Living in Monarch: Homes, Amenities & Local Insights

Monarch
Monarch Subdivision in Marana, AZ

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Location

About the Neighborhood

Located off N Sandario Road between W Barnett Road and W Moore Road in the 85653 zip code, just north of Gladden Farms, Monarch is a growing new-construction community being built out by Lennar and Richmond American Homes (Desert Bloom at Monarch). The community is being developed across multiple blocks, with new homesites still being released.

The neighborhood features a mix of one and two story single-family homes on standard suburban streets, with convenient access to Interstate 10 and the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center directly across the street.

Home Prices

  • Median home prices are about $458,000, based on current active MLS listings.

  • Asking prices currently range from about $344,000 to $530,000, depending on the builder, floor plan, and lot.

Home Facts

  • The neighborhood has one and two story single-family homes built by Lennar and Richmond American Homes, spread across several development blocks.

  • The average square footage of the homes ranges from about 1,400 to 2,700 sq. ft.

  • The homes are new construction, with site development and building activity ongoing since 2023.

  • The average number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the home is 3 to 6 beds and 2 to 4 baths.

  • HOA: The fees range from about $55 to $70 per month.

Monarch - Recent Sales

Community Amenities

Monarch does not currently have its own private clubhouse or community pool. Homeowners are situated near the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center, and several public parks are just minutes away, including Ora Mae Harn District Park to the north and Cottonwood Park and Willow Glen Parks in Gladden Farms to the south.

Living Here

Monarch sits in the 85653 zip code, just north of Gladden Farms and a short drive from Interstate 10, giving residents convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday errands. The Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center sits directly across the street, and the Gladden Farms park and trail network is only minutes away.

Downtown Marana and the growing retail corridor along Tangerine and Twin Peaks Roads are also within a short drive, making Monarch a convenient home base for both work and everyday life.

Schools

These are the schools zoned for Monarch:

  • Elementary School: Gladden Farms Elementary School
  • Middle School: Marana Middle School
  • High School: Marana High School

All schools are part of the Marana Unified School District.

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