$400,000 to $1 million.

Below the foothills of Carefree is the master-planned community Sonoran Foothills. Spanning 800 acres adjacent to the planned McDowell Sonoran Preserve, it’s a dream location for nature lovers. Homes in five actively selling neighborhoods—Desert Enclave, Desert Springs, Desert Trail, Desert Vista and Desert Pass—will vary from 2,400 to 5,100 square feet. Once complete, this community will be home to 4,500 residents, making it no wonder that a school is also in the works. A 4,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse is surrounded by a 12-acre park where residents can picnic, lounge, partake in daily activities or hike the trails within and surrounding the community.

Bonus: Sonoran Foothills’ kid-friendly features include a splash fountain, a swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts, sand pits and a picnic pavilion. www.sonoranfoothills.com.