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About Maracay Homes
Maracay Homes was one of Arizona's most prominent regional homebuilders, known for quality construction, thoughtful floor plans, and a deep focus on the Phoenix metro market. Founded in Tempe, Maracay built thousands of homes across the East Valley — Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale, and beyond — throughout the 2000s and 2010s, establishing a reputation for well-designed communities with strong neighborhood character.
In 2018, Maracay Homes was acquired by Taylor Morrison, one of the largest national homebuilders in the United States. The Maracay brand was folded into Taylor Morrison's operations, meaning that Maracay no longer builds new homes under its original name. If you're searching for a brand-new Maracay home, those are now sold and branded as Taylor Morrison communities.
What that means for most buyers today: when you search "Maracay homes," you're almost certainly looking for a resale home in one of the many communities Maracay built across the East Valley. That's exactly where we can help — our team knows Maracay's East Valley communities inside and out and can help you find, evaluate, and purchase a Maracay-built resale home with confidence.
Maracay Communities in the East Valley
Maracay built extensively throughout the Phoenix metro during its peak years. In the East Valley specifically, you'll find Maracay-built homes in some of the most desirable communities in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley. Some of the best-known Maracay communities include:
Gilbert: Maracay was an active builder in Seville — one of Gilbert's most prestigious master-planned communities with a private golf course — as well as in Power Ranch, Higley Park, and various other Gilbert subdivisions. These homes are known for generous square footage, quality finishes, and strong community amenities.
Chandler: Maracay built in several Chandler communities including parts of the Ocotillo master plan, various communities along the Price Road Corridor, and southeast Chandler neighborhoods targeting move-up buyers. Chandler Maracay homes typically feature open floor plans, tile roofs, and community HOA amenities.
Queen Creek and San Tan Valley: As the southeast Valley expanded in the mid-2000s, Maracay followed with communities in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley targeting buyers who wanted newer construction, larger lots, and more space at accessible price points. Many of these homes are now well-established and represent excellent resale value.
Scottsdale and North Phoenix: Maracay also built extensively in Scottsdale and North Phoenix, typically targeting the move-up and luxury buyer market with larger homes and more premium finishes than their entry-level product lines.
Finding a Maracay Resale Home
Because Maracay no longer builds as an independent brand, all available Maracay homes are resales — existing homes built during the company's active years and now selling through the traditional real estate market. This means finding a Maracay home requires knowing where Maracay built, understanding the specific communities and floor plans, and working with an agent who can identify quality Maracay resales and help you evaluate them accurately.
Maracay resales span a wide price range depending on community, location, size, and condition. Entry-level Maracay homes in San Tan Valley and east Queen Creek can start in the $400s, while premium Maracay builds in Seville Gilbert, Ocotillo Chandler, or Scottsdale can reach $1 million or more. The condition of the home matters significantly — Maracay built primarily in the 2000s and early 2010s, so these homes are now 15–25 years old and condition varies from original to extensively updated.
Our team actively tracks Maracay resales across the East Valley. We know the floor plans, the communities, and what makes one Maracay home a better value than another. Whether you're searching for a specific plan you've lived in before or just looking for the quality and character Maracay was known for, we can help you find the right home.
Maracay Build Quality & What to Expect
Maracay homes were consistently regarded as above-average in quality for production builders of their era. The company was known for using better-grade materials than some national competitors, offering more standard features at base price, and maintaining tighter construction standards on framing, insulation, and mechanical systems.
Common features in Maracay homes include tile rooflines, stucco exteriors, 9–10 foot ceilings, open great room floor plans, formal dining rooms in many plans, and attached 2–3 car garages. Kitchen and bath finishes from the original build period (slab granite, maple or cherry cabinetry, tile flooring) were solid but show age in homes that haven't been updated — buyers should assess the kitchen and baths carefully and budget for updates if needed.
Mechanically, Maracay homes in Arizona typically have two-stage HVAC systems sized appropriately for their square footage, dual-pane windows, and above-code insulation in attic and wall cavities — all of which contribute to lower-than-average utility costs for Arizona homes of their size. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified inspector is always recommended, as with any resale home, but Maracay's construction reputation generally means fewer surprises than with some competitors of the same era.
Maracay Homes FAQs
Does Maracay Homes still build new homes?
No — Maracay Homes was acquired by Taylor Morrison in 2018 and no longer operates as an independent builder. New communities previously associated with Maracay are now built and sold under the Taylor Morrison brand. All available "Maracay homes" in the current market are resales.
How do I find a Maracay home for sale in Gilbert or Chandler?
The best approach is working with a local agent who knows which communities Maracay built in and can search the MLS for resale inventory in those specific neighborhoods. We can set up a custom search targeting Maracay-built communities and alert you the moment new inventory hits the market.
Are Maracay homes good quality?
Yes — Maracay was consistently regarded as one of Arizona's better regional builders during its active years. Homes were built with quality materials, above-average insulation, and solid construction standards. As with any home 15–25 years old, condition depends heavily on maintenance and updates by previous owners.
What's the price range for Maracay homes in the East Valley?
It varies considerably by community, size, and condition — roughly $400,000 for smaller Maracay homes in the southeast Valley up to $1 million+ for larger builds in premier communities like Seville in Gilbert or Ocotillo in Chandler. An accurate market analysis for a specific home or community requires current MLS data.
Looking for a Maracay-built home in the East Valley? Contact Megan & Jason Williams — call or text us at 480-618-1890. We know where Maracay built and can help you find the right resale home in the community that fits your needs.
