Cadence at Paramount

Independent Assessment

The central finding for Cadence at Paramount is straightforward and worth stating plainly: this is now a fully built, resale-only community, not an active new-construction sales location. Multiple sources (buildidaho.com, weknowboise.com, 55places.com) describe the 196-home enclave as complete, and Brighton's own current new-home marketing has shifted its Cadence-brand new-construction emphasis to Cadence at Pinnacle, the company's fourth and newest property in south Meridian, following the confirmed sellout of Bainbridge, Century Farm, and Paramount. The second notable finding is Paramount's dual-fee HOA structure -- a modest master-plan base fee layered with a materially larger Cadence-specific assessment -- which buyers should understand covers materially different things (broad master-plan upkeep versus the private, amenity-rich 55+ clubhouse and gated access) and should not be mistaken for a single, all-inclusive HOA payment.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, fully seasoned Cadence property with a proven clubhouse and social program, and who are comfortable buying resale rather than waiting on new construction, will find Cadence at Paramount appealing -- particularly buyers who also want the broader amenities and commercial conveniences of the large Paramount master plan surrounding it. It suits buyers who understand and accept a two-tier HOA obligation in exchange for a private, gated 55+ enclave within a larger, more general-market planned community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Cadence at Paramount was built by Brighton Homes between roughly 2017 and 2020 as a 196-home gated 55+ enclave within the larger Paramount master-planned community in northwest Meridian (zip 83646). Floor plans range roughly 1,545 to 2,160 square feet, offered in both single-level paired-home and two-story configurations. The enclave has been described by industry sources as an award-winning example of the active-adult product type. Construction is complete; no evidence of continuing builder sales at this specific location was found.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Resale pricing across the broader Paramount master plan (which includes general-market homes in addition to the Cadence 55+ enclave) is reported roughly from $400,000 to over $1,000,000, with Cadence's smaller, attached 55+ product generally trading toward the lower-middle portion of that range, roughly $550,000 to $750,000 per third-party market reporting. Buyers should treat these as directional figures only and request current comparable sales specific to the Cadence enclave (rather than the broader Paramount plan) from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Cadence at Paramount is fully built out and confirmed resale-only; buyers seeking new Brighton Cadence construction should look to Cadence at Pinnacle instead, which is Brighton's current active new-construction Cadence property following the confirmed sellout of Bainbridge, Century Farm, and Paramount. Given the 2017-2020 construction window, buyers should request the specific construction year and any renovation history for any Cadence at Paramount home under consideration.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Cadence at Paramount are subject to Ada County, Idaho property tax administration. Ada County's average effective property tax rate runs approximately 0.76% before Idaho's homestead exemption (50% of value up to a $125,000 reduction, requiring separate annual application), commonly cited near 0.69% after that exemption. Idaho's income-qualified Property Tax Reduction ('circuit breaker') program can further reduce property taxes by $250 to $1,500 for owners 65 and older meeting current income thresholds; buyers should confirm current figures with the Idaho State Tax Commission or Ada County Assessor. A confirmed insurance-cost range specific to this community was not found.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Cadence at Paramount functions as a private, gated 55+ enclave embedded within the much larger, general-market Paramount master plan, giving residents a dual-layer lifestyle: an active, age-restricted social calendar centered on the Cadence clubhouse, indoor pool, spa, fitness center, and pickleball/bocce courts, alongside proximity to Paramount's broader retail, dining, and recreational infrastructure available to the wider master-planned community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Cadence at Paramount is located within the Paramount master-planned community in northwest Meridian, Idaho (zip 83646). As part of one of the Boise metro's larger master plans, it is reported to be close to shopping, dining, and everyday services within Paramount itself, with regional access to Interstate 84 and downtown Boise; buyers should confirm current specific drive times directly.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Cadence at Paramount is consistently confirmed as a gated, legally marketed 55+ active-adult community across buildidaho.com, weknowboise.com, and 55places.com, with no contradicting source found regarding its age-restricted status. The community was also separately and independently confirmed as now sold out and resale-only, a status correction from any assumption of ongoing new-construction sales. Buyers should still confirm current occupancy-verification practices directly with the HOA for any resale purchase.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The most important thing for a prospective buyer to understand plainly is that Cadence at Paramount is sold out and resale-only -- buyers wanting new-construction selection and builder-direct purchase should look instead at Cadence at Pinnacle, Brighton's newest, not-yet-open property. Buyers should also budget for both layers of the HOA structure (the roughly $720/year Paramount base plus the roughly $107/month Cadence-specific assessment) rather than assuming a single combined fee, and should request the current reserve study and fee schedule for both layers separately. As with sister Cadence communities, Brighton's brand-wide marketing has referenced lease-or-purchase flexibility for Cadence generally; no evidence of an active, location-specific rental program at the now-sold-out Paramount property was found, but buyers should confirm current occupancy status of any resale listing directly.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Cadence at Paramount is one of three now-sold-out Cadence communities, alongside Cadence at Bainbridge (Brighton's fully built, most established flagship) and Cadence at Century Farm (still showing some rental/purchase flexibility on Brighton's own site); all three funnel new-construction-seeking buyers toward Cadence at Pinnacle, Brighton's newest, not-yet-open property. Paramount is distinguished from its Cadence siblings by its dual base-plus-amenity HOA structure and its location within a much larger, general-market Paramount plan rather than a stand-alone 55+ subdivision. Outside the Cadence brand, Meridian's Heritage Grove, East Ridge Village, and Village Bungalows offer non-Brighton alternatives at different scales and HOA structures.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale listings at Cadence at Paramount, confirm the current combined HOA fee and full coverage list for both HOA layers, and clarify current occupancy status directly.

Is Cadence at Paramount still selling new-construction homes?

No. Cadence at Paramount is independently confirmed as sold out and fully built; it is now a resale-only market. Brighton Homes' active new-construction Cadence property is Cadence at Pinnacle, its newest and fourth location in south Meridian.

What HOA fees apply at Cadence at Paramount?

A two-layer structure: the standard Paramount master-plan base HOA (reported at approximately $720/year) plus a separate Cadence-specific assessment (reported at roughly $107/month) that funds the private gated 55+ clubhouse, indoor pool, and additional landscape and snow-removal service. Buyers should confirm current figures directly with the HOA.

How many homes are at Cadence at Paramount?

196 attached and paired homes, built roughly between 2017 and 2020, now fully built out.

What amenities does Cadence at Paramount offer?

An expansive private clubhouse, indoor pool and spa, fitness center, pickleball and bocce ball courts, and an active calendar of social events, plus access to the broader Paramount master plan's shopping and dining.