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Maricopa AZ Neighborhoods: Complete Community Directory
The Maricopa AZ neighborhoods directory lists each master-planned and production community with its HOA management company, billing cadence, and a link to its full page.
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Each community fact cites its authoritative source on the linked community page. HOA dues change often, so this directory lists the management company and billing cadence, not a dollar figure; call for current figures.
What are the best neighborhoods in Maricopa, AZ?
There is no single best neighborhood in Maricopa. The right community depends on your priorities, so it helps to compare by category. For golf and the most established setting, Rancho El Dorado is the city's first master-planned community and its one golf course subdivision, with more than 3,100 homes. For active-adult living, Province is a gated 55-plus community, all single-story, with a large clubhouse and both indoor and outdoor pools. For resort-style recreation, communities with a verified on-site pool include Glennwilde, Cobblestone Farms, Desert Passage at Smith Farms, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, Province, and The Trails at Tortosa. For a brand-new home, the active-construction communities include Rancho Mirage, Amarillo Creek, El Rancho Santa Rosa, Moonlight, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado, Sorrento, Elena Trails, and Anderson Farms.
Third-party sites such as Niche and AreaVibes rank Maricopa areas mainly by median home value, which is a different measure from personal fit. For a fit-based pick, compare the 85138 communities side by side or work through the 85139 neighborhood guide, start with five established Maricopa communities compared, read the guide to Maricopa homes beyond the overpass, or call 520-838-8037 to talk it through with someone who has closed across every major Maricopa subdivision.
This directory profiles all 27 master-planned and production communities in the City of Maricopa, AZ, across the 85138 and 85139 zip codes. Communities with a verified on-site community pool include Cobblestone Farms, Glennwilde, Desert Passage/Smith Farms, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, Province (55-plus), and The Trails at Tortosa (for Trails owners). Elena Trails and Moonlight have community pools planned as they build out. The other 19 communities use parks, lakes, trails, or nearby Copper Sky rather than an HOA pool. Call 520-838-8037 to talk through which community fits your priorities.
All Maricopa communities at a glance
The table lists all 27 communities profiled on this site, along with their zip codes, on-site pool status, new-construction status, and a standout feature. Each community name links to its full profile, where the management company, builder activity, and amenities are documented with sources.
| CommunityZipOn-site poolNew constructionStandout feature | ||||
| Acacia Crossings | 85139 | No | Resale | Established Shea Homes, parks and paths |
| Alterra | 85139 | No | Resale | Maricopa Elementary inside, walk to Copper Sky |
| Amarillo Creek | 85139 | No | Active | Active new construction by Ashton Woods and Starlight |
| Anderson Farms | 85138 | No | Active | All single-story new construction by Lennar |
| Cobblestone Farms | 85139 | Yes | Resale | Community pool, basement homes available |
| Copper Ridge | 85138 | No | Resale | Single-story Meritage homes, near-new resale |
| Desert Cedars | 85138 | No | Resale | Established, directly across from Copper Sky |
| Desert Passage / Smith Farms | 85138 | Yes | Resale | Heated community pool and courts near the college |
| El Rancho Santa Rosa | 85138 | No | Active | Active new construction by Centex and Pulte |
| Elena Trails | 85138 | Planned | Active | New D.R. Horton homes, planned pool and trails |
| Glennwilde | 85138 | Yes | Resale | Two heated pools, stocked fishing lake, Fulton Homes |
| Homestead | 85138 | No | Resale | Master-planned, community lake, parks, and trails |
| Maricopa Meadows | 85139 | No | Resale | Lake and a 27-hole disc golf course |
| Moonlight | 85139 | Planned | Active | Brand-new multi-builder, pool and pickleball planned |
| Palo Brea | 85138 | No | Resale | Established, attached RV-garage floor plans available |
| Province | 85138 | Yes | Resale | Gated 55-plus, indoor and outdoor pools, large clubhouse |
| Rancho El Dorado | 85138 | No | Resale | Golf course master plan around The Duke, fully built out |
| Rancho Mirage | 85138 | No | Active | Lake, pickleball, and larger floor plans |
| Rancho Santa Rosa | 85138 | No | Active | Small new construction by CastleRock |
| Santa Rosa Crossing | 85138 | No | Resale | Near-new Centex resale behind Copper Sky |
| Santa Rosa Springs | 85138 | No | Resale | Newer homes near the highway and retail |
| Senita | 85138 | No | Resale | Large floor plans, park-rich, central location |
| Sorrento | 85138 | No | Active | Splash pad, duck pond, tennis and pickleball |
| The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado | 85138 | No | Active | 40-acre boatable lake with waterfront lots |
| The Trails at Tortosa | 85138 | Yes | Resale | Private pool, spa, and clubhouse for Trails owners |
| The Villages at Rancho El Dorado | 85138 | Yes | Resale | Two community pools, clubhouse, and entry lake |
| Tortosa | 85138 | No | Resale | Large east-side master plan along Honeycutt Road |
Communities with an on-site pool
Most Maricopa subdivisions do not have an HOA pool. Six communities have a verified on-site community pool. The Trails at Tortosa pool is private to Trails owners and is separate from the larger Tortosa master plan.
