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Developer pitches Desert Ridge subdivision to add 90 attainable homes in Page
Summary
Developer Jarrett Edwards proposed Desert Ridge, a three‑phase subdivision on city-owned land that would deliver up to 90 turnkey homes priced $180,000–$249,000; council authorized surveys and appraisals to move the proposal forward and asked staff to return with written terms.
Jarrett Edwards presented a proposal to build the Desert Ridge subdivision on an 8.2‑acre city parcel east of Newborn Road, saying the project would deliver manufactured-and-stick‑built homes intended for local workforce buyers.
Edwards told the City Council the plan would place 64 homes in phases one and two and add 26 homes in a later phase, for a total of about 90 homes. He said model homes would be turnkey and priced between $180,000 and $249,000 with factory delivery and setting on a permanent foundation possible “within 65 days” of order. Jim Flynn of Starboard Financial, who appeared with Edwards, described financing options that Edwards said could allow buyers with credit scores of 580 and above to obtain up to near‑100% financing for land plus home.
Councilors asked about design, drainage and landscaping. Edwards said the neighborhood would feature uniform curb-to-curb improvements, 50‑foot roadways for emergency access, concrete slabs for vehicles and a deliberate restriction against vacation rentals in the development. He described a product mix with homes sized roughly 900 to 2,000 square feet and said the developer would prioritize quick delivery and affordability rather than maximizing per‑lot profit.
After discussion of phasing and price points, a councilor moved to authorize a formal survey and appraisal for the city parcel and for staff to proceed with the next administrative steps. The motion was amended to include phase three (giving the developer right of first refusal on the adjacent parcel) and passed; staff and the applicant were directed to return with written terms for council review.
Why it matters: Page leaders and business owners repeatedly told the council the city lacks affordable, move‑in‑ready housing for employees such as teachers, first responders and construction workers. Developers and a local lender presented a plan designed to deliver a large number of homes quickly, and the council’s authorization to pursue survey and appraisal work advances the idea from concept toward formal review and possible land sale.
Next steps: City staff will complete the survey and appraisal and return to council with a detailed staff report and recommended conditions, including any sale or lease terms and required permits.
