NEWS & Events at meridiana

Meridiana Parkway, the four-lane boulevard stretching from Texas 288 through the master-planned community of Meridiana, is now open to Highway 6 creating a second direct access point to the fast-growing community of new homes minutes south of Pearland.

“Our new Highway 6 connection is particularly convenient for residents in our second phase of new homes,” notes Meridiana developer Matt Lawson.

Besides providing a connection from Highway 6 to Texas 288, the nearly five-mile parkway runs alongside Meridiana’s new onsite Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High School, opening this fall.  It also winds past Meridiana Elementary, the community’s Oasis Village, Little League ball fields, walking trails, lakes and rolling green spaces.

Lawson adds the extended parkway will ease accessibility from Manvel to the new Iowa Colony High School, opening in fall 2022 adjacent to Meridiana, and Freedom Field, Alvin ISD’s regional football stadium. 

Meridiana opened in 2015 with its primary entrance at Meridiana Parkway and Texas 288.   

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes from the low $200s to the $800s, including its new active adult section, Serenity at Meridiana.  Fully furnished and expertly decorated model homes are open daily.  

As spring presents the promise of blooming flowers and new beginnings, Meridiana’s waterfront Oasis Village will come alive with several springtime events – all open to the public – designed to bring families together for memories that will last a lifetime.

The fun starts with Bounce It Up Into Spring Break, a week of free bounce houses, Cornhole and other fun-filled activities, starting March 15 in our Oasis Village.  The week of Spring Break fun culminates Saturday, March 20 with a family field day, music, face/hand painting, bounce houses, food trucks and more.

In March, we also welcome the return of our popular Food Truck Friday (March 5 from 6 – 8 p.m.) and the always-anticipated Meridiana Farmer’s Market on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Later in the spring, one of Brazoria County’s biggest pup parties of the year, Paws on the Parkway, comes to Meridiana on Saturday, April 3.  Bring your four-legged friends for a howling good time with performances by the high-flying Houston Disc Dogs, photos with the Easter Bunny and more! Browse among pet vendors and check out adoptions by the Brazoria County SPCA.  Open to the public with free admission.

To learn more about these and other community events as planned by our full-time, onsite Lifestyle Director, visit the News & Events section of our website or stop by Meridiana’s Oasis Village Welcome Center, open daily, at 4003 Meridiana Parkway.

Shea Homes has expanded its presence into Meridiana’s second phase where the longtime homebuilder has opened a new showcase model while adding new luxury homes on expansive, 70-foot homesites, including several nearing completion for immediate move-in. 

Eight top-selling plans (with three elevations per plan) offer the rich architectural details you’ve come to expect from a well-appointed luxury home.

Four- and five-bedroom plans from 3,073 – 4,615 square feet feature a gourmet island kitchen, open-concept living and entertaining spaces, home-office setting, inviting Owner’s Suite, game room, media room, outdoor living area, spacious secondary bedrooms and more.

Now you can experience these and other outstanding features by visiting Meridiana’s new Shea Homes model, open daily at 9531 Sanger Way.  Model home hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon – 7 p.m. Virtual tours also are available.

Among its many highlights, the model’s stacking slider doors connect an open concept living area to the extended outdoor living area, providing easy access to the outdoor kitchen and covered patio. Upgrades include cedar beams in the Great Room, bay window in the primary bedroom, trayed ceilings in the formal dining and primary bedroom, free-standing bathtub in the primary bath and an upstairs media and game room with bar and full bath.

One of the nation’s oldest, privately-owned homebuilders, Shea Homes also has a limited number of move-in ready homes available in Meridiana’s phase one section of 70-foot homesites and our gated Royal Estates section of 50-foot properties.

To learn more, contact Jenny Scheuch (858) 860-4509 or at jenny.scheuch@sheahomes.com.

As workers put the finishing touches on Meridiana’s newest onsite school, Alvin ISD administrators are touting Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High as a next-generation campus, the latest to incorporate the best ideas and designs from other junior highs in the district.

Opening this fall, Meridiana’s second onsite school offers spacious classrooms, about 10 percent larger than other junior high schools, extra-wide hallways with flex break out areas, ample natural light and commissioned mural art.

Its signature student-centered space is the amphitheater-style Learning Stairs, ideal for promoting collaboration, flexibility, creativity and wellness.  Located next to an open-concept library, the stairs can be transformed from an informal group meeting area to a formal teaching or lecture space.

Other campus features include a studio-quality theater with built-in lighting; semi- and fully soundproof rooms for theater arts, band and choir; expansive art room with polished marble floors and a Kiln Room for pottery making; large chemistry and science labs; technology lab with extended space for robotics building; theater-style outdoor classroom space with outlets for laptops; and a technology studio for the study of digital graphics, coding and other platforms.

As for athletics, Caffey Junior High boasts its own football field, track, tennis courts and competition gym with bleachers on either side of the court.  An auxiliary gym with partition is available for volleyball and other indoor sports.  Students also can access a newly designed weight room, about 25% larger than those at other junior high schools.

 While Caffey Junior High nears completion, construction continues at Iowa Colony High School, opening fall 2022, adjacent to Meridiana. Along with the onsite Meridiana Elementary, Meridiana will be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to its neighborhoods.

Located minutes south of Pearland, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes from the low $200s to the $800s.  Fully furnished and expertly decorated model homes, including several new showcase models, are open daily. 

When it comes to keeping up with their fitness resolutions, Meridiana residents can sign up for a variety of onsite group fitness classes and boot camps focusing on cardio, strength and conditioning as led by some of the area’s finest certified personal trainers.

Resident-only classes are available for all levels and ages, both virtually and in person at our Oasis Village, giving families a convenient way to shed inches without the contracts, memberships and time-consuming hassle of driving to a gym, parking and checking in – all before a single sit up.

Want to elevate your heart rate and get your body moving? Try our Saturday Pound/Yoga fusion class where drum-inspired cardio torches the calories while synchronizing your body, mind and breath for a complete workout experience.

For a full-body workout incorporating both cardio and strength exercises, sign up for Camp Gladiator where you’ll unlock your full fitness potential under the watchful eye of top-rated fitness professionals.

The Oasis Village also hosts classes in High-Intensity Interval Training, Circuit Training, Bootcamp, Zumba and others as scheduled by our full-time onsite Lifestyle Director.

Meanwhile, those who prefer to work out at their own pace can access Meridiana’s resident-only fitness center complete the finest cardio machines, spin bikes, treadmills, free weights and strength systems while an adjacent lap pool builds cardiovascular strength, tones muscles and improves stamina.

The community also boasts 100+ acres of parks and more than 50 miles of paved trails for walking, jogging and biking.

Visit our Welcome Center, open daily at 4003 Meridiana Parkway, for a tour of our Oasis Village, maps to model homes, updated builder promotions and other aspects of our award-winning master-planned community.

Perry Homes has opened its next Meridiana model home just in time for the new year. The acclaimed builder will add luxury homes on 70-foot homesites, including several ready soon for immediate move-in.

“We’re in more Meridiana sections than any other community in Houston,” says Donnie Brannen, sales manager for Perry Homes in Meridiana.  “That means more plans, more options and more possibilities for new home buyers coming to this fabulous community.”

Open daily at 9603 Sanger Way, Perry’s newest Meridiana model is a stunning, single-story plan featuring 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the main areas of the home.

The spacious four-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout presents an extended entry leading past a formal dining room to an open family room with corner fireplace and gourmet, center-island kitchen. In this chef-inspired setting, families will enjoy a five-burner gas cooktop, double-wall oven, walk-in pantry and four decorative glass cabinets with additional cabinet lighting and tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling.

The primary suite offers a dramatic, curved wall of windows and spa-like bath with dual vanities, corner garden tub, separate glass-enclosed shower and two walk-in closets.  Other features include a dedicated home office space, game room, guest suite with private bath off the morning area, mud room, three-car garage, and optional covered patio.

Fully furnished and expertly decorated, the model is one of 23, single and two-story plans offered by Perry Homes in the community minutes south of Pearland.  Starting in the $470s, plans in the 70-foot section of Galen Hill range from 3,000 – 4,100 square feet.

