How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your Lifestyle

Four single-story plans, one address in northwest Bakersfield. At Palmetto Estates the Shasta, Heirloom, Sonoma, and Tacoma share the same streets, the same sales office on Travata Court, and the same no-HOA setup — so the real decision is which layout, which homesite, and which options suit the way you intend to use the house. Here is a practical order for narrowing it down.

Why One Level Changes the Comparison

Every plan here is built on a single floor. With no staircase dividing the house, comparing plans comes down to arrangement: how far the primary suite sits from the secondary bedrooms, how the kitchen opens to the great room, and how the covered patio connects to indoor living space. Sketch your weekday on each layout with those three questions in mind before square footage enters the conversation.

“Settle the layout first, the homesite second, and the options third — in that order, most of the other choices sort themselves out.”

The Shasta — 2,578–2,614 Sq.Ft.

The most compact of the four offers 3–4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Its split-wing layout places the primary suite on its own side of the house, while an oversized kitchen island anchors the kitchen, dining, and family areas. The optional FlexSuite adds a private living room within the plan, and a wet bar add-on can turn that area into a self-contained space for overnight guests.

The Heirloom — 2,662–2,935 Sq.Ft.

With 4–5 bedrooms, the Heirloom centers on an open great room and keeps the primary suite apart from the other bedrooms. Its signature option is an Accessory Dwelling Unit: a separate entrance, kitchen, bath, and living area under the same roof, suited to guest quarters or a studio. If you are weighing rental use, confirm local requirements first. Pocket patio doors and a Deluxe Bath 1 are also on the option list.

The Sonoma — 2,892–3,031 Sq.Ft.

The Sonoma spans 4–6 bedrooms, the widest range in the collection. A Suite option creates a private suite inside the home, Bedroom 3 can be finished as a dedicated office, and a Bedroom 5, a work room, and a sitting room off Bedroom 1 are available too. If you want one plan that can be configured several different ways, this is the place to start.

The Tacoma — 3,064–3,395 Sq.Ft.

The largest plan pairs a chef’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry that includes a sink prep station. Its option list is the longest in the community: a wet bar, a bonus room, a pool restroom, a powder room, a Bedroom 1 sitting room, garage configurations of up to four cars, and an optional outdoor fireplace on the covered patio. It fits best when entertaining space outranks a compact footprint.

Fit the Plan to the Homesite

A layout always sits on a specific lot. Plans may be built as a mirror image depending on how the house is placed, which changes the side the garage and patio face. The Available Homes map shows each homesite with lot-level pricing, along with homes already finished or under construction. Palmetto Estates homes start at $619,900 (base price, subject to change); each plan page lists its own starting price, and structural options, design selections, and lot premiums are added on top.

Decide on an Elevation Early

Each plan comes in three exterior styles. Spanish is included in the base price, while Farmhouse and Contemporary add to it by an amount that varies by plan. Because the elevation affects framing, roofline, and exterior materials, it is chosen alongside your plan and structural options rather than at the design appointments. Our guide to the three elevations compares them side by side.

What No HOA Means When Comparing Plans

Palmetto Estates has no homeowners association, so no association dues sit on top of the mortgage for any of the four plans. When you compare a larger plan against a smaller one, the monthly difference comes from the home itself. Property taxes, insurance, and utilities still belong in the budget, and local building codes and permits still apply to future projects. Backyard landscaping is left for you to design rather than pre-installed.

Same In-Town Address for Every Plan

Whichever layout you pick, the location stays constant: northwest Bakersfield, ZIP 93314, a few minutes from WinCo Foods, Target, The BLVD, and employers along Rosedale Highway, with Downtown Bakersfield and Valley Plaza Mall within roughly 15 minutes. Here is what’s near Palmetto Estates.

Stand in the Rooms Before You Choose

Measurements on a drawing rarely capture how a room feels. The sales office at 7000 Travata Court is open 7 days a week, 11am–5pm, for model tours and questions about plans, lots, and options — or schedule a tour with our sales team.

Floor Plan Questions, Answered

How many floor plans does Palmetto Estates offer?

Four single-story plans: the Shasta (2,578–2,614 sq ft), the Heirloom (2,662–2,935 sq ft), the Sonoma (2,892–3,031 sq ft), and the Tacoma (3,064–3,395 sq ft). Each has structural options that change the layout.

Which Palmetto Estates plan has an ADU option?

The Heirloom. Its optional Accessory Dwelling Unit adds a separate entrance, kitchen, bath, and living area under the same roof.

Is there an HOA at Palmetto Estates?

No. Palmetto Estates has no homeowners association, so there are no HOA dues with any of the four plans.

Which exterior styles can I choose?

Spanish, Farmhouse, and Contemporary. Spanish is included in the base price; Farmhouse and Contemporary add to it by an amount that varies by plan.

Can I add structural options after construction starts?

Structural options are chosen before construction and are locked once framing is underway. Finish selections follow at the design appointments.