Independent Update · South Elk Grove
Esplanade at Madeira Ranch: An Independent 2026 Update on Phases, the Lodge, and Move-In Homes
What is actually built, what is on the way, and how to buy one of the move-in-ready homes, with only publicly verifiable details.
By Gary Lee & Rutsell Fabillar Lee, Northern California 55+ Specialists | October 2026
Last verified:
Esplanade at Madeira Ranch is Taylor Morrison’s gated, age-qualified 55+ community in southern Elk Grove, a 606-home master plan of single-story residences where the first homes went in during 2024. The 2026 picture has three parts: construction is moving through its documented phases with the Arbour Lodge now open, the resort pool and recreation package are live at the community center, and move-in inventory rotates week to week in the single digits to low teens. This update tracks each of those threads against public records, so you know what is fact and what needs a phone call.
Where construction stands: a documented timeline
The dates below come from the public project record and the developer’s engineering filings, not from memory:
-
May 2024
The Arbour Lodge wins approval
The Elk Grove Planning Commission approves the lodge design at roughly 21,600 square feet, with the resort pool, bistro, fitness center, salon and spa, and outdoor recreation courts documented in the project record.
-
2024
First homes complete
The first single-story homes go in, and the three collections, Classics, Premiers, and Estates, begin selling across the 606-home master plan.
-
Spring 2026
Phase 1 community center targets completion
Civil engineering records for Esplanade West put the first-phase work, including the Lodge site with resort pool, bocce courts, dog park, and outdoor stage, on a May 2026 completion schedule.
-
June 2026
Lodge grand opening
Taylor Morrison announces the Lodge grand opening for June, and public listing sources now list The Lodge as open, with the bistro, pool, and fitness programming running.
Construction schedules slip and accelerate; the dates above are the documented targets and events as publicly reported. The builder’s sales team has the current phase map.
The Arbour Lodge and the pool plans
The Lodge is the community’s centerpiece, and its approval file (Elk Grove project PLNG23-031) makes the program easy to verify. The approved building is about 21,600 square feet and includes an on-site bistro or restaurant, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a lounge with fireplace, and concierge or lifestyle-manager services. The same project record documents a roughly 300,000-gallon resort pool, plus outdoor pickleball and tennis courts, bocce courts, dog parks, and an outdoor stage in the first-phase community center site.
The social programming is the piece worth touring in person. The Lodge grand-opening story on our living site walked through the bistro, the fitness center, and the bocce courts as they launched, and our head-to-head with Four Seasons at The Ranch compares the two newest Esplanade versus K. Hovnanian experiences for buyers deciding between them.
What is open now, what is still coming
Open now
- The Arbour Lodge, with bistro, fitness, salon and spa, and lounge spaces.
- Resort pool, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce courts, and dog parks.
- Built homes across Classics, Premiers, and Estates, with quick move-ins available.
Still coming
- Remaining phases of the 606-home master plan, including the rest of the 315-lot Esplanade West portion.
- Outdoor stage programming and the full social calendar as the community’s first seasons play out.
- More Estates collection homes on the larger lots in later phases.
Move-in inventory realities
The realistic answer to “are there homes ready now?” is yes, and the honest follow-up is that the list changes every few days. Public listing sources have shown anywhere from five to eleven quick move-ins at a time, across floor plans from roughly 1,500 to nearly 3,000 square feet, with public prices ranging from the mid-$500,000s into the $900,000s depending on collection and lot. A specific home you see today can be under contract by the weekend.
| Collection | What it is | Typical size | Public listing range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classics | Entry models, often 2 to 3 bedrooms | ~1,500 to 1,900 sq ft | mid-$500,000s and up |
| Premiers | Mid-range plans with flex space | ~1,900 to 2,400 sq ft | high-$500,000s into $700,000s |
| Estates | Largest lots and plans | ~2,400 to 2,980 sq ft | $800,000s into the $900,000s |
Sizes and public price ranges as reported on current listing sources; availability changes daily. Confirm any specific home with the builder.
The reliable way to track the list is to watch the builder’s available-homes page and the monthly market snapshot we publish from the verified listing feed. That feed is the same one behind the Esplanade at Madeira Ranch homes for sale page on NorCal55Plus.com, and it updates as homes come and go.
