Province

Independent Assessment

Neither claim matches what independent research found: multiple consistent secondary sources (including a dedicated real-estate history writeup and a Maricopa-area brokerage's community profile) describe Province as launched by Engle Homes in 2004 and later continued by Meritage Homes, which absorbed Engle Homes via acquisition — not K. Hovnanian and not Del Webb. The reported total home count (approximately 2,200, per multiple sources) is also well below Nova's '3,500+' figure. Province's builder history is Engle Homes followed by Meritage Homes, and the community totals roughly 2,200 homes.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a genuinely resort-scaled clubhouse and social-club program at a meaningfully lower price point than comparable Maricopa County communities, and who are comfortable relocating outside the immediate Phoenix metro to Pinal County (with its generally lower property tax rates), are the best fit for Province. It also suits buyers who don't need on-site golf and are content playing at the several public courses near Maricopa.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Engle Homes began developing Province in 2004. Meritage Homes, which absorbed Engle Homes through corporate acquisition in the mid-2000s, continued and completed the community's construction using established floor plans. Province was named the best active-adult community in the United States by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2006, early recognition that helped put Maricopa's active-adult market on the map. The community is reported at approximately 2,200 homes today (sources cite figures ranging from roughly 2,214 to 2,217), split between single-family detached homes and attached villa/Gemini-style homes.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Pricing is reported roughly in the low-$200,000s to mid-$400,000s depending on floor plan and home type, positioning Province well below comparable gated, amenity-rich communities closer to central Phoenix. Buyers should compare recent closed sales for the specific floor plan and home type rather than relying on any single quoted range, and should factor in Pinal County's generally lower property tax rates relative to Maricopa County as part of the overall cost comparison.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Province is largely built out, and current purchases are predominantly resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and request the HOA's most recent reserve study and any pending special assessments, particularly for homes from the community's earliest (2004-era) construction phase.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Pinal County property tax, generally reported to run below comparable Maricopa County rates — a meaningful, independently cited long-term cost advantage for buyers relocating from closer-in Phoenix-metro communities. Buyers should confirm the current rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Pinal County Assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Province's lifestyle centers on its large, Italian-villa-styled clubhouse and an extensive club and social-programming calendar, positioning it as a full-amenity resort-style community despite lacking an on-site golf course. Its gated, staffed-entry layout and lakes/walking-path network give it a quieter, more spacious feel than denser Maricopa-County communities, consistent with its Pinal County setting.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Province sits in the city of Maricopa, Pinal County, roughly 35 miles south of downtown Phoenix via I-10 and SR-347 — a genuinely different jurisdiction from Maricopa County, the much larger county to the north. Residents needing regular access to Chandler Regional Medical Center or Sky Harbor should plan for a 35-55 minute drive depending on traffic; Maricopa's own local retail and medical infrastructure has expanded substantially in recent years but does not yet match established Phoenix-metro corridors.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Province is confirmed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA): at least one occupant per household must be 55 or older. Buyers should confirm current age-verification and occupancy-documentation procedures directly with the Province Community Association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Province does not have an on-site golf course, unlike Robson Ranch and Mission Royale — golfers should plan on driving to a nearby public course. The city of Maricopa sits roughly 35 miles south of downtown Phoenix, meaningfully farther from major hospital systems and Sky Harbor; buyers with frequent Phoenix medical or family ties should evaluate that drive honestly. Reported HOA figures and price ranges should be independently reconfirmed given the conflicting secondary-source data encountered.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Province is most directly comparable to Robson Ranch (Eloy) and Mission Royale (Casa Grande) as a similarly value-positioned, outside-Maricopa-County alternative to Phoenix-metro 55+ communities, though Province is the only one of the three without an on-site golf course. Robson Ranch offers a larger, golf-anchored campus with a considerably bigger clubhouse; Mission Royale sits closer to the Phoenix-Tucson midpoint on I-10 with its own on-site golf course. Buyers choosing among the three should weigh Province's larger clubhouse and club roster against the other two communities' on-site golf access.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and the current HOA fee tier for a specific home type.

Who built Province?

Engle Homes began developing Province in 2004; Meritage Homes, which absorbed Engle Homes through corporate acquisition, continued and completed construction.

Is Province in Maricopa County or the city of Maricopa?

Province is in the city of Maricopa, which sits in Pinal County — a genuinely different jurisdiction from Maricopa County, the much larger county to the north. This distinction is a common point of confusion in this market.

Does Province have an on-site golf course?

No. Unlike Robson Ranch or Mission Royale elsewhere in Pinal County, Province does not have an on-site golf course; residents play at nearby public courses such as The Duke at Rancho El Dorado or Ak-Chin Southern Dunes.

How many homes are in Province?

Approximately 2,200 (sources cite figures ranging from roughly 2,214 to 2,217).