Copper Ridge Real Estate in Maricopa, AZ

Updated June 2026

Copper Ridge is a single-story community in Maricopa, AZ, in the 85138 zip, built by Meritage Homes and now sold out. Homes are close to new, built around 2023, from about 1,570 to 2,350 square feet, three to four bedrooms. Because Meritage is sold out, homes here trade on the resale market; the HOA is billed monthly, call for current dues.

Copper Ridge is a compact, all single-story community in central Maricopa, in 85138, near Smith-Enke and Porter. Meritage built it and has since sold out, which shapes everything about buying and selling here: there is no model home to walk through, and the only homes for sale are the ones owners choose to list.

This page is the honest guide. What the community is, who built it, what homes are like, and how to buy or sell here now that the builder is gone.

If you want to skip the article and talk to a Maricopa specialist, call 520-838-8037.

What is Copper Ridge in Maricopa, AZ?

Copper Ridge is an all single-story community in 85138, in the central part of Maricopa in Pinal County, near the Smith-Enke and Porter intersection. Homes run from about 1,570 to 2,350 square feet, three to four bedrooms, with no interior steps. Most were built around 2023, so even on resale the homes are close to new. Call 520-838-8037.

Copper Ridge sits in the central 85138 part of Maricopa, with quick access to Smith-Enke Road and on toward John Wayne Parkway for the commute north.

Who built Copper Ridge, and what does sold out mean for you?

Copper Ridge was built by Meritage Homes, and the community is sold out, so Meritage is no longer selling new homes here. In practice that means two things. There is no builder inventory to compete with when you sell, which can work in a seller's favor. And when you buy, you are limited to what current owners list, so available homes are scarce and tend to move quickly.

What are homes like in Copper Ridge?

The community is consistent: single-story homes built by one builder in a tight window around 2023, so styling and finish levels are similar street to street. Sizes land in the middle of the market, roughly 1,570 to 2,350 square feet, three to four bedrooms, two to three baths. For a buyer who wants a near-new single-story home without waiting on construction, Copper Ridge is one of the more turnkey options in 85138.

What are the HOA and amenities in Copper Ridge?

Copper Ridge has a community HOA billed monthly. Dues and the management company can change over time, so confirm the live numbers and the current management contact before you write. We never publish a dues figure that can go stale; call us for the current amount. Shared amenities include neighborhood walking and biking paths and a playground area; confirm what is open today as part of your search.

What schools serve Copper Ridge?

Copper Ridge is in the Maricopa Unified School District, generally served by Santa Rosa Elementary, Desert Wind Middle School, and Maricopa High School. The Governing Board approved new attendance boundaries on December 10, 2025, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, so the assignment depends on your specific street. Call MUSD at 520-568-5100 or contact us, and we will check the address you are considering.

How do you buy a home in Copper Ridge?

Because the builder is sold out, buying here is a resale game, and timing is everything. Homes are limited and the good ones do not sit. The reliable approach is to get on instant alerts so you hear about a Copper Ridge listing the day it goes active, then be ready to tour and write quickly. Have a buyer's agent who tracks resale inventory set that up for you, including Spanish-speaking representation with David Ruiz.

How do you sell a home in Copper Ridge?

Selling here has a quiet advantage: you are no longer competing with the builder. In a sold-out community, a well-priced, well-presented home can stand out because buyers who want into Copper Ridge have few options. The work is in pricing it right against the handful of recent sales and presenting it well. Request a comp set from a listing specialist for Copper Ridge or call 520-838-8037.

Why work with a Maricopa specialist in Copper Ridge?

Small, sold-out communities are exactly where local knowledge pays off. With few sales to reference, pricing and negotiation depend on knowing this specific market, not a metro-wide average.

The James Sanson Team has been Maricopa-focused since 2004. 23+ years in real estate, 1,000+ closed sales in this city, 267 five-star Zillow reviews, FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, and Zillow Showcase Exclusive Partner status. James handles all listings personally. David Hoos and David Ruiz handle buyer-side work, with David Ruiz available for Spanish-speaking clients. Visit our Maricopa team page for credentials and bios.

Ready to talk?

If you are buying or selling in Copper Ridge, call 520-838-8037. We will answer the phone, pull a real comp set, and tell you what we would do in your situation.

You can also use the form on this page. We respond within the hour during business hours.