Located 12 miles Northwest of Phoenix you will find a master planned retirement community, which has been ranked in the top 10 places to retire for several years running! Where young 55+ year olds choose to become the heartbeat of Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand and the new Sun City Festival. Present retirement community population in this City of Volunteers who are too busy to retire is about 90,000 and growing.

The activities are plentiful with many recreation centers offering:

• Swimming
• Tennis
• Arts and Crafts
• Libraries
• Bowling Centers
• Country Clubs
• Golf Courses
• Wood working
• Computer
• Fitness Centers
• Travel
• Theatre
• Culture

Needless to say, electric golf carts are a favorite form of transportation both on and off the course. Located in Sun City West is one of the largest single level theaters in the nation, ASU Sundome Center for the performing Arts with over 7000 seats and 100+ performances yearly. Sun City West has new custom homes in Fitzpatrick Ranch starting in the high $500k’s.

Newest Areas

We have a new retirement area in the far SE Valley – in Florence called Anthem at Merrill Ranch. Half of the neighborhood is 55+ and the other half is an all age area. There are 2 separate pool areas, and the world famous Pulte/Del Webb retirement facilities as noted above! Prices are very reasonable, starting from the low $200k’s.

Best Prices

Casa Grande or Buckeye have the very best priced retirement homes:
The spectacular desert scenery and endless blue skies of Arizona provide the perfect landscape for a bold new approach to active adult living. One that offers more value for your money. And a retirement lifestyle that can be as fast paced or relaxing as you wish in communities that are big on charm and friendliness, and offer intimate neighborhoods.

Active Community

Active Adult community surrounds you with the easy-feel of small-town living, along with inspiring activities and recreational facilities, spectacular desert vistas, quick access to shopping, dining and entertainment, and a short drive to all the conveniences of a larger metropolitan area.

Retirement Communities

Sundance in Buckeye

At Sundance in Buckeye, you will experience a rural setting with magnificent views of the White Tank and Estrella mountains. It offers plenty of energizing opportunities like a 15,000-square-foot recreation center with swimming pools, tennis courts, year-round golf on our 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant.

Mission Royale

If you’re searching for wide-open spaces, look no further than Mission Royale, in Casa Grande. All that stands in the way of the sweeping desert views here are the towering mountains. Even Mission Royale’s homes – with their dramatic great rooms and open plans offering plenty of natural light – give you a real sense of spaciousness. And that feeling grows even stronger when you’re on the fairways of our 18-hole championship golf course. All of the community’s recreational amenities and activities are centrally located in a cozy, village-like setting that includes a state-of-the-art 15,000-square foot recreation center, tennis courts and swimming pool.

Green Valley

Green Valley was chosen as one of the “Best Places to Retire” by Where to Retire magazine and you can choose fom two Meritage Active communities: Canoa Ranch, and Las Campanas. Residents enjoy more activities than anywhere in the West, including 12 recreation centers, 12 climate-controlled swimming pools, and eight golf courses. Right in your backyard you’ll discover a spectacular golf course that even PGA Tour players say ranks among the best in Southern Arizona.

With the majestic Santa Rita Mountains as your backdrop, you can play a round of golf, paint a masterpiece, enjoy a game of tennis, spend the day poolside, or dive into all the recreational amenities, clubs and crafts available throughout Green Valley.

Province in Maricopa

Award winning area, with a casino close by! Maricopa went from just a few thousand residents to over 30,000 in a very short time. Needless to say the convenience is there, the medical is coming in the next few years.

Arizona Traditions in Surprise

This retirement community is located by two hospitals, lot’s of other retired folks and oodles of shopping! Only a couple of miles from Sun City, Sun City West and Sun City Grand. Almost completely sold out and moderately priced.

Vistancia in Peoria

You are going to love the rolling hills – of course that comes with a price tag! About an hour from Sky Harbor International airport with views galore! This gorgeous master planned community has something for everyone and it’s not too far from the convenience of shopping. Priced from the mid $300k’s and up.

Pinnacle at the Boulders in Carefree

These are custom homes with every imaginable upgrade! Starting at over $1,000k – they are simply stunning! Gorgeous desert views, nestled in the rolling hills!

