Nestled at the base of the majestic Santa Rita Mountains, and surrounded by the world’s largest pecan grove, but only minutes away from Tucson and the surrounding metro area, Rancho Sahuarita offers the best of both worlds: a friendly small-town atmosphere with the proximity of city life close enough for every day convenience, but far enough away to leave it all behind.

At Rancho Sahuarita, the magical sense of community is literally all in your backyard. Our community offers a highly amenitized lifestyle, surrounding a 15-acre lake park in the center of the community that is ideal for sailing, fishing or enjoying a performance at the lake’s amphitheatre. There are 11 miles of paved trails that weave throughout the community that connect neighborhoods and schools. The eight parks offer a variety of features including a Safari Trail with life-sized bronze statues of African animals, Desert Interpretative and Butterfly Gardens, picnic tables and tot lots. At the centerpiece of this recreational master plan is Club Rancho Sahuarita, with the largest private splash park in Arizona, a 6,000 sq. ft. fitness facility, a new Kids Club, and an Activity Park with an electric train for weekend rides, a pedal car racetrack, a nine-hole miniature golf course, a shaded playground, and an event lawn for concerts and outdoor entertainment.

Introducing a continual stream of new amenities and programming has created a magical experience at Rancho Sahuarita, Southern Arizona’s most extraordinary residential community.  Our one of a kind amenity package establishes an exclusive identity and creates a sense of place and belonging for all of our residents. The quality and value of Rancho Sahuarita’s amenities and lifestyle differentiate it from all other communities, making it a unique year-around destination.

Area Conveniences
Rancho Sahuarita’s first and Sahuarita’s only convenience store to date has also become a reality.   Super Stop now offers Shell-branded gasoline, E-85 FlexFuel, and 3,900 square feet of snacks, beverages, even a self-serve dog wash.

To the north, the city of Tucson offers an endless assortment of dining, cultural, business and entertainment opportunities. Just minutes to the south, the expanding commercial centers of Sahuarita and Green Valley offer shopping, quaint cafes, a multi-screen movie theatre, even a Wal-Mart Super Center.

Education
A 120-acre, K-12 school campus situated in the center of the community and a second K-8 campus that opened recently, on 25 acres, allows our families to benefit from the convenience of on-site public schools. They are equipped with the latest technology and provide a variety of athletic opportunities to foster well-rounded student development.

The K-12 school campus contains extraordinary amenities such as fiber-optic computer technology, telecommunication centers, libraries, fully integrated science labs, and a 1,200 seat auditorium. The schools feature three gymnasiums, three athletic fields, six ball fields, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a pool and a trail system linking Rancho Sahuarita's adjoining neighborhoods.

For more information, contact the Sahuarita Unified School District, 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. (520) 625-3502 or visit www.sahuarita.k12.az.us.

Community Information
There’s plenty of activity at Rancho Sahuarita, and in surrounding areas.  Click below for a comprehensive listing of area attractions, businesses and historical sites.

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Mr. Sharpe moved to Tucson and formed Sharpe & Associates in 1981- a real estate brokerage, investment and land development firm. Sharpe, or his companies have managed over 50 real estate programs, involving about 10,000 acres.

Since Rancho Sahuarita opened in July 2001, 4,000 homes have been purchased and more than 9,000 people now call this innovative community home, making it one of the top selling master-planned communities in the country.

Robert M. Sharpe graduated from Arizona State University in 1975 and received a Degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 1982. Mr. Sharpe is the Chair of the Community Development Council, Green Flight of the Urban Land Institute ("ULI") and also a ULI Governor.

Within our intergenerational master plan, we truly offer something for everyone, including two exciting active adult neighborhoods: Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita by Del Webb, and The Courtyards and Madera Village at Rancho Resort by Hamco Homes. These communities still share the intimate, small-town appeal of Rancho Sahuarita, with an emphasis on the social, physical and intellectual aspects of life.

The Courtyards and Madera Village by Hamco Homes are located within the award-winning, gated community of Rancho Resort. Hamco, a builder of active adult neighborhoods, offers both quality and value at Madera Village and The Courtyards. Rancho Resort offers the best of distinctive yet affordable homes, designed for your active adult lifestyle.

Rounding out these great neighborhoods, Rancho Resort recreational amenities feature heated outdoor pool, bocce, volleyball and tennis courts, walking trails, an amphitheater, and a putting green. Indoors, the 20,000 square-foot clubhouse includes a ballroom, library, fitness center, billiards, computer lab, arts and crafts room, and a fireside lounge.

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Sahuarita Water Company (SWC) is a state and federally regulated, private water utility dedicated to providing quality drinking water to a 4.7 square mile area that includes Rancho Sahuarita and Rancho Resort.

SWC currently employs nine full-time staff with over 75 years of combined experience in water company operations, administration, maintenance and management.

SWC has been providing the drinking water to Rancho Sahuarita and Rancho Resort since 2000. Current service extends to over 12,000 residents living in over 4,200 homes. SWC also provides water to the new Marketplace, SUSD and Town of Sahuarita Municipal Complex.

The source of SWC water is groundwater drawn from the aquifer system below the development. The water system consists of production wells, reservoirs, boosters and other equipment necessary to store and distribute water. SWC holds a 100-year Designation of Assured Water Supply with the Arizona Department of Water Resources and complies with all the rules pertaining to groundwater pumping.

SWC maintains a computerized monitoring system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure the system operates safely and efficiently at all times.

SWC complies with all sampling requirements set for the in the Federal Clean Water Act. SWC also complies with all Arizona Department of Environmental Quality monitoring requirements for drinking water systems. The results of all compliance testing are reported in the annual Consumer Confidence Report mail to each customer in July of each year. Additional reports are available upon request.

SWC meets or exceeds all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, including those set forth by the Arizona Corporation Commission, ADEQ, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality and the US EPA.

Mission Statement

The Sahuarita Water Company is dedicated to providing our customers the highest quality of water, excellence in customer service, and stewardship of our resources in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

Statement of Values

The Sahuarita Water Company will pursue “Excellence” by:

Conducting ourselves in an honest, fair, considerate and trustworthy manner as to demonstrate professionalism and ethical business practices;

Being responsible and accountable for the public health and safety of the water supply by meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements;

Maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction by being responsive in a timely and professional manner;

Lead by advocating responsible local and regional development and management of water resources;

Communicating in an open, timely, candid and shared manner, recognizing the value of diverse points of view;

Displaying leadership in the community by being a positive role model by “walking the talk”;

Placing value on teamwork as a core philosophy by creating a work environment that encourages employees to support each other through respect and trust.

For More Information on the Sahuarita Water Company,
Please Call (520) 399-1105

Sahuarita Water Company

The information provided is accurate as of March 2008 and are subject to change.
For the most updated information, please call SWC at (520) 399-1105