# Tierra Del Rio & Northlands Community Guide

Source: https://brillteam.com/tierra-del-rio · Last reviewed 2026-09-23 · Author: Nate Brill, Brill Team at Realty ONE Group

Tierra Del Rio is a general-occupancy master-planned subdivision in North Peoria, Arizona (ZIP 85383), set near the Agua Fria River wash and Lake Pleasant. Tierra Del Rio has two HOAs: Northlands (Tierra Del Rio North) on higher ground, and Tierra Del Rio South. Realtor Nate Brill lives in Tierra Del Rio.

## Frequently asked questions
### Is Tierra Del Rio an age-restricted (55+) community?
No. Every source we reviewed describes Tierra Del Rio as a general-occupancy, family-oriented neighborhood — complete with elementary schools, playgrounds, and tot lots built into the community parks. This is worth noting because Tierra Del Rio sits near several well-known 55+ communities in the broader Peoria/Sun City corridor, and buyers sometimes ask. If you have any doubt for a specific parcel, we'll confirm directly against that HOA's CC&Rs before you write an offer.

### Are Northlands and Tierra Del Rio the same neighborhood?
They're part of the same place. Tierra Del Rio is the overall subdivision in north Peoria, and Northlands is a community within it — homes marketed as Northlands are platted as Tierra Del Rio parcels. Two homeowners associations cover the subdivision, Tierra Del Rio North and Tierra Del Rio South, which is why the names get used as if they were separate neighborhoods. Geographically the difference is elevation: Tierra Del Rio runs down toward the Agua Fria River wash at the low point of the valley, while Northlands was built on higher ground above it. When you're shopping here, what matters is the specific parcel and which of the two associations your address falls under.

### What will I pay in HOA dues?
It depends on which association your home falls under. Northlands (Tierra Del Rio North) dues are $111.00 per month, managed by The Management Trust Arizona. Tierra Del Rio South is a separate association with its own budget. We'll pull the current dues, reserve study, and CC&Rs for the specific address you're considering.

### How far is Tierra Del Rio from Lake Pleasant?
Roughly 15 to 25 minutes by car, depending on where in the community you're starting from and which route you take.

### What schools will my kids attend?
Peoria Unified School District serves the community. Northlands homes are zoned for Vistancia Elementary and Liberty High School; Sunrise Mountain High is another nearby high school. Assignment can vary by address, so we'll verify your boundary school directly with the district as part of your home search — don't rely on a general answer for this one.

### Is this a good time to buy in Tierra Del Rio?
That depends on today's numbers, not last year's. Nate publishes a Tierra Del Rio market report every month covering sales volume, days on market, and median price — read the current edition, then we'll walk you through live comparable sales for your specific price point and floor plan.

### Who do I contact if I have an HOA question before I buy?
For Northlands (Tierra Del Rio North): The Management Trust Arizona at 480.284.5551. For Tierra Del Rio South (AAM, LLC): (602) 957-9191. We can also help pull the documents directly.

## Contact
602.529.4092 · Nate@BrillTeam.com · 8514 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite 110, Peoria, AZ 85382

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