Cobblestone Farms
85139 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Community pool, basement homes available.
Pool Resale
the Cobblestone Farms community
Glennwilde
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Two heated pools, stocked fishing lake, Fulton Homes.
Pool Resale
Desert Passage / Smith Farms
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Heated community pool and courts near the college.
Pool Resale
the Desert Passage / Smith Farms community
The Villages at Rancho El Dorado
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Two community pools, clubhouse, and entry lake.
Pool Resale
the The Villages at Rancho El Dorado community
Province
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Gated 55-plus, indoor and outdoor pools, large clubhouse.
Pool 55-plus New construction
The Trails at Tortosa
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Private pool, spa, and clubhouse for Trails owners.
Pool For Trails owners Resale
The Trails at Tortosa community
Two newer communities, the Elena Trails community and the Moonlight community, include a community pool in their plans, which are being delivered as the neighborhoods build out. Confirm the current status of each profile before relying on it.
Communities without an on-site pool
The majority of Maricopa communities do not have an HOA swimming pool. Residents typically use the Copper Sky Recreation Complex, which requires a paid membership, a community lake, or a private backyard pool. The communities below have no on-site HOA pool.
- the Acacia Crossings community: Established Shea Homes, parks and paths.
- the Alterra community: Maricopa Elementary inside, walk to Copper Sky.
- the Amarillo Creek community: Active new construction by Ashton Woods and Starlight.
- the Anderson Farms community: All single-story new construction by Lennar.
- the Copper Ridge community: Single-story Meritage homes, near-new resale.
- the Desert Cedars community: Established, directly across from Copper Sky.
- the El Rancho Santa Rosa community: Active new construction by Centex and Pulte.
- the Homestead community: Master-planned, community lake, parks, and trails.
- the Maricopa Meadows community: Lake and a 27-hole disc golf course.
- the Palo Brea community: Established, attached RV-garage floor plans available.
- the Rancho El Dorado community: Golf course master plan around The Duke, fully built out.
- the Rancho Mirage community: Lake, pickleball, and larger floor plans.
- the Rancho Santa Rosa community: Small new construction by CastleRock.
- the Santa Rosa Crossing community: Near-new Centex resale behind Copper Sky.
- the Santa Rosa Springs community: Newer homes near the highway and retail.
- the Senita community: Large floor plans, park-rich, central location.
- the Sorrento community: Splash pad, duck pond, tennis and pickleball.
- the The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado community: 40-acre boatable lake with waterfront lots.
- the Tortosa community: Large east-side master plan along Honeycutt Road.
How HOAs work across Maricopa communities
Almost every master-planned and production community in Maricopa has an HOA. All 27 communities in this directory do. What changes from one to the next is not whether there is an association, but how much it does, and that is what moves dues up or down.
The pattern is straightforward. Communities built around a pool, clubhouse, or heavy recreation, such as Province, Glennwilde, Cobblestone Farms, Desert Passage at Smith Farms, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, and The Trails at Tortosa, give the association more to maintain, so dues tend to run higher. Communities that keep it to parks, paths, and common-area landscaping, with no pool or clubhouse, such as Homestead and Senita, generally run lighter. Each community's management company and billing cadence is listed on its profile, and dues change by board action, so call for the current figure rather than relying on a number that ages.