Active adult retirement community for those 40+

The Active Adult lifestyle can be found in a couple of places if you are 40 years young! Robson Ranch in Eloy or Pebble Creek in Goodyear. Priced from the high $200’s to over $1,000k! Robson Ranch is self contained, about an hour from Sky Harbor International airport via I-10. It is situated half way between Tucson and Phoenix.

A few of the highlights:

• outstanding championship golf
• stunning views of our picturesque community
• sparkling indoor and outdoor pools
• state-of-the-art fitness center
• clubhouses, restaurants & tennis courts

Pebble Creek Golf Resort

Location, Location, Location – this resort is minutes from I-10 freeway which puts you minutes from Sky Harbor International airport. Homes here range from 1000 sq. ft. to over 3500 sq. ft. of living space, priced from $350k. Complementing the homes is a multi- million-dollar recreation complex and 18 hole golf course.

Nearby is the 5 Star Wigwam Resort and golf course, which was recently remodeled.

Wigwam Resort and Golf Course

Westbrook Village

The northwest valley has three additional adult communities that have been built out for several years each with its own unique personality. The largest of these is Westbrook Village, an adult resort community developed with the village concept of one large community divided by meandering streets leading to individual neighborhoods with where you can find 2 or 3 bedroom homes priced $280k+ and condominiums from $180k+. There are only a few homes ever on the market at one time—truly a sign of contentment!

Ventana Lakes

Then there is Ventana Lakes – an oasis in the desert! A lush green lakeside community with a beautiful Mountain and desert backdrop. Located just far enough north to avoid the hustle and bustle, yet minutes from shopping. Amenities include clubhouse for socializing, fitness area with state of the art equipment, aerobic classes, sauna, pool, tennis and racquetball courts.

Radnor Sun Village

If a gated retirement community is more what you are after, try Radnor Sun Village with 320 lush acres including a challenging 18-hole golf course and one of Arizona’s largest outdoor heated swimming pools. Walking and bike trails are abundant in addition to shuffleboard, tennis courts and whirlpool spa and 47,000 square feet recreation center with restaurant, lounge, ballroom, fitness center and craft workshops. Radnor Sun Village Condominiums start at under $200k and are perfect for the winter visitor. Single-family homes range from $280K and some even include a separate guesthouse!

Sunland Springs Village, in east Mesa

Location, location, location! Sunland Springs Village is a sought-after location in the East Valley of the Phoenix metro area.

Adjacent to the retirement community is the Superstition Gateway shopping plaza with stores such as Best Buy, Kohls, Wal-Mart, PetSmart, Ross, Bed Bath & Beyond, Staples, and many specialty stores for shoppers. An IMAX Theatre, LA Fitness, several restaurants, banks, and service businesses are also part of the plaza.

Medical facilities are just a matter of minutes away. Two new hospitals, Mountain Vista Medical Center and Banner Gateway Hospital, opened in 2007, joining Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital also located in the East Valley.

Within a mile of Sunland Springs Village is the Superstition Freeway (US Hwy 60). It won’t take you long to get to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, or even closer is the newly opened Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The convenience of the nearby freeway makes it easy to get to sports events, entertainment, shopping, and Arizona’s sightseeing attractions. This area is almost built out.

For the new homes in retirement communities, search the new homes data base on my site. You will find they range from less than $200k to over $1,000k. They are all over the Valley of the Sun and each have their own retirement amenities. If you would prefer, just let me know what you like in a retirement community, the size and price range you want, what retirement lifestyle you are after and I can do the search very efficiently for you.

Retirement Choices in Arizona

As you can see, your retirement community choices are many. To have the representation you deserve when purchasing a new home, contact us first. Utilizing the services of a buyer’s broker will ensure your investment; the Seller or Builder will credit the fee, so there is no additional cost to you. However, if you contact a Builder direct, they feel as though their advertising has brought you to them and that is how they recover those advertising costs. They will not adjust the price, so there is no benefit in not utilizing a buyer broker. Invest Wisely.