Copper Basin Homes for Sale in San Tan Valley, AZ
Copper Basin is a master-planned community in San Tan Valley, AZ, entered from Hunt Highway at Copper Mine Road. It has single-family homes built by Pulte and later D.R. Horton, a community center with a pool, spa and fitness center, plenty of sports courts and parks, and its own Copper Basin K-8 school on Main Street.
I like Copper Basin for buyers who want a lot of amenities close to home. The streets carry mining names like Morenci, Superior, Graphite and Dolomite, and the community has a small Main Street at its center with the community center and the school. Here is what you should know about where it is, the homes, the HOA and buying or selling here.
Copper Basin at a glance
- Where: San Tan Valley, Pinal County, off Hunt Highway at Copper Mine Road, ZIP 85143
- Homes: single-family homes, mostly stucco with tile roofs, by Pulte and D.R. Horton
- Sections: Copper Basin Units 1 through 5A and The Village at Copper Basin (Units 5B and 5C)
- Amenities: community center with pool, spa and fitness center, sports courts, parks, playgrounds and walking paths
- HOA: The Village of Copper Basin Community Association
- Schools: Florence Unified School District, including Copper Basin K-8
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Where it is
Copper Basin is in San Tan Valley along Hunt Highway. The main entrance is at Hunt Highway and Copper Mine Road, and Copper Mine Road runs through the community to Gantzel Road on the west side, so you have two ways in and out. Addresses read San Tan Valley, AZ 85143. San Tan Valley used Queen Creek mailing addresses until it got its own ZIP code in 2009, and in 2025 voters approved incorporating it as the Town of San Tan Valley, which became official that September.
Day to day, Hunt Highway is the main road. The Shops at Copper Basin sit at the northeast corner of Hunt Highway and Copper Mine Road, and a bigger shopping center at Hunt Highway and Gary Road has WinCo, Home Depot and other stores, with Walmart across the street. Pinal County has been working on roads in the area, including the Skyline Drive extension toward Gantzel Road and planned widening of Hunt Highway farther southeast.
The homes
Copper Basin is made up of several recorded sections: Copper Basin Units 1, 3A, 3B, 4 and 5A, plus The Village at Copper Basin Units 5B, 5C-1 and 5C-2. Pulte built many of the earlier homes, and MLS records show homes built in the mid-2000s. D.R. Horton built in the community more recently. Most homes are single-family with stucco and tile roofs in a Spanish-style look, and floor plans range from smaller single-story homes to larger two-story plans.
Because the community was built over several phases by more than one builder, two homes a few streets apart can have very different floor plans, lot sizes and finishes. I compare each home to sales in its own section, not just the community as a whole.
Things to do
The HOA lists a community center at 28300 N Main Street with a fully equipped fitness center, a pool and spa, and event space. Around the community you will find walking paths and parks, tennis, pickleball, basketball, shuffleboard and bocce courts, playgrounds and tot lots, corn hole and soccer fields. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, on the west side of San Tan Valley, is the closest big desert park for hiking and riding.
Schools
Copper Basin is served by the Florence Unified School District. Copper Basin K-8 is on Main Street inside the community, and listings in Copper Basin show Poston Butte High School for high school. Other nearby Florence Unified schools include Walker Butte K-8 and Magma Ranch K-8. School boundaries can change, so please confirm boundaries with the district for any specific address. See my pages for homes near Poston Butte High School, Walker Butte K-8 and Magma Ranch K-8.
HOA basics
The community association is The Village of Copper Basin Community Association, managed by AAM, LLC. Some older listings simply list the HOA as "Copper Basin." The HOA maintains the community center and common areas and has rules on things like exterior paint, landscaping and parking. I get the HOA documents early in escrow so you can read the rules on RVs, rentals and changes to the home before you are locked in.
The HOA's community information page lists SRP for electric and EPCOR for water and sewer. EPCOR took over the old Johnson Utilities system in 2021, so some listings still say "private water company." Cox, CenturyLink and Mediacom are listed for cable and internet.
Buying in Copper Basin
When I help buyers in Copper Basin, I look closely at which section and builder the home is in, the age of the roof, HVAC and water heater on the earlier homes, and how close the home is to the community center, the school and the Hunt Highway traffic. Some homes may also have a VA or FHA loan a buyer could take over; my assumable mortgage guide explains how that works, and my first steps to buying in Arizona post covers the basics.
Selling in Copper Basin
The amenities are a big selling point, so I make sure buyers see the pool, courts and school on the map, not just the house. Pricing should be based on recent sales in the same section and a similar floor plan. Start with my guide on how to price your Arizona home to sell, then call me for a free market review.
Questions buyers ask
Is Copper Basin in San Tan Valley or Queen Creek? Copper Basin is in San Tan Valley, and addresses read San Tan Valley, AZ 85143. Older records may show Queen Creek because the area used Queen Creek mailing addresses before 2009.
Does Copper Basin have a community pool? Yes. The community center on Main Street has a pool and spa, plus a fitness center and event space, and the community has many sports courts and parks.
What school district serves Copper Basin? Florence Unified School District serves Copper Basin, and Copper Basin K-8 is inside the community. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Who are the builders in Copper Basin? Pulte built many of the earlier homes, and D.R. Horton built more recently. Floor plans and finishes vary by section and builder.
Nearby communities
Learn more in my Moving to San Tan Valley guide, or browse San Tan Valley pool homes, DeLex listings in San Tan Valley and all San Tan Valley homes.
Thinking about Copper Basin?I'm
Terry Day at DeLex Realty. I will walk you through the sections, the HOA and recent sales so you can buy or sell with confidence. Call me at
602-483-4665.
Community details come from the Village of Copper Basin Community Association, builder pages, Pinal County, the Maricopa Association of Governments and listing records, and can change. Confirm HOA rules, utilities and school boundaries for any specific property. Listings are from the MLS and may not include every home for sale.
