Model Homes You Must Visit!
The model homes listed in this special feature of the Coastal Bend New Homes Guide have earned the right to be spotlighted. Even though paid advertising, it should be pointed out that the participants here were invited and mandated to meet certain requirements. All of the participants are award-winning builders from previous Parade of Homes competitions and have received recognitions of excellence from their industry peers.
Five select model homes by three of the Coastal Bend’s premier builders: Levian Homes, Live Oak Construction, and Newcastle Homes, are featured in this issue. These models are stellar examples of fine craftsmanship and unique options and amenities. From gourmet chef kitchens to serene spa baths; from an interior hanging garden in one to an interior elevator in another; and from cozy fireplaces to an outdoor backyard shower—the builders anticipated our every need and wish. Plus, the homes are all about putting family first: family rooms, family-friendly yards, and family neighborhoods.
In addition, and perhaps more importantly, the model homes featured in this section have earned certifications of high performance and superior construction from such programs as Zero Energy Ready Homes, ENERGY STAR®, BUILT TO SAVE™, and Coastal Bend GreenBuilt (CBGB). These initiatives are voluntary programs that serve to identify homes that have been inspected during construction and tested after completion by an independent third-party home energy Rater. The Raters are certified by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and provide a written guarantee as proof of the home’s compliance with the strict requirements of each program.
* These model homes will be open to the public during the dates of the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association’s 2019 Parade of Homes scheduled for (Saturday & Sunday) September 21-22; 28-29; and October 5-6; from 10am to 6pm on each day. Note that an admission fee of $5 is required (Ages 17 and under are free). A portion of the ticket sales will go to Operation Finally Home. Ticket sales will begin on September 1, 2019.
MODEL HOMES
This Levian Home model stands out from the ordinary with details that add beauty, convenience, function, and value to a home. It did not surprise anyone that Levian Homes was recognized in last year’s Parade of Homes competition for “Best Kitchen” in its category and also received the prestigious “People’s Choice Award.” In this home, we again will see many of the award-winning features that led to last year’s recognitions for excellence.
Area: Padre Island / CC
Community: Barataria Bay
Address: 15242 Capstan St.
Style: Modern Farmhouse
Price Range: $300,000-$400,000
Certifications: CBGB
Live Oak Construction’s newest model home at 8406 Green Jay Court in Lago Vista is an excellent example of the company’s thirty-year history of building custom homes of distinction in the Coastal Bend region of South Texas. The beauty and quality one can see in this home can be further appreciated by what is not readily visible—namely what is behind the walls. As an ENERGY STAR™ and BUILT TO SAVE™ certified home, it offers elegance along with excellent high performance.
Area: Corpus Christi
Community: Lago Vista
Address: 8406 Green Jay Ct.
Style: Modern Farmhouse
Price Range: Over $400,000
Certifications: ENERGY STAR® & BUILT TO SAVE™
Tour this lovely model home and see the rich details and value that a Live Oak Construction home is known for: impressive 36” wood-look tile flooring throughout the home; stylish barn- doors, custom designed ceilings, and master-crafted custom cabinets. The home’s eye-catching artistry is impressive, yet even more impressive will be its high-performance aspects as an ENERGY STAR® and BUILT TO SAVE™ home.
Area: Corpus Christi
Community: Shoreline Vista
Address: 1614 Sea Oak
Style: Coastal Inspired
Price Range: $225,000 – $300,000
Certifications: ENERGY STAR® & BUILT TO SAVE™
What makes this beach home unique is not what you would expect as you look at its majestic exterior of 4 stories. The multi-story floorplan and all the amenities of modern living, including cozy fireplaces, a convenient elevator, and much more, are also not what make this home unique. What sets this home apart is that it will be the first home in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas to be certified in the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home program.
Area: Mustang Island / CC
Community: Island Park Estates
Address: 8137 Beach Break
Style: Coastal Beach
Price Category: Over $400,000
Certifications: ZERH, ENERGY STAR®, BUILT TO SAVE™, and CBGB.
True to the reputation of a home designed and built by Newcastle Homes, this home promises no less. The model home features an efficiently designed floorplan optimized to provide an accommodating space of 5 bedrooms and a private, secluded office space for a productive, quiet atmosphere. Aside from its beauty, the best part of this model home is behind the walls. As an ENERGY STAR®; BUILT TO SAVE™; and CBGB home, this model offers peak high performance.
Area: Padre Island / CC
Community: Trade Winds
Address: 15530 Finistere St.
Style: Classic Contemporary
Price Category: $300,000-$400,000
Certifications: ENERGY STAR®, and BUILT TO SAVE™.
