Real Life Home Event up to $25k

Save up to $25k with limited time incentives at Essence!  Your Choice:
1.  Allocate up to $25k to help with closing costs with our preferred lender*
2.  Allocate up to $20k to reduce your purchase price*

Plus during our Real Life Home Event from May 18th through June 28th, 2026, receive an additional $5,000 design center credit!

*Terms and conditions apply.
  • Real Life Home Event

    SAVINGS FOR REAL LIFE

    For a limited time, take advantage of our Real Life Home Event incentives and choose a new home that fits your life the best. Also, receive an additional $5,000 design center credit.  Let us help you make your next chapter a reality.

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    Sales: Shea Homes Marketing Company (CalDRE #01378646), Construction: SHSC GC, INC. (CSLB #1012096). This is not an offer for real estate for sale, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state or province in which registration and other legal requirements have not been fulfilled. Pricing does not include options, elevation, or lot premiums, effective date of publication and subject to change without notice. All square footages and measurements are approximate and subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Models do not reflect racial preference.  Equal Housing Opportunity. 05/2026

    Brokers must accompany prospects on their first visit and register to be eligible to receive a commission. Payment of commissions is dependent on the broker, buyer, and seller entering into the seller’s written commission agreement 

    Appointment and purchase must be between 5/18/26 and 6/28/26 to receive Real Life Home Event Savings and Design Credit; limit one credit per family. Not valid if currently under contract.

    Incentives vary and may be in the form of price reductions or credits toward the purchase of upgrades and are subject to change without notice. In addition, a credit towards closing costs may be available, but only for those financing their purchase with Shea Mortgage. Buyers are not required to use Shea Mortgage as their lender. Buyers may select any lending institution of their choosing for the purpose of securing mortgage financing, are not limited to Shea Mortgage, and are free to decline any closing costs credits tied to the use of Shea Mortgage. NMLS ID #40397, CA Department of Real Estate License #01197403. 

     

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Community Overview

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Community Details

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    Single-Family Detached

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    1,739-2,270 Sq. Ft.

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    3-5 Bedrooms

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    2-3 Bathrooms

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    1 Half Bath

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    2 Car Garage

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    Priced From $818,880

Experience New Single-Family Homes at Essence

Connection, Recreation and Relaxation in Chino, CA

In the celebrated master plan of The Preserve at Chino, Essence is a new home community that offers comfort, convenience and proximity to natural beauty. Located at the southern edge of The Preserve, Essence enjoys a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere and easy access to outdoor opportunities. The Preserve will have ~9,000 homes, extensive retail and dining, and ~3,000 acres of open space when completed. Just ~35 miles east of Los Angeles and close to Route 60, 71, 91 and Route 15, homeowners can explore nearby outdoor gems like Prado Regional Park  and Chino Hills State Park —or head to the stunning Pacific coast. 
 

Essence at The Preserve features 2- and 3-story single-family, detached homes. Floorplans range from ~1,739 to ~2,270 square feet with 3-5 bedrooms and 2.5-3.5 baths including flexible spaces such as a loft or optional fifth bedroom—ideal for accommodating guests or creating a home office. Each new construction home will have a private, enclosed yard, open-concept kitchen, and living spaces with private primary suites.
Plan 1

Priced From $818,880

  • 1,739 Sq. Ft.

  • 2 Story

  • 2 Car Garage

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • 1 Half Bath

Plan 2

Priced From $832,950

  • 1,814 Sq. Ft.

  • 2 Story

  • 2 Car Garage

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

Plan 3

Priced From $866,256

  • 2,259-2,270 Sq. Ft.

  • 3 Story

  • 2 Car Garage

  • 4-5 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • 1 Half Bath

There are currently no quick move-in homes available for this community

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Life at Essence at The Preserve

Outdoor Adventure and Endless Amenities

Every day at Essence is a delight, with The Preserve’s resort-style offerings right outside your door. The community is within walking distance of the planned recreation center and  Club on Main. This planned club will feature a clubhouse with fitness center, business center, game rooms and multipurpose room, a sparkling beach-entry pool with cabanas and a spa, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, an event lawn, and a fire pit and BBQ/picnic area. On the northern side of the community, residents can enjoy the master plan’s three completed recreation centers, The Parkhouse,  Meadowhouse and  Gardenhouse. Each has its own distinct character and amenities, with highlights such as The Parkhouse’s movie theater, crafts room and library, and The Gardenhouse’s community garden and vineyards. Homebuyers searching for new single-family homes in Chino, CA will appreciate how seamlessly this community brings together modern amenities and the area’s natural beauty.


Walkability is a part of life in Essence, with the Town Center at The Preserve close by, providing a mix of shops, restaurants and a Stater Bros. market, with additional retail and dining coming soon. Whether enjoying a family night out or a post-workout coffee, these modern conveniences make daily life easier and more memorable. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Prado Regional Park, a ~2,000-acre park with a ~60-acre lake, equestrian facilities and a disc golf course, and the expansive Chino Hills State Park, which offers hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Carbon Canyon Regional Park is another peaceful destination with coastal redwoods and multiple scenic trails. The area also has several championship golf courses, and beach towns like Huntington and Newport are a short drive away. With so much to discover, Essence at The Preserve is a great choice to embrace the relaxed southern California lifestyle. For those seeking new homes for sale in Chino, Essence offers an ideal balance of connection, recreation, and relaxation, crafted by home builder Shea Homes. Visit today!

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Hours & Directions

Address

16695 Sentinel Ave.
Chino, CA 91708

Local Phone

909-312-6431

Hours

  1. Monday: 10am5pm
  2. Tuesday: 10am5pm
  3. Wednesday: 2pm5pm
  4. Thursday: 10am5pm
  5. Friday: 10am5pm
  6. Saturday: 10am5pm
  7. Sunday: 10am5pm
The Sales Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th but the models will be available to tour by scheduling a privaite tour.

The Sales Center will be closed on Wednesday, May 27th but the models will be available to tour by scheduling a private tour.

 

When traveling from the 60 freeway, exit Euclid Ave. heading south and make a left on Pine Ave. Right on East Preserve Loop.  Right on Tamarack Street and left on Sentinel Avenue.

When traveling from the CA-71 exit Euclid Ave. heading north and make a right on Pine Ave. Right on East Preserve Loop.  Right on Tamarack Street and left on Sentinel Avenue.

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