04/18/2026
New Master-Planned Community Could Expand Homes for Sale in Goodyear
Goodyear continues to grow as a major land developer moves forward with plans for a large new master-planned community called Rio 1900. Harvard Investments recently purchased an additional 80 acres for the project, adding to the long-term vision for this new development located next to Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
The newly acquired land includes two 40-acre parcels that were purchased through an Arizona State Land Department auction in early February. These parcels will become part of the larger 1,940-acre Rio 1900 community, which is expected to bring thousands of new residential opportunities to the area.
Once completed, Rio 1900 is planned to include 5,800 single-family and multi-family homes, along with neighborhoods, businesses, parks, trails, and open space. For anyone watching the growth of homes for sale in Goodyear, this project highlights the city’s continued expansion and the increasing demand for new housing options in the West Valley.
Construction on the community is expected to begin in 2027, with the first homes projected to be completed by 2029. According to the developer, one of the main goals for Rio 1900 is to create a walkable lifestyle, with each home being built within a five-minute walk of a park, trail, or open space.
Harvard Investments says the additional land purchase is an important step in making sure the community stays connected, thoughtfully designed, and positioned
