Lennar Primrose Estates in Vistancia.
Be very careful before considering purchasing in this neighborhood. We bought our home a year ago when the builder was CalAtlantic. Since that time Lennar has purchased the interests of CalAltantic as it pertains to our subdivision. These are patio homes with the patios located between the homes. The builder provides approximately one-half of the area as paved. They do not use a silica sand between the bricks, just low-grade sand, which washes out every time it rains or you hose off the area. The remaining half requires the homeowner to determine how they wish to finish the area. Many of us have noticed ponding of water toward the end of our pavers. I called in a paver company (highly recommended by my former neighbors in Anthem Country Club) to determine the cost of finishing the remaining area with pavers and was SHOCKED at the cost. Initial work to be done will require extensive grading and drainage channels be installed before either pavers or synthetic grass can be placed. An area of approximately 200 sq. ft. will cost between $5,000 to $10,000 - for cheap pavers. I have consulted the HOA who manages the areas around our home and there is no landscaping leak to explain the excess water; the plumbing contractor says there is no leak from the meter to the house; and, the City of Peoria was the only one to advise what is actually happening. What I have learned is that our homes are built on coliche beds which is a form of desert clay that when dried becomes as hard as concrete. This form of soil also does not drain water. Water will remain on top of the ground until it finally dries out. Our patio is more than one-half of this type of soil. Over the past year we have had an inordinate amount of rain and our patio has developed algae on the surface of the coliche and moss literally growing around the pad for our air conditioner handler outside. When bringing this to Lennar's attention, the answer was too bad. Fix it yourself. When I asked if the owner of Lennar would accept an answer like this for their home - I got no answer. Be very aware of the lot soil consistency and ask about the drainage before ever considering purchasing in this subdivision and understand the cost to you to correct the integrity. We have ponding around the base of our house and this environment breeds destructive termites. read more