SAHUARITA, AZ (March 10, 2026) — DR Horton Inc. acquired 27 single-family residential lots in the Entrada Del Toro subdivision within Rancho Sahuarita for $2,520,375, or about $93,347 per lot. The 3.35-acre residential land sale closed Feb. 24, 2026, and equates to roughly $753,001 per acre, or $17.29 per square foot.

The lots are identified as Lots 742-750, 759-764, 806, and 815-825 in Entrada Del Toro, the latest subdivision within the Rancho Sahuarita master-planned community in Sahuarita. The property is zoned under Sahuarita’s specific plan.

The purchase comes as Rancho Sahuarita celebrates its 25th anniversary, adding another milestone to one of Southern Arizona’s best-known and most active master-planned communities.

This marks DR Horton’s third acquisition in Entrada Del Toro. The builder had already purchased 48 lots in the subdivision before this latest closing, further expanding its position in one of the most active homebuilding sections of Rancho Sahuarita. Other builders already active in Entrada Del Toro include KB Home, Lennar, Meritage Homes, Richmond, and Century Homes, underscoring the subdivision’s role as a competitive residential product mix within the broader community.

Rancho Sahuarita continues to be one of Southern Arizona’s most active master-planned communities, with multiple national builders maintaining a presence across its neighborhoods. This latest DR Horton purchase signals continued confidence in lot demand and future homebuilding activity in Sahuarita, where production builders remain focused on delivering new inventory to the South submarket. The transaction also reflects the ongoing pace of finished-lot absorption in established MPCs, where builders often acquire inventory in phases as development progresses.

The seller was RSMC VIII LLC, c/o Rancho Sahuarita, Jeremy Sharpe, president. Sam Mills, the division Vice President of land for DR Horton, handled the purchase for the buyer.

Source: RED Comp #12360

TUCSON, AZ (March 5, 2026) — A large Southeast Pima County ranch property known as The Aqua Verde Ranch has changed hands in a $3.05 million investment sale, combining deeded acreage near Vail with substantial grazing rights and water infrastructure.

The Aqua Verde Ranch, located at 18891 E Miller Ranch Road in Vail, encompasses 237.39 acres (about 10.34 million square feet), pricing the land component at approximately $12,848 per acre (or $0.29 per square foot).

The seller was Ray Ranches LLC, represented by Ms. Elizabeth Ray (member), and the buyer was Polley Ranches LLC, represented by Mr. Sam Alan Polley (manager).

In addition to the deeded acreage, the transaction includes approximately 19,500 acres of State, County, and U.S. Forest Service grazing rights and three wells, with the property value annotated as $12,000,000 of personal property tied to those components.

The wells are supported by natural springs and an extensive upgrade to the water distribution system, underscoring the ranch’s operational capability for livestock and land management.

The property is described as being between Vail Hills and the base of the Rincon Mountains, with the ranch bisected by Agua Verde Creek, creating a lush corridor of local flora and fauna while remaining within a short drive of Tucson.

The sale also includes a 1,680-square-foot newly constructed home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus an attached one-bedroom/one-bath apartment with a full kitchen.

Source: RED Comp #12316

TUCSON, AZ (March 3, 2026) — Rick Borane of VOLK Company represented the seller, Lauremar Inc., in two recent sales totaling $2,200,000. Both properties are former Famous Sam’s Fun Food & Spirits locations.

8058 N. Oracle Road sold for $1,200,000 and includes approximately 6,600 square feet of improvements on approximately 55,413 square feet of land. The property will be redeveloped into the new corporate headquarters and showroom for the buyer, Area 51 Audio Engineering & Consulting, Inc. The buyer was represented by Omer Kreso and Michael Pedicone of Realty Executives Arizona Territory.

2048 E. Irvington Road sold for $1,000,000 and includes approximately 5,976 square feet of building improvements on approximately 45,120 square feet of land. The buyer, McSpillers Holdings, LLC, plans to redevelop the site into iSmile Dentistry, a dental practice whose team has served the community since 2002.

The seller, which continues to operate Famous Sam’s Fun Food & Spirits at Manzanita Plaza (West Valencia and Cardinal), welcomes loyal patrons and newcomers alike to visit and enjoy the full menu—including Sam’s Famous Hot Pastrami & Cheese Samwich.

For more information, contact Borane at 520.326.3200. Kreso and Pedicone are at 520.247.7480.

Source: RED Comp #12361and 12249