Elacora Re-Launches Madeira Community in St. Augustine

Elacora, a Jacksonville-based builder, recently re-launched the Madeira community in St Augustine located approximately ½ way between Palencia and downtown St Augustine. Maidera encompasses over 1,000 acres in which over 600 of those acres are unspoiled marsh, wetlands, tidal creeks, lakes and picturesque, ancient live oak trees. The re-launch includes the addition of a guarded gate and Resident’s Club made up of a community pool, clubhouse, outdoor gathering areas and fitness center all set to open this June 2015!

Maidera is currently in their 1st phase of development which offers just fewer than 300 homesites. Once the 2nd phase of construction is completed, Maidera will boast approximately 500 homesites. Elecora offers 2-5 bedroom, 1,767-2,484sqft, low maintenance plans with unique options such as “florida basements” starting in the mid-$200’s. What is a “florida basement” you ask? It is additional storage space that would typically be unused space in the home such as an unbuilt loft space, under the stairs spaces, etc.

There are (3) series of homes available including the Portada Series, Serena Series and Mission Series. The series of homes are basically defined by lot size and size of home built upon those lots. Total CDD & HOA fees range between $3,010 and $3,525/year (about average for the US-1 area communities in St Johns County) and include AT&T U-Verse phone, internet and cable services (A $140/month value!)

Elacora is not only re-launching the Madeira community but they are also “upping the ante” for all other builders in the area.

Lee Arsenault is Elacora’s General Contractor and a self-proclaimed, “construction geek”. One of Elacora’s newest projects that Arsenault has brought to light is building homes using structural concrete – insulated panel components, or SCIP’s. The panels are hurricane-resistant, energy-efficient and waterproof.

Although SCIP’s may not be mainstream just yet, some innovative standards that Elacora includes in their Maidera community here locally and stood out to me are:
• Solar Panels
• Concrete Tile Roofs
• Tankless Gas Hot Water Heater
• Natural Gas Cooktop and Dryer Hook-Ups
• R-19 Insulation in 2X6 Exterior Walls and R-38 Ceiling Insulation
• Radiant Barrier in Attic
**Those listed above total a value of over $31,150 and are INCLUDED in all Elacora floorplans in Madeira!**

The model home in Madeira features the Capri floorplan which is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 1-story home coming in at 2,962 sqft with a 2-car garage. The model is located at 90 Portada Drive, St Augustine, FL 32095 and is open Monday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:30PM and Sunday 1:00PM-5:30PM. Check out available homes currently for sale in the Madeira community!

Remember when dealing with new construction homes that you should utilize a Realtor® with experience in new construction. They can help you navigate the contract and ensure timelines given are realistic and are met. Should any issues arise you want to know you have your own representation that is experienced with this type of real estate. Call Amanda Houser, Realtor® at 904-466-0092 to schedule an appointment today to view the homes available in Madeira! For more new construction updates follow Amanda’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/amandasellsjax