Galloway

Galloway is a gated 55+ enclave of 140 single-family homes tucked inside the Five Knolls master-planned community in the Saugus area of Santa Clarita, California. Built by Lennar starting in 2017 and essentially built out by 2021, it was the final and only age-restricted neighborhood within Five Knolls — and notably, it's the only section of Five Knolls that comes without Mello-Roos special tax, a meaningful financial advantage in a market where most new construction carries that extra annual cost. Homes come in four Lennar floor plans ranging from roughly 1,409 to 2,458 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. All are designed with active adults in mind: first-floor owner suites, open great-room layouts, and main living on a single level. Most floor plans include an upstairs flex/bonus room that residents use as a hobby space, home office, guest room, or landing spot for visiting grandkids. Lennar's Everything's Included program delivers elevated kitchens with center islands, designer countertops, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, energy-efficient construction, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED home designs with built-in wireless access points and integrated home automation (Alexa voice control). Galloway has its own private recreation center exclusively for residents: a lap-oriented swimming pool, whirlpool spa, fitness studio, outdoor kitchen with BBQs, a fire pit, and an enclosed lounge — all behind a gated entry separate from the rest of Five Knolls. Residents also have access to the broader Five Knolls amenities across Golden Valley Road, known as "The Club," which adds another pool and hot tub, a clubhouse, playground, sport court, and barbecues. Hiking trails weave through the surrounding hillsides and connect the upper and lower portions of Five Knolls, including a scenic Butterfly Knoll. What really sets the location apart is what's next door. The Santa Clarita Senior Center — locally known as Bella Vida — sits immediately adjacent to Galloway. It's a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility with a banquet hall seating 250+, a fireplace lounge/library, six multi-purpose rooms, fitness center and dance studio, billiards room, and outdoor cabana. Residents can step out their front door and plug into a robust senior programming schedule without ever getting in a car. Golden Valley Park sits directly across the street with two enclosed dog runs, a playground, greenbelt, covered picnic areas, and trails. Santa Clarita itself is a sunny, suburban valley roughly 40 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles via I-5. Day-to-day errands are easy — Ralphs, Trader Joe's, Vons, Walmart, Sam's Club, Walgreens, and CVS are all close. Dining and retail concentrate along Soledad Canyon Road. Six Flags Magic Mountain, several golf courses (Friendly Valley, Sand Canyon Country Club, Vista Valencia), and the beaches of Santa Monica are all within easy reach. It's a compelling pick for buyers who want new Lennar construction, modern smart-home features, a walkable senior center next door, and a rare no-Mello-Roos tax position in SCV.