Model home hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon – 7 p.m. To learn more, contact Donnie Brannen at (713) 830-8232 or at donnie.brannen@perryhomes.com.

Meridiana’s waterfront Oasis Village once again filled with the spirit of the holidays as Merry Meridiana Market, one of the area’s largest family holiday events, returned with more than 50 locally-owned craft vendors, petting zoo, food truck cuisine, balloon artists and of course, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Families from across town browsed among vendors presenting handcrafted jewelry, custom clothing and accessories, fun items for the home and other unique finds – all in a safe, socially distanced manner thanks to the sprawling outdoor space of the Oasis Village.

Of course Meridiana residents enjoyed the added convenience of having the annual holiday gathering right in their community.

“This is where I do most of my holiday shopping,” noted a Meridiana resident.  “I love that the market is in our neighborhood.”

High-flying Cardinals and spirited Pioneers are coming to Meridiana’s new Alvin ISD schools!

Students at Meridiana’s new onsite Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior School, scheduled to open fall 2021, will be known as Cardinals with school colors of brilliant red, yellow and black. 

Fifth and sixth-graders who will soon become the first students at Iowa Colony High School chose the Pioneers as their mascot with distinctive colors of forest green, silver and black.  Iowa Colony High School will open in fall 2022 adjacent to Meridiana.

When the two new schools open, Meridiana will be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community. Meridiana Elementary, located next to our Oasis Village, opened in 2016.   

Meridiana residents now enjoy hassle-free, express access directly to the Sam Houston Tollway, Loop 610 and the Texas Medical Center with the opening of the new Texas 288 Express Toll Lanes.

Located in the center of the freeway, the new Express Toll Lanes offer fewer entrance and exits than the adjacent freeway providing motorists with a brisk, stress-free drive to their destination.

For Meridiana residents, taking Meridiana Parkway directly to Texas 288 will lead them right to the express lanes, thereby reducing drive times to and from the community.

Residents also will soon benefit from Meridiana’s new Highway 6 entrance when Meridiana Parkway is completed through the community from Texas 288.  The new entrance is expected to open in January.

The award-winning community of Meridiana is offering homebuyers an end-of-year savings opportunity of 2021 HOA dues paid for with a purchase of one of the community’s exclusive new homes.

With Meridiana’s Holiday Savings Event, homebuyers who write a contract between November 4 – December 31, 2020 will save $1,050 in 2021 HOA dues. It’s the perfect way to help pay for moving expenses, a larger down payment or perhaps items for your new home.  Purchasers must close 30 days after the contract is written for a home already completed or 30 days after the completion of the construction of the home. 

Eligible homesites in Meridiana homes include some of the community’s most feature-rich properties by Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Perry Homes and Shea Homes. See your builder representative for details.

As part of its Holiday Savings Event, the community of new homes is celebrating the holidays with a drive-thru experience featuring thousands of twinkle lights along Meridiana Parkway performing nightly to the sounds of the season.

Meridiana Musical Lights is open daily beginning at dusk with free admission.  Upon arrival, families can set their car radios to 87.9 FM and slowly drive the two-mile round trip parkway for the optimal synchronized holiday light experience. Visitors can also stop by the Welcome Center for a cup of hot chocolate until 6 p.m. The drive-thru experience will remain open until the end of the year.

Located minutes south of Pearland off Texas 288, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes from the low $200s to the $600s+.

With an onsite junior high and adjacent high school currently under construction, Meridiana will soon be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community. The community is also staffed by a full-time, onsite Lifestyle Director who plans activities for resident clubs and community gatherings.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to Meridiana’s lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. The community also offers over 100+ acres of parks and more than 50 miles of paved trails for walking, jogging and biking.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288 in either direction.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the Meridiana Parkway exit 3.5 miles south of Highway 6 and turn left onto the overpass.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn right into the community. 

Meridiana will open a new, active-adult enclave of single-family homes, the first along the Texas 288 corridor, as the award-winning community minutes south of Pearland continues to add new homes for all stages of life.

Located off Meridiana Parkway less than two miles from Highway 6, the gated Serenity at Meridiana section will feature 144 homesites, its own clubhouse, pool and other fitness and recreation features.  Maintenance items included in the section’s HOA fees are front yard grass mowing and edging, termite treatment and exterior pest control, lawn fertilization and weed control and front yard flowers and shrubs in select areas.

The new section also will be staffed with its own dedicated Lifestyle Director to plan events for residents in the neighborhood. Additionally, Serenity at Meridiana residents will have access to the master-planned community’s waterfront Oasis Village featuring Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool and central lawn. 

New homes in Serenity at Meridiana are expected to range from the upper $200’s to the upper $400s with its first model home scheduled to open by Spring 2021. Pre-sales are expected to start in October. 

“With larger single-family homes, luxury townhomes and now a section for active adults, Meridiana offers a new home choice for any buyer,” explains Matt Lawson, vice president of Rise Communities.

Lawson adds he expects the new active-adult neighborhood to be a popular option for current Meridiana residents who will be looking to downsize in the years to come and still enjoy quality-built homes.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year, Meridiana presents the finest in new homes by Houston’s leading builders from the low $200s to the $600s.

Residents enjoy over 100+ acres of parks and 20+ miles of trails. The community’s parks include basketball/volleyball/tennis courts, splash pads, baseball/soccer/football fields, and a 23-acre lake for catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.  The community also hosts farmer’s markets and movie nights, craft nights, wine tastings and live music on the lawn.

Four new Little League baseball fields are now open in Iowa Colony City Park at Meridiana, part of more than 100 acres of city parkland, playgrounds, open green space, multi-purpose fields and volleyball courts donated and built by Meridiana, the community of new homes at Texas 288 and Meridiana Parkway.

The second phase of the park involved a funding partnership between the City of Iowa Colony, Meridiana and the Manvel-Iowa Colony Lions Club.  The partnership allowed Meridiana to build four all-grass fields with dirt infields adjacent to the community’s Oasis Village at 4003 Meridiana Parkway.   

Located at the newly named Lions Ball Park, each of the four fenced fields were built to Little League standards with bleacher seating behind their respective home plates.

The fields also are walking distance to Café Sol, Meridiana’s onsite restaurant offering lunch and dinner entrees, burgers and sandwiches, pizzas from a wood-burning oven, soups, salads, starters and house-made desserts.           

“The members past and present of the Manvel-Iowa Colony Lions Club are elated to achieve our promise of providing these ball fields for our local children. Through many years of the club’s hard work and the generous support of our sponsors and community, we have accomplished a dream come true,“ says Tom Amundsen, president of the Manvel-Iowa Colony Lions Club.

“Most of us have fond memories of growing up playing Little League,” he adds. “We are delighted to provide funding for this project and give children in the area the opportunity to enjoy the same wonderful experiences.”

In addition to Meridiana providing funds for the ballfields, the Manvel-Iowa Colony Lions Club contributed $350,000 to build the fields, the result of fundraisers held over the past several years.

The four fields are open to the public, however a permit must be secured from the City of Iowa Colony for group or league play.  To reserve one of the fields at Lions Club Ball Park, go to www.cityofiowacolony.com.

The award-winning master-planned community of Meridiana is adding new luxury townhomes by Lennar, ideal for buyers looking for an affordable option with all the desirable features of a new home.

Starting in the $220’s, Lennar’s newly designed townhome plans feature large, open living designs, spacious bedrooms and flex space for a home office, entertainment room or dedicated play space for kids.

Lennar’s new luxury townhomes include the builder’s signature Everything’s Included package of modern finishes and fixtures, stainless steel appliances, resilient, hard-surface flooring, granite countertops and designer cabinetry.  They also boast The Connected Home by Lennar, designs engineered for total WiFi connectivity without dead spots, and all-included home automation systems of a Ring Pro doorbell, Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Honeywell T10 WiFi Thermostat.

Two new Lennar townhome showcase models, both fully furnished and expertly decorated, are open daily for public tour and private tour.

