San Tan Valley, AZ Real Estate — Homes For Sale in San Tan Valley, AZ

San Tan Valley is located next to, and used to be a part of the city of Queen Creek. As the area has expanded and grown over the past 10 to 15 years, the need arose to create a new zip code, and as a result, a new name of that area - hence 'San Tan Valley'. The city has increased steadily in population, but infrastructure has kept pace, with roads being widened and new shops, restaurants and businesses being added regularly. San Tan Valley still has a bit of a 'rural' feeling to it, but that is part of its charm that the city's residents really enjoy! less

This area is getting a lot of new businesses and new homes are going in everywhere. It's a great time to buy here. less

About an hour out of Phoenix, lies the small town of San Tan Valley, Arizona, perfect for a relaxed, but fun getaway. From golfing to organic farms and nature tours, San Tan Valley's location in the Sonoran Desert is rural enough to let you unwind, out of the city but maintains a constant flow of activities to keep you entertained on your vacation. Top 3 activities to book in San Tan Valley 1. Relax at the Green While in San Tan Valley, relax and unwind at the Links at Queen Creek Golf Course. Spanning almost 5,800 yards (5303.5 meters), this par 70 championship course is set up with tee boxes for all playing abilities, meaning you don't have to be a pro to participate. This well-manicured facility comes with daily rates for public use, rental clubs, five lakes, and two running streams, to keep you entertained all day. Should your game leave you hungry, you don't have to leave the facilities to grab a bite, as the Ironwood Grille is ready to serve! With a patio that overlooks the green, your meal with a view will leave you full, but ready to return. 2. Tour an Organic Farm If you're looking for a more rural experience, head out to Schnepf Farms, located 10 minutes north of San Tan Valley. While the farm itself has been around since the 60's, it wasn't until the 1990's that Mark and Carrie Schnepf transformed the farm into an agro-tourism destination. At the farm, you can pick your own organic fruit and vegetables, meet farm animals at the petting zoo, or buy fresh baked goods and preserves from the bakery and country store. Special events are held year-round but don't worry about finding a hotel - campgrounds with restrooms, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi are available, with reservation. 3. Relive the Renaissance For those heading to San Tan Valley in March, check out the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Held annually, the carnival is open every Saturday and Sunday, from February 10th until the first of April as well as Memorial Day. The festival features a medieval amusement park with rides, games, jousting tournaments, feasts, and multiple performances by record-holding entertainers. Both modern and Renaissance food is served by multiple vendors, catering to picky and daring eaters alike, but try not to eat too much before trying out a medieval ride, like the Assault Catapult. Whether alone, with a friend, or with the family, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is guaranteed fun. 4. Taste and Learn about olives Arizona's soil is known for being rich and fertile, meaning farmers and their crops, from multiple origins, now call the Sonoran Desert their home. One such crop is the olive, which is grown at the Queen Creek Olive Oil Mill. Founded in 1998, by Perry and Brenda Rea, the farm has grown from 1,000 olive trees on 100 acres (40.5 hectares) to over 7,000 trees of 16 varieties and is Arizona's only producer of extra virgin olive oil. At the facility, you can take a tour and learn about the entire oil production, starting with the growing process and ending with the benefits of eateating the product. Only nine minutes away from San Tan Valley, the beautiful orchard needs to be on your itinerary, if not for the beautiful farm itself, then the delicious eatery located on the grounds. Using local and garden sourced ingredients to make new and old-world style Italian food, the Eatery at Queen Creek Olive Mill is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. less