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Great Park Irvine — Builder Comparison Guide 2026
Great Park Neighborhoods builders 2026: Trumark Andara TH $1,289,990 (Spring 2026); Lennar SFH/attached $1.2M+; Toll Brothers Elevate 3,411–3,671 sqft $2M+; Shea Homes $1.3M+; Tri Pointe $1.4M+. All pay buyer agent commission. HOA $150–$400/mo by builder. Mello-Roos $5K–$12K+/yr perpetual — verify per parcel. Compare total monthly cost not sticker price.
Great Park Irvine — Builder Comparison Guide 2026
Five active or upcoming builders at Great Park. Same master plan, very different products, prices, and Mello-Roos exposure. Here is the honest comparison no sales center will give you.
| Builder | Product | Size | Starting Price | HOA Est. | Mello-Roos Note | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumark (Andara) | 3-story TH | 1,815–2,408 sq ft | $1,289,990 | ~$200–$300/mo | Verify by parcel — typically lower end | Entry buyer, lock-and-leave, investment |
| Lennar | Attached + SFH | Varied | $1.2M+ | ~$150–$300/mo | Varies by village/phase | Broad floor plan variety, 'Everything's Included' |
| Toll Brothers (Elevate) | Large SFH — 3 story | 3,411–3,671 sq ft | $2M+ | ~$250–$400/mo | High-end parcel — verify | Luxury upsizer, large family, prestige |
| Shea Homes | SFH + attached | Varied | $1.3M+ | ~$200–$350/mo | Phase-specific — verify | Move-up family buyer |
| Tri Pointe Homes | SFH | Varied | $1.4M+ | ~$250–$400/mo | Phase-specific — verify | Premium SFH, design flexibility |
How to Compare Builders Beyond Sticker Price
Great Park buyers who only compare builder sticker prices make expensive mistakes. The right comparison framework looks at: total monthly cost (mortgage + HOA + CFD + base tax), included finishes vs upgrade costs, build timeline and delivery certainty, design center flexibility and upgrade pricing, and builder warranty terms. An independent buyer's agent does this analysis for every builder simultaneously — at no cost to you.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873I track every active builder at Great Park across price, Mello-Roos exposure, included finishes, and design center upgrade pricing. When my buyers compare Trumark vs Lennar vs Toll Brothers, they're comparing total cost of ownership — not just sticker price. That's the difference between a good purchase and a great one. Call me first.
"The introduction Own Luxury Homes® makes is to a specialist with documented closing history in your specific market — not the county, not the metro, the submarket you're actually selling or buying in. That's the standard we verify before your name goes anywhere."
— Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)