Two things trip buyers up. First, a sub-community inside a master plan can have its own association and its own dues. The Trails at Tortosa is separate from the larger Tortosa plan, Rancho El Dorado, The Villages, and The Lakes are distinct associations under one name, and Homestead runs multiple HOAs across its sections. So dues attach to the specific home and section, not to the community name on the sign. Second, an HOA billed quarterly reads as cheaper than one billed monthly until you do the math, so compare on the same cadence.
If you specifically want to avoid an HOA, the master-planned communities are not where to look. Genuine no-HOA homes in Maricopa are mostly rural-edge parcels, county-island lots, and horse properties on the western and southern edges, largely in 85139, along with a few older non-subdivision pockets. They trade the amenities and the architectural standards of a managed community for no monthly dues, and the buyer pool for them is different. HOA status is a per-property fact, so confirm it in the disclosures for any specific home before you assume.
Where new construction is active
Some Maricopa communities are still building new homes on remaining lots, while most older subdivisions trade on resale. Active new construction is currently found in these communities. Inventory and builder participation change, so verify on each profile.
- Amarillo Creek in 85139: Active new construction by Ashton Woods and Starlight.
- Anderson Farms in 85138: All single-story new construction by Lennar.
- El Rancho Santa Rosa in 85138: Active new construction by Centex and Pulte.
- Elena Trails in 85138: New D.R. Horton homes, planned pool and trails.
- Moonlight in 85139: Brand-new multi-builder, pool and pickleball planned.
- Rancho Mirage in 85138: Active new construction by Meritage Homes, Dream Finders Homes, CastleRock, and Century Communities.
- Rancho Santa Rosa in 85138: Small new construction by CastleRock.
- Sorrento in 85138: Splash pad, duck pond, tennis and pickleball.
- The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado in 85138: New homes by Richmond American, DRB Homes, and Century Communities in the newer parcels.
All other communities on this page trade primarily as resale. New construction in Maricopa is also covered on the new construction in Maricopa AZ guide.
Communities by buyer type
Different communities suit different priorities. This grouping is a starting point, since most communities serve several buyer types and individual homes vary. Talk it through before you narrow the list.
55-plus living: homes in Province.
Active new construction: homes in Amarillo Creek, homes in Anderson Farms, homes in El Rancho Santa Rosa, homes in Elena Trails, homes in Rancho Santa Rosa, homes in Moonlight, homes in Sorrento, homes in Rancho Mirage, homes in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado.
Larger and multigenerational floor plans: Senita in 85138, Homestead in 85138, Tortosa in 85138, Rancho Mirage in 85138, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado in 85138, Maricopa Meadows in 85139. For attached suites and detached casitas listed by community and original builder, see the multigenerational homes guide.
Lake, golf, and resort-style amenities: Rancho El Dorado in 85138, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado in 85138, Glennwilde in 85138, Desert Passage / Smith Farms in 85138, homes in The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, view Sorrento.
Established homes and resale value: Cobblestone Farms in 85139, Acacia Crossings in 85139, Desert Cedars in 85138, Palo Brea in 85138, Copper Ridge in 85138, Santa Rosa Crossing in 85138.
Communities with a school inside or bordering
A public school inside or directly bordering the community is unusual in Maricopa. School assignments are set by the Maricopa Unified School District and can change, so confirm the current boundary with MUSD at 520-568-5100. These communities have a school inside or right at the edge.
Alterra: Maricopa Elementary sits inside Alterra South, and Maricopa Wells Middle is next to Alterra North. Alterra in 85139.
Tortosa: Santa Cruz Elementary and Desert Wind Middle School sit within or directly beside the community. homes in Tortosa.
Maricopa Meadows: All three school levels sit within walking distance of the neighborhood. homes in Maricopa Meadows.
Elena Trails: Desert Sunrise High School is directly next door to the community. view Elena Trails.
