Just 35 miles south of Phoenix, this mountain desert oasis offers a suburban respite with proximity to city amenities. Centered around a golf course and surrounded by several parks, Rancho El Dorado is an active community with a focus on outdoor recreation. “My clients love the golf course,” says Stephanie Peters, a Realtor with nine years of experience selling in the West Valley. “Housing is reasonably priced too, especially considering the amenities. Plus, you’re out of the congestion of the city but within a growing community.” With several lakes that belie the desert environment, Rancho El Dorado is a northern Maricopa neighborhood offering new homes and plenty of amenities.
Embrace luxury living at The Duke in Rancho El Dorado, a premier golf community.
Rancho El Dorado residents are greeted to the neighborhood with a beautiful lake and fountains.
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A palm tree-studded master-planned community
Serving as the community's centerpiece is The Duke at Rancho El Dorado. This 18-hole public golf course offers scenic mountain views for golfers aiming at well-paced greens along the par-72 course. The Duke also offers a player development program and a pro shop. Residents can also visit Rio Bravo or Red River parks, which both have a playground and shaded ramadas. Two miles south of the neighborhood is Copper Sky Regional Park, with a public pool, a disc golf course, athletic fields, and a fenced dog run.
Rancho El Dorado residents will likely head to The Duke to hit the links.
Experience family fun and outdoor adventures at Copper Sky Park near Glennwilde Groves.
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A palm tree-studded master-planned community
The master-planned community of Rancho El Dorado comprises subdivisions within a grid-style layout. Palm trees dot the landscape, lined by broad streets and sidewalks. Lawns often feature gravel landscaping along with decorative desert shrubs and lavender bushes. Homes sit on spacious lots between 5,000 and 10,500 square feet, allowing for ample front and back yard space. Most homes have hints of Spanish-style architecture with tiled roofs paired with such features as arched entryways or three-car garages. Plenty of waterfront homes in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado subdivision offer lake views. “it’s like a community within a community,” says Peters. “When you pull in, you get the view of the lake and park — it’s beautiful. It's peaceful and quiet.” Many of the subdivisions are still expanding, with new construction ongoing. Despite all of the community amenities and spacious floor plans, homes in the area are priced only slightly higher than those in surrounding communities, typically between $300,000 to $600,000, with the average price falling around $400,000.
Quiet, palm tree lined streets are great for letting the kids play in Rancho El Dorado.
Cactus grow well in the arid climate of Rancho El Dorado.
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Highly-rated schools within walking distance
Children in the community will likely be able to walk to school, with several public schools in the Maricopa Unified School District located right in the neighborhood. Students can begin their education at Butterfield Elementary School which scores a B on Niche and boasts a curriculum focused on STEM concepts while also offering free after-school tutoring. Students can finish their education at Maricopa High School, which earns a B-Minus on Niche and serves grades 6-12.
Kids attending Butterfield Elementary School in Maricopa can walk, bike or ride the bus.
Maricopa High School’s first freshman class hosted 35 students.
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Centralized shopping and dining
Shops and restaurants dot North Maricopa Road, the main thoroughfare in the area. Residents can start their morning at the locally owned Honeycutt Coffee, which serves house-brewed coffee and -baked pastries. Though there are plenty of fast-food options, many locals enjoy The Roost Sports Bar and Cafe, which offers pub fare and daily drink specials. Residents can get fresh produce and groceries from Fry's or nearby Sprouts. For household tools, home decor and garden supplies, residents can stop by Karsten's Ace Hardware, just off Summer Lane.
Rancho El Dorado residents can fill their pantries with quality ingredients from Sprouts.
Grab a freshly preparred meal with a friend at Roots Eatery, just south of Rancho El Dorado.
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Rancho El Dorado's residents can get to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 30 minutes.
Getting around Rancho El Dorado
Bordered by the major throughway of State Route 347, Rancho El Dorado residents have direct access to the larger metropolises of Phoenix and Tempe. Though most locals use a car to get around, public transportation is available through the MET Maricopa Express Transit, which offers a fixed bus route service and curb-to-curb transportation for people with disabilities.
For longer-distance travel, Rancho El Dorado is 10 miles northwest of the Ak-Chin Regional Airport and 31 miles south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Rancho El Dorado Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa over the last 12 months is $365,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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