Greenfield Acres

Greenfield Acres in Gilbert, Arizona

Greenfield Acres is a custom-home neighborhood in south Gilbert (85298), near Chandler Heights Road. It’s known for something increasingly rare in Gilbert: lots of nearly an acre or more, flood irrigation, and horse privileges on every lot. Tree-lined streets, custom homes in a variety of styles, and room for RV garages, casitas, or sport courts give it a semi-rural feel in the middle of the suburbs. HOA dues are low. The tradeoffs: flood irrigation takes work, neighbors may keep horses or other animals, homes vary widely in style and condition, and community amenities are minimal.

The Homes

Greenfield Acres is made up of custom homes on large lots, often around 0.8 to just over 1 acre. Many have RV gates and room to add a pool, RV garage, casita, sport court, or guest house. Some already include separate guest houses, which suits multigenerational living or rental income.

Recent listings are around $1.3 million, depending on the home and lot.

Many homes are about 25 years old, so roofs, HVAC, and other systems may need updating. Because every home is custom, quality, layout, and condition vary more than in a typical subdivision. Inspect carefully.

HOA Dues

HOA dues are low, about $150 a quarter, or roughly $50 a month. With dues that low, don’t expect amenities like a community pool or clubhouse. Confirm what the HOA covers and its rules on animals, structures, and RVs.

Flood Irrigation

Every lot has flood irrigation, which means your yard is periodically flooded with irrigation water on a set schedule. It keeps grass and trees green at lower cost than city water, but it comes with responsibilities:

• You need to be home, or arrange for someone, to open and close irrigation gates on schedule
• Berms and grading must be maintained so water stays where it should
• Standing water can attract mosquitoes for a day or two after each irrigation

If you’ve never had flood irrigation, talk to current owners about how it works in practice.

Horse Privileges

All lots allow horses. If you want horses, that’s a big plus. If you don’t, keep in mind that neighbors may keep horses or other animals, which can mean flies, odors, and noise. Check the HOA’s rules and drive the street before buying.

Community Feel

Greenfield Acres has a strong neighborhood identity, including an annual neighborhood car show that’s been hosted by residents for more than a decade.

Location

You get a semi-rural feel with Gilbert conveniences nearby. South Gilbert has grown quickly, so expect more traffic on major roads around the neighborhood than when it was built.