Courtesy Maracay Homes

Early next month, Maracay Homes will open two new communities located within walking distance of Goodyear, Ariz.’s, top shopping and dining district, including Villages at Rio Paseo, a condominium development.

Both communities (the second of which is the single-family Cottages at Rio Paseo) will be registered with the U.S. Green Building Council with the goal of earning LEED designation. Designed to use 30% to 50% less energy than typical homes, Maracay’s Homes at Rio Paseo will meet the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS specifications and will feature water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, Energy Star appliances, and Wi-Fi enabled, programmable thermostats.

Ranging from 1,335 to 1,497 square feet and priced from $199,900, the 117 condominium homes at the gated Villages neighborhood will feature three two-story floor plans, including a carriage home that's entirely livable on the upper level and offers a garage and entry on the first floor. The homes are designed to complement a low-maintenance lifestyle, featuring open floor plans, walk-in closets in the master bedrooms, and spacious kitchens with granite slab countertops. Outside, residents will enjoy plenty of neighborhood amenities, including a private community pool, fitness center, and shaded playground area.

The 93 single-family, detached Cottages floor plans range from 1,674 to 1,929 square feet and will be priced from the mid $200,000s.

Originally developed prior to the recession by another developer, Rio Paseo fell dormant during the housing downturn. In 2016, Maracay purchased the property and brought it to life, creating an all-new series of floor plans designed to appeal to the preferences of today’s millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers, who prefer open concepts, indoor–outdoor living, and contemporary finishes. Maracay also revitalized Rio Paseo’s grounds and amenities, including adding premium playground and pool equipment, complementing the landscape with furniture, modernizing the exterior color schemes to match interior designs, and more.