Construction has begun on a new apartment complex in the Desert Ridge area of north Phoenix that will add 330 homes to a neighborhood close to major employers including the Mayo Clinic.
What’s being built and where
Developer Mill Creek Residential calls the project Modera City North. The community will be located at 20711 N. 54th Street, less than two miles north of Mayo Clinic Phoenix. The firm expects the first residents to move in during summer 2028, according to a company release.
Units, features and amenities
Modera City North will include one- to three-bedroom apartments with maximum floor plans up to 1,450 square feet. Interior finishes listed in the release include wood-style plank flooring, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and under-cabinet lighting. Units are planned with in-home laundry hookups, movable kitchen islands and private outdoor space in the form of balconies or patios.
- Total units: 330
- Unit mix: one- to three-bedroom layouts (up to 1,450 sq. ft.)
- Move-in target: summer 2028
Community amenities will include a pool and spa, pet park and a game room. A dedicated fitness complex is planned, offering cardio equipment and space for yoga and Pilates. Garage parking will be available to all residents, and electric vehicle charging stations will be provided.
Developer perspective and local context
“Modera City North is a unique, well-positioned community that will capture the best of both metropolitan and tranquil living,” Brandon Finnie, Mill Creek vice president of development in Arizona, said.
In the release Finnie also cited the site’s proximity to employment centers — naming Sprouts, Banner Health, Nationwide and Axon alongside the Mayo Clinic — as a reason the community will be in demand. For renters who work at those nearby employers, the development could shorten commutes and add housing choice in a part of the city that has seen steady growth.
Why this matters
Arizona continues to contend with the need for more rental housing as population and job growth put pressure on supply. Projects like Modera City North add scale and a range of unit sizes that can serve singles, families and workers. The inclusion of EV chargers and garage parking reflects evolving resident needs in the Phoenix area and signals how new developments are responding to transportation and lifestyle trends.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 20711 N. 54th Street, north Phoenix (Desert Ridge) |
| Units | 330 |
| Unit sizes | One- to three-bedroom; up to 1,450 sq. ft. |
| Target move-in | Summer 2028 |
Construction timelines for large residential projects can shift, and the developer has not provided a month-specific opening date. Neighbors and prospective renters should expect multi-year construction activity in the area as the site is built out.
This addition to Desert Ridge underscores a trend across Phoenix: substantial private investment in multifamily housing around employment hubs and medical centers, aimed at capturing renters who want proximity to work and urban amenities. I’ll continue monitoring permitting, construction milestones and any community meetings tied to the project.
