SOUTH TEMPE · NEIGHBORHOODS
HORSE PROPERTY · NO HOASunburst Farms, Tempe
A horse-property neighborhood in South Tempe, between Elliot and Warner near McClintock. About 88 homes from the late 1970s on lots of about four-fifths of an acre, nearly all single level, with no HOA. Guest houses are common. Kyrene schools feeding Corona del Sol.
No HOA
OWNERSHIP
88
Homes in
Neighborhood
Tempe
City
South Tempe
Kyrene
Elementary
School District
What it's like to live here.
Sunburst Farms 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 went up in one tight window, 1977 to 1979, on lots just under an acre. They are ranch-style, almost all single level, and many have been added onto over the years, so a home that started at 2,000 square feet can run past 5,000 today. Pools are standard here, not an upgrade. Guest houses show up on about two out of three lots, which opens the door to multi-generational living or a rental. Some homes have a basement. Mature trees and irrigated lots are normal here.
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. 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.
Written by Ben Graham, REALTOR since 2011. Page updated October 2026.
Good to know.
Who it fits
Sunburst Farms fits someone who wants land and animals without leaving the city. It suits horse owners and people who like living next to them, move-up buyers from around the Valley who want a guest house, out-of-state relocations who want acreage near the freeways, and anyone planning a long hold. It is not for someone who wants a gate, a uniform streetscape, or an HOA to keep the neighbors in line.
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.
Same street, different house. Homes run from about 3,000 to nearly 6,000 square feet, and many are original homes with big additions. Look at how the addition was done, not just the total.
Count the guest house separately. A casita with its own kitchen is a different asset than a bonus room. Confirm permits, utilities and how it was built before you price it in.
No HOA means you are the reserve. There is no shared fund for streets or common areas. Ask about roofs, air conditioners, pool equipment and irrigation before you settle on a number.
Selling here: what to know
Horse property on the better part of an acre inside Tempe is rare, and the buyer for it is usually already looking. I price your home on the land first, then the house, then the extras: the guest house, the horse setup, the irrigation, the additions. Those get called out early, because a buyer scanning photos will not find them on their own. Sales here are steady but not frequent, so the comps come from your street plus Calle de Caballos and Warner Estates, adjusted honestly for lot and condition.
Common questions
Can I keep horses in Sunburst Farms?
Yes. Horse privileges run throughout the neighborhood, but they are recorded per lot, so confirm for the specific address.
Is there an HOA in Sunburst Farms?
No. There is no HOA, no design review and no shared reserve.
How big are the lots in Sunburst Farms?
About four-fifths of an acre, with very little variation from lot to lot.
When were the homes in Sunburst Farms built?
1977 to 1979. Many have been expanded and remodeled since.
Are the homes in Sunburst Farms single-story?
Nearly all are single-level ranch homes. Some have a basement.
What schools serve Sunburst Farms?
C. I. Waggoner Elementary, Kyrene Middle and Corona del Sol High. Confirm for the specific address.
Who this fits.
“Sunburst Farms is the neighborhood that stops buyers cold. Nobody here bought it for what it signals. They bought it for what it is: horse property on the better part of an acre inside the city, and nobody is zoning more of it.”
The specs.
CityTempe
Build era1977–1979
Median home5,000 sq ft
Home range3,057–5,963 sq ft
Median lot0.79 acres
Single level83%
Pool100%
Basement33%
HorsesPermitted throughout
HOANone
SchoolsC. I. Waggoner, Kyrene Middle, Corona del Sol
Where it sits.
Sunburst Farms sits in the southeast corner of South Tempe, off McClintock Drive between Elliot and Warner. Calle de Caballos, Warner Estates and Buena Vista Ranchos are next door, and Shady Lane Estates is close by. You are minutes from the US-60 and Loop 101, with Sky Harbor about 15 to 20 minutes away off-peak. Schools are C. I. Waggoner Elementary, Kyrene Middle and Corona del Sol High. Always confirm school assignment for a specific address.
Thinking about Sunburst Farms?
Book a free 15-minute call. I'll tell you what's for sale in Sunburst Farms now, what might be coming, and whether it fits your move. If you're selling, I'll walk you through what your land and home could sell for and how we'd find the right buyer.