Located minutes south of Pearland off Texas 288, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes from the low $200s to the $600s.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to the lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

With an onsite junior high and adjacent high school currently under construction, Meridiana will soon be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community.  Meridiana is also staffed by a full-time, onsite Lifestyle Director who plans activities for resident clubs and community gatherings.

Model homes are open daily for virtual or private, in-person appointments.

Based on extraordinary high demand, the award-winning master-planned community of Meridiana has extended its Summer Sales Event, a $3,000 credit on the purchase of select, new luxury homes minutes south of Pearland.         

Now thru July 31, buyers can go to MeridianaTexas.com and browse eligible new homes from acclaimed Meridiana homebuilders. Click on the View Promotion button on a select property to download the $3,000 savings certificate for presentation to a builder sales representative. 

Meridiana’s Summer Sales Event savings offer is now valid on the purchase of an eligible new Meridiana home with an earnest money contract signed by the extended promotion date of July 31, 2020.  Purchasers must close by August 31, 2020 for completed homesites or 30 days after completion for new homes still under construction.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year, Meridiana presents the finest in new homes from the low $200s to the $600s.  Fully furnished and expertly decorated model homes are open daily for virtual or private, in-person appointments.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to the lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

With an onsite junior high and adjacent high school currently under construction, Meridiana will soon be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community.  It also is staffed by a full-time, onsite Lifestyle Director who plans activities for resident clubs and community gatherings.

Go to MeridianaTexas.com for information on builders, model homes, onsite schools and community amenities or MeridianaTexas.com/Summer-Sales-Event to download a $3,000 Summer Sales Event certificate.

The award-winning community of Meridiana, located minutes south of Pearland, will host the return of Blues, Brews & BBQ, a celebration of slow-smoked barbecue, live music, craft beer, kids activities and more on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Free and open to the public, Meridiana’s Blues, Brews and BBQ will be held in the community’s Oasis Village, 4003 Meridiana Parkway, where guests can enjoy great-tasting barbecue and food truck cuisine, both available for purchase; live music and complimentary beer; and lawn games for kids.  Guests also can register for the chance to win a new backyard grill.

Besides enjoying competition-quality barbecue and live music, guests can tour Meridiana’s entire Oasis Village and visit any of the community’s new showcase model homes.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland, heading north or south.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

Located in Meridiana’s 50-foot section of new homes, Chesmar’s new fully-furnished model presents the builder’s popular Oakley plan, a single-story, three-bedroom home with spacious family room and fireplace, adjacent island kitchen, casual dining, extended rear patio, flex room, Texas-sized shower option in the master bath, and five-foot garage extension option providing additional storage space for growing families.

Chesmar’s new Meridiana model is open daily at 3607 Brattain Drive in the community’s 50-foot section of Bell Ridge where the builder’s top-selling three- and four-bedroom plans are available and several new homes are under construction in preparation for immediate move in. Starting in the $259s, plans range from 1,901 – 2,649 square feet.

Chesmar Homes also offers new homes in Meridiana’s second phase of 60-foot homesites priced from the low $300s.

Select Meridiana builders, including Chesmar, are providing a $3,000 credit toward purchase of select, new luxury homes, part of the community’s limited-time Summer Sales Event.  The offer is valid on the purchase of an eligible new Meridiana home with an earnest money contract signed between June 1 – 30, 2020.  In addition, purchasers must close by July 31, 2020, or 30 days after completion of their home.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes by Houston’s leading builders from the low $200s to the $600s.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to the community’s lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

As for education, the community is home to the onsite Meridiana Elementary with an onsite junior high and adjacent high school currently under construction.  Upon completion of the new Alvin ISD schools, Meridiana will be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community.  Meridiana also is staffed by a full-time, onsite Lifestyle Director who plans activities for resident clubs and community gatherings.

Beginning June 1, buyers can go to MeridianaTexas.com and browse eligible new homes from award-winning Meridiana homebuilders. Simply click on the View Promotion button on a select property to download the $3,000 savings certificate for presentation to a builder sales representative.

Meridiana’s Summer Sales Event savings offer is valid on the purchase of an eligible new Meridiana home with an earnest money contract signed by June 30, 2020.  In addition, purchasers must close by July 31, 2020.

Now with five new showcase models joining an already impressive collection of fully furnished model homes, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes from the low $200s to the $600s minutes south of Pearland.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to the lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

With an onsite junior high and adjacent high school currently under construction, Meridiana will soon be the only Texas 288 community of new homes with all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community.  Meridiana also is staffed by a full-time, onsite Lifestyle Director who plans activities for resident clubs and community gatherings.

Model homes are open daily for virtual or private, in-person appointments.

 With a new showcase model home now open at 4742 Franklin Way, Chesmar Homes is offering three- and four-bedroom plans from its popular Americana Collection. 

Starting in the $250s, top-selling Chesmar plans feature an open common space of family room, casual dining and island kitchen along with a large master suite, game room, flexible garage storage and options of fireplace, media room and fifth bedroom.  Single and two-story plans range from 1,901 – 2,746 square feet.

Plantation Homes is offering new homes in Meridiana’s second phase of 60-foot homesites with plans from 2,412 – 3,490 square feet.  Starting in the $310s, single and two-story plans feature a spacious family room, gourmet island kitchen, three-car garage, private study and game room.

The new Plantation Homes model is now open at 4738 Franklin Way presenting one of the builder’s popular three-bedroom, three-bath designs.

Move-in ready homes by both builders are at or near completion.

Meridiana’s second phase includes the community’s new onsite Caffey Junior High School, currently under construction, opening fall 2021.  Residents also are near the community’s onsite Meridiana Elementary, lakefront Oasis Village, parks and outdoor learning labs.  The community’s second phase of new homes also is accessible from Texas 288 via Meridiana Parkway.  The parkway is expected to open to Highway 6 by the end of the year.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes, priced from the low $200s to the $600s, including those ready for immediate move in on prized cul-de-sacs and in exclusive gated sections.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to Meridiana’s lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with the all-new Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

To experience Meridiana, head south on Texas 288 from Pearland, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.  Meridiana residents also enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options at Pearland Town Center, only ten minutes from the community.

Perry Homes Opens New Model in Meridiana’s Second Phase

Perry Homes has opened its fourth showcase model in Meridiana, the top-selling community of new homes south of Pearland, where it will add new homes on 55-foot homesites in Meridiana’s second phase. 

Located at 10111 Napier Drive, the new Perry Homes model features 2,737 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, three baths, gourmet island kitchen, spacious entertaining spaces, game room, handsome library with French doors and extended covered backyard patio.  Meridiana’s newest fully furnished model is one of 18 now open daily.

Priced from the $310s, top-selling three- and four-bedroom plans by Perry Homes range from 2,300 – 3,200 square feet with popular features such as 12-foot ceilings, open family room, master suite, mud room and walk-in pantry.  Several homes already are under construction for immediate move in.

Meridiana’s second phase includes the community’s new onsite Caffey Junior High School, currently under construction, opening fall 2021.  Residents also are near the community’s onsite Meridiana Elementary, lakefront Oasis Village, parks and outdoor learning labs.  Like Meridiana’s first phase, its second phase of new homes is accessible from Texas 288 via Meridiana Parkway.  The parkway is expected to open to Highway 6 by the end of the year. 

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes, priced from the low $200s to the $600s, including those ready for immediate move in on prized cul-de-sacs and in exclusive gated sections. 

Residents enjoy unlimited access to Meridiana’s lakefront Oasis Village, a sprawling, resort-style setting with the all-new Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn.

To experience Meridiana, head south on Texas 288 from Pearland, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.  Meridiana residents also enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options at Pearland Town Center, only ten minutes from the community.

The Meridiana 5K Walk & Run benefiting Meridiana Elementary’s PTO will make its debut in the community of new homes south of Pearland on Saturday, March 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. followed by a race celebration and First Responders Bash at Freedom Field.

Entry into the Meridiana 5K Walk & Run is $25 per person which includes a race t-shirt, water and post-race snacks.  Pre-event registration is available at www.localraces.com/events/iowa-colony-tx/meridiana-5K.  Day-of registration is open before the race from 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. at Meridiana’s Oasis Village, 4003 Meridiana Parkway.

