Homes For Sale in CantaMia Live MLS listings, updated all day. It’s a small community — inventory moves fast:CantaMia at Estrella: The Complete 55+ Buyer’s Guide
A quiet, guard gated 55+ village inside a 20,000-acre master plan — with a yacht club, a Nicklaus golf course, and one fee structure you need to understand before you buy.
Let’s get the geography straight, because this one confuses almost everybody.
Estrella is an enormous master-planned community in Goodyear — roughly 20,000 acres, four villages, about 22,000 residents. CantaMia is the 55+ village inside it, with its own guard gate, its own clubhouse, and its own HOA.
So when you buy in CantaMia, you’re buying two things at once: a small, quiet, age-restricted community, and membership in something much larger. Which parts of that larger thing you actually get is the single most important question on this page. Let’s answer it first.
What your dues cover — and what costs extra
This trips up more CantaMia buyers than anything else. Here’s the honest breakdown.
✅ Included in your dues
- Everything in CantaMia. The Village Center, the indoor and outdoor pools, the fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, the art studio, the dog park, and CantaMia’s own lakes.
- The Estrella Yacht Club. Yes, really — and it’s complimentary. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and sailboats on North Lake. They even do sailing lessons.
- North and South Lake — 72 acres of water with about three miles of paved path around them.
- 65+ miles of trails and more than 50 parks across Estrella.
- Resident rates at the Golf Club of Estrella.
❌ NOT included — you pay extra
The Starpointe and Presidio Residents’ Clubs. These are Estrella’s big clubs — pools, fitness centers, restaurants — and CantaMia residents are not automatically members. You buy a pass.
As of the last published rates: $400 a year for two adults in a household, or $50/month, $25/week, or $10/day. Rates change — confirm current pricing with the community services office before you count on it.
And it works the other way, too: Estrella residents from the other villages cannot use CantaMia’s amenities. Your Village Center is yours. That’s a real benefit and it’s why CantaMia stays as quiet as it does.
None of this is hidden — but nobody puts it on the front page either. $400 a year for the big clubs is not a lot of money. Being surprised by it after you close is annoying. Now you know.
About the lake — an honest word
CantaMia has a lake, and you can buy a home right on it. Those are among the most desirable homes in the community, and they don’t come up often.
But let’s be straight with each other. Jarl is originally from Minnesota, so he’ll tell you plainly: these are man-made lakes. They are lovely. They’re beautifully done, there’s water at your back door, and the paths around them are a genuine pleasure. But if you’re picturing a Minnesota lake — the kind you swim across and put a dock on — that is not what this is, and we would rather you hear it from us than feel let down when you arrive.
What they are: water in the desert, which is rarer and more valuable than people from wetter states realize. Over at Estrella’s North Lake there are sailboats and kayaks you can take out for free. In Arizona. That’s not nothing.
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CantaMia’s 29,000 sq ft Village Center is the heart of the community, and it’s reserved for CantaMia residents.
The indoor lap pool
Heated and indoors, so you swim in January without thinking about it. There’s an outdoor resort pool as well, plus a spa and saunas.
The social café & bar
A small café inside the clubhouse for a sandwich or a coffee, and a small bar area where you can go up and have a cocktail in the afternoon. Not a restaurant — but exactly enough.
Fitness & wellness
Fitness equipment, circuit training, aerobics facilities, a wellness center, and locker rooms.
Courts & outdoors
Pickleball, tennis, bocce, walking greenbelts, a succulent desert garden, and a fenced dog park.
Art studio & demo kitchen
A real art studio, plus a demonstration kitchen for classes and events.
Library & card rooms
Library, billiards, card rooms, and classrooms for computers and crafts.
