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Designed by Nature

Southern arizona's MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY

About Rocking K

With its great location at the base of the foothills and spectacular views of Rincon Mountains, Rocking K offers a community, neighborhood, and home that exceeds expectations. This master-planned community is unlike any other in the Southwest U.S.

Within the Rocking K master-planned community, more than 30% of the community’s natural undisturbed open space has been protected and set aside for one of the most valuable amenities of all: nature. Rocking K residents enjoy miles of community and public trails and private and public parks offered throughout the community and the Rincon Valley. Time spent outdoors is framed by the inspiring backdrop of the Rincon Mountains.

 

Designed by Nature

Designed by Nature is the community value upon which Rocking K is designed, built and functions as close-knit neighborhoods within an inter-connected community.  Designed by Nature acknowledges the incredible value of the stunning views, easy access to one of our Country’s national parks and the riparian greenbelts that define the trail systems and neighborhoods.  

Designed by Nature also refers to the intentional commitment to understanding the Nature of Community and fostering friendships and positive interactions with Rocking K and the greater southern Arizona communities of the Rincon Valley and Vail.  

Planned with a Purpose

The ownership of Rocking K spent decades planning the Community.  It is developed with a dedication toward enhancing the sense of place that makes the Rincon Valley and Vail community so special. Multiple builders are developing several neighborhoods and offering a variety of home designs and floor plans for every stage of family life and budget. This is a technology-enabled community that makes working remotely an easy choice.  Rocking K encourages its residents to embrace and respect natural open spaces and engage in active outdoor lifestyles. The Rocking K Homeowners Association provides social events for adults, youth and families to meet and enjoy life at Rocking K.

Meet The Founders

The Diamond family and Diamond Ventures have spent years carefully planning the Rocking K master-planned community. Rocking K is about the nature of community and represents the best of the high Sonoran desert’s natural beauty, years of careful stewardship and thoughtful community design. Diamond Ventures’ vision for Rocking K is a master-planned community that respects the beauty and history of the Rincon Valley: a strong tie to the land, personal independence, and connection to neighbors.

Rocking K Partners

Rocking K is a community unlike any other in the southwest – a place where living close to nature and spending time outside is as important as living connected by technology and enjoying modern home conveniences. Many organizations, companies, and individuals contribute to creating and supporting Rocking K.  Rocking K is especially proud of its commitment to purchase and contract with local companies and takes pride in shopping local. 

Natural Setting

Connecting to nature and enjoying the “great outdoors” is the inspiration for the community’s unique features and amenities. The Rocking K master-planned community is designed by nature and integrates new homes and neighborhoods with generous areas of natural open space, native arid plants in landscaped streets and a network of connecting sidewalks, paths and trails.

Active Lifestyles

Time spent within nature is valuable in today’s busy, indoor, digital world. Rocking K is designed to make connecting with the outdoors and enjoying nature easy. Hiking, cycling, star-gazing and camping are popular and enjoyed by adults and families alike.  The private Diamond Community Park offers soccer, basketball, pickleball and cooling off at the splash pad.  Outdoor street fairs and live music are found throughout the year in southern Arizona.

VUSD & Education

The Vail Unified School District is one of the top-ranked in the state of Arizona and is nationally recognized for its innovative and effective instruction.  VUSD’s motto and mission statement define the learning culture: ‘Where Education is a Community Effort’.  Saguaro Creek K – 8 is located in the heart of Rocking K. After high school, Pima Community College and the University of Arizona are two high quality local options.

The Nature of
Technology

Technology is ever-changing. Rocking K provides both hard-wired and wireless technology in the community and within the home.  In addition, opportunities to enhance and expand technology within Rocking K is an ongoing priority.

Connectivity and Convenience

While Rocking K offers abundant healthy living and access to the outdoors within a quality, suburban master-planned community; convenience and connectivity are important Rocking K’s values.  Working from home provides the ultimate connection and convenience for Rocking K residents. Rocking K has convenient access to the international airport, regional employers, healthcare facilities, a vibrant downtown and arts culture district, retail and service providers.

Public Safety

Rocking K is served by Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Rincon Valley Fire District.  Rocking K is in an area long recognized for its commitment to safety and community quality of life.  Both the Sheriff Sub-Station and Fire Station are located in proximity to Rocking K facilitating rapid response times.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS 2025

This is Rocking K

Rocking K currently has approximately 950 occupied homes as of Q1 2025, with a planned build-out of over 4,000 homes. Diamond Community Park’s 12-acre first phase of the 20-acre park is complete. Vail Unified School District has an ample 25-acre campus for a Kindergarten through 8th Grade School. 

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TOP RATED
HOME BUILDERS

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NEIGHBORHOODS

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MILES OF INTERNAL &
EXTERNAL TRAILS

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NATIONAL, REGIONAL
AND STATE PARKS

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DESIGNATED
OPEN SPACE

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Rocking K Builders

Currently, Rocking K has nine builders with homes planned, in process or sold in fourteen neighborhoods.

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

This is Rocking K

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  • In Vail, a Census Designated Place, is a bedroom community of Tucson, and part of the Tucson MSA with a 1 million population +
  • Median Household Income in Vail is $94K +, Vail Average Household Income $117K
  • Vail’s annual growth rate for the last decade is 3.0%
  • The Tucson MSA is encircled by 5 mountain ranges.
  • There are 286 days of sunshine and Tucson is nationally top-ranked when it comes to clean air.
  • The Tucson region one of America’s top bike-friendly areas in the U.S.
  • Tucson is home to the University of Arizona, founded in 1885 and ranked among the top 100 universities in the U.S.
  • Arizona is known for entrepreneurship and is one of the top-10 states in the country to start a business.
  • Arizona has a 40% higher job growth rate in the technology sector than the U.S. overall.
  • The patent rate in Tucson per capita of workers exceeds that of Arizona and the nation and ranks among the highest among western states.
  • Sunny coastal beaches and mountain ski lodges are short 4-6 hour drives from Tucson.
  • Tucson is known as the “Astronomy Capital of the World” with unparalleled night skies.
  • Tucson is known for its indigenous, creative food culture. Tucson was the first U.S. city designated as a UNESCO (United Nations’ Education, Science and Culture Organization) City of Gastronomy,
  • The first phase of Rocking K includes Pulte, Lennar, KB Home and Richmond American and there are more builders to come.
  • Rocking K Homes have larger back yards than those in typical subdivisions, and 2/3rds of the homes back up onto natural open space.
  • In the first phase, builders are offering 35 different single story and two-story homes from 1,400 to 3,800 sq. ft., something for every age and stage of life and budget.
  • Multi-use sidewalks, paths and trails are the basis of connecting neighborhoods within Rocking K. In the first phase there are more than 10+ miles of trails being constructed.
  • Vail is located within Pima County, the home of numerous County, State and National Parks and attractions.
  • Within Rocking K, neighborhoods and homes are located within the more than 30% designated and protected natural desert open space.
  • The Rincon Valley and Rocking K are located in the Sonoran desert, the native home to the saguaro cactus  species, Carnegiea gigantea. The saguaro can grow over 40’ feet tall and live more than 150 years. It is protected in Arizona under the Native Plant Protection Act.