9310 E Mclellan Road, Mesa
(602) 483-4665
DeLex Realty
Mesa is one of the largest cities in Arizona, with a wide range of neighborhoods, price points and lifestyles. It stretches across the East Valley and has a growing downtown, easy freeway access and plenty of parks and outdoor recreation. These are the newest homes for sale in Mesa that the MLS listing data marks as new construction. That can include homes that are move-in ready, homes under construction and homes to be built, and availability changes quickly.
The sales agent you meet at a new-home community works for the builder, and their job is to represent the builder's interests, including its prices, contract and timeline. That is a very different role from a Realtor who represents you as the buyer.
Many builders will pay a commission to a buyer's agent under their own published policy, but the rules differ by builder, and many require your agent to be registered on your first visit, before you sign anything. If you have already visited a community without an agent, ask the builder about its policy before you go further, and don't sign anything until you have talked to me.
As your advocate, I can help you compare builders and communities, review the contract and any addenda, ask the right questions about incentives, upgrades, lot premiums, HOA dues and closing timelines, and negotiate on your behalf. I'm a strong negotiator, and I keep negotiating until the keys are in my client's hands.
Builders commonly advertise incentives such as interest rate offers, closing cost help, design credits or price adjustments on certain homes. These offers change often, usually have conditions, and may require using the builder's preferred lender, so ask for the details in writing and compare them with the price and terms you could get elsewhere. Call me at 602-483-4665 and I will help you compare what is currently offered.
Which master-planned communities in southeast Mesa have new homes?
Two of the best known are Eastmark and Cadence at Gateway, both in the Ray Road and SR 24 area of southeast Mesa. Eastmark is a planned community of about 3,200 acres by DMB Development, with dozens of parks and the city-owned Eastmark Great Park running through it. Cadence at Gateway, by Harvard Investments, sits off SR 24 at Ellsworth and Ray Roads and is built around a central hub called The Square with a community center, cafe and fitness center.
What major employers are near the new-home areas in southeast Mesa?
The Elliot Road Technology Corridor in southeast Mesa is home to large technology sites, including Apple's operation near Eastmark and a Google data center campus at Elliot and Sossaman Roads. Mesa City Council approved the Google development agreement in 2019. Boeing also has a presence in Mesa.
Do I need a permit to add a pool to a new home in Mesa?
Yes, the City of Mesa requires a permit to build an inground swimming pool, and the application needs engineer-sealed drawings and a contractor licensure verification form. Mesa also requires a pool barrier at least 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool. A pool cannot go in the required front yard, and the water's edge must be at least 4 feet from property lines.
Can I add a casita or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to a home in Mesa?
Yes, Mesa allows one attached and one detached ADU on most lots with a single home, with a building permit. An ADU can be up to 1,000 square feet or 75 percent of the main home's living area, whichever is smaller, and must sit at least 5 feet from the side and rear property lines. It cannot be sold separately from the main house, and HOA rules may still limit ADUs, so check the CC&Rs first. See my new construction homes guide for more on buying new.
Learn more in my Moving to Mesa guide, browse my new construction homes guide, or compare all my Greater Phoenix city guides. Call Terry Day at 602-483-4665.
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