Parking is available at the Oasis Village and the adjacent Meridiana Elementary School.

Whether you jog, walk or perhaps a little of both, join fellow participants and their families at Freedom Field, 10855 Iowa Colony Boulevard, for a race celebration and First Responders Bash featuring Life Flight, fire trucks, snow cones, bounce houses, balloon artists and face painting.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

For more information on the Meridiana 5K, contact Michelle Solis at 281-915-5513 or at michelle@meridianatexas.com.

David Weekley Homes has opened two new showcase model homes in Meridiana, the top-selling community of new homes south of Pearland, where the longtime builder is adding new homes on 45- and 55-foot homesites.

In Meridiana’s new 45-foot section, Imagination by David Weekley Homes has opened a new model at 10075 Napier Drive featuring the same attention to detail and energy efficiencies buyers have come to expect from the first builder in the U.S. to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building.

In Meridiana’s new 55-foot section, a new David Weekley model at 10107 Napier Drive presents all the features buyers are looking for in a new home – gourmet island kitchen, open entertaining spaces, inviting master suite and spacious secondary bedrooms.

David Weekley continues to offer new homes on 50-foot Meridiana homesites where, as in the 45- and 55-foot sections, a variety of plans are available to suit any lifestyle and budget.  Move-in ready homes also are at or near completion in all three sections.

“The presence of David Weekley Homes in our 45-, 50- and 55-foot sections presents buyers with a wide range of floor plan options,” says Matt Lawson, vice president of Meridiana developer Rise Communities.

Meridiana presents the finest in new homes, priced from the low $200s to the $600s, including those ready for immediate move in on prized cul-de-sacs and in exclusive gated sections.  Plus, several Meridiana builders are offering purchase incentives on select move-in ready homes.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to the community’s lakefront Oasis Village a sprawling, resort-style setting with the all-new Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

To experience Meridiana, head south on Texas 288 from Pearland, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.  Meridiana residents also enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options at Pearland Town Center, only 10 minutes from the community.

The Texas 288 community recorded 267 new home sales in 2019, a dramatic jump largely attributed to its new parks and community amenities, quality builder line up and new neighborhoods, according to Matt Lawson, vice president of Meridiana developer Rise Communities.

“Buyers will always be attracted to ‘new’ and we certainly had plenty of new features in 2019,” he says.

Last year, the top-selling Texas 288 community added Drees Custom Homes while opening several new models and a new, gated section of coveted, 50-foot homesites stretching 150 feet in length.

Meridiana opened its Park at Adventure Lake complete with an expansive lake for catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.  It also opened the five-acre Explorer’s Park and extended its trail system from 12 to 15 miles. 

Construction started on Meridiana’s new onsite Alvin ISD middle school, scheduled to open fall 2021.  A new high school, currently under construction, also is planned to open adjacent to the community fall 2022.  The additions will establish Meridiana as the only Texas 288 community of new homes offering all three levels of education within or adjacent to the community.

In 2020, Meridiana will welcome new luxury townhomes by Lennar and several new sections featuring 45 - 80-foot homesites with new homes from the low $200s.

Five new models by Chesmar Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Plantation Homes also are expected to open.

Later in the year, work crews are expected to complete the extension of Meridiana Parkway from its Texas 288 entrance to Highway 6, a major step in creating new access to the community of new homes.  

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents the finest in new homes, priced from the low $200s to the $600s, including those ready for immediate move in on prized cul-de-sacs and in exclusive gated sections.

Residents enjoy unlimited access to Meridiana’s lakefront Oasis Village a sprawling, resort-style setting with the all-new Café Sol, family pool and cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor play area, all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded sitting areas and lush central lawn. 

To experience Meridiana, head south on Texas 288 from Pearland, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.  Meridiana residents also enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options at Pearland Town Center, only 10 minutes from the community.

Considering a two-story home for your active family?   It’s certainly a popular choice given the privacy of upstairs bedrooms. 

Surprisingly however, that sentiment tends to change when a family steps inside a single-story, open-concept home such as the Perry Homes 55-foot model in Meridiana, the top-selling community of new homes south of Pearland.  

With an open-concept floor plan, generous natural light and 12-foot ceilings, the Perry Homes model presents the feeling of a two-story plan in a one-story home . . . and if you have children, you’ll appreciate the ability to keep an eye on the little ones—and even the older ones  —in a one-story home.

Starting in the $320s, Perry’s 55-foot Meridiana plans offer three- and four-bedroom layouts spanning 2,300 - 3,197 square feet with several available for immediate move in.  Features include extended entry, library with French doors off the entry and gourmet island kitchen with built-in seating space.   Plans also offer spacious family room with optional fireplace, large private master suite, spacious secondary bedrooms and optional extended covered patio.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288 and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

For the latest information on Meridiana, the 2017 - 2018 GHBA Community of the Year, and its move-in ready homes, go to MeridianaTexas.com.

When Kenneth and Monique Corley purchased their new home in Meridiana this summer, little did the couple realize they would soon be in store for a big surprise.

Recently their name was drawn from among a number of entries as the winners of Meridiana’s summer $5,000 Live Life Brighter backyard promotion.  Those who purchased a new home in the community this past summer were automatically entered for the grand prize.

“They fell in love with the amenities and Meridiana’s small-community feel,” said Realtor Nick Boland of Texas Home Shop Realty.  “Coming from out of state, the community’s schedule of resident events also was a big plus.”            

Boland, who also won the $1,000 cash prize amongst Realtors, noted the Corleys are putting their winnings toward the purchase of a new outdoor kitchen where they’ll entertain friends and family. The winning couple is expected to move into their new home by Highland Homes later this year.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year, Meridiana presents new homes from the low $200s to the $600s, including those on prized cul-de-sac homesites and in exclusive gated sections. 

The top-selling community along the Texas 288 corridor features the resident-only Oasis Village offering year-round recreation, fitness and community events.  Meridiana also is home to the onsite Meridiana Elementary School and a new, onsite junior high school opening in fall 2021.  A new high school will open adjacent to the fast-growing community in fall 2022.

To reach Meridiana and its Oasis Village Welcome Center, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland, heading north or south.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

Meridiana’s 16 model homes, each fully furnished and professionally decorated, provide families the opportunity to experience the finest in gourmet island kitchens, spacious master suites, spa-quality master baths, high-tech media rooms and fun-packed game rooms.  Admission is free. 

As an added sweetener, those who purchase a new Meridiana home in October will be automatically entered to win a $5,000 Williams Sonoma gift card.

Even the community’s onsite Café Sol, now celebrating its first birthday, is getting into the spirit of sweetness with its signature Sol Confetti Cheesecake during the month-long extravaganza.  

Maps to Meridiana’s model homes, move-in ready homes and information on builder incentives are available in the community’s Oasis Village Welcome Center, 4003 Meridiana Parkway.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year presents new homes from the low $200s to the $600s, including those on prized cul-de-sac homesites and in exclusive gated sections.

Community features include the resident-only Oasis Village offering year-round recreation, fitness and events, the onsite Meridiana Elementary School and a new, onsite junior high school opening in fall 2021.  A new high school will open adjacent to the fast-growing community in fall 2022.

Meridiana also recently opened the Park at Adventure Lake, ideal for catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding, and the all-new Explorer’s Park with family playground and tree-lined green space.

To reach Meridiana and its Oasis Village Welcome Center, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland, heading north or south.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

Another family park and playground has opened in Meridiana as the fast-growing community of new homes near Pearland adds to its outdoor play experiences, all within walking distance from the community’s neighborhoods. 

            Meridiana’s four-acre Explorer’s Park features climbers, slides, swings and other play equipment – all under a shaded canopy – with a tree-lined green space large enough for soccer, touch football and other group activities.  The new park and playground experience also offers ample seating and a quarter-mile walking path encircling the tranquil setting.

            The opening of Explorer’s Park will be followed by the early fall opening of Meridiana’s Park at Adventure Lake, a 23-acre lake experience for catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.  The park also will feature a sprawling, tree-lined setting and shaded family playground.

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year also is home to Iowa Colony City Park and the resident-only Oasis Village where Meridiana families enjoy the all-new Café Sol, family pool and custom cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor area with all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded seating areas and a lush central lawn.

