KB HOME OPENS HAWTHORN AND LAMBERT AT CHERRY RANCH: NEW HOMES FROM THE $590Ks IN DESIRABLE SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
Rhea-AI Summary
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) opened two new communities, Hawthorn and Lambert at Cherry Ranch, in Santa Rosa, California, with homes priced from the $590,000s. The offering includes two-story single-family and paired homes up to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, ENERGY STAR targeted features, and onsite design studio personalization.
Sales office and model homes are open for walk-ins, private tours, and live video tours; community is near Highway 12, US-101, Charles M. Schulz airport, and downtown Santa Rosa.
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News Market Reaction – KBH
On the day this news was published, KBH gained 0.69%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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KBH was down 0.99% pre-news. Key peers in residential construction also showed declines (e.g., CVCO -4.3%, SKY -3.73%, MHO -2.26%), but no names appeared on the momentum scanner, indicating the move looked more stock-specific than a coordinated sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01 | Community opening | Positive | -2.9% | Launch of Sorrel community in American Canyon with homes from the $590Ks. |
| Apr 24 | Master plan launch | Positive | +0.3% | Opening of Meriden Las Vegas-area master plan with five new communities. |
| Apr 23 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.6% | Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. |
| Apr 22 | Sustainability report | Positive | +0.4% | Release of 19th Sustainability Report with efficiency and savings milestones. |
| Apr 17 | Community opening | Positive | +1.7% | Opening of The Charles community in Idaho, homes from mid $300,000s. |
Operational and community-opening news for KBH has often produced muted or even negative next-day price reactions, with a mix of aligned and divergent moves relative to the generally positive tone.
Over the last few weeks, KB Home has repeatedly highlighted expansion and brand positioning: new communities in Idaho and California, a Las Vegas-area master plan, and its 19th Sustainability Report. These releases emphasized ENERGY STAR®-focused, customizable homes and affordability. A dividend declaration of $0.25 per share underscored capital returns. Today’s Santa Rosa community opening continues that pattern of growth-oriented, efficiency-focused announcements across multiple markets.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights KB Home’s continued expansion in California with new communities in Santa Rosa, featuring homes from the $590,000s and ENERGY STAR®-focused design. It extends a recent series of openings and sustainability milestones. Investors may track how these projects contribute to overall orders and backlog, while also considering recent governance and ownership filings and the stock’s position below its 200-day MA of 59.64 and near its 52-week low.
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New communities in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country and minutes from historic downtown
Hawthorn and Lambert at Cherry Ranch at a Glance:
- Price: From the
$590 - Location:
Santa Rosa, California , on Fresno Avenue just south of Sebastopol Road, near the Highway 12 and U.S. Highway 101 interchange - Home type: Two-story single-family and paired homes
- Bedrooms/baths: Up to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
- School district:
Santa Rosa City Schools
Hawthorn and Lambert at Cherry Ranch provide convenient access to Highway 12 and U.S. Highway 101, which connect residents to downtown
The homes at Cherry Ranch are designed for contemporary living, with modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, expansive bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. Homebuyers can personalize their new home, from floor plan and exterior style to where they live in the community, and then bring their vision to life at the KB Home Design Studio, where they can select from a wide range of interior design choices that fit their style and budget.
"With Hawthorn and Lambert, we're bringing two new-home communities to a beautiful
KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments. They are designed to be ENERGY STAR® certified, a standard that fewer than
The Hawthorn and Lambert at Cherry Ranch sales office and model homes are now open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment. Live video tours are also available. For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.
About KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the
For Further Information:
Craig LeMessurier, KB Home
925-580-1583
clemessurier@kbhome.com
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