By Alejandra Paladino, REALTOR® | Moving to Arizona
Gilbert keeps raising the bar and Lusitano is the latest proof.
Tri Pointe Homes, a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for over 30 years under the name Maracay, has acquired approximately 40 acres of land in Gilbert, Arizona, for $18.2 million. The result is Lusitano a gated luxury community of 76 single-family homes coming to South Gilbert in 2027. For buyers who have been searching Gilbert for large, premium new construction homes in a prime location, this is the community that deserves a place on your radar right now.
Gilbert is one of the most exciting and connected locations in the East Valley, and with Tri Pointe's latest land acquisition at Lusitano, we're proving our commitment to the momentum of this extraordinary city," said James Attwood, Tri Pointe Homes Arizona Division President. "In just the past year, Gilbert has earned a windfall of national accolades including the number one mid-sized city for economic growth, the third safest and most affordable city in America."
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What Is Lusitano?
Located at the southwest corner of Pecos and Greenfield Roads, Tri Pointe intends to self-develop the gated community with new homes, trails, and a small pocket park.
Project plans for Lusitano call for 76 homes on about 40 acres at the southwest corner of Greenfield and Pecos roads in the South Gilbert neighborhood. These 76 homes would be built across three single-story floor plans: Farmhouse, Adobe and Vineyard.
Tri Pointe's base floor plans for Lusitano will range between 3,525 and 3,665 square feet larger than the South Gilbert neighborhood average of 2,877 square feet. Each home will have four and a half bathrooms and at least four bedrooms.
Three architecture styles. Large single-story floor plans. A gated community. 40 acres spread among just 76 homes giving each homesite meaningful space that mass-production builders rarely deliver at any price.
The Builder: Tri Pointe Homes
Tri Pointe Homes is not a builder you need to take on faith. Tri Pointe Homes has served the Phoenix market for over 30 years under the name Maracay a brand that Arizona buyers have known and trusted for decades. Rebranded nationally as Tri Pointe Homes, the company brings that deep Arizona market history alongside national recognition as the nation's 15th largest homebuilder based on 6,460 total closings in 2024.
James Attwood, Tri Pointe's Arizona division president, has said that his firm focuses on being a "move-up" option for buyers, rather than delivering entry-level options. This framing matters for buyers evaluating Lusitano: Tri Pointe is specifically building for the established household stepping up to a larger, more premium home not the entry-level buyer stretching to qualify. That focus is visible in the floor plans, the architecture, and the $18.2 million land investment that makes 76 homes possible on 40 acres rather than squeezing in 150.
Their track record in the Phoenix market spans communities like Soleo in San Tan Valley and Emberly a community where homes are more than double the U.S. average size. Lusitano continues that move-up trajectory in one of the valley's most coveted addresses.
The Location: What Makes This Site Exceptional
Lusitano's location offers proximity to key destinations, including employment centers in the Price Road Corridor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, as well as major retail and entertainment hubs such as SanTan Village, Topgolf Gilbert, AZ ICE, and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games.
The community is directly across from District Discovery Park, a premier 48-acre recreational destination that features soccer fields, basketball courts, jogging trails, a playground, and lake.
That last detail deserves emphasis: a 48-acre public park directly across the street. For families who want their children to walk to genuine outdoor recreation not a pocket playground within the HOA, but a full-scale regional park with courts, trails, and a lake this location is genuinely exceptional.
Residents can also enjoy proximity to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Loop 202, and cultural and sports attractions. The Loop 202 access specifically connects Lusitano residents efficiently to both the Chandler tech corridor (Intel, PayPal, Microchip) and the broader East Valley employment base a meaningful commute advantage for dual-income professional households.
Lusitano's location is just southwest across from American Leadership Academy in Gilbert one of Gilbert's highly regarded charter school options, directly accessible from the community.
The South Gilbert Neighborhood Context
South Gilbert is one of the most sought-after positioning zones in the East Valley inside Gilbert city limits with Gilbert Public Schools access, surrounded by established master-planned communities, and at a distance from central Phoenix that is genuinely manageable for professional commuters.
Homes in South Gilbert carry an average value of $805,306 reflecting the premium that this specific Gilbert corridor commands in the current market. For Lusitano buyers, this existing neighborhood premium is the comparable context for what Tri Pointe is delivering and the floor below which a well-executed luxury new construction community shouldn't fall.
Gilbert itself continues to earn national recognition that directly supports Lusitano's investment case: number one mid-sized city for economic growth, third safest and most affordable city in America. Gilbert Public Schools' extraordinary uniform quality with every Higley Unified campus earning an A in the 2024-25 school year gives Lusitano buyers confidence in the educational infrastructure serving their family regardless of which specific school their address falls within.