            Located south of Pearland on Texas 288, Meridiana presents new homes for sale from the $230s to the $600s, including several ready for immediate move-in.  Sixteen model homes, each fully furnished and expertly decorated, are open daily.

            Heading south on Texas 288 from Pearland, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community. Residents of Meridiana also enjoy plentiful shopping and dining options at Pearland Town Center, only ten minutes from the community.

Highland Homes and Shea Homes have opened new showcase models in Meridiana’s newest neighborhood, Royal Estates, a gated enclave of new homes with some of the largest backyards in the community.

While 50-foot wide, Royal Estates homesites stretch 150 feet in depth, a big selling point for busy families looking to add a covered patio or outdoor kitchen as an extension to their indoor living space while leaving enough yard for kids to play.

The new models by Highland Homes and Shea Homes, both open daily, present open-concept plans with gourmet island kitchens, spacious Great Rooms, inviting master suites, spacious secondary bedrooms, game rooms and media rooms.

Shea Homes’ 50-foot offerings, starting in the $280s, include elegant one- and two-story layouts from 1,800 – 2,776 square feet.  Plans from three to six bedrooms offer a variety of options for personalization including the addition of outdoor living space, study, additional bedrooms, garage bays or storage.  

Starting in the $290s, Highland’s 50-foot plans are designed for maximum livability with most plans offering structural upgrades and multiple exterior styles. Three, four- and five-bedroom plans range from 1,638 – 2,576 square feet.

Both builders also have move-in ready homes at or near completion in Meridiana’s Royal Estates.

Located minutes south of Pearland just off Texas 288, Meridiana offers a collection of 18 showcase model homes each fully furnished and expertly decorated.

To reach the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year from Pearland, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288 and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

For the latest information on Meridiana and its move-in ready homes, go to MeridianaTexas.com.

There’s good news for new home buyers: 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain under 4% while rates for 15-year fixed mortgages are just over 3%, figures which experts say give homeowners more buying power as they search for a new home.   

“Along with making a mortgage more affordable, lower interest rates can help some buyers have enough money to qualify for a mortgage that they wouldn’t qualify for otherwise,” according to MortgageLoan.com.

 How much can you save with a slight drop in interest rates?

A $350,000 loan at a 30-year fixed rate of 4% will cost $251,861 in interest over the life of the loan.  At 3.8% interest, you’ll pay $237,369 – a savings of about $14,000.   These figures are based on minimum monthly payments made during the lift of the loan.  

“Mortgage rates are constantly changing, but they have remained in a historically low range for quite some time.  If you’re in the market for a mortgage, it may make sense to go ahead and lock if you see a rate you like,” the report from MortgageLoan.com continues.

To estimate your monthly mortgage, use this handy mortgage calculator by Bankrate.com.

There’s still time to find the new home of your dreams before the start of school thanks to an abundance of move-in ready homes now available in Meridiana, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year minutes south of Pearland.  Single and two-story designs starting in the $230s offer gourmet island kitchens, open-concept Great Rooms, inviting master suites, secluded studies and tucked-away wine grottos.  Plus, Meridiana’s move-in ready homes are available on homesites from 50 – 80-feet wide including those with Texas-sized backyards.

Stop by Meridiana’s Oasis Village Welcome Center for builder incentives, information on Meridiana’s onsite schools and its new parks and playgrounds. Maps to model homes and move-in ready homes also are here. 

Mortgage interest rates are subject to change and may fluctuate multiple times throughout the day.  Contact your builder sales representative or mortgage professional for the most up-to-date rates.

An expansive family park with shaded playground and lake experience for catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding is coming to Meridiana, the community of new homes off Texas 288 minutes south of Pearland. 

Scheduled to open to the public by May, Meridiana’s 25-acre Park at Adventure Lake will feature a 23-acre linear lake, roughly the size of 17 football fields, where families can bring their own gear and equipment to fish, kayak, canoe or paddleboard.  

Two acres of green space situated at the lake’s midpoint will offer a sprawling playground under a large canopy where children can enjoy an Overhead Trekker Ladder, Tightrope Bridge, Boogie Board, Talk Tubes, Sol Spinner and other play equipment.  The park space also will feature a boulder play field for rock climbing and exploration, an open play area and ample seating.

A floating bridge across the lake will connect the play area to more than a mile of tree-lined hike-and-bike trails making the park walkable from several of the community’s neighborhoods.

“It’s certain to become another signature feature of the community,” notes Matt Lawson, vice president of Meridiana developer Rise Communities. “We also have several smaller pockets parks opening this year.”

Meridiana also is home to Iowa Colony City Park, 11 acres of tree-lined play space adjacent to the community’s Oasis Village with quadplex basketball court, grass volleyball courts, central lawn and a tree-lined walking trail winding the perimeter of the green space.  The setting is part of a larger, 100-acre park site to be developed in the future.

“Amenities for families, from parks to our Oasis Village, are certainly among our top selling points,” adds Lawson. 

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year, Meridiana presents new luxury homes from the low $200s to the $600s amidst rolling green spaces, tranquil waterfront settings and resort-style amenities – all with immediate Texas 288 access minutes south of Pearland. 

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland, heading north or south.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

For the latest information on Meridiana and its move-in ready homes, go to MeridianaTexas.com.  

Another family park and playground is coming to Meridiana as the fast-growing community of new homes south of Pearland adds to its outdoor play experiences for residents and those in surrounding communities. 

            Scheduled to open this summer in Meridiana’s Bell Ridge neighborhood, the four-acre Explorer’s Park will feature climbers, slides, swings and other play equipment – all under a shaded canopy – with a tree-lined green space large enough for soccer, touch football and other group activities. 

            The new park and playground experience also will offer ample seating, a quarter-mile walking path encircling the setting and drinking fountain.

            Explorer’s Park is expected to open shortly after the award-winning community opens the Park at Adventure Lake, a 23-acre lake experience for catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.  The park also will feature a sprawling, tree-lined setting and shaded family playground.

            “Our goal is to have a family park experience within walking distance of every Meridiana neighborhood,” says Matt Lawson, vice president of Meridiana developer Rise Communities. 

The 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year also is home to Iowa Colony City Park and its resident-only Oasis Village where Meridiana families enjoy the all-new Café Sol, family pool and custom cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor area with all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded seating areas and a lush central lawn.

On the hunt for a fun-filled event the whole family…especially your four-legged companion can enjoy? Look no more and mark your calendars for an incredible Easter celebration hosted at Meridiana’s Oasis Village – With FREE ADMISSION!

Join us as we team up with the SPCA-Brazoria County for dog adoptions along with food trucks, Houston Disc Dog Show, bounce houses, Easter egg hunt, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and so much more family fun in the sun! 

Don’t forget to tour our professionally decorated model homes and meet the award-winning builders behind them. There’s a home for every stage of life for you… and your four-legged friend to choose from.

The fun will begin at 11:00 am on April 20th– scheduled activities include:

EASTER EGG HUNT 
11:00 am
LIVE MUSIC by Nate Rodriguez 
11:30 am
1:00 pm
Houston Disc DOG SHOW
12:00 pm
ALL DAY FUN
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Visit our Oasis Village & Welcome Center (at 4003 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, Texas) Monday - Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm or Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm and pick up a complimentary Model Home Map Guide to map out your FREE model home tours. So much to see and do at Meridiana, where life shines brighter.

Fall in love with Meridiana and all it has to offer. With new homes starting in the $200s by ten acclaimed builders…there is something for everyone, in this award-winning community.

What's new at Meridiana, you ask? Everything from new parks, new model homes, a new on-site café and new on-site elementary and (coming soon) on-site Jr. High School and High School, learning has never been so convenient. Visit through the month of February with new model homes open daily and dozens of move-in ready homes, there is something everyone will love. 

While you are here don't forget to visit our Café Sol (now open) offering the perfect spot to recharge with your neighbors and friends over burgers, pizza, sandwiches and salads. All delightfully paired with craft beers, wine and cocktails.

