MBK Home Debuts Jacaranda, A New Home Community in Western Orange County

The 45 two-story detached residences are an attractive option for families looking to own in a central locale

2014-03-07

STANTON, CA, March 07, 2014 (Press-News.org) MBK Homes has announced the grand opening of Jacaranda, a new urban infill community consisting of 45 two-story detached residences. Located at 8112 Starr Street in Stanton, California, Jacaranda is a perfect option for families looking to purchase a new home at an attractive price point in western Orange County. The community features Spanish-style architecture, open floor plans, and includes a park and outdoor barbeque area to encourage neighbor interaction.

"As one of the only new housing communities available in the area, we are excited to begin sales at Jacaranda," said Rick Fletcher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MBK Homes. "With its central location to nearby attractions and services, myriad of residential features and interior upgrades, and competitive pricing, buyer interest has been very strong."

The two-story residences offer five floor plan options ranging in size from approximately 1,577 to 1,766 square feet with up to four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Two-car attached garages include interior drywall finishes and sectional roll-up doors. Each home also has its own private outdoor space. Standard interior features include stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite countertops, interior laundry with gas hook-ups, walk-in and separate his/her closets (in master suites), dual-glazed vinyl windows with energy saving glass, energy efficient tankless water heaters, flat panel TV connect (in family rooms), and advance wiring for high-speed Internet connection. Prices start in the high $400,000s.

Residents living at Jacaranda will enjoy close proximity to desirable shopping and dining including Little Saigon in the neighboring city of Westminster. Also close by are popular entertainment destinations including Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Adventure City. Jacaranda is conveniently located adjacent to major employment centers including Mitsubishi, Yamaha, Vans, and UnitedHealth Group in the city of Cypress; and Disneyland, Kaiser Permanente and AT&T in the city of Anaheim. The community enjoys direct access to the 91 freeway (SR-91) and Interstate 5, and is 16 miles to John Wayne Airport in Irvine.

Sales at Jacaranda are currently underway, with two model homes available for touring. Anticipated occupancy for phase one is second quarter 2014.

About MBK Homes

MBK Homes is active in the development of for-sale single and multi-family housing communities, rental housing, apartment property acquisition, and distressed asset renovation. Through its various housing solutions, MBK Homes' mission is to provide top quality shelter to residents in California. Throughout its nearly 20 years, MBK Homes has earned a reputation for delivering award winning customer satisfaction in housing that is innovative in design, comfort, sustainability and craftsmanship, all at an excellent value.

MBK Homes is a division of MBK Real Estate Ltd., the U.S. real estate development arm of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of the world's largest corporations. MBK Real Estate's companies span a wide spectrum of real estate development, including homebuilding, retail and senior housing divisions.

MBK Homes is headquartered in Irvine, California. Corporate offices are located at 4 Park Plaza Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92614; phone (949) 789-8300; fax (949) 789-9300; or visit the website at http://www.mbkhomes.com.

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