2,288 sq ft. 3 bed / 2 bath. The largest plan in the Sun Meadow collection and one of the fastest-moving resale plans at HCR. Here's why it consistently outperforms smaller plans in days-on-market — and what separates the $390K examples from the $460K ones.
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Talk to a Specialist →| Collection | Sun Meadow (top tier) |
| Square footage | 2,288 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Garage | 2-car attached |
| Stories | Single-story throughout |
| Typical lot | 6,000–8,500 sq ft (varies; Meadowlark lots trend slightly larger) |
| Build years at HCR | Primarily 2005–2013 |
| Standard outdoor | Covered rear patio |
The Meadowlark sits at a specific sweet spot in the HCR resale market: it's the largest plan in the Sun Meadow collection, which means it attracts buyers who want meaningful space (2,288 sq ft, three bedrooms) but aren't willing to pay the Sage collection premium. Buyers who ruled out the Windmill as too small and ruled out the Cypress/Pecan as too expensive consistently land on the Meadowlark.
That demand concentration — buyers funneled into one plan from two directions — is why well-priced Meadowlark homes consistently close in 15–28 days while comparable Sage collection plans at similar prices can sit 30–45 days. The buyer pool is larger at the Sun Meadow price tier.
The three-bedroom layout is the other driver. At 2,288 sq ft, the Meadowlark can accommodate a true guest bedroom, a dedicated home office, and a primary suite without any of the three feeling compromised. Buyers downsizing from 2,800–3,200 sq ft suburban homes find this plan doesn't feel like a sacrifice — it feels like a right-sizing.
The Meadowlark's layout positions the primary suite at the rear of the home, separated from both secondary bedrooms by the main living area. In practice this means the primary bedroom is acoustically isolated from the guest bedroom — important for couples with frequent overnight guests who have different sleep schedules.
The kitchen-to-great-room relationship is fully open, which is standard across the Sun Meadow collection. What the Meadowlark adds over smaller Sun Meadow plans is dining area separation — there's enough square footage to accommodate a distinct dining zone adjacent to the kitchen without it bleeding into the great room seating area. At 1,818 sq ft (Windmill), this separation is compromised. At 2,288 sq ft, it works.
The covered rear patio on the Meadowlark is standardly positioned off the great room via a sliding glass door. Many owners have extended this into screened enclosures or full outdoor kitchen additions — the lot sizes in the Meadowlark build phases tend to accommodate extensions better than smaller lots under compact Willow Bend builds.
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Meadowlark homes built 2005–2008 are now 17–20 years old. The systems timeline matters:
Meadowlark homes built 2010–2013 are in better shape on systems — HVAC and roof both have remaining useful life. These homes command a $15,000–$25,000 premium over equivalent older builds and are worth it if the condition checks out.
| Condition | Price Range (2026) | $/Sq Ft | Typical DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully updated (kitchen, baths, flooring, systems current) | $430K–$460K | $188–$201 | 12–22 days |
| Partially updated (one of kitchen or bath done, systems current) | $395K–$435K | $173–$190 | 20–35 days |
| Original condition, systems current | $375K–$400K | $164–$175 | 35–55 days |
| Original condition, aging systems (HVAC/roof near end of life) | $355K–$385K | $155–$168 | 55–90 days |
The spread between a fully-updated Meadowlark ($460K) and an original-condition aging-systems Meadowlark ($365K) is approximately $95,000. Both are the same 2,288 sq ft plan. The difference is condition — and the renovation cost to bring the original up to the updated level is approximately $45,000–$60,000. Do that math before you make an offer on a "deal" that has deferred maintenance.
The school tax freeze, once established at age 65, locks the largest portion of this tax bill permanently. A Meadowlark purchased at $400K in 2026 and held 15 years benefits from approximately $35,000–$45,000 in cumulative school tax savings vs. an unfrozen equivalent.
The Meadowlark earns its price premium over the Windmill (1,818 sq ft) primarily through the third bedroom and the expanded dining area. If you need a dedicated home office that doesn't double as a guest room — and you want the guest room to be a real guest room — the extra 470 sq ft in the Meadowlark is the right call. If you're a couple who rarely has overnight guests and will use the second bedroom as an office anyway, the Windmill at $60,000–$70,000 less delivers similar daily living.
Against the Sage collection entry plans (Cypress/Pecan at 2,056–2,138 sq ft), the Meadowlark typically comes in $30,000–$50,000 cheaper for similar or larger square footage. The Sage plans carry a premium for the collection name and upgraded standard finishes — some buyers find the premium justified, others find the Meadowlark a better value for the square footage dollar.
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