We can't wait to see you out… you will be sure to fall in love with this one of a kind community just as the Felder Family of Meridiana has - “We’ve enjoyed Meridiana’s community feel since the day we moved here.  With all the amenities and on-site schools, it’s everything a family could ask for.” - Felder Family, Meridiana Residents

Visit our Oasis Village & Welcome Center (at 4003 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony Texas) Monday - Saturday from 10am to 6pm or Sunday from 12pm to 6pm and pick up a complimentary Model Home Map Guide to map out your FREE model home tours. So much to see and do at Meridiana, where life shines brighter.

MANVEL/IOWA COLONY, TX (January 30, 2019) – Meridiana has announced it will open new model homes, expand its collection of builders, add new parks and extend Meridiana Parkway – all in the first quarter of 2019 as the community of new homes enters its second full year. By March, Meridiana newcomer Drees Homes will open its first model in the Texas 288 community, joining new models to open in the first quarter by David Weekley Homes and Highland Homes. The new models will be located on 50- and 65-foot homesites.

“More models and more builders certainly means more selection for homebuyers,” says Matt Lawson, vice president of Meridiana developer Rise Communities. “Our 50- and 65-foot homesites are among our most popular.” Along with welcoming Drees Homes and its new models, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year will open the second phase of the 100-acre Iowa Colony City Park behind the community’s Oasis Village, a waterfront park and neighborhood pocket park.

The first quarter also will signal the start of construction of Meridiana’s new onsite Alvin ISD middle school and a high school adjacent to the community. The additions will make Meridiana the only Texas 288 community of new homes with multiple onsite schools. Meridiana Parkway will be extended almost a mile to the new middle school.

“Between our new models, new schools and new parks, one would be hard pressed to find a Texas 288 community with more activity to start the year,” adds Lawson.

Meridiana offers new homes by acclaimed builders from the low $200s to the $600s, including those on desirable cul-de-sac properties and in exclusive gated neighborhoods.

Residents enjoy unlimited use of the community’s award-winning lakefront Oasis Village featuring the all-new Café Sol, family pool and custom cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, fishing pier and outdoor area with all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded seating areas and lush central lawn.

Meridiana also is home to Meridiana Elementary School and a full-time, on-site Lifestyle Coordinator who coordinates resident clubs, festivals, movie nights and other community gatherings.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland, heading north or south. Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana. Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

Musical Lights and Holiday Home Tour
Nightly 11/22 – 12/31
With holiday fun every Saturday in December

If you are looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit, wait till you see this. Thousands upon thousands (upon thousands) of lights sparkling in sync to the music of the season, homes dressed in their holiday best, and a cavalcade of family festivities.

It kicks off on Thanksgiving, when residents and homebuilders begin decorating their homes. Including a plethora of move-in-ready homes in all shapes and sizes, which make up the “Home Tour” part of the event. That night, the community’s seasonal lighting display, programmed to respond to the holiday music of 87.9FM, gives a magical ambiance to Meridiana. So turn the volume up and enjoy the show.

Then, every Saturday in December there’s something new and festive to enjoy. From the Mayor reading holiday classics to kids, to an appearance by the man in red himself.

Stop by the Oasis Village and Welcome Center to pick up a map of move-in ready homes, take a tour, and have some cookies and cocoa at Café Sol while you witness the spectacle of Musical Lights.

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Here are the real deadlines to keep in mind: November 30 and December 31. Those are the final dates of Taylor Morrison’s end-of-year events—a trio of ways to save the big bucks on your new home.

Until November 30, Taylor Morrison is offering buyers the chance to secure a lower mortgage rate. On select Showcase Homes (built and ready to go), Taylor Morrison will give you up to 1% of the mortgage amount toward buying down your rate with the builder’s affiliated lender. Pat yourself on the back for this one—this strategy will save you a ton over the life of your loan.

The other two offers end on December 31. Taylor Morrison will pay up to $7,000 on closing costs when you secure a loan with their affiliated lender. This sweet deal applies to both ready-now and ready-later homes—whichever works with your schedule. Finally, if you purchase a home in the 50’ category, Taylor Morrison will toss in a washer, dryer and side-by-side refrigerator. (Well, not literally. That wouldn’t be such a good deal.)

Maybe the only thing better than knowing you’re a smart shopper is knowing you’ve chosen a great builder. Taylor Morrison has been named America’s Most Trusted™^® Home Builder three years in a row. And at Meridiana, they offer their most popular floor plans, with open concept great rooms and gourmet kitchens. Along with an impressive amount of standard features in homes starting in the low $300s. Which once again, makes you pretty savvy at the savings game.

But don’t let all that other seasonal shopping distract you. These special offers are going the way of 2018—soon.   

MANVEL/IOWA COLONY (November 9, 2018) – The fast-growing Texas community of Meridiana, which in 2016 welcomed the Alvin Independent School District’s first school south of Highway 6 and east of Texas 288, will soon be home to a new middle school and high school as young families continue to flock to the area.

The new onsite middle school is expected to open in the fall of 2020 while the new high school is scheduled to open its doors for the fall semester of 2021 when Meridiana will be the only community in the area with an onsite elementary, middle school and high school.

Meridiana Elementary opened in 2016.  The community is also home to Alvin ISD’s new varsity football stadium, Freedom Field, which opened earlier this year.  

“Meridiana was designed with a focus on education and these new schools certainly will contribute to this theme,” says Dan Naef, president of Meridiana developer Rise Communities.  “Residents enjoy learning and discovery experiences for all stages in life, from young children to active adults.” 

One of Houston’s top-selling master-planned communities, Meridiana is attracting young families with the appeal of new homes near Pearland from the low $200s to the $600s, a resort-style Oasis Village featuring the new Café Sol, onsite schools and a Texas 288 location minutes south of Pearland.  More than half of the community’s homebuyers list Pearland as their previous home address, according to Naef.

“Onsite schools are a huge selling point for a community,” he adds.  “To have a new elementary, middle school and high school within minutes of our new homes, and in some cases walking distance, is a big plus.”

Like Meridiana Elementary, the two new schools are expected to present a modern look and feel with a strong emphasis on modern instruction technologies and collaborative learning spaces.

Meridiana’s new schools were made possible by the passage of a bond which will fund two other Alvin ISD schools.  As a tax ratification election, the projects will be funded with no increase to the Alvin ISD tax rate.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288 in either direction just minutes south of Pearland.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn right into the community.

For the latest information on Meridiana and its move-in ready homes, go to MeridianaTexas.com.  Also follow Meridiana at Facebook.com/MeridianaTexas and on Twitter and Instagram @meridianatexas.

Imagine hosting a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings and a gourmet touch. And all you have to do is set the table. This year, let the chefs at newly opened Café Sol prepare the big dinner. Turkey, ham, a great selection both traditional and creative sides … everything you need for the dinner and tasty leftovers the next day. Just place your order, online or over the phone, before 5pm on November 19. Then pick it all up by 2pm on the day before Thanksgiving. Cheers!

See the menu

Visit the Café

Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00am to 9:00pm
Happy Hour from 5:00pm-7:00pm

4003 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, TX, 77583
346.816.7202

It’s just a little something. A way of recognizing the important work teachers do in our community. Especially in a place like Meridiana, where education and lifelong learning are emphasized in everything we do.

Between now and the end of the year, teachers will get $1,500 in options and upgrades with the purchase of any new home by Chesmar Homes. That means a nicer floor, better appliances or maybe a great big tub for relaxing after a day with a classroom full of rambunctious kids.

Meanwhile, each new Chesmar home comes with an Environments for Living performance guarantee. Which means it undergoes a dozen third-party quality inspections to ensure the exacting standards of both Diamond and Green certifications.

Chesmar Home plans range from 2,209 to 3,214 square feet with prices from the high $200s to the low $300s. A wide variety of home designs are available to suite a wide variety of homebuyer styles. Stop by the stunning new Vivo model home in Meridiana to start imagining the possibilities.

