modern.     practical.     smart.

Shea SPACES is a new line of homes introduced towards the end of 2009 from Shea Homes. In a word, these homes are impressive. SPACES’ designs are modern, the use of energy and space is efficient, and the price tag is easy on the pocket book.

From www.SheaSpaces.com, “SPACES encompass the way people live today. These homes aren’t simply updated – they’re re-thought. They’re modern, with flexible interior spaces to fit your lifestyle. They’re energy-efficient; and because they’re Shea Homes, they’re well built. A new kind of house for a new kind of living.”

A quick look at SPACES’ floor plans and elevations confirms that these homes are unique and stylish. Some designs look like mini condominium developments, if you love the look of the new condos going up in downtown areas across the nation, but you can’t commit to city life, Shea SPACES is for you. They’re a refreshing and welcomed change in an industry that doesn’t deliver major design changes often.

It’s a line of homes planned and built for a certain buyer “take the process-engineering revolution Jeff Mezger and his team at KB Home pulled off to make KB’s Open Series the talk of 2009 and give that whole initiative a demographic and psychographic pitch toward that generation of 77 million we’ve long referred to as “tomorrow’s home buyer.”" John McManus, Shea Homes’ Spaces Suddenly Gets the Home Building Industry’s Attention. These homes are built for the younger buyer, but us old folks can like them too.

A brochure from SPACES at Seville reveals some of what’s inside these new high-tech homes; here are a few features: 9′ ceilings, water saving plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, energy saving kitchen appliances, SOLATUBE day lighting, electric vehicle charging outlet, CFL or LED lighting, stainless steel appliances and new bathroom designs with occupancy sensor lighting.

Currently, there are four Shea SPACES communities:

Summer Lake in Oakley, California – From the low $200,000s – Phase 1 and 2 homes sold out
Avonlea in Corona, California – From the low $300s – Phase 5 homes just released
Seville in Gilbert, Arizona – From the high $190s – Recently opened 1/16/10
Reunion in Commerce City, Colorado – From $179,900 – Just missed the sneek peek 1/27/10

See Also:
Shea Homes – Builder Profile
Shea Homes Launches New SPACES iPhone App – Fresh off the PRess
Shea Homes Arizona Debuts “SPACES” – Fresh off the PRess

New Shea Home in Arizona

Since 1881, Shea Homes has been building liveable, comfortable homes that meet the quality and design expectations of even the most exacting home buyer. Now, Arizona home shoppers are in luck, with Shea Homes Arizona bringing their vast experience to bear in over twenty communities in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. With a huge variety in floorplans, style and price, there is certainly something for every potential buyer.

Variety is the name of the game at every Shea community in Arizona. From 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet, their homes can accommodate everyone from cosmopolitan empty nesters to young and growing families, meaning buyers with any sort of space requirement will be able to find what they need. Character, too, is a major component of each of their communities, with each development retaining its own aesthetic appeal, and carrying a number of available floor plans for a more organic and diverse neighborhood look. The price is always right, too: with homes ranging from under $100,000 to over $400,000 Shea Homes in Arizona has left no budget behind in its quest to house everyone according to their needs, wants and desires.

Every Shea Homes’ community in Arizona settles comfortably into the beauty of the Arizona landscape, making the most of the Phoenix area’s vibrant and active lifestyle. Sand volleyball courts, open space, tot lots, basketball courts and private parks are just some of the typical amenities with which Shea Homes graces their communities. With so many options offered by such a storied company, prospective homebuyers would certainly be wise to take a look at Shea Homes when searching for a house in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Single-level Shea Home in AZ

“One of our greatest rewards is contributing to a family’s joy on the memorable day they move into their new home. Shea Homes cares about each and every one of those memories. We conduct extensive research to help us know how to improve our homes. The feedback from our customers is not only welcomed, it is solicited. We ask and we listen. And we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

Shea Homes is driven by a passion to build the finest-crafted homes and communities in America. For generations, we have cared passionately about workmanship, design and the need of families like yours. And we care deeply about the future and our customers.

Today, the results of that caring is seen in our many fine communities and neighborhoods across the country. Everything we do comes down to one basic principle: When you care, it shows.” -Shea Homes

Shea Home Communities in Arizona

Buckeye, Arizona:

Brighton at Watson Estates [map] | Kensington at Watson Estates [map]

Chandler, Arizona:

Old Stone Ranch – Copper Hills [map] | Old Stone Ranch – Painted Trails [map]

Old Stone Ranch – Wild Horse [map]

Gilbert, Arizona:

Seville – Escala II [map] | Seville – La Mirada [map] | Seville – La Quintana [map] | Seville – Santiago [map]

Foothills at Layton Lakes [map] | SPACES at Seville [map]

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Granite Ridge at Arroyo Mountain Estates [map] | Mountain Shadows at Arroyo Mountain Estates [map]

The Village at Litchfield Park [map]

Maricopa, Arizona

Alante at Tortosa [map] | Lost Canyon at Rancho Mirage [map] | Villago at Tortosa [map]

Peoria, Arizona

Trilogy at Vistancia [map] | Vistancia – Desert Trials [map] | Vistancia – Entrada [map]

Vistancia – Mountain View Estates [map]

San Tan Valley, Arizona:

Cabrillo Canyon at Laredo Ranch [map] | Encanterra – A Trilogy Country Club [map]

See more:

Shea Homes AZ Facebook

Shea Homes AZ Twitter

Shea Homes AZ Blog

The J.F. Shea Company has worked on projects as vast and diverse as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Hoover Dam, the Portland Sea Wall project, and the Washington D. C. subway system.

Shea Homes was established in the 1960′s with a focus on building the finest crafted homes and communities in America.  In the 80′s, Shea Homes opened an Arizona division and began building master planned communities throughout California. In the 90′s, Shea Homes expanded into the active-adult market, and began operations in Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Today, Shea Homes builds single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, active-adult homes and luxury estates with new homes starting from the $90s; some luxury estates exceed $1 million.  Shea operates nine divisions in seven states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington, and has delivered more than 73,000 homes.

Shea’s active adult brand, Trilogy Homes, is recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction. Recently, Trilogy Homes ranked highest nationally in customer satisfaction in active adult communities for the second straight year. Trilogy communities are located in Washington, California, Arizona and Florida and present mature adults with active lifestyle opportunities from the low $200s.

Every Trilogy Home is a Shea Superiology home consisting of “More green features. More home for the money. And a lot more from life”.

Over the years, Shea has earned Professional Builder’s “Builder of the Year” award (’07) and several Shea divisions have received the J.D. Power & Associates “Highest in Customer Satisfaction” award. In addition, in ’05, Shea Homes was named one of “America’s Best Builders” by the National Association of Homebuilders.

In October 2008, Shea Homes became the first national home builder to include solar power systems as an included option on Shea Green certified homes in their Victoria Gardens community located in Deland, Florida.  They teamed up with BP Solar to offer solar panels, at no extra cost, to residential owners, saying that it could reduce energy costs by up to 60%.

Shea Homes prides themselves on their commitment to four core values:  honesty and integrity; respect for the individual; teamwork; and competitive spirit. For more information about Shea Homes, visit them online at www.SheaHomes.com.

Quick Facts about Shea Homes

• President and CEO: Bert Selva
• Private Home Builder
• 2008 Home closings: 3,225
• 2008 Revenue: $1.4 billion

*Habitat for Humanity was ranked #1, but the organization’s focus is on providing low-income families with housing opportunities and does not offer housing opportunities to everyone.

See Also:
J.F. Shea Co. Inc
J.F Shea Company Timeline
Trilogy Homes
Top 10 Private Home Builders in 2008