Meridiana — Iowa Colony's Premier Master-Planned Community
Meridiana is not simply a community, it is a destination. Consistently ranked among the nation's top master-planned communities, this Iowa Colony gem has redefined what resort-style living looks like south of Houston. With multiple premier builders, a diverse range of price points, and an amenity program that rivals five-star resorts, Meridiana offers the rare opportunity to choose your builder, your floor plan, and your style, all within one extraordinary address.
Available Homes in Meridiana
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About Meridiana
Meridiana partners with some of Houston's most respected builders — including David Weekley, Perry Homes, and Chesmar Homes — giving buyers the rare ability to compare styles, price points, and finishes within a single community. This means you're not locked into one builder's vision. You select the home, the craftsmanship, and the finish level that matches exactly what you've been imagining.
What Makes This Community Stand Out
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Consistently ranked among the nation's top master-planned communities
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Multiple premier builders — compare styles and price points in one community
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World-class amenity center with pools, trails, fitness, and a community coffee shop
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Scenic lake and green spaces throughout the community
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Convenient access to Highway 288 and Beltway 8
Meridiana was designed to be experienced, not just inhabited. With a world-class amenity center, a community coffee shop, resort-style pools, fitness facilities, and miles of trails surrounding a signature lake, life here unfolds beautifully every single day. The Southern part of Houston has never had an address quite like this, and that's precisely why buyers from across the metro continue to choose Meridiana as their forever home.
Your New Construction Buyer's Agent Advantage
When purchasing a new construction home, having an experienced buyer's agent on your side can make all the difference. With six years of firsthand experience working in the new construction industry, La Shaun Fontenot brings valuable insight into builder contracts, incentives, construction processes, and the details buyers often overlook. Combined with over 20 years of mortgage experience, she offers a unique perspective that goes beyond traditional real estate representation. From negotiating on your behalf to guiding you from the model home to closing day, La Shaun provides personalized expertise to help protect your interests and make confident decisions.
Your Path From Model Home to Move-In Day
We identify which community and builder align with your lifestyle, timeline, and budget. No guesswork. No pressure. Just clarity.
From day one, La Shaun Fontenot provides experienced buyer representation, helping you navigate builder contracts, incentives, negotiations, and important construction decisions. With six years of firsthand new construction industry experience and over 20 years in mortgage lending, she brings valuable insight to help protect your interests from the model home to closing day. Buyer representation and compensation will be discussed upfront so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
From choosing your homesite to selecting elevations, finishes, and upgrades, La Shaun is in the room with you — ensuring every decision protects your investment.
La Shaun helps you stay informed throughout the construction process, from monitoring important milestones to reviewing builder updates and coordinating key walkthroughs. With six years of firsthand new construction experience, she knows what questions to ask, what details deserve attention, and how to advocate for your interests throughout the building process.
As your new home approaches completion, La Shaun guides you through the final walk-through, helps you identify items that need attention, and communicates concerns to the builder before closing. She also helps coordinate the final details of your purchase and mortgage process, so you can approach closing day informed, prepared, and confident.
FAQS
Common Questions About Buying in Meridiana
A: Meridiana features several of Houston's most respected builders including David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, and Chesmar Homes, among others. La Shaun can walk you through each builder's offerings, floor plans, and current incentives in a single consultation.
A: Meridiana is served by Alvin ISD, which has seen significant investment and growth alongside the community's expansion in Iowa Colony and Manvel.
A: Flood zone status varies by specific lot and section. La Shaun will help you review FEMA flood map data and recommend due diligence steps before you select a homesite.
A: Each builder at Meridiana has their own sales process, contract, and timeline. La Shaun represents your interests regardless of which builder you choose — and at no cost to you, since the builder pays the buyer's agent commission.
A: You are not required to have your own agent — but you absolutely should. The builder's sales rep represents the builder's interests. La Shaun represents yours. And because the builder pays the buyer's agent commission, her representation costs you nothing.
A: Yes — though it looks different than negotiating a resale. Builders rarely move on base price, but they often offer closing cost contributions, upgrade packages, or rate buydowns. La Shaun knows how to identify and leverage these incentives on your behalf.
