Benchmark Communities (“Benchmark”), a leading national homebuilder, today announced that three designer-decorated model homes are now open at Homestead, an idyllic community located in the desirable Hollister, Calif. Homestead features two collections of innovative single- and two-story home designs that offer a rare balance of style and affordability conveniently located near Silicon Valley.

Located at 1925 Cienega Road, Homestead features two unique product types – The Sterling Collection and The Legacy Collection, offering three-to-six bedrooms and up to 2,912 square feet – with prices starting in the mid $400,000s. Each collection features flexible and spacious floor plans to reflect a variety of lifestyles and desires including double master suites, dens, and lofts. Open living spaces extend outside with generous backyards, covered front porches and optional back patios to experience Hollister’s temperate climate and natural beauty.

“Homestead presents a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a high-quality, innovative home at a unique value in one of the most desirable areas of California,” said Jim Fletcher, Division President at Benchmark Communities’ Central Coast Division. “The location is ideal for Silicon Valley employees and those entry-level, as well as first- and second-time move-up and move-down homebuyers who are seeking to stay close to family in the greater Bay Area. With only 81 home sites available and significant buyer interest, we encourage those interested in a Homestead home to contact us today to schedule a tour.”

Situated in proximity to Gilroy, San Jose and Monterey, Homestead provides a true “small town feel” in the middle of the bustling Silicon Valley. The immediate area features an abundance of open space and parks, highly acclaimed local schools, tree-lined streets and the quaint allure of historic downtown Hollister. The great social and recreational opportunities of nearby Monterey Peninsula are just a short drive away.

Homestead is the newest of Benchmark’s selling communities in Northern California, joining East Garrison, a 244-acre master-planned community situated on the former Fort Ord Army Base in Monterey Bay. This coming summer, Harmony Court, a quaint enclave approved for 23 homes located in Gilroy, will open for sales.

For additional information on Homestead, please visit http://homestead.benchmarkcommunities.com. Homebuyers considering a future purchase at Homestead should contact the sales office at (831) 313-0872 to schedule a tour.

About Benchmark Communities

Benchmark Communities designs, constructs and builds high-quality, single-family homes for a variety of lifestyles and budgets in California, Washington State, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The brand is recognized by homebuyers for its high-quality construction and craftsmanship, cutting-edge home design, and customer-centric service and warranty programs. Benchmark Communities is a wholly-owned subsidiary of San Jose-based UCP, Inc. (NYSE:UCP).