CHANDLER, NEAR SOUTH TEMPE · NEIGHBORHOODS
HORSE PROPERTY · NO HOATrails End Estates, Chandler
Horse property on close to an acre at Dobson and Elliot, on a county island with no HOA. Single-level homes from 1969 to 1988, some with real mid-century design behind them. Small, quiet, and rarely on the market.
1969–1988
Build Era
Year built range
2746 SF
Median Home
2,622 – 3,230 SF
0.98 ac
MEDIAN LOT
2,959 sq ft home
50%
Pool Rate
2 of 4 homes
What it's like to live here.
Trails End is a county island in the middle of the city. This is horse property, and that is not a footnote. It is the reason people buy here and the reason they do not leave. You can keep horses, park the trailer, and not file paperwork to do either. Nobody is zoning new neighborhoods like this inside the city, which is exactly why these hold.
The homes date back to 1969 and kept filling in through 1988, on lots right around an acre, many of them flood irrigated. Almost everything is single level. Guest houses and casitas show up often enough to be worth asking about. Homes run from about 2,600 to 3,200 square feet, so two listings on the same street can be completely different houses. Some of the homes here are genuinely interesting mid-century modern work, which you do not find on an acre lot in many places.
There is no HOA. No design review, and also no shared reserve. That cuts both ways and you should know which side you are on.
Who it fits
Trails End fits horse owners, renovators, mid-century-modern enthusiasts, people who want the county-island lifestyle, and anyone who will not live under an HOA. It rewards buyers with vision. If you can see past 1970s bones to what these acre-plus lots actually are, you will like it here. These are established homes. Grown-in trees and lots you cannot buy new, and also roofs, systems, and finishes that will want attention. Budget for it and the trade is a good one. It is not for someone who wants a newer house or a neighborhood that polices itself.
Buying here: what to know
Horse privileges are recorded, not assumed. The setup varies house to house. Check the zoning, the irrigation, and what the neighbors actually run before you fall for a barn.
Understand what county island means. You are in Maricopa County, not the City of Chandler, for zoning, permits and some services. Ask what that changes for the specific property before you write.
Budget for the age. Most homes date to the 1970s. Some have been fully redone, some have not. Have the roof, plumbing, electrical and cooling looked at closely, and price the difference.
Be ready when one comes up. This is a small neighborhood and sales are rare. Get pre-approved and know what you want so you can act when one lists.
Written by Ben Graham, REALTOR since 2011. Page updated October 2026.
Good to know.
Selling here: what to know
With so few sales on these streets, pricing leans on nearby acre-lot horse neighborhoods in South Tempe, adjusted for the county-island setting, the irrigation, the horse setup and how much of the home has been updated. A renovated mid-century home on an acre draws a different buyer than an original one, and the marketing should say which one you are selling.
The buyer for Trails End usually already knows what they want: land, no HOA, horses or room for them. I reach those people directly rather than waiting for them to stumble across a sign at Dobson and Elliot.
Common questions
Can I keep horses in Trails End Estates?
Yes. It is horse property throughout. Privileges are recorded per lot and the setup varies, so confirm for the specific address.
Is there an HOA in Trails End Estates?
No. There is no HOA, no design review and no shared reserve.
How big are the lots in Trails End Estates?
Right around an acre, with a few a bit smaller. Many are flood irrigated.
When were the homes in Trails End Estates built?
From 1969 through 1988. Most are single level, and some have real mid-century modern design behind them.
Is Trails End Estates in Chandler or Tempe?
Chandler, at Dobson and Elliot, on a county island just outside city limits. It sits against the South Tempe line and shops like South Tempe.
What schools serve Trails End Estates?
Pomeroy Elementary, Hendrix Junior High and Dobson High. Confirm for the specific address.
Who this fits.
“Trails End is one of the most architecturally interesting neighborhoods in this entire guide. The Frank Lloyd Wright lineage isn’t marketing fluff, at least one listing genuinely traces back to a protégé. For buyers who care about provenance and design, that’s a real differentiator.”
The specs.
CityChandler
Build era1969–1988
Median home2,959 sq ft
Home range2,622–3,230 sq ft
Median lot0.98 acres
Single level100%
Pool33%
HorsesPermitted throughout
HOANone
SchoolsPomeroy, Hendrix, Dobson
Where it sits.
Trails End Estates sits at the southwest corner of Dobson Road and Elliot Road in Chandler, right against the South Tempe line. It is a county island, so it sits outside city limits even though the city surrounds it. Buyers here shop South Tempe neighborhoods like Buena Vista Ranchos and Warner Estates alongside it. The US-60 and Loop 101 are both close. Schools are Pomeroy Elementary, Hendrix Junior High and Dobson High. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
Thinking about Trails End?
Book a free 15-minute call and let's go see what's coming. I'll tell you what's for sale now, what might list soon, and whether this neighborhood fits your move. If you're selling, I'll walk you through what your home could sell for and how we'd find the right buyer.
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