Sustainable and Traditional Design at Avelina
Landsea Homes joins farmhouse design with high-performance homes
Like the unique pocket that San Juan Capistrano fills along the coast of Southern California, where Avelina by Landsea Homes resides, this high-performance home community stands out as a unique and highly sought after development within the city.
It’s easy to understand why. Avelina exudes a sense of modernity while also paying homage to the Spanish and Farmhouse style that is unique to San Juan Capistrano. The community is not far from the Los Rios downtown district full of shops, restaurants and entertainment. Miles of vibrant views and bordering trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding are in homeowners’ backyards, while the beach, a quick drive away, waits as a great natural amenity for residents.
The community offers 89 three-story plans in three open-concept designs ranging from 1,767 to 1840 square feet of living space. These high-performance homes have two to four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half baths, and feature decks, dens and Landsea Homes’ LiveFlex® options – opportunities to transform spaces into whatever a homebuyer’s lifestyle may need, whether that’s a home office, an at-home learning space, a guest bedroom or a place to exercise.
Avelina was an opportunity for us to implement the latest design trends that also speak to the heritage of the area, that reflect modern living and incorporate feedback from current homeowners and market research.” – Tom Baine, Southern California Division President, Landsea Homes
The project began at the end of 2021, and in January 2023, completed its grand opening. Of the 52 units currently built, with a plan for 89 total, 32 are sold. The prices begin in the high $700,000s, and Landsea also offers 14 for-sale homes for income qualified buyers, which has been created in partnership with the City of San Juan Capistrano to provide affordable housing for median- to moderate-income households.
Avelina appeals to a variety of homebuyers, from first-time to move-up and everything in between. Townhomes have become an affordable and desirable housing option, and owners at Avelina get the benefits of new construction and ample living space. Avelina also boasts a “lock and leave” concept, offering homeowners more freedom without all of the maintenance.
Those involved in the project include the architecture and design firm BSB Design as well as SJA Inc., a landscape architecture firm, and Within Design, an award-winning, full-service interior design firm that specializes in multifamily and model homes.
Landsea homes, a leading national public homebuilder driven by a pioneering commitment to sustainability, has developed homes and communities in New York, Boston, New Jersey, Arizona, Florida, Texas and throughout California in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Orange County.
Landsea’s philosophy of building homes that promote healthy and sustainable living is reflected in every aspect of Avelina’s design. From the use of energy-efficient appliances and lighting to the incorporation of sustainable building materials, every detail has been carefully considered to ensure that the community is both beautiful and eco-friendly.
“Sustainability is a defining characteristic for Landsea Homes and the company’s deep respect for the shared environment of the communities created are reflected in every Landsea High Performance Home,” said Mike Forsum, chief operating officer of Landsea Homes, in a press release.
Landsea’s High Performance Homes incorporate sustainability, indoor air quality benefits, home
automation and energy efficiency.
“We take great pride in delivering responsibly designed homes with the highest standards in sustainable building technology so that every detail creates a healthy living environment and enhances the lives of our residents,” said Forsum.
The Avelina townhomes are solar ready and include an electric car charging port, ENERGY STAR appliances, tankless water heaters and programmable thermostats. With innovative building science and enhanced insulation, residents can expect significant cost savings on energy because of Landsea’s sustainable and modern approach to build homes.
“All homes at Avelina contain Landsea Homes’ High Performance Home features including smart home automation technology utilized by the Apple HomeKit environment and energy savings to make life at home healthier and more comfortable,” Patrick Higgins, vice president of sales and marketing for the Southern California Division of Landsea Homes, in a news release.
“The smart home automation features include an Apple HomePod mini, wireless network internet throughout the home, entry door locks, thermostat control, garage door opener control, light dimmer switches, doorbell camera pre-wire, and white glove service with an individualized training session.”
In terms of indoor air quality, homes at Avelina contain the REME HALO® air purifier, a state-of-the-art product that mitigates indoor contaminants to keep residents safe and support healthy living by reducing airborne particles.
With the care that is taken to make these townhomes truly high-performance, Landsea leaves a mark in San Juan Capistrano that reflects the community while innovating for the future.
