GALT, CA (MPG) - A new housing development in eastern Galt opened its model homes to visitors on July 27 with a grand opening event.

Parlin Oaks is located southwest of the intersection of Carillion Boulevard and Walnut Avenue.

When construction is completed, the development will comprise 71 two-story single-family homes, 73 duplex (also known as duet) units and an 80-unit apartment complex. Prices start at about $460,000.

According to developer Blue Mountain Communities’ website, the two single-family floor plans are 1,434 square feet and 1,512 square feet, each with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage.

The single-family plans differ in various ways; the smaller layout has a porch and the master bedroom is toward the front of the house, while the larger one places the master bedroom at the back of the house and offers a larger laundry room.

The development had originally included three-story single-family homes. But citing changes in the housing market, Blue Mountain last year got permission to instead build the two-story duplexes. The homebuilder also changed its planned architecture to a more traditional aesthetic, which Galt Planning Department staff said will better match the surrounding neighborhoods.

Jill Wallace, a Blue Mountain salesperson, was talking with guests about the models’ various amenities. She said people are attracted to the development.

“It (attendance) has been steady all morning, so people are very interested and excited to have something in this price range here,” Wallace said. 

On July 31, the Blue Mountain website showed that three houses have been sold, and three more are under holds.

Asked about Parlin Oaks’ main features, Wallace cited the location, close to Highway 99 and “in a nice, quiet residential area” near Galt Community Park and a walking trail.

“The beautiful park is just a street over, walking distance. The walking trail over here, everybody raves about that. And Blue Mountain builds beautiful homes,” Wallace said.

She said the subdivision will have a homeowners’ association to keep “the community looking beautiful and conforming,” and she estimated that the houses would take three to six months to build out.

“It’s just a very unique community,” Wallace said.

To learn more about Parlin Oaks, visit its page on the Blue Mountain website at bit.ly/3A34yQV (case sensitive).