Run the numbers on most newer homes across the Phoenix metro and you'll see why this one stands out: 2,550 square feet, built in 2020, listed at $399,000. That works out to about $156 per square foot — a number that's getting hard to find anywhere in Maricopa County, let alone in a master-planned community with a mountain backdrop. This new listing at 30728 W Columbus Ave in Tartesso — Buckeye, AZ 85396 — just hit the market, and it deserves a closer look. Here's what the house actually offers, what the community around it is like, and the details you'll want to verify on your showing.
The Math: Space for the Money
Tartesso sits about 3.5 miles north of I-10 on Sun Valley Parkway in west Buckeye, and it's one of the few places in the Valley where a budget under $400,000 still buys real square footage in a newer build. This home is a 2020 DR Horton build with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a versatile loft — the MLS counts it as 5 "bedrooms plus" — across 2,550 square feet on an 8,714-square-foot lot. Two stories, 3-car garage, and the washer, dryer, and refrigerator are included, which trims real dollars off your move-in costs.
A Layout That Actually Works
The floor plan solves the problem most two-story homes create: the primary suite is downstairs. It's a split layout with a walk-in closet, double vanity, and private toilet room — and there's a second bedroom downstairs as well, which flexes easily into a guest room or dedicated office. Upstairs, the loft gives you a second living space without giving up a bedroom to get it.
Ceilings run 9 feet and up throughout, with a vaulted family room that opens the main level up the moment you walk in. The kitchen anchors it all: a large island with a breakfast bar, granite counters, a gas range, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry. Gas cooking and a gas water heater are the kind of everyday-efficiency details that don't show up in listing photos but do show up in your utility bill.
The Backyard: Already Done
Most newer builds hand you a blank dirt rectangle and call it a yard. This one is finished: an extended covered patio, a gazebo, and low-maintenance synthetic turf inside a block-fenced yard on a 0.20-acre lot. The home's north/south exposure is a genuinely underrated Arizona feature — it keeps direct summer sun off the main living windows, which helps both comfort and energy bills. And because Tartesso backs up to open desert with the White Tank Mountains to the east, you get distant mountain views instead of a neighbor's second-story wall.
The Garage: 3 Bays and an EV Charger
The attached 3-car garage comes with an electric vehicle charging station already installed — still a rare find at this price point, and a real cost to add yourself. Between the third bay, the block-fenced yard, and the included appliances, this is a home where the big practical boxes are already checked: dual-pane windows, ceiling fans, and a programmable thermostat round it out.
Living in Tartesso
Tartesso is a master-planned community in west Buckeye with a layout built around parks and open space. The Tartesso Community Sports Park anchors the neighborhood with ball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and ramadas, and the community calendar stays busy — food trucks at the Sports Park, movies in the park, and a Sunday farmers' market among them. The HOA runs $92 per month.
The location story is bigger than the neighborhood, though. Tartesso sits on the Sun Valley Parkway corridor, reached from I-10 at Exit 109 — and that corridor is where a major share of the West Valley's next chapter is being built. Teravalis, the 37,000-acre Howard Hughes master plan next door, welcomed its first residents in late 2025 and is planned for decades of growth. For a buyer in Tartesso, that means the corridor around you is still being built out, and new services and amenities tend to follow the rooftops.
Schools for this address fall within the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (Desert Sunset Elementary, Tartesso Elementary, and Tonopah Valley High School are the listed assignments). Because school boundaries can change, verify current assignments directly with the district.
The Essentials
- Address: 30728 W Columbus Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85396 (Tartesso)
- Price: $399,000
- Beds/Baths: 4 bedrooms + loft, 3 full bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,550 (per assessor)
- Lot: 8,714 sq ft (0.20 acre)
- Built: 2020, DR Horton
- Garage: 3-car attached with EV charging station
- HOA: $92/month (Tartesso Community Association)
- Taxes: $2,253 (2025)
- MLS#: 7055363
- Listed by: Stephanie White, REALTOR® · Howe Realty · (623) 400-8351
Your Showing Checklist
Touring this home — or any home in west Buckeye? Bring these questions with you:
- Confirm HOA dues, transfer fees, and what the association covers before you write an offer.
- Ask about the Community Facilities District (CFD) — many newer Buckeye communities carry a special district assessment on the tax bill, so understand the full tax picture, not just the sticker.
- Verify school assignments and boundaries directly with Saddle Mountain Unified School District.
- Test your real commute at your real drive times — Sun Valley Parkway to I-10 Exit 109 is the main route.
- Walk the backyard in the afternoon to feel the north/south exposure difference for yourself.
Because prices, inventory, school boundaries, HOA fees, taxes, and commute times can change, verify the details for the specific property you are considering.
Come See It
Here's a real Saturday at this address: coffee under the covered patio while the sun comes up over the White Tanks, a farmers' market run at the Sports Park, and an afternoon in a vaulted family room that stays comfortable because the sun never blasts straight through the windows. That's the everyday this floor plan was designed around.
The home is easy to schedule and ready to show. Ready to see it in person? Schedule a showing with Stephanie White at Howe Realty — call or text (623) 400-8351 — and take a walk through 30728 W Columbus Ave before the weekend fills up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the home at 30728 W Columbus Ave in Buckeye?
It's listed at $399,000 — about $156 per square foot for 2,550 square feet. MLS# 7055363, listed July 17, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Is the primary bedroom upstairs or downstairs?
Downstairs. The primary suite is on the main level along with a second bedroom, while the loft and remaining bedrooms are upstairs.
What does the Tartesso HOA cost and cover?
The Tartesso Community Association fee is $92 per month, covering common-area maintenance, professionally managed by Kinney Management. Confirm current fees and inclusions during your inspection period.
Are appliances included?
Yes — the washer, dryer, and refrigerator are all included with the home, along with the installed EV charging station in the garage.
How do you get to Tartesso from the rest of the Valley?
Take I-10 west to Exit 109 (Sun Valley Parkway/Palo Verde Road), then head north about 3.5 miles. Test the drive at your own commute times — traffic patterns on I-10 vary through the day.
Is there an open house scheduled?
Not currently — the home is vacant and shows easily by appointment. Contact Stephanie White at (623) 400-8351 to set a time that works.
