* Name: The Lakes at Standifer
* Location: The neighborhood is on Standifer Gap Road and is zoned for the new East Hamilton middle and high schools and Wolftever Elementary School. Shopping is available at Hamilton Place 10 minutes away, and the subdivision is subject only to county taxes. The Volkswagen plant is a five-mile drive from the neighborhood's entrance.
* Status: 78 total lots are planned, and 33 houses already are occupied. Two homes are currently available, and six more are under construction. An open house is planned today from 2 to 6 p.m.
* Price: New homes range from $179,000 to $279,000, for three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Square footage in the bungalow and craftsman homes ranges from 1,610 to 2,700.
* Features: Stainless steel appliances complement hardwood floors, tiled bathrooms and granite countertops inside. Recessed lighting and specialty ceilings give each home a unique appearance. Each house has a covered porch, and a jetted tub in the master bedroom, which is on the ground floor. Caulking around the baseboard and energy-efficient doors and windows keep homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter, according to the builder. Ample crown molding lines the walls, and all bedrooms come with ceiling fans.
* Amenities: Lighted mailboxes, a lake, sidewalks on both sides and a common area with a playground, community pier and gazebo.
* Fees: $200 per year covers maintenance in common areas.
* Developers/builders: Mark Jooma, K&M Builder and Developer
* Contact: Joal Henke, Keller Williams Realty - 394-6857