As we sink into the remaining months of 2024, Master Planned Communities (MPCs) have maintained the pace set by the top-selling housing communities of early 2023, outperforming the broader new-home market. The consistent plans for MPCs in a market wrought with elevated interest rates underscore the value and appeal of these communities. Some of the top-selling master planned communities of 2024 include Las Vegas’ Summerlin and Texas’ Sunterra.
Top 10 master planned communities of 2024 across the nation
10. Mirada
Location: San Antonio, Florida
YTD 2024 sales: 473
San Antonio’s Mirada is a mixed-use MPC offering beachfront living options and views of the 15,000-acre lagoon, the largest in the nation. The lagoon offers clear blue water, swim-up bars, and resident-exclusive live events. Mirada has implemented the sustainable “streetleaf” streetlight system for the neighborhood, ensuring safety and peace while staying solar-powered and environmentally friendly. This community blends resort-style living with green spaces, ten completed communities, schools, and everything you’d want from city life.
9. Silverleaf
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
YTD 2024 sales: 473
Zoned for 16,300 residential units, Silverleaf sits on 4,350 acres of pristine conservation land in the heart of northeast Florida. Aiming to welcome individuals and families, Silverleaf boasts parks, pools, and award-winning amenities. The goal of the community is to “let nature be your neighbor,” and it is built with the nature-lovers in mind. It also features schools, beaches, and beautiful weather and boasts northeastern Florida’s lowest property tax rates.
8. Bridgeland
Location: Cypress, Texas
YTD 2024 sales: 498
Bridgeland has recently undergone a substantial upgrade in 2020, bringing the population from 9,000 to an estimated 65,000 soon. It comprises four villages and offers an array of outdoor activities for residents. Fishing and kayaking are available in the nearby lakes, and there are over 250 miles of trails for the outdoor enthusiast. The people of Bridgeland feel well-connected, and it’s welcoming to workers, families, retirees, and everyone in between. It’s located near many large companies, so it’s well-suited for people with corporate jobs who want the peace and security of a tight-knit community.
7. Summers Corner
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
YTD 2024 sales: 521
Spanning over 6,000 acres, Summers Corner prides itself on excellence in design and development. While many MPCs aim to mix vibrance and peace, Summers Corner likes to lean into a slowed, idyllic life of simplicity. There’s an emphasis on gardens, parks, trails, and commercial spaces that blend in with the surrounding landscape. While it offers restaurants and some shopping, it’s primarily aimed at fostering a community of neighborliness and a leisurely pace of life.
6. Wellen Park
Location: Venice, Florida
YTD 2024 sales: 573
Formerly known as West Villages, Wellen Park has nine large-scale developments and over 60,000 people. This MPC offers vibrant shopping spaces, restaurants, lakes, and trails to blend a community of peace and excitement. It also offers schools, wellness amenities, hospitals, and a town hall. Wellen Park is a mixed-use community home to Cooltoday Park, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training. The beaches and golfing are also popular activities among residents.
5. Summerlin
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
YTD 2024 sales: 596
Summerlin is a premier urban and residential MPC in Nevada, with 50,000 people mixing desert calmness with pure Las Vegas energy. It offers beautiful views of Red Rock Canyon and award-winning golf courses for enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Summerlin is also well-designed for people with an active lifestyle and the outdoors. It offers 150 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and runners. There are more than 150 parks and a bustling restaurant scene with shops and entertainment. Summerlin is a great destination to call home for those who want more than relaxation.
4. Cadence
Location: Henderson, Nevada
YTD 2024 sales: 726
With a population of 33,600, Henderson’s Cadence is a welcoming community with great housing prices. It’s a mixed-age community with pools, parks, sports courts, and outdoor fitness courts. Cadence hosts holiday events and popular car shows that attract people across Nevada. It also offers four schools, lake and nature trail access, and its own animal hospital for pets.
3. Sunterra
Location: Katy, Texas
YTD 2024 sales: 774
Located in the heart of Houston, Sunterra offers 2,700 residential units for families who want community and a lively suburban life. It has quality schools, playgrounds, parks, and recreational facilities. It also has the famous 3.5-acre outdoor amenity complex called the Crystal Lagoon. Sunterra offers movie nights, sports leagues, and holiday celebrations that unite neighbors. Home sales in Sunterra have increased 16% over 2023, showing a growing interest in the MPC.
2. Lakewood Ranch
Location: Sarasota, Florida
YTD 2024 sales: 1,238
A community for all ages, Florida’s Lakewood Ranch remains one of the top-selling MPCs of 2023 and 2024. With a population of over 35,000, it offers a range of housing options to suit any family: smaller homes for newer families, larger homes for extended families, and retirement homes. Lakewood boasts excellent schools and a commitment to physical health—it has plenty of walking paths, a sports arena, and parks for resident use. Lakewood Ranch is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and only plans on expanding from here.
1. The Villages
Location: The Villages, Florida
YTD 2024 sales: 1,515
With a high number of retirees in the state, it’s no surprise that Florida’s The Villages retains the number one spot for the top-selling MPCs of 2023 and 2024—and since 2017. It’s the biggest MPC globally, with a population of over 80,000. The Village is a retirement community for people 55 and older to enjoy life to its fullest. It offers gyms with top-of-the-line equipment, golf, Zumba, and over 230 courts for sports like pickleball. Activities offered include trivia night and painting, and residents can also enjoy information and education sessions on a variety of subjects. The MPC aims to promote longevity and health for every member, regardless of age.
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