With Oil approaching $100 per barrel, gasoline prices near $4 per gallon, and with Bay Area commutes among the longest in the nation…is it any wonder that new homebuyers are seeking shelter in the latest new housing trend…living in a transit friendly community? D.R. Horton, America’s Builder, is leading the way in responding to new Bay Area homeowners wishes to get off the road and into an amenity rich lifestyle in an urban setting, transit friendly community. 

Elan at Dublin Station is located at the Dublin BART Station; a commute friendly thirty five minutes from San Francisco’s Financial District and within walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment at Hacienda Crossings. Fifteen floor plans ranging from 1-3 bedrooms and up to 1,384 sq. ft. allow buyers to select the condominium that best fits their needs. But that is just the beginning. Elan homeowners have the most requested amenities at their beck and call: community room, game room, fitness center, and two outdoor spas. The community is located adjacent to the Iron Horse trail that provides miles of biking and walking opportunities for residents.

New homeowners at Centria and The Paragon in Milpitas have similar urban, commute friendly environments. Located within walking distance of the Milpitas VTA Station and The Great Mall; these communities fit the requirement for commute friendly, amenity rich sanctuaries from the hustle and bustle of daily life.  Centria offers 1-3 Bedroom condominium flats ranging up to 1,281 sq. ft. with community swimming pool, fitness center, community room and  a lush garden environment. It is all just across the street from the VTA station and The Great Mall.

Those homebuyers seeking a larger, more traditional single to three-story town home style experience select The Paragon. Five basic floor plans with 1-3 bedrooms range up to 1,693 sq. ft. Also within walking distance to the VTA station and The Great Mall, The Paragon features a community room and swimming pool.

The “urbanomics” of transit center living demonstrate less driving, shorter commutes, more time for relaxation and overall savings.