Empire Group of Companies, has broken ground on Village at Borgata, a 287-unit single-family build-to-rent (BTR) community located at 3959 W. Hunt Highway. in San Tan Valley.
Situated on approximately 27 acres, Village at Borgata will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with thoughtfully designed floor plans and premium features, including solid surface quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, full-size washers and dryers, upgraded kitchen backsplashes, and smart-home technology. A significant portion of the site will be dedicated to community amenities, such as a fitness center, leasing clubhouse, recreational open space, dog parks, and an outdoor walking path.
“Empire Group is proud to be an industry leader in the build-to-rent space, and we are excited to bring Village at Borgata to the newly incorporated Town of San Tan Valley,” said Richard Felker, founder of the Empire Group of Companies. “This project represents not only much-needed housing for the region’s growing employment base, but also a strong investment in the community’s future as it establishes local governance and embraces its next era of growth.”
The community is strategically located near the future LG Energy Solution battery manufacturing facility in Queen Creek, expected to create thousands of jobs and serve as a major economic driver for the Phoenix metro area. Village at Borgata will help meet the demand for high-quality rental housing to support the workforce drawn to this transformational project and other major employers in the area.
Earlier this year, Empire secured $70.25 million in non-recourse construction financing for Village at Borgata, arranged by Tower Capital through a debt fund lender. Leasing is expected to begin in 2026.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Empire Group of Companies has a 50-year history as one of the leading commercial developers in the Southwest. The firm is a pioneer in the rapidly emerging, single-family build-to-rent space with more than 5000 units in various stages of pre-development, development, lease-up and completion. Empire, through its division Aspirant Development, is also recognized for its luxury, urban infill, Class A mixed-used projects located throughout the greater Phoenix metro area.
