Casitas at La Mariposa Community acquired 36.77 acres of vacant land in East Tucson for $4.6 million. The property, located along Houghton Road adjacent to the La Mariposa Resort, was purchased from Ruth Chmeik and Fiona Brophy of Castle Pines, Colorado.

The site is slated for development as a 162-unit build-to-rent casita community. Developer Phil Amos, in partnership with Philip Aries and Kirk Saunders of Saunders & Amos, is leading the venture.

Once completed, Casita Village at La Mariposa will feature single-story rental homes designed to integrate with the natural surroundings while meeting the region’s growing demand for affordable and attainable housing. The location offers proximity to parks, trails, and established neighborhoods.

A year and a half ago, Sanders and Amos delivered Casitas Catalina, a $50 million, 194-unit BTR community located at 9125 E Catalina Hwy in Tucson (photo).