Estrella, Goodyear, AZ Real Estate

Estrella is a 20,000-acre master-planned community of single-family homes, attached villas, and custom homes in the Sierra Estrella foothills of Goodyear. It is reached from the north on Estrella Parkway or Cotton Lane, and it is organized into villages, including Lucero at the main entrance, Montecito in the heart of the community, Mountain Ranch around North and South lakes, and CantaMia, a gated 55+ active-adult village. With two lakes totaling 72 acres, the Starpointe and Presidio Residents' Clubs, more than 65 miles of trails, and the Golf Club of Estrella, Estrella is a popular choice for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, custom-home buyers, and active-adult buyers who want parks, trails, and a range of neighborhoods in the West Valley.

Neighborhoods in Estrella

Estrella has 62 subdivisions, with homes of about 1,200 to 5,450 square feet. At the northern entrance, Lucero at Estrella is a village of three- to five-bedroom homes of about 1,310 to 2,890 square feet around Ladera Park, near the Welcome Center and Café Bebida.

Montecito sits in the heart of Estrella, near the Presidio Residents' Club and Bougainvillea Park. Mid-size neighborhoods there include Toll Brothers' Beacon at Estrella, Lennar's Horizon at Montecito in Estrella, Landsea Homes' single-level Vidrio at Estrella, and Taylor Morrison's La Entrada at Montecito in Estrella and La Mirada at Montecito in Estrella. Buyers who want room to grow can look at William Ryan Homes' Cordoba, Serenity at Montecito in Estrella, and single-level Tranquility at Montecito in Estrella, along with The New Home Company's Centella at Montecito in Estrella.

Mountain Ranch is Estrella's original village and holds the community's North and South lakes. Compact and mid-size neighborhoods close to the water include Avalon del Lago, Parkside, Lakeview, Spanish Bay, and Mesquite Ridge. Larger options nearby include Copper Ridge and Mattamy Homes' gated, lake-adjacent Reflection Bay.

Golf-course and gated neighborhoods along the Golf Club of Estrella include Golf Canyon, William Ryan Homes' Golf Ridge, Rosewood Homes' attached Golf Villas, Emerald Greens, and T.W. Lewis and Taylor Morrison's The Fairways, plus Richmond American's The Links close to the course.

Custom and gated enclaves include Hidden Hills, with custom homes on lots of about a half acre; Sonoran Vistas, with custom homes of about 3,660 to 5,450 square feet; The Trails, east of Estrella Parkway; The Vistas; and William Ryan Homes' gated, single-level The Palisades near South Lake.

CantaMia at Estrella is the community's gated 55+ active-adult village, with single-level Taylor Morrison homes of about 1,200 to 2,330 square feet and the CantaMia Village Center.

Community Life

A homeowners association serves the subdivision. Starpointe Residents' Club sits on North Lake, with a fitness center, a heated lap pool, the StarSplash Waterpark, and the Lakeside Grill. Presidio Residents' Club, in Montecito, has a fitness center, a heated resort-style pool and splash pad, a sports lounge, and The Cantina. The Yacht Club offers complimentary kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, and sailboats on Estrella's 72 acres of lakes, and South Lake Park has tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball courts, a boat ramp, and a beach. More than 50 community parks and more than 65 miles of trails run through the Sierra Estrella foothills, including Star Tower and the amphitheater beside North Lake. The Golf Club of Estrella is an 18-hole, par-72 Nicklaus Design course operated by Troon, with the Player's Grill and Patio. Shopping and dining are close by at Mountain Ranch Marketplace and Elliot Market, and Interstate 10, Loop 303, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport are a short drive away.

Schools and Commute

Estrella is served by the Liberty Elementary School District and the Buckeye Union High School District, including Estrella Mountain Elementary School and Westar Elementary School, both kindergarten through eighth grade, and Estrella Foothills High School. Elementary assignments vary by address. Buyers should confirm school assignments for a specific address. Interstate 10 and Loop 303 provide quick access to Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Phoenix, and the rest of the Valley.

Is Estrella Right for You?

Estrella is a strong fit for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, custom-home buyers, and active-adult buyers who want lakes, trails, residents' clubs, and a wide range of neighborhoods in the Sierra Estrella foothills of Goodyear. Contact Homes by Marco to tour homes for sale in Estrella, or explore Lucero at Estrella, CantaMia at Estrella, Golf Canyon, and Sonoran Vistas.