Golf — the Golf Club of Estrella
CantaMia doesn’t have its own course, but it doesn’t need one. The Golf Club of Estrella is right there in the master plan — an 18-hole, par-72 championship course running about 7,102 yards, laid out by Jack Nicklaus II for Nicklaus Design and managed by Troon. The signature hole is 17, a par 3 dropped into the Sonoran desert with the mountains behind it. The Player’s Grill & Patio is at the clubhouse.
The good part: as an Estrella resident, you get resident rates. There’s no mandatory country club membership and no big initiation fee to buy your way in. You pay to play, at a discount, on a Nicklaus course. For a lot of golfers, that’s a better deal than being forced into a club they’d use twice a month. Ask us for current rates.
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This matters more in CantaMia than almost anywhere. It’s a small community, it’s nearly built out, and the good homes — especially the ones on the lake — don’t sit. If you wait for it to show up on the big search sites, you’re already behind.
Tell us what you want — a lake lot, a specific floor plan, a Gemini twin home, your budget — and we’ll reach out the moment a match hits the market. Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Fees (2026)
You pay two HOAs here: CantaMia’s, and the Estrella master community’s.
Every month
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CantaMia HOA | $265 / month | Your village — the Village Center and CantaMia amenities |
| Estrella community fee | $83 / month | The master plan — lakes, yacht club, trails, parks |
| Combined monthly | $348 / month | What you’ll actually budget |
At closing
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Capital improvement fee | $3,825 | One-time |
| Community enhancement fee | $500 | One-time |
| Transfer fee | $400 | One-time |
| Total at closing | $4,725 | On top of down payment & closing costs |
There’s also a $385 disclosure fee — the seller pays that one, so it’s not on your side of the table. And remember the Starpointe/Presidio pass is separate if you want the big Estrella clubs — roughly $400 a year for two adults.
Buying a Gemini twin home? Call us first.
CantaMia has Gemini twin homes as well as single-family homes. The single-family homes are one flat fee. The Gemini twin homes carry an additional monthly fee, and it varies — we’re not going to print a number here and have it be wrong for the one you’re looking at. See a twin home you like? Call us and we’ll verify the exact monthly figure on that specific property before you get attached to it.
Homes — and a builder history worth knowing
If you look at CantaMia paperwork and old listings, you’ll see different builder names, and it’s confusing. Here’s the actual story.
The community opened as Province at Estrella under Engle Homes. It was renamed CantaMia by Joseph Carl Homes in 2010, ran for several years under AV Homes, and Taylor Morrison took over in 2020 and is finishing it out. Four names, one community. That’s why the documents don’t always agree.
Practically, that means the homes here span roughly two decades of construction and several builders’ standards. Which is exactly why we check any specific home for you before you make an offer. A CantaMia home from 2008 and one from 2024 are not the same product.
⌛ Very few lots left
CantaMia is essentially at the end of its build cycle. Taylor Morrison is finishing up and there are very few lots remaining. If a brand-new home in CantaMia is what you want, that window is closing — and once it does, this is a resale-only community for good.
Not 55 yet? Read both halves.
The opportunity: federal housing-for-older-persons law lets an age-restricted community keep a limited share of its homes occupied by residents under 55, and builders use that room. While Taylor Morrison is still building, they can generally sell a new home to buyers as young as 45.
After a community is fully built out, it’s the community’s own decision whether to keep allowing a percentage of under-55 residents. Most keep that option. Some don’t. It isn’t automatic.
The catch: the policy belongs to the builder and the association, not to us, and with lots nearly gone here, this one has a clock on it. Don’t assume — call us and we’ll find out exactly where CantaMia stands right now, in writing.
Age rules follow federal housing-for-older-persons law and the community’s recorded CC&Rs. Builder age policies vary and change without notice. Confirm current rules with the builder and the association before you buy.
Buying one of the last new homes? Talk to us first.
Here’s something a lot of buyers don’t realize: you can — and should — have your own agent when you buy new construction. The friendly agent in the builder’s sales office represents the builder, and their job is to get the best deal for the builder. Ours is the opposite — to get the best deal for you.
