Renaissance is the newest Toll Brothers neighborhood at Porter Ranch, sitting on the upper hillside above the 1990s tracts. I'm Brian Cooper, REALTOR with eXp Realty (DRE# 01434286), and I've walked the Renaissance models, written offers in the community, and read the disclosure packets and Mello-Roos statements with buyers more than once. This page is the working overview I share before clients tour — the plan families, pricing brackets, what the HOA covers, what the special tax actually costs each year, and what to verify per lot before you sign.
Where Renaissance sits inside Porter Ranch
Renaissance occupies upper-elevation lots on the north hillside of Porter Ranch, above the older 1990s tracts and adjacent to Toll's Westcliffe and Hillcrest enclaves. The elevation gives many lots a sightline south across the San Fernando Valley — that's part of what supports the pricing premium over comparable square footage in the flats.
Access is off Sesnon Boulevard and Porter Ranch Drive, with private streets, internal pocket parks, and recreation amenities Toll built into the community. The Vineyards shopping center sits about two miles south; the 118 Reagan Freeway on-ramps are a 7-10 minute drive.
Granada Hills Charter High School is the typical 9-12 boundary, but buyers should confirm the specific address with LAUSD's School Finder — boundary lines have shifted historically and a few perimeter addresses route differently.
Floor plan families
Toll has released Renaissance in phases, each introducing a small family of plans. Plans share Toll's design language — formal entry, large kitchen and great room, primary suite on the upper level in two-story plans, three- or four-car garage, optional outdoor California room.
Active phases generally run 2,800 to 4,500 sq ft. Lot sizes are tighter than the older Porter Ranch Estates tracts — most Renaissance lots run 6,500 to 9,500 sq ft, with premium view lots commanding meaningful lot-premium pricing on top of base.
| Plan family | Approx sq ft | Beds / baths |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller two-story | 2,800 - 3,300 | 4 bd / 3-4 ba |
| Mid two-story | 3,300 - 3,900 | 4-5 bd / 4-5 ba |
| Larger / next-gen | 3,900 - 4,500 | 5 bd / 5-6 ba |
Pricing — base, options, and lot premiums
In May 2026, base pricing on Renaissance plans typically runs $1.6M to $2.4M depending on plan and phase. Lot premiums on view or larger lots add $50K to $250K or more. Structural options — added bedroom suites, outdoor kitchens, finished basements where offered — layer on additional cost.
Most buyers end up $200K to $500K above base by the time they've made design-center selections matching the model home. Build that into underwriting up front. A $1.85M base often closes near $2.1M to $2.3M as built.
HOA and what it covers
HOA dues in Renaissance generally fall in the $300 to $400 per month range as of May 2026. Coverage typically includes private streets, common landscape, perimeter and entries, the recreation amenity, and reserves. Front-yard maintenance varies by phase — confirm in the CC&Rs.
Always pull the most current CC&Rs, budget, reserve study, and dues schedule for the specific lot — these are the documents that bind you as an owner and also appear in the seller's disclosure packet later when you sell.
Mello-Roos — the part most buyers underestimate
Renaissance lots carry a Mello-Roos special tax — Community Facilities District (CFD) assessments that funded public infrastructure for the development. As of May 2026, the per-parcel CFD on Renaissance typically runs $3,500 to $5,000 per year, billed on the LA County property tax bill.
That special tax is on top of the 1% base ad valorem plus existing voter-approved overrides. Effective total property tax burden lands closer to 1.6% to 1.8% once the CFD is layered in. On a $2M purchase, the difference between 1.2% and 1.8% is roughly $1,000 a month — run the full PITI before you sign.
Mello-Roos has a sunset year built into the bond schedule. Ask title or the County for the bond's current outstanding balance and remaining term — many Porter Ranch CFDs run 30 years from initial issuance.
Aliso Canyon disclosure
The Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility sits in the hills north of Porter Ranch. The 2015-2016 leak event triggered ongoing litigation, settlement programs, and disclosure obligations. Sellers in Porter Ranch typically include the Aliso Canyon disclosure in the transaction package — read it carefully and ask questions.
I keep a separate write-up on the Aliso Canyon settlement timeline and the buyer disclosure items linked below — that's the right starting point before you write an offer on any Porter Ranch home, including new construction in Renaissance.
What I check on every Renaissance offer
Before submitting an offer on Renaissance, I work through a short checklist with the buyer: confirm the parcel's CFD, pull the LAUSD school assignment, review HOA documents, verify the Toll warranty terms, and read the Aliso Canyon disclosure.
- Parcel-specific Mello-Roos amount and remaining term (LA County / CFD bond statement)
- Lot premium baked into the price versus actual view delivered
- Phase-specific HOA documents (CC&Rs, budget, reserve study)
- Structural option list — what's committed before COE and what's locked
- Toll Brothers 1-year fit-and-finish and 10-year structural warranty terms
- LAUSD School Finder confirmation for the address
- Aliso Canyon disclosure package and any settlement-program participation
Resale Renaissance versus buying new
Renaissance has been active long enough that there's now a resale market in the earlier phases. Resale homes often come with finished landscaping, upgraded design-center selections, and a Mello-Roos a few years into amortization. New-build offers the warranty, design-center choice, and the ability to specify structural options upfront.
Pricing-wise, in May 2026 resale Renaissance homes are often clearing similar per-square-foot ranges to new builds because the upgrade-and-yard premium roughly offsets depreciation. Run comps both ways before choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Renaissance homes at Porter Ranch?
Renaissance base pricing as of May 2026 typically runs $1.6M to $2.4M depending on plan and phase, with lot premiums and structural options pushing final sales prices to roughly $1.8M to $2.6M as built. Verify the active price sheet at the Toll Brothers sales office on the day you tour, because Toll re-prices by release phase.
What is the HOA at Renaissance Porter Ranch?
HOA dues at Renaissance generally run $300 to $400 per month as of May 2026. Coverage typically includes private streets, common landscape, the recreation amenity, and reserves. Front-yard maintenance varies by phase. Pull the current CC&Rs, budget, and reserve study before close — these documents bind you as an owner.
What is the Mello-Roos on Renaissance lots?
Mello-Roos special taxes on Renaissance parcels typically run $3,500 to $5,000 per year as of May 2026, billed on the LA County property tax bill. The CFD funded public infrastructure for the development. Verify the per-parcel amount and remaining bond term — the County or title can pull the bond statement for any specific parcel.
What schools does Renaissance feed into?
Renaissance Porter Ranch typically feeds Castlebay Lane Elementary, Frost Middle, and Granada Hills Charter High School inside LAUSD, though some perimeter parcels route differently. Always confirm assignment for the specific street address using LAUSD's School Finder before relying on it for a purchase decision.
Does Renaissance carry Aliso Canyon disclosure?
Yes. Any Porter Ranch transaction — including new construction at Renaissance — typically includes the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility disclosure. Read it carefully, ask the seller and the builder about settlement-program participation, and treat the disclosure as a real diligence item rather than boilerplate.
Are Renaissance lots flat or hillside?
Renaissance sits on the upper hillside of Porter Ranch, so many lots have grade changes and view orientation. Some lots are essentially flat pads cut into the hillside; others have meaningful rear drop-offs. Tour the actual lot, look at the topography exhibit in the disclosure packet, and ask about slope-maintenance responsibility.
How long is the Toll Brothers warranty?
Toll Brothers typically issues a 1-year fit-and-finish warranty, a 2-year mechanical and systems warranty, and a 10-year structural warranty on new construction. Read the actual warranty booklet for the specific home — that document controls. Keep copies of all walk-through punch lists and warranty correspondence for your records.
