22655 S 194th Place, Queen Creek
(602) 483-4665
DeLex Realty
Queen Creek is a fast-growing town in the southeast Valley, mostly in Maricopa County with a piece in Pinal County, about 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor. It keeps a farm-town feel, with orchards, horse trails and big parks. Queen Creek homes for sale run from newer master-planned subdivisions to horse property and larger lots.
I'm Terry Day with DeLex Realty. Queen Creek is one of the towns buyers ask me about most, usually because they want a newer home, a little more room and easy access to the East Valley. Here is what I tell them about the town, the neighborhoods and what to check before you buy.
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Queen Creek sits at the southeast edge of the Phoenix metro area. It borders Mesa, Gilbert and Apache Junction, and the unincorporated San Tan Valley area lies along its south and east sides. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, a Maricopa County park of more than 10,000 acres, runs along the town's southern border.
Most drivers get to the rest of the Valley on Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) or SR 24 (Gateway Freeway). Today SR 24 is a five-mile interim road from Loop 202 east to Ironwood Drive. ADOT has a project to widen it and add interchanges, plus new ramps between Ellsworth Road and Loop 202, with construction expected to start in late 2026 or early 2027. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and ASU's Polytechnic campus are about 10 minutes north.
One thing to know when you search: many homes with a "Queen Creek" mailing address (85140, 85142 and 85143) are actually in San Tan Valley or unincorporated Pinal County, not inside the Town of Queen Creek. That affects the town services, the school district and sometimes the HOA. I check this for every home.
The area was first known as Rittenhouse, after a railroad flag stop near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth roads. Families farmed cotton, corn and potatoes here in the early 1900s. The town takes its name from Queen Creek, which was once called Picket Post Creek and was renamed for the Silver Queen Mine near Superior. Queen Creek incorporated in 1989 with just over 2,500 people. Citrus, pecans and vegetables are still grown in and around town, and the 1925 Rittenhouse school building, now home to the San Tan Historical Society, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Queen Creek is a town of master-planned communities, farm-style neighborhoods and larger-lot areas. A few I cover in detail:
Queen Creek is also known for horse property. The town reserves wash-bottom trails for horses and has an equestrian staging area at Desert Mountain Park. See my Queen Creek horse properties page for more. If you want land without a horse focus, my Queen Creek homes on 1+ acre page covers rural zoning, septic and irrigation. Pilots can look at Pegasus Airpark homes, a gated fly-in neighborhood with its own private runway near Ellsworth Road and Empire Boulevard.
Most Queen Creek homes for sale are single-family homes, and because the town has grown so quickly (Census estimates named it Arizona's fastest-growing town in 2024), a big share of them are fairly new. You will also find townhomes, custom homes on larger lots, and horse properties. New construction is still going: Shea Homes builds at Encanterra and Acclaim at Jorde Farms, Fulton Homes built Barney Farms, and KB Home announced Olea Groves, about 500 homes across from the Queen Creek Olive Mill, in late 2025.
Shop by feature: pool homes · luxury homes ($1M+) · condos and townhomes · 55+ homes · gated communities · golf communities · pickleball communities · resort-style communities · new construction · horse property
Four public school districts serve parts of Queen Creek. Which one depends on the address, so confirm with the district before you buy:
School pages: Queen Creek Elementary · Queen Creek Junior High · Queen Creek High · Crismon High · Casteel High · all school pages
Most residents commute by car on Loop 202, SR 24 and the main arterials: Ellsworth, Rittenhouse, Ocotillo, Riggs and Signal Butte roads. Jobs are growing close to home. The area around Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has aerospace and manufacturing employers, and LG Energy Solution is building a large battery plant near Ironwood and Germann roads that is slated to start production in 2026. For shopping, Queen Creek Marketplace at Ellsworth Loop and Rittenhouse roads has more than 35 national stores, including Target, Trader Joe's and Harkins Theatres. Electric service in town comes from SRP and gas from Southwest Gas; the town provides water in most areas.
With so much new construction nearby, resale homes compete with builders. The homes that sell best are priced against both, show their upgrades clearly and highlight what a new build can't offer, like mature landscaping, a finished backyard or a larger lot. Read how to price your Arizona home to sell, or call me for a pricing review.
Is Queen Creek in Maricopa County or Pinal County?
Both. Most of the Town of Queen Creek is in Maricopa County, and a smaller part, including Encanterra, is in Pinal County.
Is every home with a Queen Creek address in the Town of Queen Creek?
No. Many homes with Queen Creek ZIP codes are in San Tan Valley or unincorporated Pinal County. I check the jurisdiction for each home you look at.
How far is Queen Creek from Phoenix?
Queen Creek is about 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by freeway, and about 10 minutes from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Can I find horse property in Queen Creek?
Yes. Queen Creek has horse properties and larger lots, plus wash trails reserved for horses and the Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre. Check zoning and HOA rules for each property.
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Town details come from public sources and can change. Confirm town limits, school assignment, HOA rules and builder information for a specific home before you buy.
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