Magma Ranch Homes for Sale in Florence, AZ
Magma Ranch is a master-planned community in Pinal County with Florence 85132 mailing addresses, just under 2 miles from Hunt Highway and about 4 miles from San Tan Valley. It has resale single-family homes and brand-new builds by D.R. Horton, Century Communities and others, plus a clubhouse, pool and splash pad in the Magma Ranch Vistas section and its own K-8 school.
I'm Terry Day with DeLex Realty. Magma Ranch gives buyers a choice that is getting harder to find: resale homes and new construction in the same community. Here is how it is laid out, what the homes are like, and what I look at before a client makes an offer.
Magma Ranch at a glance
- Where: Pinal County, mailing city Florence (85132); some newer sections list 85143
- Getting there: just under 2 miles from Hunt Highway, about 7 miles from SR 79
- Developer: Aread Inc., planned for about 2,060 single-family homes at buildout
- Sections: Magma Ranch (Phase I and II units), Magma Ranch Vistas, Magma Ranch III / Sage Grove
- Builders: D.R. Horton, Century Communities, DRB Homes, Lennar, Starlight Homes, Express Homes
- Homes: 1- and 2-story single-family homes, roughly 1,200 to 2,600 sq ft in current plans
- School district: Florence Unified School District
See Magma Ranch homes for sale Call Terry: 602-483-4665
Where it is
Magma Ranch sits in Pinal County a few miles from San Tan Valley. D.R. Horton places its Magma Ranch Vistas sales office about 4 miles from San Tan Valley and just under 2 miles from Hunt Highway, with SR 79 about 7 miles away. Century Communities lists its Sage Grove section near Felix Road and Judd Road.
Listings for Magma Ranch show Florence as the mailing city, but the community is a drive from Florence's historic downtown. If it matters to you whether a particular address is inside town limits or in unincorporated Pinal County, for permits, utilities or services, I check that address with the town and county before you write an offer.
The homes
Magma Ranch was built in stages. Homes in the original Magma Ranch and Magma Ranch II units are resales, many with yards and patios that have had years to fill in. The newer Magma Ranch Vistas and Magma Ranch III sections are still selling new homes:
- D.R. Horton, Magma Ranch Vistas: 1- and 2-story plans from about 1,190 to 2,630 sq ft, 3 to 6 bedrooms, with 2- or 3-car garages.
- Century Communities, Magma Ranch III / Sage Grove: six single-family plans from about 1,300 to 2,380 sq ft.
- DRB Homes, Magma Ranch: plans from about 1,400 to 2,300 sq ft with 3 or 4 bedrooms.
- Lennar and Starlight Homes have also built in Magma Ranch Vistas, and Express Homes built an earlier section.
The developer, Aread Inc., told the Phoenix Business Journal in 2024 that the community is planned for about 2,060 homes and that roughly half of the lots were still to be sold to builders, so expect more new sections over the next few years.
Things to do
Magma Ranch Vistas has a clubhouse with a fitness center, a resort-style pool, a splash pad, playgrounds, a basketball court, grilling areas and fire pits, an event lawn and walking trails. Sage Grove adds a splash pad, basketball, sand volleyball and lawns, with a park, playground and ramadas listed by Century as coming in 2026. For shopping and dining, San Tan Valley and Florence are both a short drive away.
Schools
Magma Ranch is served by Florence Unified School District. Magma Ranch K-8 School (the school's site also calls it Magma Ranch Elementary) is at 10980 E. Desert Mountain Blvd. in the community. The district has been moving to a PreK-6, 7-8 and high school setup, so check which campus serves each grade, and use the district's boundary maps on fusdaz.org to confirm the high school for a given address. Always confirm boundaries with the district. For more, see our homes near Magma Ranch K8 School and Florence Unified School District homes pages.
HOA basics
Homes in planned communities like Magma Ranch are normally part of a homeowners association that maintains common areas and amenities, and the association details can differ by section. Ask for the HOA documents early and read the rules on parking, RVs and trailers, rentals, solar, and exterior changes. If you are buying new, ask the builder which amenities you will have access to and when the planned ones are expected to open.
Buying in Magma Ranch
- New vs. resale: new homes come with builder warranties and choices, while resale homes often have finished yards, window coverings and patios already done. I compare both side by side for clients.
- Utilities: confirm the water, sewer and electric providers for the exact address, since they can differ across Pinal County.
- Commute: drive your work route at rush hour before you buy.
- Financing: some resale homes here have FHA or VA loans that may be assumable. See assumable mortgage homes in Arizona.
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Selling in Magma Ranch
When builders are still selling new homes nearby, your resale competes with them. I price from recent resales inside Magma Ranch and point out what your home already has that a new build would charge extra for, like landscaping, window coverings and upgrades. See how to price your Arizona home to sell.
Questions buyers ask
Is Magma Ranch in Florence or San Tan Valley?
Magma Ranch homes use Florence mailing addresses, mostly ZIP 85132, and the community is about 4 miles from San Tan Valley. Ask me to check town limits for any specific address.
Are new homes still being built in Magma Ranch?
Yes, builders including D.R. Horton and Century Communities are selling new homes in the Magma Ranch Vistas and Magma Ranch III / Sage Grove sections. The developer has said about half of the planned lots were still to be sold to builders in 2024.
What school serves Magma Ranch?
Magma Ranch K-8 School in Florence Unified School District is inside the community. Confirm grade levels and high school assignment with the district for the address you are considering.
Does Magma Ranch have a pool?
Yes, the Magma Ranch Vistas section has a resort-style pool, splash pad and clubhouse with a fitness center. Ask which amenities each section of the community can use.
Nearby communities
For the bigger picture, read Moving to Florence, AZ and Moving to San Tan Valley, AZ.
Thinking about Magma Ranch?Call
Terry Day at DeLex Realty. I will compare new and resale homes with you, check the HOA and school details for each address, and set up tours, at
602-483-4665.
Community details are from builder, school district and news sources checked November 2026 and can change. Confirm school boundaries, HOA rules and utilities for each address. Listings are based on MLS subdivision data.
