Dayv Morgan: Soaring demand has homebuyers whittling down wish lists
Traditionally, prospective homebuyers have a wish list of features and amenities in mind as they conduct their search for a new residence. Perhaps quartz...
City buys 15 acres for Maricopa Station development for $5.9M
The city made two recent land transactions – one purchase and one sale – as part of efforts to facilitate development.
The purchase of about...
Council OKs 208-unit Honeycutt Run rental community
The shortage of rental communities in Maricopa is quickly being addressed.
The city council Tuesday night approved, 7-0, the third significant build-to-rent development in the...
Which Valley city has the most-affordable homes?
There is plenty of information about the housing market on the internet, on Facebook and on the local TV news, including numbers, forecasts and...
P&Z approves zoning change to allow rental community
Maricopa may get more single-family rental homes if a project approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission gains final approval from city council.
Honeycutt Run,...
It’s official! MOD Pizza coming to Sonoran Creek
MOD Super Fast Pizza will officially join the line-up at Sonoran Creek Marketplace.
The addition was announced Wednesday by Thompson Thrift, developer of the shopping...
City, Seven Ranches water district in early talks for takeover
The City of Maricopa is in discussions to take over operation of the Seven Ranches Domestic Water Improvement District, a move that could provide...
Home inventory in city dwindles to 15-day supply
As March ended, the number of homes for sale in the city had dwindled to a 15-day supply.
That means that at the current sales...
Most expensive home: $589K and under contract same day it listed
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Feb. 11-Mar. 12 was a single-story in Glennwilde. This semi-custom home sits on an oversized, cul-de-sac lot...
Gated, multifamily community planned at TortosaÂ
A gated, multifamily development is planned for a 20-acre property in Tortosa. Â
Honeycutt Run will consist of 209 single-story and detached units at the southeast corner of Honeycutt...
Most expensive home: Rancho rancher sells for $410K
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Jan. 16-Feb. 10 was a single-story home in Rancho El Dorado. The home sits on a large...
Council OKs zoning change for West Maricopa Village
The proposed West Maricopa Village development advanced Tuesday night with city council's approval of a zoning change for the rental community.
A 35-acre parcel at...
Least expensive home: Same-day sale for $4K over ask
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Jan. 16-Feb. 10 was a single-story, three-bedroom house in Tortosa. The home has vaulted ceilings throughout. Open...
P&Z acts; West Maricopa Village construction could begin soon
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved a change in zoning for the proposed West Maricopa Village.
The board rezoned the proposed 35-acre development...
Least expensive home: 1,700 square feet of new construction
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Dec. 16, 2020 – Jan. 15, 2021 was a single-story, three-bedroom new build in Alterra South. Entry...
In Maricopa, building backyard pool worth the investment
With the summer heat soon to return, thoughts of a backyard pool are enticing.
But many homeowners are hesitant to add one, thinking the cost...
Business, development around town
A permit was issued to Desert Cedars Equities for construction of Exceptional Healthcare’s 20,750-square-foot office building valued at $6.5 million at 19060 N. John...
Most expensive home: sold for $10K+ over list in 2 days
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Dec. 16, 2020 – Jan. 15, 2021 was a two-story home in Glennwilde. This upgraded home features...
Wild Horse Pass selects developer for 10M-square-foot project
After a deliberative process, the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority (WHPDA) announced the selection of Scottsdale-based legacy developer Sunbelt Holdings to lead the development...
Removing 11 square miles from floodplain could spur wave of revenue
The North Santa Cruz Wash floodplain is a significant impediment to economic development on the east side of Maricopa.
But a mitigation project to remove...
City manager: Expanding Copper Sky jewel will help rest of city shine
The expansion of Copper Sky Regional Park – with more athletic fields, retail shops, restaurants and perhaps a multi-use stadium to join a hotel...
City dreams about the future: multi-use stadium, light rail and a ‘ring road’
For Maricopans who share a grand vision for their growing city, Thursday’s city planning session was like Christmas, a birthday and Mardi Gras rolled...
2020 real estate recap: median home sales price climbed 13.4%
The Maricopa real estate market strongly favored sellers for much of the year. And though 2020 will be forever ingrained in our minds for...
Most expensive home: sold in 2 days for $10K over asking
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Nov. 16 – Dec. 15 was a two-story home in Glennwilde. The double-door front entrance leads into...
Business, development around town
Here’s an update on economic activity in Maricopa in December:
F.O.R. Maricopa, the city’s largest food bank, was granted a permit to add three shipping...
Least expensive home: $177 per square foot
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Nov. 16 – Dec. 15 was a one-story house in Rancho El Dorado with an open and...
Developer secures $28M loan for construction of Bungalows
A $28 million loan will fund construction of the Bungalows on Bowlin, a community of 196 housing units at John Wayne Parkway and Bowlin...
City sells land to future operator of town’s first hospital
The city on Tuesday night approved the sale of 2.64 acres at the northeast corner of North Maricopa Road and Honeycutt Avenue to Exceptional...
Most expensive home: pool, hot tub and tigerwood floors
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Oct. 16 – Nov. 15 was a two-story home in Rancho El Dorado. The grand front entrance...
Least expensive home: corner lot in Tortosa
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Oct. 16 — Nov. 15 was a one-story, three-bedroom house in Tortosa. The home is on a...