On new-home purchases, the builder typically has buyer-agent representation built into their program. We’ll walk you through exactly how that works — in writing — before you commit to anything.
What we do in your corner:
- Negotiate price, upgrades, lot premiums, and closing timelines. With this few lots left, lot selection is the negotiation.
- Spot and negotiate builder incentives — rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, design-center dollars. Builders get motivated at the end of a build cycle; that can work for you.
- Read the builder’s contract closely and protect your interests.
- Make sure the full closing stack — capital improvement, enhancement, transfer — is in your numbers before you sign.
- Compare a new build honestly against the resales here. Landscaping, window coverings, and appliances usually aren’t in a base price, and they add up fast.
- Track the build and keep the builder accountable, right through closing day.
One rule worth remembering: reach out before you step into the sales office. Many builders require your agent to register with you on that first visit for us to represent you — so a quick call first protects your right to have us on your side. Once you’ve walked in alone, that door can close.
The quiet — and the location
The thing residents say most often about CantaMia is that it is quiet. Genuinely, notably quiet. It’s a small community tucked inside a very large one, with its own gate, and that combination does something. If you’ve toured the big Sun Cities and found them a bit much, this will feel like a relief.
What’s nearby:
- Phoenix Raceway — the NASCAR track — is minutes away. If that’s your sport, you’re set. If it isn’t, don’t worry: you won’t hear it from your yard.
- Groceries, restaurants, and a pharmacy are close, plus a shopping center with a medical facility inside Estrella itself.
- Spring training — Goodyear hosts both the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds.
- Downtown Phoenix is about 17 miles east.
- 65+ miles of trails right out your door, running up into the Estrella Mountains.
Is CantaMia right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want quiet. This is one of the quietest 55+ communities we sell in.
- Want a small, intimate community — but with a huge master plan’s amenities around it.
- Would actually use an indoor lap pool.
- Like the idea of taking a free sailboat out on a Tuesday.
- Golf, and would rather pay resident rates than a mandatory club membership.
- Want a home on the water — they exist here, and they’re worth waiting for.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- The Starpointe and Presidio clubs cost extra — about $400/year for two adults. Not included.
- The lakes are man-made. Lovely, but not Minnesota.
- Gemini twin homes carry an extra monthly fee that varies by unit. Verify before you offer.
- $4,725 due at closing in one-time fees.
- Two HOAs — budget the combined $348/month, not one of them.
- Very few new lots left. If you want new, the clock is running.
- There’s no restaurant — a café and a small bar, and that’s it. Dinner means driving.
If any of that gives you pause, let’s talk it through. Sometimes a different community is the better fit — and we’d rather point you to the right home than the nearest one.
Comparing nearby communities?
- PebbleCreek — also Goodyear, but far larger: 54 holes, 36 pickleball courts, two clubhouses. The opposite of quiet.
- Victory at Verrado — Buckeye, two golf courses and a walkable downtown.
- Sterling Grove — Surprise, Toll Brothers luxury with a Nicklaus course. Also still building.
- Sun City Festival — Buckeye, Del Webb, three rec centers and 27 holes.
- Arizona Traditions — Surprise, small and close-knit, with a lower cost of entry.
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I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the state’s 55+ communities. Small community, thin inventory, and a lake home that comes up twice a year — this is exactly the kind of place where having someone watching for you actually matters.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageFrequently asked questions
What’s the difference between CantaMia and Estrella?
Estrella is the big master-planned community in Goodyear — roughly 20,000 acres, four villages, about 22,000 residents, all ages. CantaMia is the 55+ village inside it, with its own guard gate, its own clubhouse, and its own HOA. You pay both HOAs, and you get CantaMia’s amenities plus most of Estrella’s.
Do I get the yacht club?
