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the water in your motorboat, you’ll be sorely disappointed in Maricopa. The Lakes only allows non-motorized boats and kayaks, while Province doesn’t allow any watercraft at all. Additionally, a waterfront home brings increased development costs for the backyard. Because the lots slope towards the water, building a pool or extended patio will usually require the construction of a retaining wall, to keep the lot from slowly eroding into the lake. You must also consider safety precautions, mainly fencing, to keep the little ones safe. The lot premium on a waterfront home hardly ever loses value, and all the work you put upgrading such a property will pay you back one day when you transition from a homeowner to a seller.
There aren’t normally many waterfront homes up for sale in Maricopa at a given time. As of this printing, there were only nine active listings— three in the Lakes at Rancho El Dorado and six in Province--out of 530 listings. This low supply leads to higher listing prices. How much higher? In my personal experience, I’ve found that it’s around 15-20% more than the same floor plan on a standard lot. The number could be even higher when you consider the desirability of the neighborhood, along with the features and finishes of the home itself. However, there are some potential disadvantages. For starters, “waterfront” is not the same as “lakefront” when talking about the quality of the water. In 2018, monsoon rains affected the oxygen levels in the Lakes at Rancho Eldorado, which caused a massive fishkill, causing the whole neighborhood to stink. During certain times of the year, mosquito activity may spike in the corners of the lake where the water is slow moving. You should research what uses are permitted by the HOA on the water lots. Fishing is likely prohibited, and if you’re looking to cruise around
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R ESIDENTS MOVING TO ARIZONA FROM other parts of the country are often surprised to find that in the middle of the desert, there are homes surrounded by man-made lakes. Maricopa has two such communities: The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado and the active adult community of Province They have their advantages. While the views of an average house may change due to development, a waterfront home’s views will remain intact. Depending on which way your home faces, you will likely be able to catch unobstructed spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
ROWING NATURALLY ALONG the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, the San Marcos Hibiscus is a beautiful choice for our yards in Maricopa. Because it is native to the Sonoran Desert, it loves sandy and rocky soil like ours in Pinal County. As it is a wild cotton — one of the few natives to the Southwest — it is related to domestic cotton from America and Egypt. The cotton plant and Roselle are relatives of San Marcos Hibiscus, all belonging to the mallow family. Its deep green leaves and pale yellow flowers lend a tropical air to the garden. Five red dots form at the center of the petals where yellow stamens arise. The small fruits contain seeds that can be used for propagation. Tiny threads that look like miniature cotton balls cover the seeds. This evergreen shrub basically takes care of itself. Just plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It will do best in the ground because potting soil is too enriched for its simple taste. If fertilizers, amendments or mulch are added, the plant could die. This perennial needs deep watering twice a month in the summer but little water the rest of the year. Some great features of this plant are its fondness for poor soil, tolerance for salt, blooms from spring to fall, lack of thorns and reflected heat tolerance. It’s also litter free. With a moderate growth rate, the San Marcos Hibiscus reaches 2 to 4 feet tall and 4 by 6 inches wide when mature. Prune them when necessary to keep a rounded shape or the branches will get lanky. Although it is frost tolerant at 30 degrees, the roots are hardy at 20 degrees, and it will grow back if damaged. In cooler climates, it will bloom from October to May. Once the temperature reaches 80 degrees in the spring, the flowers will start to appear. If you’d like to see butterflies in the garden, this hibiscus welcomes them as a host plant. Just watch the Hairstreak Butterflies and Painted Lady Butterflies as they lay their eggs on the leaves or stems. Bees are also attracted to it. Look for this hibiscus at nurseries that sell desert plants and the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. You will be amazed by this addition to your garden! G
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Dayv Morgan is a Maricopa Realtor and owner of HomeSmart Premier.
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