Smith Farms in Maricopa AZ: Buyer and Seller Guide

By James Sanson, REALTOR. Licensed Arizona REALTOR since August 2002. Maricopa specialist since 2004. 1,000+ closings. See about James Sanson and the team.

Published 2026-05-20. Last reviewed 2026-05-20. Each major fact cites its authoritative source inline.

Quick answer

Smith Farms (officially Desert Passage) is a built-out 706-lot Maricopa community with one of the more extensive amenity packages in the city: community pool, basketball court, sports fields, and a baseball/softball field. HOA dues are $102 per month, managed by Trestle Management Group. The community is 100 percent developed (resale-only). Call 520-838-8037 for current Smith Farms listings and comparable sales.

On this page

1. Community overview
2. Amenities (pool, sports complex)
3. HOA dues and management
4. Juniper at Desert Passage enclave
5. Resale-only market
6. Schools serving Smith Farms
7. How we help Smith Farms buyers and sellers

Community overview

1. Official name: Desert Passage (commonly called Smith Farms locally).
2. Total lots: 706 per InMaricopa.
3. Homes built: 706 (100 percent developed) per InMaricopa.
4. Current builder activity: None. Community is fully built out and operates as a resale market.
5. Sub-section: Juniper at Desert Passage is the interior enclave inside Smith Farms Circle.
6. Distinctive features: Community pool, basketball court, sports fields, and a baseball/softball field (an unusual amenity combination for Maricopa).

Amenities (pool, sports complex)

Smith Farms (Desert Passage) has one of the more extensive amenity packages among Maricopa communities. Per InMaricopa's HOA directory, on-site amenities include:

1. Walking, biking, and jogging paths
2. Children's playgrounds
3. BBQ areas
4. Community pool
5. Basketball court
6. Sports fields
7. Baseball/softball field

The community pool is a meaningful differentiator. Many Maricopa subdivisions do not have on-site community pools (Sorrento has only a splash pad; Alterra and Palo Brea have no pool; Maricopa Meadows has no pool; and Senita has no pool). Smith Farms is one of the Maricopa communities with a real community swimming pool, alongside Cobblestone Farms, Glennwilde Groves (which has 2 heated pools), The Villages at Rancho El Dorado (2 pools), and Province (55-plus, multiple pools).

The baseball/softball field is particularly distinctive. For families with children in youth sports leagues, having a baseball/softball field within walking distance of home is a meaningful day-to-day feature that other Maricopa communities don't offer.

HOA dues and management

1. HOA dues: $102 per month per InMaricopa.
2. Management company: Trestle Management Group.
3. Phone: 480-422-0888.
4. Website: TrestleManagement.com.
5. Frequency: Monthly.
6. What dues include: Common-area landscaping, walking and biking paths, children's playgrounds, BBQ areas, community pool maintenance and operation, basketball court maintenance, sports fields, baseball/softball field maintenance, and HOA administrative costs.

The $102 monthly dues are higher than some Maricopa communities (Sorrento at $75.50, Palo Brea at $70, Alterra at $68.50 per ARMLS, Homestead North at $48.50) and reflect the more extensive amenity package. For households that plan to use the pool, basketball court, and sports facilities regularly, the higher dues effectively subsidize access to on-site amenities that would otherwise require a Copper Sky membership or participation in an off-site sports league.

Always verify current dues directly with Trestle Management Group before the contract, since dues can change year to year.

Juniper at Desert Passage enclave

Per InMaricopa's HOA directory, Juniper at Desert Passage is the interior enclave of homes located inside Smith Farms Circle. Juniper is a sub-section of the broader Desert Passage community, sharing the same HOA structure, amenity access, and management as the rest of Smith Farms.

Juniper is typically referenced in MLS listings when the home falls within that specific enclave. For buyers, "Juniper at Desert Passage" generally indicates the home is located in the interior of the community rather than along the perimeter. For sellers, the Juniper designation can be used as a positioning detail in listing marketing.

Resale-only market

Smith Farms operates as a resale-only market because the community is 100 percent developed. There is no active builder selling new construction in Smith Farms. Historical builder activity included KB Homes, among others, during the original build period, but the community is now built out, and no new lots remain.

Buyers wanting to purchase in Smith Farms do so through:

1. Resale homes listed in ARMLS
2. Off-market opportunities through agent networks
3. For-sale-by-owner listings (less common)

Sellers in Smith Farms benefit from the community's distinctive amenities (pool, sports complex, baseball field), which set it apart from other Maricopa resale options in similar price ranges. The amenity package attracts active families with children, a meaningful buyer segment to target. Call 520-838-8037 to discuss how Smith Farms compares with other Maricopa amenity-rich communities for your specific needs.

Schools serving Smith Farms

Smith Farms is served by the Maricopa Unified School District (MUSD). There is no school within the Smith Farms community.

School assignment is based on a specific address through the MUSD School Finder at musd20.org. Nearby MUSD schools include:

1. Saddleback Elementary School (PK-6, MUSD, mascot Coyotes) - located at 18600 N. Porter Rd.
2. Desert Wind Middle School (6-8, MUSD, mascot Tigers) - located at 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
3. Maricopa Wells Middle School (6-8, MUSD, mascot Panthers) - located at 45725 W. Honeycutt Ave.
4. Maricopa High School (9-12, MUSD, mascot Rams) - located at 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
5. Desert Sunrise High School (9-12, MUSD, mascot Gary the Golden Hawk) - located at 16200 N. Murphy Rd.

Charter school options nearby include Heritage Academy Maricopa (6-12), Legacy Traditional School (K-10), Leading Edge Academy (K-8), and others. For complete charter information, see our charters in Maricopa page.

The December 2025 MUSD board-approved K-8 boundary adjustment, effective 2026-2027, may change assignment for specific Smith Farms addresses. Verify current and 2026-2027 assignments via the School Finder. For a broader school context, see our Maricopa schools hub.

How we help Smith Farms buyers and sellers

The James Sanson Team has been operating in Maricopa since 2004. For Smith Farms specifically:

1. For buyers: We can show you the current Smith Farms resale inventory, walk you through the amenity package (pool, sports complex, baseball field), help you compare it with other amenity-rich Maricopa communities (Cobblestone Farms, Glennwilde, Villages at Rancho El Dorado), and verify the school assignment for any specific address.
2. For sellers: We can position your Smith Farms home against the broader resale market by emphasizing the amenity differentiators (pool, baseball field, sports complex) and pricing it competitively relative to active comparable inventory. The active families with children buyer segment is particularly drawn to Smith Farms.
3. For active families: Smith Farms is a strong fit if on-site sports facilities and a pool are priorities. We can help compare Smith Farms with Cobblestone Farms (also a pool and sports field), Glennwilde Groves (2 heated pools, stocked fishing lake), and Villages at Rancho El Dorado (2 pools).

Important. All data on this page reflects current sources as of 2026-05-20. HOA dues, school assignments, and inventory all change. Verify HOA dues with Trestle Management Group (480-422-0888), school assignment with the MUSD School Finder, and current listings with your buyer's agent before relying on data for contract decisions. Call 520-838-8037 to speak with a Maricopa REALTOR with 1,000+ closings.

For a broader context on Maricopa, see our Maricopa neighborhoods directory. For school information, see our Maricopa schools hub. For closing cost expectations, see our closing costs guide. To talk through how Smith Farms fits your search, call 520-838-8037.