Yes — and it’s included in your dues, no extra charge. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and sailboats on Estrella’s North Lake, plus sailing lessons. Free sailing in Arizona is a stranger sentence than it should be, and it’s one of the genuinely delightful things about living here.
Can I use the Starpointe and Presidio clubs?
Yes, but not for free. Those are Estrella’s big residents’ clubs, and CantaMia residents have to buy a pass — roughly $400 a year for two adults in a household, or $50/month, $25/week, or $10/day at last published rates. It’s not a lot of money, but it’s not included, and buyers are regularly surprised by it. Rates change; confirm before you count on them.
Can Estrella residents use CantaMia’s amenities?
No. CantaMia’s Village Center and amenities are reserved for CantaMia residents only. That’s a real benefit — it’s a big part of why the community stays as quiet as it does.
Is there really a lake? Can I buy a home on it?
Yes and yes — CantaMia has its own lake, and lakefront homes exist here. They’re among the most desirable in the community and they don’t come up often, so if that’s what you want, get on our watch list. One honest note: these are man-made lakes. They’re beautiful and there’s water at your back door, but if you’re picturing a Minnesota lake, adjust your expectations. Jarl’s from Minnesota, and he’d rather tell you now.
Is there golf?
Not inside CantaMia, but the Golf Club of Estrella is right there in the master plan — an 18-hole, par-72 course laid out by Jack Nicklaus II for Nicklaus Design and managed by Troon, with the Player’s Grill & Patio at the clubhouse. It’s a daily-fee course, so there’s no mandatory club membership and no initiation fee — and as an Estrella resident you get resident rates. The pro shop is at 623-386-2600. Ask us for current rates.
What are the HOA fees?
For 2026: $265/month to CantaMia and $83/month to Estrella — $348 combined. At closing there’s a $3,825 capital improvement fee, a $500 community enhancement fee, and a $400 transfer fee, for about $4,725. The $385 disclosure fee is paid by the seller. Gemini twin homes carry an additional monthly fee that varies by unit — call us about any specific twin home and we’ll verify the exact figure. Confirm all figures with the associations before you rely on them.
Is there a restaurant?
Not really, and we won’t pretend otherwise. There’s a small café in the clubhouse for a sandwich or a coffee, and a small bar area where you can have a cocktail in the afternoon. That’s it. For dinner out, you’re driving — but restaurants, groceries, and a pharmacy are close by.
Can I still buy a brand-new home here?
For now — but not for long. Taylor Morrison is finishing CantaMia and there are very few lots left. Once they’re gone, this is a resale-only community permanently. If a new home matters to you, don’t wait, and talk to us before you visit the sales office.
Is CantaMia gated?
It’s guard gated — a guard on duty around the clock. Residents get a transponder and drive straight through; visitors stop at the gate.
Why do I see different builder names?
Because there have been four. The community opened as Province at Estrella under Engle Homes, was renamed CantaMia by Joseph Carl Homes in 2010, ran under AV Homes for several years, and Taylor Morrison took over in 2020. That’s why old listings and paperwork don’t always agree. It also means homes here span about two decades and several builders’ standards — which is exactly why we check any specific home before you offer on it.
Want to see CantaMia?
Quiet community, thin inventory. Let’s get you on the list before the right one comes up.
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Listing accuracy: Property listings and availability are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Listings change throughout the day; confirm details with your agent before relying on them.
Fees & community information: Fees are current for 2026 as provided and are subject to change by the CantaMia and Estrella associations. Gemini twin home fees vary by unit and must be verified individually. Starpointe and Presidio pass rates are set by Estrella and change — confirm current pricing with the community services office. Amenities, hours, golf rates, age rules, and CC&Rs are summarized for general information and can change. New-home pricing, availability, incentives, lot inventory, and builder age policies are set by the builder and change without notice. Verify all figures and rules with the associations, the builder, or your licensed agent before you buy. This page is independent buyer-focused information and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taylor Morrison, Estrella, or the CantaMia HOA. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.
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