Overview
Tierra del Rio is Meritage Homes' 85383 master plan — a family-focused, single-family community off Jomax Rd with newer, energy-efficient construction and lower total carrying costs than the neighboring master plans.
Lifestyle & amenities
Multiple community pools, ramadas, parks, sport courts, and walking paths anchor the community. Newer phases have expanded park space and added a splash pad. HOA dues stay modest.
Homes & builders
Meritage builds the entire community — expect 1,800–3,800 sq ft single-story and two-story plans with spray-foam insulation, ENERGY STAR certification, and higher-SEER HVAC. That's real dollars saved on summer utilities.
Market snapshot
Market snapshot
Updated mid-2026- New-build base pricing
- Low-$500,000s+
- Resale median
- Mid-$500,000s
- Larger plans
- $650K–$800K
- Days on market
- ~40–60
- CFD tax
- Typically no
- Utilities
- Below-average (ENERGY STAR)
Meritage runs frequent incentives on standing inventory. Ask me for current promotions.
Who Tierra del Rio is for
Value-focused families who want newer construction, energy-efficient homes, and lower total carrying costs than Vistancia. If you want a mature community with on-site schools, look at Terramar.
Frequently asked questions
›Where is Tierra del Rio?
Tierra del Rio is a Meritage Homes master plan in North Peoria (85383) off Jomax Rd, west of Vistancia. It's a growing single-family community with newer construction, family amenities, and lower price points than the neighboring master plans.
›What amenities does it include?
Tierra del Rio features multiple community pools, ramadas, parks, sport courts, and walking paths. Modest HOA dues fund the amenities. New phases have added a splash pad and expanded park space.
›Are the homes energy-efficient?
Yes — Meritage is one of the most energy-forward national builders. Most Tierra del Rio homes are ENERGY STAR certified with spray-foam insulation and higher-SEER HVAC. That materially reduces summer utility bills in AZ.
›Are there HOA and CFD costs?
There's a modest HOA. Most Tierra del Rio parcels do not carry a CFD tax, which is one reason total carrying costs come in below Vistancia. I'll confirm on any specific home.
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