Active-Adult Shortlist & Builder Toolbox
Put Madeira Ranch on your shortlist, then compare every builder on one page.
The active-adult shortlist hub on NorCal55Plus.com pulls the region’s newest 55+ communities into one working list, with the builder comparison page lined up underneath so Taylor Morrison, K. Hovnanian, and the rest are apples to apples. Bookmark the hub, shortlist the communities that fit, and bring the list to Gary and Rutsell when you are ready to tour.
Frequently asked questions about the 2026 picture
How many homes and phases are planned at Esplanade at Madeira Ranch?
The master plan documents 606 single-story homes, with the first homes built in 2024. The exact number of phases is not fully published; what is documented is a 62-acre Esplanade West portion of roughly 315 lots, with its first phase including the Lodge site. Ask the sales team for the current phase map on your visit.
What is the Arbour Lodge at Madeira Ranch?
The Arbour Lodge is Taylor Morrison’s resort-style clubhouse, approved by the Elk Grove Planning Commission in May 2024 at about 21,600 square feet. The approved package includes an on-site bistro or restaurant, a fitness center, salon and spa, a lounge with fireplace, concierge or lifestyle-manager services, and outdoor pickleball and tennis courts, bocce courts, and dog parks.
What are the pool plans at the Lodge?
The approved project record includes a roughly 300,000-gallon resort pool at the Lodge, alongside the outdoor recreation courts and an outdoor stage area in the first-phase community center site. Taylor Morrison announced a Lodge grand opening in June, and the community now lists the Lodge as open.
Are there move-in-ready homes right now?
Usually, yes, though the count changes weekly. Public listing sources have shown anywhere from five to eleven quick move-ins at a time across the Classics, Premiers, and Estates collections, with prices on public listing pages ranging from the mid-$500,000s into the $900,000s depending on plan and lot. The builder’s current available-homes page is the live source.
What are the HOA fees at Esplanade at Madeira Ranch?
Listing sites report HOA dues roughly in the $300 to $365 per month range, and the exact amount depends on the collection and plan you choose. Confirm the current fee sheet with the Taylor Morrison sales office before you make an offer.
Who is the builder of Esplanade at Madeira Ranch?
Taylor Morrison builds the community under its Esplanade brand for 55+ living. The community is in southern Elk Grove at Madeira Ranch, and it is a gated, age-qualified neighborhood with single-story homes across three collections.
Tour the Lodge and the current move-in list with us
Gary and Rutsell have toured Madeira Ranch through the Lodge opening and track the quick move-ins from the verified feed. Call or text Gary at 916-595-4279, or reach them through the contact page.
Contact Gary and RutsellWritten by The Gary Lee Team
Gary Lee
REALTOR · CA DRE #01448722
Gary Lee has served Northern California real estate clients since 2004 and specializes in 55+ communities, resale, new construction, relocation, and downsizing. He verifies community claims against public records before he repeats them.
Rutsell Fabillar Lee
REALTOR · CA DRE #02067791
Rutsell co-founded The Gary Lee Team and focuses on new-construction buying and builder inventory, helping buyers shortlist communities and compare incentives. She serves clients in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya.
The Gary Lee Team operates under eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. Whether you are shortlisting Madeira Ranch or comparing it with another community on the list, we can help you move at the right pace.
About this update
This update is independent editorial from NorCal55Plus.com, drawing on the public planning record (Elk Grove project PLNG23-031), the developer’s engineering project page, the builder’s own announcements, and current listing feeds. Gary and Rutsell Lee are REALTORS with no financial interest in Taylor Morrison. Phases, inventory, pricing, and HOA amounts change, so confirm each detail with the sales office before you make decisions.
Equal Housing Opportunity. REALTOR is a registered collective membership mark of the National Association of REALTORS. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Meet your specialists
Meet Gary & Rutsell, your Northern California 55+ REALTORS
Gary Lee has been a full-time California REALTOR® since 2004. Rutsell Lee is also a California REALTOR® and co-founder of The Gary Lee Team. Together they research Northern California 55+ communities, tour homes and amenities, and help buyers and sellers compare their options throughout Greater Sacramento and Northern California.
The Gary Lee Team · eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
