writing before you commit. Having Itzel represent you in a Temecula new-home purchase means someone reviews the builder’s contract, tracks phase timing and incentives across communities, and arranges an independent inspection of the finished home. Register with your own agent before your first model-home visit.
Communities, pricing, square footage, and availability above are sourced from each builder’s own website, last verified September 24, 2026. New-home pricing, plan availability, and incentives change frequently and are not guaranteed — contact the builder directly or Itzel Gonzalez for current information before making a decision. Builder sales representatives at the model-home office represent the builder, not the buyer — Itzel recommends registering with your own agent before your first visit. HOA, Mello-Roos/CFD, and property-tax figures are not shown unless confirmed by the builder or public record; the Altair and Sommers Bend masterplans are likely to carry a community facilities district (CFD/Mello-Roos) assessment — confirm the amount per parcel. Itzel Gonzalez, CalDRE #01831564. Jason Mitchell Real Estate California, Inc., CalDRE #01527423.