Pricing: Not Yet Released Here's How to Stay in the Loop
Official pricing for Lusitano has not yet been released by Tri Pointe Homes. Given the community's 2027 anticipated sales opening, specific pricing and lot selection details are expected to become available as the launch date approaches.
But here is what we can reasonably anticipate based on the South Gilbert context. Homes in South Gilbert carry an average value of $805,306.
Tri Pointe is delivering 3,525 to 3,665 square foot single-story homes on a 40-acre gated site with premium architectural variety. A buyer working backward from South Gilbert comparables and the community's specifications should expect premium pricing consistent with that neighborhood context and should be planning accordingly rather than waiting for the official number to appear before beginning their financial preparation.
This is actually the best time to get positioned. Buyers who connect with me now get:
First notification the moment pricing and lot information is released before it's widely circulated. Comparable sales context to evaluate Tri Pointe's pricing against the current South Gilbert market the instant it's announced. A relationship with the Tri Pointe sales team through buyer's agent introduction at no cost to you, since builder commissions are paid by the builder and built into the community pricing regardless of representation.
The buyers who get the best lots and best early pricing are not the ones who show up after the sales office opens. They are the ones who were already positioned beforehand.
To stay in the loop on Lusitano pricing, lot availability, and floor plan releases reach out to me directly. I'll make sure you're among the first to know when information becomes available.
Why Lusitano Stands Out in Gilbert's 2026 New Construction Landscape
Gilbert is largely built out. The days of abundant new construction options within the Gilbert Public Schools district on generously sized lots are essentially over which is exactly why each new community that does emerge generates immediate attention from the buyer pool that has been searching and waiting.
Lusitano joins Granview at Somerset by David Weekley Homes as one of only two significant new luxury new construction communities coming to Gilbert with 2027 sales openings. Together they represent the last meaningful wave of new construction within one of the most coveted school districts and safest large cities in the United States.
For buyers who have been watching Gilbert's new construction market and finding inventory disappearing faster than they can act Lusitano is the opportunity to get positioned before the opening, not after.
Who Is Lusitano Right For?
Move-up buyers ready for a premium Gilbert address. Tri Pointe's stated focus on move-up rather than entry-level buyers means Lusitano is designed for established households dual-income professionals, California transplants with home equity, families ready for the home they've been building toward.
California transplants with significant equity. A family selling a California home and arriving with $600,000 to $900,000 in equity has the purchasing power to approach Lusitano from a position of financial strength. The combination of that equity advantage, Arizona's tax savings versus California, and a Gilbert address with GPS school access makes this a genuinely compelling investment.
Buyers who specifically want single-story luxury. Large single-story homes are increasingly rare in new construction builders love two-story efficiency. Lusitano's three single-story floor plans at 3,525 to 3,665 square feet serve the meaningful buyer demographic that specifically wants single-level living at premium scale.
Families who will use District Discovery Park daily. 48 acres of sports courts, trails, and lake directly across the street is not background scenery it's a daily quality-of-life asset that parents with active children will use constantly. For those families, the location premium is directly justified.
Architecture-forward buyers. Three distinct architectural styles Farmhouse, Adobe, Vineyard within a single gated community means visual variety and the ability to choose a home whose character fits your aesthetic rather than accepting one builder's universal template.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lusitano by Tri Pointe Homes
Where is Lusitano located in Gilbert? Located at the southwest corner of Pecos and Greenfield Roads in South Gilbert directly across from District Discovery Park and just southwest from American Leadership Academy.
How many homes are in Lusitano? 76 preliminary platted homesites on approximately 40 acres a boutique scale that keeps the community intimate and the lots generously sized.
What are the floor plans at Lusitano? Three single-story floor plans Farmhouse, Adobe and Vineyard ranging between 3,525 and 3,665 square feet. Each home will have four and a half bathrooms and at least four bedrooms.
When will Lusitano open for sales? Sales are anticipated to begin in 2027.
What is the pricing at Lusitano? Official pricing has not yet been released. Reach out to me directly to be notified the moment pricing information becomes available from Tri Pointe Homes.
Who is building Lusitano? Tri Pointe Homes a recognized leader serving the Phoenix market for over 30 years under the name Maracay. The nation's 15th largest homebuilder with a deep Arizona track record.
What school district serves Lusitano? The South Gilbert location is within Gilbert Public Schools' territory. Verify the specific school assignment for your address GPS delivers exceptional uniform quality across all campuses, with every Higley Unified campus earning an A in the most recent school year.
Ready to Get on the List?
If Lusitano sounds like the Gilbert community you've been waiting for, now is the time to connect before the 2027 sales opening, when the best lots and earliest pricing are available. I specialize in Gilbert new construction and luxury buyer representation, and I can ensure you're positioned and informed when Tri Pointe begins releasing details.
Reach out to me directly to get on my Lusitano advance notification list.
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