Olea Groves in Queen Creek, AZ: KB Home's Coming-Soon Community, Location and What to Expect
By Megan Williams, REALTOR® and Associate Broker | Last updated November 2026
Olea Groves is a coming-soon KB Home community in Queen Creek, planned for about 500 homes on 115 acres near Meridian and Combs roads, across from the Queen Creek Olive Mill, according to news reports and KB's own map. As of November 2026, there are no Olea Groves homes on the MLS and no published prices. KB Home lists three neighborhoods, The Gardens, The Orchard and The Terraces at Olea, all with interest lists forming. You can join the interest list through us and get the first price sheet without giving up your right to your own agent. New construction for sale nearby is listed below this guide.
On this page: What we know | Neighborhoods | The catch | Monthly costs | Location and schools | FAQs
What will homes in Olea Groves cost?
We do not know yet, and anyone who gives you a firm number today is guessing. KB Home has not posted plans or prices. Here is what is public as of November 2026.
| Olea Groves, as of November 2026 | What we found |
|---|
| Builder | KB Home |
| Size | About 500 planned homes on about 115 acres |
| Homes on the MLS | None yet, for sale or sold |
| Neighborhoods | The Gardens, The Orchard and The Terraces at Olea |
| Home type | Single-family homes |
| Prices and plans | Not published. KB's page says "Floor Plans Coming Soon." |
| Status | Interest list forming; sales office coming soon |
Source: KB Home community pages, checked November 7, 2026; Rose Law Group Reporter, October 28, 2025; our site's MLS feed, November 8, 2026.
What that means for you: in a brand-new community, the people who see the first lot map get first pick of the lots. Being on the list early does not lock you in. It just means you see the price sheet and the lot map when everyone else does, not after.
Which builder is in Olea Groves, and what is it offering?
| Builder (neighborhoods) | Starting price | Advertised offer, seen Nov 7, 2026 |
|---|
| KB Home (The Gardens at Olea) | Coming soon; call for information | None listed. Interest list forming. |
| KB Home (The Orchard at Olea) | Coming soon; call for information | None listed. Interest list forming. |
| KB Home (The Terraces at Olea) | Coming soon; call for information | None listed. Interest list forming. |
Source: kbhome.com, checked November 7, 2026. We will add prices and offers here as soon as KB publishes them. Call us for the latest.
What is the catch with joining a builder's interest list?
An interest list is free and helpful, but it is also how a builder signs up buyers before they have an agent. Three things to know.
Registration. Most builders want your agent named on your very first visit or sign-up. If you register alone first, the builder may say you came in without an agent. Join through us, or call us before you fill out the form, so we are on record from day one.
The lender. When KB launches, expect its best offers to run through its preferred lender. You never have to use that lender to buy, but you usually do to get the incentive. Jason at Blue Collar Loans can get you pre-approved now, so you know your real budget before the price sheet comes out.
The build time. KB's page says its homes are "delivered in just 4-5 months." That is the builder's goal, not a promise in the contract. Plan your lease with some room to spare.
Picture a nurse who just took a job at a hospital in the area and is renting month to month. She wants a new home with a small yard and hopes to move in before next summer. If she waits for the grand opening, the lots she wants may already be taken. If she signs up alone, she may lose the chance to have her own agent. We put her on the list through us, get her pre-approved, and watch for the release date, so when the price sheet drops she can pick a lot that week and match the build time to her lease.
We moved to Arizona from the Detroit area in 2008 and live nearby in Queen Creek. We have sold more than 700 homes, and 20 of our 29 home sales from September 2025 to August 2026 were families relocating to Arizona. See our track record.
What will an Olea Groves home cost each month beyond the price?
| Cost | What we found |
|---|
| HOA | Not published yet. We will pull the dues from the disclosure when KB releases lots. |
| CAGRD groundwater charge | Newer Queen Creek subdivisions served by the town pay a Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District charge on the county property tax bill, based on last year's water use |
| Proposed Queen Creek Water Resource Fee | $3.07 per 1,000 gallons, phased in over five years, meant to replace the CAGRD charge and move to the monthly water bill. A public hearing and possible vote is set for November 18, 2026. We will update this row after the vote. |
| Property tax and special districts | Not known until the public report is issued. If the site is on the Pinal County side, the tax bill will come from Pinal County. |
Source: Town of Queen Creek CAGRD page; Queen Creek Independent, September 7, 2026. Which water provider serves Olea Groves will be on its public report.
What that means for you: when the price sheet comes out, ask for the HOA dues, the tax rate and the water provider at the same time. Those three numbers can move your monthly payment by hundreds of dollars.
Where is Olea Groves, and what schools and water serve it?
Two sources point to two places, so here is what each one says. A Rose Law Group Reporter story from October 2025 placed KB's 115-acre site at the northeast corner of Meridian and Combs roads, across from the Queen Creek Olive Mill, and the map pin on KB's own page sits at that corner. The text on KB's page lists "S. Rittenhouse Rd. and E. Riggs Rd.," which is miles to the west. We believe the Meridian and Combs site is correct, and we will confirm it on the public report. Meridian Road is the county line here, so a site on the northeast corner would be in Pinal County, with a Queen Creek mailing address.
KB lists Queen Creek Unified School District. School lines on the county edge can be tricky, so we confirm the schools by address once lots are released. Queen Creek is not yet on the state's list of providers with a designated 100-year water supply; the town has bought Harquahala Valley water and is aiming for that by 2031. Pinal County also limits new groundwater use, which is why the public report's water section matters here. We read it with you before you sign.
Want something you can move into sooner nearby? North Creek, also in the Pinal County part of Queen Creek, has Woodside and Risewell homes for sale now.
Frequently asked questions about Olea Groves
Will I have to use KB's lender to get the incentives at Olea Groves?
We expect most offers to run through KB's preferred lender, as they do at most new communities. You never have to use it to buy. Get an outside pre-approval first so you can compare.
Can I bring my own agent to Olea Groves, and who pays them?
Yes. The builder normally pays the buyer's agent, but your agent has to be registered from the start. Join the interest list through us so we are on record.
What will my monthly cost be, including HOA and taxes?
Not known yet. Plan for a mortgage, HOA dues, property tax, and the CAGRD charge or the new water fee if it passes. We will pull exact figures when lots are released.
Will there be quick move-in homes, and how long does a build take?
None are listed yet. KB says its homes are delivered in 4 to 5 months, but the contract gives a window, not a firm date, so plan your move with a cushion.
Should I get an inspection on a brand-new Olea Groves home?
Yes. We recommend an independent home inspection before closing, even on a brand-new home, so the builder fixes problems while it still has to. Then we help you file warranty items in year one.
Want on the Olea Groves interest list with someone on your side? Call or text Megan & Jason Williams at 480-618-1890 or schedule a callback. See all new construction in Queen Creek, North Creek, new construction in San Tan Valley, our new construction guide, or our relocation guide.
