Encanterra Golf Course in Queen Creek, Arizona, sits on the lower Sonoran Desert plain with a layout that alternates between desert washes and manicured turf. The course was designed by Gary Panks and opened in 2007. Its bent-grass greens are set at modest elevations, and fairways are bordered by drought-tolerant landscaping that includes ocotillo, mesquite, and native grasses. The routing crosses two major arroyos, requiring players to carry water twice on the front nine and once on the back. Wind is a frequent factor, sweeping across the flat terrain with little obstruction. Irrigation is drawn from on-site wells, and the turf mix is predominantly bermuda overseeded with rye in winter. Cart paths are asphalt and run on the perimeter of most holes to reduce interference with play. The practice facility includes a driving range with target greens and a short-game area with bunkers of varying depths. Maintenance standards follow regional desert golf practices, with daily monitoring of salinity levels in the soil.
Encanterra Golf Course currently has (within 1 mile) 106 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $637,036.56 and 17 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $452,034.12. There are 2 short sales. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 11 new construction homes for sale. The average annual property tax for Encanterra Golf Course is $3,041.02.