With prices starting in the low $400,000s, and no costly Mello-Roos taxes Shea Homes’ Sedona at Rolling Hills Ranch in Chula Vista is simply affordable.

Compared with the median price of homes in San Diego County, which is hovering around half a million dollars, Shea Homes’ Sedona at Rolling Hills Ranch in Chula Vista is simply affordable. Compared with a new 580-square foot high-rise condo on Cortez Hill that’s priced from the low $400,000s (really!), Sedona is simply affordable. And compared with renting an apartment and not having the benefit of the mortgage interest tax deduction, Sedona is simply affordable.

"By any measure, Sedona is an extraordinary value," stated Sylvia Verdugo, Shea Homes’ Community Representative. "The living areas are impressively spacious for attached homes, giving buyers more home for their money, and the amount of money involved is lower than virtually any other new-home community in greater San Diego."

With prices starting in the low $400,000s, and no costly Mello-Roos taxes, Sedona’s stylish three-story townhomes range from 1,410 to 1,560 square feet, including two to three bedrooms and two and one-half to three and one-half baths plus a secluded den/office or tech center in select plans.

Along with exceptionally comfortable dimensions, Sedona’s "more for your money" theme continues with a host of distinctive amenities that put the residences on a par with many detached homes. Heading the list are gourmet island kitchens, lavish master suites, fireplace-warmed living rooms, inviting porches or decks and attached rear-access two-car garages.

A multitude of fine appointments add to the value equation, beginning with such kitchen conveniences as built-in Whirlpool appliances in a choice of white or black, under-cabinet task lighting and roomy pantries. In addition, Decora-style light switches and recessed-panel beech cabinets with honey stain add a touch of elegance throughout each home, and master suite luxuries include walk-in closets and adult-height bath vanities.

Every residence also features an advanced wiring system that combines high-speed Category-5 phone/data wiring with RG-6 Quad shielded cable, enabling residents to take advantage of the latest in broadband solutions and in-home networking opportunities as well as the full spectrum of home entertainment options.

Designed to fit contemporary lifestyles while maintaining privacy, the homes of Sedona also abound with architectural details that evoke the charm of old California neighborhoods. Entryways and arcades are accented with gentle arches. Multiple windows welcome in natural light. Natural landscaping provides fresh accents.

The key to a Sedona home also opens the door to all the advantages of master-planned Rolling Hills Ranch, where fresh breezes, clean air, fun-filled parks and schools that kids can walk to maximize the quality of life. A brand-new junior Olympic-sized swimming pool and spa–one of two planned for the community–just opened this summer, and recreational opportunities will also encompass a seven-acre neighborhood park with basketball and tennis courts, a 21-acre community park, a children's pool and children's play area, barbecue areas for fun family outings and miles of nature trails.

Rolling Hills Ranch is also conveniently close to six neighborhood shopping centers and three regional malls that combine to offer a full array of national and local retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, services, movie theaters and restaurants.

To discover all the qualities that make Sedona at Rolling Hills Ranch simply irresistible as well as simply affordable, exit Interstate 805 at East H Street and drive east. Continue to Rolling Hills Ranch, which is on the right, just past Mount Miguel Road. Furnished models are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional information is available by calling (619) 397-4245, visiting sedonasheahomes.com or sending e-mail to Sedona.SalesSD@sheahomes.com.

Shea Homes San Diego is a division of Shea Homes Limited Partnership, an independent member of the Shea family of companies. Over the past century, members of the Shea family and their companies have accomplished many extraordinary milestones, including completing work on the foundation of the landmark Golden Gate Bridge, working on San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) and serving as a managing partner for the construction of the Hoover Dam. Yet Shea Homes’ most satisfying achievements continue to revolve around listening to its customers’ needs and satisfying those needs by providing an extensive selection of new home floor plans and quality workmanship in the finest neighborhoods and communities available today. Those efforts earned Shea Homes the distinction of being named one of "America’s Best Builders" by Builder Magazine and the National Association of Home Builders. Shea Homes is also investing in the future of children and communities across America by sponsoring a year-long literacy awareness program that urges parents to "Read With Your Child 15 Minutes a Day." For more information, please visit the company’s website at sheahomes.com.