Full community directory
The complete alphabetical list of Maricopa communities covered on this site, across the 85138 and 85139 zip codes. Each card links to a detailed profile with the management company, billing cadence, builder activity, and amenities.
Acacia Crossings
85139 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Established Shea Homes, parks and paths.
85139 No HOA pool Resale
Alterra
85139 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Maricopa Elementary, inside, walk to Copper Sky.
85139 No HOA pool Resale
Amarillo Creek
85139 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
Active new construction by Ashton Woods and Starlight.
85139 No HOA pool Active
Anderson Farms
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
All single-story new construction by Lennar.
85138 No HOA pool Active
Cobblestone Farms
85139 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Community pool, basement homes available.
85139 Pool Resale
Copper Ridge
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Single-story Meritage homes, near-new resale.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Desert Cedars
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Established, directly across from Copper Sky.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Desert Passage / Smith Farms
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Heated community pool and courts near the college.
85138 Pool Resale
homes in Desert Passage / Smith Farms
El Rancho Santa Rosa
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
Active new construction by Centex and Pulte.
85138 No HOA pool Active
Elena Trails
85138 | Pool: Planned | New construction: Active
New D.R. Horton homes, planned pool, and trails.
85138 Pool planned Active
Glennwilde
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Two heated pools, stocked fishing lake, Fulton Homes.
85138 Pool Resale
Homestead
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Master-planned, community lake, parks, and trails.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Maricopa Meadows
85139 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Lake and a 27-hole disc golf course.
85139 No HOA pool Resale
Moonlight
85139 | Pool: Planned | New construction: Active
Brand-new multi-builder, pool and pickleball planned.
85139 Pool planned Active
Palo Brea
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Established, attached RV-garage floor plans available.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Province
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Gated 55-plus, indoor and outdoor pools, large clubhouse.
85138 Pool Resale
Rancho El Dorado
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Golf course master plan around The Duke, fully built out.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Rancho Mirage
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
Lake, pickleball, and larger floor plans.
85138 No HOA pool Active
Rancho Santa Rosa
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
Small new construction by CastleRock.
85138 No HOA pool Active
Santa Rosa Crossing
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Near-new Centex resale behind Copper Sky.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Santa Rosa Springs
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Newer homes near the highway and retail.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Senita
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Large floor plans, park-rich, central location.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
Sorrento
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
Splash pad, duck pond, tennis and pickleball.
85138 No HOA pool Active
The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Active
40-acre boatable lake with waterfront lots.
85138 No HOA pool Active
homes in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado
The Trails at Tortosa
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Private pool, spa, and clubhouse for Trails owners.
85138 Pool Resale
The Trails at Tortosa in 85138
The Villages at Rancho El Dorado
85138 | Pool: Yes | New construction: Resale
Two community pools, clubhouse, and entry lake.
85138 Pool Resale
view The Villages at Rancho El Dorado
Tortosa
85138 | Pool: No | New construction: Resale
Large east-side master plan along Honeycutt Road.
85138 No HOA pool Resale
How to choose between Maricopa communities
The factors that matter most when comparing Maricopa communities tend to be: whether you want new construction or resale, whether an on-site pool or lake matters, the size and number of bedrooms you need, the location relative to your commute and to Copper Sky, and the school assignment if that applies to you. HOA dues, management company, and billing cadence also differ by community and are listed on each profile. If you already know which side of the city you want, start from homes for sale in 85138 or homes for sale in 85139.
Sellers and buyers both benefit from comparing recent sales inside the specific community rather than citywide averages. To talk through which community fits your plans, call 520-838-8037 or use the form on this page to reach our Maricopa real estate agents. James Sanson | Real Broker | Licensed in Arizona.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Maricopa, AZ?
There is no single best neighborhood in Maricopa. The right fit depends on your priorities, so it helps to compare by category. Rancho El Dorado is the city's first master-planned community and its one golf course subdivision. Province is the gated 55-plus active-adult community with a large clubhouse and both indoor and outdoor pools. Communities with a verified on-site pool include Glennwilde, Cobblestone Farms, Desert Passage at Smith Farms, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, Province, and The Trails at Tortosa. For a brand-new home, active-construction communities include Rancho Mirage, Amarillo Creek, El Rancho Santa Rosa, Moonlight, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado, Sorrento, Elena Trails, and Anderson Farms. To choose by fit rather than by median home value, compare the standout communities by zip code in the 85138 and 85139 guides, or call 520-838-8037.
