Tesoro Highlands is a separate community from Tesoro del Valle. This guide explains how to evaluate new construction at Tesoro Highlands and what to verify before buying.
Tesoro Highlands is a distinct community from Tesoro del Valle — do not conflate them. Confirm current builders, active phases, pricing, HOA, and per-parcel Mello-Roos directly with the builder before writing. Bring your own buyer's agent. The Brian Cooper Real Estate Team serves the Santa Clarita Valley from our Simi Valley headquarters.
What to confirm at Tesoro Highlands
Builder participation and phase availability at a newer community can change, so confirm current builders and released homesites directly. The figures below reflect mid-2026 marketing and should be reconfirmed with the builder before you write.
Builders selling at Tesoro Highlands (mid-2026)
As of mid-2026, public marketing showed two builders active at Tesoro Highlands:
- Lennar — multiple collections, including Campana (priced from around the $1,050,000s), Toscana (from around the $840,000s, with a Toscana active-adult 55+ neighborhood), and Paseo (from around the $900,000s). From the prices noted (mid-2026 — verify current pricing and availability directly with the builder).
- Toll Brothers — a gated luxury collection of one- and two-story homes marketed at roughly 3,300–5,700 sq ft, 4–6 bedrooms. Pricing not consistently published; verify current pricing and released homesites directly with the builder.
Community-wide, the masterplan markets a hilltop setting with single-family neighborhoods plus an active-adult (55+) component. The Oasis 55+ recreation area was marketed as complete, and a second amenity, the Retreat, was noted as expected to open in summer 2026 — confirm current amenity status with the developer.
Buyer checklist
- Confirm current builders and released homesites.
- Get base pricing, standard features, and options price sheets.
- Verify HOA dues and any sub-association.
- Confirm the parcel's Mello-Roos / CFD exposure.
- Get completion timelines and contingencies in writing.
Mello-Roos and HOA
In the Santa Clarita Valley, Mello-Roos (Community Facilities District) special taxes are often materially higher than what buyers see in Ventura County, and the amount varies tract by tract. There is no single SCV figure to quote. The only reliable way to know the annual special-tax burden is to review the specific parcel's tax bill and the CFD disclosures the builder must provide. We verify this per parcel before you commit.
Why bring your own agent
You can have your own buyer's agent represent you when you buy from a builder, and the on-site sales team works for the builder, not for you. Bringing the Brian Cooper Real Estate Team to your first visit (and registering us at that first visit) costs you nothing extra and gives you an advocate for contract terms, inspections, walk-throughs, and timeline accountability. The Brian Cooper Real Estate Team serves the Santa Clarita Valley from our Simi Valley headquarters.
How we help
We confirm current activity, keep Tesoro Highlands distinct from Tesoro del Valle, tour active homes with you, and verify every figure before you commit. The Brian Cooper Real Estate Team serves the Santa Clarita Valley from our Simi Valley headquarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tesoro Highlands the same as Tesoro del Valle?
No. They are distinct, separate communities and must not be conflated. Confirm which one you are evaluating before comparing anything.
Which builders are active at Tesoro Highlands?
As of mid-2026, public marketing showed Lennar (collections including Campana, Toscana, and Paseo, plus a Toscana active-adult 55+ neighborhood) and Toll Brothers (a gated luxury collection) selling at Tesoro Highlands. Builder participation, collections, and released homesites change over time, so confirm current details directly with the developer and builders; we verify this before you tour.
Can I use my own agent when buying a new-construction home?
Yes. You have the right to your own representation when buying from a builder. The on-site sales staff represent the builder's interests. In most communities you should bring your agent to your first visit and register them at that time. Brian Cooper serves the Santa Clarita Valley from our Simi Valley headquarters.
How much is Mello-Roos here?
There is no single figure. In the SCV, Mello-Roos special taxes are typically higher than in Ventura County and vary by tract and parcel. Review the specific parcel's tax bill and the builder's CFD disclosures to learn the actual annual amount before you commit.
What about interest rates and builder buydowns?
As a general 2026 reference, conventional 30-year rates have run roughly in the 6.5%-7.0% range, and builders sometimes offer rate buydowns that can reach into the high 4s on specific quick-move-in homes through their preferred lender. These offers change frequently and have conditions; verify current terms with the builder and compare against an outside lender.
Are the prices and phases on this page current?
No. This page is general guidance only and intentionally avoids quoting prices, phase availability, floor-plan sizes, completion dates, or incentive specifics, because they change constantly. Confirm all current details directly with the builder.
