Chaparral Ranch at The Preserve - Friant, CA

Chaparral Ranch at The Preserve is a new-home neighborhood within The Preserve at Millerton Lake, a 2,100-acre master-planned development in southeastern Madera County. The neighborhood is designed for all ages rather than a 55+ market and is being built by K. Hovnanian Homes. Its setting gives residents access to community amenities while placing them near Millerton Lake, open-space areas, and the broader Preserve trail network. Current homes are single-family residences with floor plans extending to nearly 3,000 square feet.

HOMES

K. Hovnanian Homes offers single-family residences at Chaparral Ranch with one-story plans ranging from 1,925 to 2,932 square feet. Current designs include the Aberdeen, Amadora, Belfast ESP, Annapolis, and Geneva ESP, with three- and four-bedroom configurations and garages accommodating two or three vehicles. Select Extra Suite+ plans add a separate bedroom, bath, and living area within the home. Current builder pricing starts in the mid-$400,000s, with larger plans priced substantially higher.

AMENITIES

Residents have access to amenities within The Preserve, including a community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, park, and playground. The master-planned development also provides pedestrian and bicycle trails connecting neighborhoods with the clubhouse and surrounding trail systems. The Preserve's official site identifies the clubhouse as a gathering facility with a pool, workout center, and recreational area. Millerton Lake adds opportunities for boating and fishing outside the neighborhood itself.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Chaparral Ranch is at Railroad Drive and Cottonwood Drive in Friant, in southeastern Madera County. The Preserve sits adjacent to Millerton Lake and has trail connections extending toward the San Joaquin River area. The broader development is reported to be approximately 15 minutes from North Fresno, Clovis, and Fresno's River Park Shopping Center. Nearby outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing, and hiking around Millerton Lake, while Fresno provides additional shopping, dining, healthcare, and cultural destinations.

AMENITIES HIGHLIGHT

The Preserve's shared clubhouse combines a pool, workout center, and recreational space for residents of its neighborhoods. Pedestrian and bicycle trails connect the community with surrounding recreation areas and the San Joaquin River trail system.