How Continental Ranch came to be part of Marana
In 1987, Marana's Town Council annexed 2,100 acres of Continental Ranch. The developer's companies went bankrupt in 1989, and Southwest Value Partners bought the land in 1992 and sold large parcels to homebuilders. Homeowners took over the HOA in 2002.
For plumbing, the useful part is the build timeline. Homes were built in phases after 1992 by different builders, so the oldest could be about three decades old. We do not assume pipe materials for any one street. We do assume that supply valves, fill valves and heaters in older homes are due a look.
Continental Ranch fact sheet
| Topic | What we can say | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Annexation | Annexed by the Town of Marana in 1987 | Inside Tucson Business |
| Size | About 4,000 homes within the HOA | Inside Tucson Business |
| Building period | Began after 1992 | Inside Tucson Business history |
| Continental Reserve area water | Picture Rocks system 10-092, about 12 grains per gallon (210 to 220 ppm) | Town of Marana water hardness table, May 2026 |
| Continental Reserve area sewer | Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation, (520) 724-6609 | Town of Marana sewer information |
| Rest of Continental Ranch water and sewer | Not verified here, so check your bill | Unknown |
Plumbing problem in Continental Ranch?
Call and describe it. We will help you sort out the next step.
Sewer questions: who owns which pipe
The Town's FAQ draws a line. Mains in Town rights of way and easements belong to the Town, and the private lateral from house to main belongs to the homeowner. That line decides who you call about a backup.
If a drain keeps clogging, drain cleaning clears the line you own. A sewer camera inspection shows whether the problem is in your lateral or points toward the main, and sewer line repair covers the lateral itself.
Older-home checks for Continental Ranch
- Turn each fixture's shutoff valve. If one will not close fully, it is a failure waiting for a bad night.
- Look for green or white crust at supply connections under sinks.
- Check the heater label for its manufacture date.
- Watch your water bill for an unexplained rise, which can signal a hidden leak.
HOA rules and permits
Continental Ranch has an HOA, and many HOAs review exterior changes. If work touches the outside of your home, read your HOA documents first. Permits are handled by the Town of Marana, and Development Services can be reached at (520) 382-2600.
We also cover the rest of the Marana service areas.
Questions from Continental Ranch homeowners
Continental Ranch was annexed by the Town of Marana in 1987. Some listings use a Tucson mailing address, so confirm your jurisdiction with the Town if you are unsure.
The Town's table lists the Continental Reserve area on the Picture Rocks system at about 12 grains per gallon. It does not list the rest of Continental Ranch separately, so check your bill for your provider.
The Town says Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation serves Continental Reserve, Hartman Vistas and Cortaro. We have not verified other parts of the community.
A backup that affects only one fixture usually points to your own line. Several fixtures backing up at once may point farther down, and a camera inspection can show where.
Interior repairs usually do not, but exterior changes might. We do not know your HOA's rules, so read your documents or ask the HOA.
Yes. Call (855) 575-2890 and tell us your street and what is going wrong.
Need a plumber in Continental Ranch?
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