How many neighborhoods are in Maricopa AZ?
This directory profiles all 27 master-planned and production communities in the City of Maricopa, AZ, across the 85138 and 85139 zip codes. They range from built-out resale communities like Rancho El Dorado, Glennwilde, and Cobblestone Farms to active new-construction communities like Amarillo Creek, El Rancho Santa Rosa, and Moonlight. The summary table on this page lists every community with its zip code, on-site pool status, and new-construction status, and each name links to a full profile.
Which Maricopa neighborhoods have a community pool?
Six communities have a verified on-site community pool: Cobblestone Farms, Glennwilde (two heated pools), Desert Passage / Smith Farms, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado (two pools), Province (55-plus, indoor and outdoor pools), and The Trails at Tortosa (a private pool for Trails owners). Two newer communities, Elena Trails and Moonlight, have a community pool planned as they build out. Sorrento has a splash pad rather than a swimming pool, and most other Maricopa communities use parks, lakes, trails, or the nearby Copper Sky Recreation Complex.
Which Maricopa neighborhoods have a school inside or bordering the community?
A public school inside or directly bordering the community is unusual in Maricopa. Maricopa Elementary sits inside Alterra South, with Maricopa Wells Middle next to Alterra North. Santa Cruz Elementary and Desert Wind Middle sit within or directly beside Tortosa. Maricopa Meadows has all three school levels within walking distance, and Desert Sunrise High School is right next to Elena Trails, and MUSD's new K-8 campus, Alma Farrell Innovation Academy, opened in July 2026 inside Sorrento. School assignments are set by the Maricopa Unified School District and can change, so confirm the current boundary with MUSD at 520-568-5100.
Which Maricopa community is gated?
Province (55-plus) is the primary gated community in Maricopa. Homestead South has a gated section within the broader Homestead community. Most other Maricopa subdivisions, including Rancho El Dorado, Cobblestone Farms, Glennwilde, Senita, Tortosa, Maricopa Meadows, Smith Farms, Palo Brea, Sorrento, and Alterra, are not gated.
Which Maricopa neighborhood has the lowest HOA dues?
HOA dues vary by community and by section within a community, and they change over time, so we do not publish specific figures here. As a general pattern, established communities with fewer shared amenities tend to carry lower dues, while amenity-rich communities with pools, lakes, or clubhouses, such as Glennwilde, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, and Province, tend to carry higher dues. Each community profile lists the management company and billing cadence. Call 520-838-8037 for the current dues on any specific community.
Is Palo Brea really all-electric?
Yes. Palo Brea is an all-electric community with no natural gas service to the homes. All appliances and heating operate on electricity. This is verified by the James Sanson Team through active showings in the community. The all-electric configuration matters for buyers planning EV charger installation (easier without gas-electric panel conflicts), buyers preferring electric cooking, and buyers focused on a fully electrified lifestyle. Buyers preferring gas cooking should consider other Maricopa communities.
How do I choose between Maricopa neighborhoods?
Start with the factors that matter most to your household: school assignment, amenities you will actually use, HOA budget tolerance, new construction versus resale preference, gated versus non-gated, and proximity to specific Maricopa destinations like Copper Sky or downtown retail. The summary table on this page groups communities by amenity and buyer type. Each linked community profile contains specific verification sources for HOA dues, builder activity, schools, and resale considerations. Call 520-838-8037 to walk through the comparison with someone who has closed transactions across all major Maricopa subdivisions.
Which Maricopa communities have no HOA?
Almost none of the master-planned ones. Every community in this directory has an HOA. Genuinely no-HOA homes in Maricopa are usually rural-edge parcels, county-island lots, and horse properties on the western and southern edges, largely in 85139, plus a few older non-subdivision pockets. They have no monthly dues, but also no community amenities and no architectural standards on neighboring homes. Confirm HOA status per property in the disclosures.
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