Contact Chesmar Homes
Debbie Waterman
832.474.2930
debbie.waterman@chesmar.com
 

Join us October 27, 4:30pm-7:00pm

Candy candy candy candy candy candy candy … It’s the only Halloween party where cars come dressed up, too. Trunks are decorated in the spirit of the season and filled with candy … absurd quantities of candy. And kids go marauding through the Oasis Village parking lot in costume, filling their bags with goodies. In partnership with Meridiana Elementary, the annual Trunk or Treat is something you have to see to believe. Including lawn games, face painting, sweet treats, a costume competition and a viewing of Hotel Transylvania 3 starting at 5:30pm.

So bring the whole family and get ready for scary good fun.

Oasis Village & Welcome Center
4003 Meridiana Parkway
Iowa Colony, TX 77583

It’s not every day you can save $5,000 on closing costs. Well, actually it is every day between now and November 30.

Lennar’s Blue-Ribbon Sales Event is here, giving you that extra nudge to call Meridiana home (if the pools, trails, yacht and amphitheater haven’t convinced you yet). Simply buy a Lennar home before November 30, and finance your purchase through Eagle Home Mortgage. Then, enjoy a $5,000 credit toward closing costs—putting you five grand nearer your dream home.

Choosing that home may be the hardest part of the deal, since Lennar offers such a wide variety of homes, from 3 – 5 bedrooms and 2,302 – 3,359 square feet. With elevations sporting Tudor, Mediterranean and other flavorful detailing. All nicely priced from the mid $200s to low $400s.     

What’s included with every home is Lennar’s insistence on quality, value and integrity. Since 1954, Lennar has helped more than one million families move into the next stage of their lives with a new home. They’ve been recognized as the leading builder of quality homes in some of the most desirable real estate markets across the nation. Lennar’s home plans demonstrate their commitment to customers by showcasing outstanding new home construction and a dedication to excellence. Now is a smart time to make the move to Meridiana, while taking advantage of this special sales event.

Come get a taste of life at Meridiana. (Hint: it’s delicious.) Flavors of Fall is your opportunity to tour homes while enjoying an afternoon of yummy food and family fun. On October 6 from noon-3, you can tour 12 spectacular model homes and dozens of move-in ready homes by the area’s best builders: Perry Homes, Shea Homes, Highland Homes, David Weekley Homes, Plantation Homes, Trendmaker Homes, Lennar Homes, Chesmar Homes and Taylor Morrison. And as a palate cleanser between all the tours, you can stop by for a bite at the food trucks. Watch—and sample—cooking demonstrations. Maybe win a door prize. Then end your tour with some live jazz and a complimentary cocktail at our soon-to-be open, burgers-pizza-and-more restaurant, Café Sol. Hungry yet?

Start the fun at Meridiana’s Oasis Village and Welcome Center, located at 4003 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, Texas.

Mmm-mmm-Meridiana. 

Café Sol, Meridiana’s soon-to-be new restaurant and bar, is yet another thoughtful addition to the community’s award-winning Oasis Village. The new eatery and meet-ery is sure to be a popular place, thanks to a menu that features all your favorites.

So what’s cookin’? For starters, fried green tomatoes, shrimp tacos, chicken quesadillas, chips with dips, and Cajun eggrolls. On the lighter side, Café Sol has a nice selection of salads and soups – served with garlic bread. On the pizza side, Café Sol is tossing signature wood-fired pies, including margherita, pepperoni, and roasted garlic-spinach. If you know what you like, create your own pizza using Café Sol’s supply of fresh ingredients. Or try one of their many entrees like the blackened salmon or chicken and waffles.

Hungry? Grab your Sol burger, spicy black bean burger, BLT, classic club, or chicken sandwich with both hands and take a big juicy bite. Then, wash it down with something from the full-service bar where they’re pouring craft brews, select wines and signature cocktails. Save room for a sweet treat, like bourbon pecan bread pudding with crème anglaise, peach cobbler with ice cream, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies served with mouthwatering toppings, or a very berry brownie.

Dine in, on the lakeside patio or take your food to go. Bring friends and an appetite, everyone is welcome at Café Sol, and you’re going to want to try everything on the menu.

Opening this fall
Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00am to 9:00pm
Happy Hour from 5:00pm-7:00pm

4003 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, TX, 77583
346.816.7202

Visit Café Website

If you’ve been waiting for just the right time, consider this. Now through September 30, 2018, you can pay zero, zip, nada closing costs for a new home by Plantation Homes.  A builder that happens to have a 98% recommendation and satisfaction rate, by the way.

No need to look for the fine print. You can choose from any of Plantation’s move-in ready homes or build the home of your dreams from scratch. You’ll also be able to select from plans ranging from 3-5 bedrooms at prices from the mid $200s-$500s.

So, how did Plantation Homes earn a 98% recommendation and satisfaction rate? Their sales counselors are committed to going the extra mile for every homebuyer—at every step of the purchasing process. They have decades of experience backing them up too. Plantation Homes is part of the award-winning McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc. (MHI) family. Since 1988, MHI has built more than 50,000 homes across Texas for families and homebuyers like you.

Choosing Plantation Homes is also a budget- and environmentally friendly choice, as the company is an industry leader for energy-efficient construction, and follows strict Eco Smart building practices. Plantation Homes are both smart and built to last. And located in a neighborhood with amenities and a lifestyle you’ll love. What are you waiting for?

Are you ready for some football? This is going to be the best season ever. The mighty Manvel Mavericks kick off the 2018 football season at the new Freedom Field. Located in Meridiana, it’s an open concourse design, which will make watching games and hosting community functions a distinct pleasure. This magnificent 10,280-seat stadium features the latest in artificial turf, and sports a two-story press box with an eagle-eye view. The field's development has been a labor of love. In 2015, the funding for the stadium was approved as a part of a $245 million school bond package. The stunning new stadium sits at Iowa Colony and County Road 65. It will be used by the Manvel Mavericks and the Shadow Creek Sharks this season.

The Manvel Mavericks are coming into the 2018 season hot with coach Kevin Hall. The team finished 2017 with a 14-1 record and made the state finals. So we can’t wait to see what they’ll do in 2018 in a new home. The team will play 5A-2 Region III District 11. The Manvel Mavericks are ranked sixth in the state and 57th in the nation.

Come support the boys of fall! With Freedom Field being in our very own back yard, you can easily grab the family and join the Friday night fun. We welcome the Mavericks and the Sharks to Freedom field. And we can’t wait to see you there!

The only cure for wanderlust is to wander. Meridiana’s Travel Club is the place for those with a passion for adventure to meet, discuss destinations, trade travel tips and share stories. Joining the Travel Club means learning the best ways to travel and see the world around us. Including how to travel safely, knowing the best times to book international flights, finding the best deals, and much more. Best of all, by being a part of Meridiana’s Travel Club, members are eligible to participate in exclusive trips. Next stop: Basel Switzerland, for the Enchanting Rhine Wine River Cruise. Departing November 17, 2019 from Basel, Switzerland and finishing in Amsterdam, The Netherlands – with stops in Germany and France. There will be a wine expert on board for the duration of the cruise, to host tastings, lead excursions to private wine cellars, and take participating palates on a trip of their own.

The exclusive club is organized by travel-savvy Meridiana residents. So who knows where you’ll travel next with Meridiana?

A connected series of lakes and ponds flowing through the community adds beauty, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities thanks to a design concept called “bayou elegance.” But Meridiana’s landscape is more than aesthetically pleasing, it’s smart.

The engineered bayous make up a sophisticated drainage system that manages runoff during the rainfall events that come with living near the Texas Gulf Coast. Effectively protecting homes from damage and people from hardship.

Meridiana’s flood control measures far exceed locally mandated standards. All Meridiana homes are above the 500-year floodplain rather than the 100-year floodplain like most communities.

The water detention system (the glistening lakes and serene ponds) channels runoff, allowing a controlled discharge into nearby streams that carry the storm water back to the Gulf.

In fact, the system has already been tested. There were no reports of water damage at any Meridiana homes as the result of Hurricane Harvey.

Buying your first home can feel a little daunting. However, it also can be the smartest financial move you’ll make, especially if you buy at Meridiana. A few points to consider.

It’s more affordable than you think. At Meridiana, new homes start in the low $200s. Which makes for mortgage payments that go mano a mano with Houston’s ever-rising rental rates.

