4918 E Duane Lane, Cave Creek
(602) 483-4665
DeLex Realty
Tatum Ranch is a master-planned golf community in far north Phoenix that uses Cave Creek mailing addresses (ZIP 85331). It runs from Lone Mountain Road south to Dynamite Boulevard and from 40th Street east to 52nd Street, with Cave Creek Road passing through. It has single-family homes, patio homes, villas, townhomes and condos around the private Tatum Ranch Golf Club.
I'm Terry Day with DeLex Realty. Tatum Ranch is one of the older master plans in the north Valley, and one thing surprises a lot of buyers: even though the mail says Cave Creek, the community is inside the City of Phoenix. Here is what I tell clients about where it is, the homes, the golf club, schools and the HOA.
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Tatum Ranch covers the area from Lone Mountain Road on the north to Dynamite Boulevard on the south, and from 40th Street on the west to 52nd Street on the east. Cave Creek Road crosses through the community, and Tatum Boulevard runs north into it. The City of Phoenix lists the Tatum Ranch Community Association as a Phoenix neighborhood organization, and the area falls under Phoenix zoning, but homes carry Cave Creek, AZ 85331 mailing addresses.
That city-versus-mailing-address difference affects things like city services and permits, so I always point it out. Cave Creek Road leads south toward the Desert Ridge area, and the towns of Cave Creek and Carefree are a short drive north.
SunCor developed Tatum Ranch. The golf course opened in 1987 under the name Continental Foothills, and the homeowners association says home development began in 1989. Sources give slightly different start dates, but the community has been growing since the late 1980s. The golf club became private in 2001 and is now owned and operated by Arcis Golf.
Tatum Ranch is a mix of single-family homes, patio homes, villas, townhomes and condos spread across many separate neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are gated, and some areas have larger custom lots of about an acre. With homes built over several decades, styles, lot sizes and updates vary a lot from one street to the next.
The HOA puts the total at over 3,500 homes on about 1,500 acres, and the City of Phoenix lists about 3,400 households. Either way, it is a large community with plenty of choice, so it helps to narrow down which neighborhoods fit your needs before you tour. I like to start with lot size, single-level versus two-story, and whether you want a gate or golf frontage.
Tatum Ranch is served by the Cave Creek Unified School District, which covers a small part of Phoenix. Desert Willow Elementary is inside the community on Desert Willow Parkway. Listings commonly show Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cactus Shadows High School. Please confirm school assignments with Cave Creek Unified for the specific address.
The master association is the Tatum Ranch Community Association. It enforces the CC&Rs, maintains common areas and has an on-site community manager. Gated and condo neighborhoods may have their own sub-association on top of the master, so ask which associations a home belongs to. The private golf club is a separate business from the HOA. Read the CC&Rs, rental rules and reserve study before you buy.
When I help buyers here, I compare each home to recent sales in the same neighborhood, because a gated golf-course home and a non-gated patio home in Tatum Ranch are different markets. I check the HOA layers, the age of the roof and air conditioning, and whether the home backs to the course, a wash or a street. If you want to ask about a lower-rate loan, see my assumable mortgage guide, and if you are just getting started, read first steps to buying a home in Arizona.
Buyers shopping Tatum Ranch often compare it with Desert Ridge and the Cave Creek and Carefree area, so your pricing and marketing should explain what sets your neighborhood apart: golf frontage, a gate, views, lot size or updates. Read how to price your Arizona home to sell and my Desert Ridge area home values seller guide, then call me for a pricing review.
Is Tatum Ranch in Cave Creek or Phoenix?
Tatum Ranch is inside the City of Phoenix, but homes use Cave Creek, AZ 85331 mailing addresses. The city lists it as a Phoenix neighborhood in Council District 2.
Is the Tatum Ranch golf course public?
No, Tatum Ranch Golf Club has been private since 2001. It is owned and operated by Arcis Golf, so contact the club about membership.
What kinds of homes are in Tatum Ranch?
Tatum Ranch has single-family homes, patio homes, villas, townhomes and condos, with some gated neighborhoods and some custom lots of about an acre. Homes were built over several decades starting in the late 1980s.
What schools serve Tatum Ranch?
Cave Creek Unified School District serves Tatum Ranch, and Desert Willow Elementary is inside the community. Listings often show Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cactus Shadows High School; confirm with the district for the specific address.
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Community details come from public sources and can change. Confirm HOA, golf club and school information for a specific home before you buy.
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