
EXCLUSIVE COTTAGE-STYLE BUILD-TO-RENT (BTR) OPPORTUNITY
17701 W. Bell Road | Surprise, AZ 85374
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Estia Surprise Farms presents the opportunity to acquire a newly built, institutional-quality horizontal build-to-rent community in Surprise — one of Metro Phoenix’s most attractive long-term investment submarkets in the Northwest Valley. Delivered in 2022, the low-density, 252-home community features single-story duplex and standalone configurations with an amenity set — clubhouse, resort-inspired pool and spa, dog park, and fitness center — more characteristic of institutional conventional multifamily than typical BTR product. Exceptional connectivity via Bell Road and Loop 303 provides residents access to the Northwest Valley’s emerging advanced-manufacturing corridor, anchored by TSMC and Amkor, as well as the region’s top healthcare, retail, and entertainment destinations. With no multifamily communities currently under construction in the submarket, Estia is positioned to benefit from improving fundamentals and the next phase of rent growth as Metro Phoenix emerges from its cyclical correction.
Investment Highlights
1. Newly Stabilized, Highly Amenitized BTR Asset
Estia Surprise Farms is a newly built, 2022-vintage horizontal build-to-rent community stabilized at approximately 94% occupied, with operations running in the mid-90% range and peaking near 97% in 2026 — demonstrating durable renter demand for its differentiated, low-density detached product. Single-story duplex and standalone homes with private fenced yards are paired with an amenity set that rivals conventional Class A multifamily — resort-inspired pool with spa and lap pool, expansive clubhouse with game room and serving kitchen, fitness center, and dog park — all within a gated, pedestrian-access-controlled community.
2. High Barriers to Entry and Limited Multifamily Development
No multifamily communities are currently under construction in the submarket, and replacement costs remain near or above acquisition basis — creating one of the strongest future supply-demand dynamics in Metro Phoenix and limiting competitive new development.
3. High Mortgage Rates and Limited Resales Bolster Build-to-Rent Demand
Elevated mortgage rates and constrained resale inventory continue to support renter demand across the Northwest Valley. Estia is surrounded by strong for-sale demand, including the master-planned Asante ($320s–$580s+) and Sterling Grove ($360s–$3.1M+ guard-gated golf community) developments, underscoring the depth and affluence of the surrounding residential base and reinforcing the relative value of renting at Estia.
4. Untapped Ancillary Income and 2028 Property Tax Reassessment Upside
Estia offers embedded upside for a new owner across ancillary income and property taxes. The property does not currently charge a technology/internet package fee — a revenue line captured by nearly every West Valley comp — representing straightforward income upside. Separately, Maricopa County valuations have reset sharply across the marketplace, with the property’s Full Cash Value (FCV) down $20.3 million in 2027 since 2025; with the 2027 Limited Property Value (LPV) now at approximately 90% of FCV against a current Rule B ratio of 58%, a reassessment could be triggered in 2028 — either organically, if FCV falls below LPV, or through a lot split.
5. Young, Affluent Northwest Valley Demographics
Estia sits within one of Metro Phoenix’s fastest-growing submarkets, with an average household income of approximately $83,800 (median $73,200) and a young, recession-resilient resident base — median age 33, with 56% of residents under 35. Healthcare, service/hospitality, and other frontline W-2 sectors make up roughly half of employed residents, underscoring durable, broad-based rental demand.
6. Dysart Unified: A Well-Regarded West Valley School District
Estia is situated within Dysart Unified School District, rated B+ overall by Niche, with residents zoned to Canyon Ridge School (PK–8, A-), Western Peaks Elementary School (PK–5, B+), and Willow Canyon High School (A-).
7. Healthcare Infrastructure Supports Durable Rental Demand
The Northwest Valley’s healthcare sector is one of the region’s largest and most resilient, with over 30,000 employees within a 10-mile radius and 11 major facilities — including Banner Health, HonorHealth, Abrazo Health, Phoenix Children’s, and Valleywise Health — serving nearby Sun City, one of the nation’s largest active adult communities. Reflecting this depth, 11.3% of Estia’s residents work in the medical industry, reinforcing a stable, high-quality renter base.
8. Strong Employment & Infrastructure-Driven Demand
With convenient access to Loop 303 and Loop 101 via Bell Road, Estia sits at the center of the Northwest Valley’s emerging advanced-manufacturing corridor — anchored by TSMC’s $265 billion semiconductor campus and Amkor’s $12 billion advanced packaging facility in nearby Peoria — together generating tens of thousands of high-paying jobs and durable housing demand.
9. Proximity to Lifestyle and Entertainment
Minutes from Surprise City Center, the P83 Entertainment District, Village at Prasada, and Westgate Entertainment District, with easy access to Banner Boswell Hospital and the broader West Valley healthcare network.
Amenities
Interior Amenities
- Stainless-Steel Appliances & Quartz Countertops
- Designer Cabinetry & Kitchen Islands
- Wood-Style Plank Flooring
- Spacious 10-Foot Ceilings
- Smart Home Entry & Access Controls
- Programmable Smart Thermostats
- Private Covered Patios & Porches
- Private Fenced Backyards
- Pet-Friendly Homes with Dog Doors
- Impact-Resistant Doors & Windows
- One-Bedroom (Duplex) & Two-Bedroom (Detached) Configurations
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
Community Features
- Resort-Inspired Pool & Spa
- Outdoor Entertainment Kitchen with BBQ Grills
- Resident Clubhouse & Social Lounge
- Fitness Center with Virtual Training
- Dog Park & Pet Wash Station
- Outdoor Fire Pit & Gathering Areas
- Controlled-Access Gated Entry
- Community Bike Racks
- Pet-Friendly Environment
INVESTMENT SALES
Mark Forrester
Senior Managing Director
602.526.4800
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AZ License #BR006620000
Andrew Curtis
Managing Director
602.571.4190
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AZ License #SA676613000
Ryan Boyle
Senior Director
602.510.2972
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AZ License #SA661064000
Matt Mitchell
Senior Managing Director
813.217.3419
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FL License #BK3221815
Chris Burtner
Director
321.446.4789
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FL License #SL3610412
Dan Cheyne
Managing Director
602.327.4447
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AZ License #SA578551000
MORTGAGE BANKING
Michael Slovitt
Managing Director
312.845.3082
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Grant Bailey
Senior Real Estate Analyst
248.770.5627
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Phoenix Office
2425 East Camelback Road
Suite 960
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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