Amenities make life awesome. It’s hard to top Meridiana’s quality of life. Between the pools, splash pad, lakes, trails, fitness center, houseboat and football stadium, this community is a solid investment in fun.   

Great schools for your little people. Even if kiddos are a mere twinkle in your eye, know that you’ll be set for, oh, at least 18 years thanks to Meridiana Elementary and other highly acclaimed schools in the Alvin School District. (More neighborhood schools are in the works, by the way.)  

A location to love. Just 10 minutes from Pearland Town Center’s shopping and dining. And straight shots north on 288 to downtown Houston and south to the DOW and BASF campuses.

Interest rates are low. But on the rise. According to themortgagereports.com, rates are higher now than they’ve been since 2011. In the past year alone, fixed 30-year rates have risen almost three-quarters of a percent. (Which translates to paying $100 more each month on a $250,000 mortgage.) Getting your home under contract now will lock in the current interest rate before rates rise again.

So why not take the plunge? Buying a home at Meridiana can be affordable. Smart. And as easy as getting started right here. 

It’s summer at Meridiana. When movie nights trade up from sticky theater floors to soft grass and bare feet. Shimmering lake views. And popcorn on us.

Held monthly at the Outdoor Amphitheater, Movie Nights are among the community’s favorite ways to hang out. With a lake as the backdrop, families enjoy films presented on Meridiana’s mobile amenity center with giant screen and state-of-the-art sound system. Plus all kinds of tasty discoveries from the new Café Sol. So grab your blankets and lawn chairs, people—it’s summer and it’s showtime.

Wondering what we're screening? Check our events calendar for the latest info.

MANVEL/IOWA COLONY, TX (May 31, 2018) – The Texas 288 community of Meridiana, located minutes south of Pearland, has opened a new phase of 40-foot homesites where Highland Homes and Plantation Homes will build three, four and five-bedroom plans starting in the low $200s.

Fully furnished model homes by both builders also are now open daily.

Homes in Meridiana’s newest neighborhood, Allegro Trails, are expected to appeal to homebuyers in the market for a more affordably priced home with a refreshing way to live, according to Lindsey Denson, Meridiana’s Director of Marketing.  Residents in the new Meridiana neighborhood also enjoy weekly lawn care and annual mulching of their flowerbeds as part of their home owners association fees.

“We’re already seeing quite a bit of interest, particularly with first-time buyers,” says Denson.  “Our sense is these new homes will be very well received.”

Highland Homes enters the new Meridiana phase with seven floor plans from 1,588 – 2,627 square feet featuring gourmet island kitchen, open family room, master suite, loft space and options such as a three-car garage and exterior outdoor living space.  Plantation Homes presents eight floor plans from 1,500 – 2,482 square feet with standard features including an island kitchen, spacious family room and secluded owners retreat. 

Both builders offer one- and two-story plans with several move-in ready homes becoming available.

Opened in 2017, Meridiana offers new homes by Houston’s highest acclaimed builders from the low $200s to the $600s, including those on desirable cul-de-sac properties and in exclusive gated neighborhoods.                     

Residents enjoy unlimited use of the community’s award-winning lakefront Oasis Village with family pool and custom cabanas, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, café opening this fall, fishing pier and outdoor area with all-weather ping pong and foosball tables, shaded seating areas and lush central lawn.  A glass-walled conservatory is set over the water adjacent to an Ambassador Yacht for Meridiana canine ambassador Soleil, the community’s lovable golden retriever.  To see more of Soleil in all of her tail-wagging glory, follow her on Instagram @ambassadorsoleil.

Meridiana also features the on-site Meridiana Elementary School and a full-time, on-site Lifestyle Coordinator who plans movie nights, festivals and other community gatherings.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland, heading north or south.  Heading south on Texas 288, take the parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the parkway exit and turn right into the community.

Iowa Colony, Texas (January 18, 2018) – Work is underway on Iowa Colony’s newest public park, 11 acres of tree-lined play space within the master-planned community of Meridiana where families can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities minutes from Texas 288.

Iowa Colony City Park at Meridiana will open this Spring adjacent to the Meridiana Oasis Village, 4003 Meridiana Parkway, featuring a large central lawn for soccer, Frisbee, kite flying and backstops for baseball.

The City of Iowa Colony’s second public park also will offer a shaded play structure and pedestrian plaza with tables and chairs, a quadplex basketball court, two grass volleyball courts and a tree-lined walking trail winding around the perimeter of the central green space.

Ample on-site parking and restrooms are also part of this project.

“Iowa Colony City Park at Meridiana will be an outstanding addition to our community. We are delighted to partner with Meridiana on this project,” notes Iowa Colony Mayor Michael Buck Holton.  “The 11-acre park setting is part of a larger, 100-acre park site to be developed over the next couple of years.”

Houston’s first community of new homes with outdoor learning labs for all ages, Meridiana was named 2017 Community of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders and Greater Houston Builders Association.  Meridiana offers new homes from the $200s to the $500s including those in cul-de-sac and secluded gated sections.  The community is located just south of Pearland between the Texas Medical Center and most major Brazoria County employers.

To reach Meridiana, take the Meridiana Parkway exit from Texas 288, just minutes south of Pearland heading south on Texas 288, take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn left onto the overpass into Meridiana.  Those heading north on Texas 288 can take the Meridiana Parkway exit and turn right into the community.

This newly built model home featured in Meridiana has PINTEREST written all over it. We loved this look so much we found related products to you to shop:
 

1. Chandelier

Kichler Lighting Circolo Contemporary Chandelier:

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2. Dining Table

Kinzie Dining Table:

https://www.houzz.com/product/38435184-kinzie-dining-table-farmhouse-dining-tables

3. Chairs

Cottage Weathered Oak Finish Wood, Beige Fabric Upholstered Dining Side Chair:

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4. Mirrors

Cheltemham Leaf Mirror, Aged Gold:

https://www.houzz.com/product/100469709-cheltemham-leaf-mirror-aged-gold-tropical-wall-mirrors
 

Visit this model (or one of 11 others) to experience the latest home trend designs and maybe even find the home of your dreams!

MANVEL, IOWA COLONY, TX (January 16, 2017) – With its Amenity Village complete and sales of new homes maintaining a healthy pace, the Texas 288 master-planned community of Meridiana has expanded its management team by adding Nina Hutchinson as Lifestyle Coordinator.

Hutchinson joins Meridiana after a successful career in hospitality where she organized special events, managed staff and developed marketing plans for two of the more popular restaurants in San Marcos.

A former substitute teacher who graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Hutchinson says she was attracted to Meridiana’s commitment to education with its collection of outdoor learning labs suitable for every stage of life.

“We’ll certainly look at resident activities that incorporate the labs – there are lots of possibilities for residents of all ages,” she adds.

At the center of Meridiana’s Amenity Village is the 60-foot Meridian Tower which operates similar to a sun tower by casting a shadow that moves as the Earth rotates while an in-ground sky map and cursor indicates the sun’s motion and altitude over the entire year.  Other outdoor labs will focus on wildlife habitats, the solar system and principles of gravity.

Besides adding Hutchinson, Meridiana has named Lizzy Martinez, who previously served as Lifestyle Coordinator, as Marketing Assistant.  Martinez, along with Director of Marketing Lindsey Denson, will coordinate efforts to promote Meridiana among Realtors, major employers, non-profit partners and at large-scale community events. 

Meridiana is located on Texas Highway 288 and Meridiana Parkway (formerly County Road 56) minutes between the Texas Medical Center and several Brazoria County employers.  METRO STAR Vanpool service also is available from the community.

Masterfully designed, Meridiana offers new homes from the $200s to the $500s, including those in cul-de-sacs and secluded gated sections, by David Weekley Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Plantation Homes, Shea Homes, Taylor Morrison and Trendmaker Homes.  Nestled among lakes and winding trails, Meridiana’s homesites also are five feet deeper than those in other master-planned communities.

The community also is home to the all-new Meridiana Elementary School and, opening fall 2018, a new Alvin Independent School District competition varsity stadium.