Encore at Eastmark

Independent Assessment

Encore at Eastmark is a genuinely distinct, separately governed age-restricted enclave within the larger, all-ages Eastmark master plan — not merely a marketing name for a section of Eastmark. Eastmark's own governance documents state that owners within Encore at Eastmark do not hold memberships in the broader Eastmark Community Assembly, and Encore maintains its own homeowners association (with its own website and management) alongside, but separate from, the Eastmark master association, which charges its own low-dollar master fee. Buyers should budget for both the Encore-specific HOA fee and the smaller Eastmark master-community fee, since both apply.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a legally age-restricted 55+ community with a large, purpose-built amenity clubhouse, set within a major, amenity-rich master-planned development (Eastmark) that also offers commercial and recreational infrastructure beyond the age-restricted section, are the best fit for Encore at Eastmark.

Homes, Builders & Development History

AV Homes opened Encore at Eastmark in 2015 under its Encore active-adult brand, building single-story single-family homes with ground-level entrances. Taylor Morrison acquired AV Homes in 2018 and completed the community's build-out, ultimately delivering 973 homes before selling out by approximately 2021. There is no ongoing new-construction program; all current activity is resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

As of the last update, resale pricing has run roughly $415,000-$770,000 across active listings, with an average list price around $579,000. Pricing will vary by home size, lot location, and upgrades; buyers should compare recent closed sales for the specific home under consideration rather than treating any single quoted range as representative of the whole community.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

There is no new-construction inventory in Encore at Eastmark; the community has been fully resale since its build-out by Taylor Morrison around 2021. Buyers should budget for a standard resale inspection and confirm current HOA reserve-fund health, along with the one-time transfer and capital-improvement fees due at purchase.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Encore at Eastmark are subject to Mesa and Maricopa County property tax, assessed and billed at the county level; buyers should confirm the current rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Maricopa County Assessor. Given the community's 2015-2021 construction era, insurance underwriting should be relatively straightforward compared to older Mesa communities, though buyers should still confirm current premiums for the specific home.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Encore at Eastmark's single-story homes are organized around the 15,000-square-foot Encore Club, which functions as the community's dedicated social and fitness hub, distinct from the amenities available to all-ages Eastmark residents elsewhere in the master plan. Because Encore is fully built out, its social fabric is that of an established, mature age-restricted neighborhood rather than an actively selling new community, while still benefiting from Eastmark's ongoing growth in nearby retail and services.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Encore at Eastmark sits within the Eastmark master-planned community in far southeast Mesa, Arizona, near Ray Road and Ellsworth Road (ZIP 85212), with the Encore clubhouse at 5620 S Encore. The location is a longer drive from central Mesa's established medical corridor than more centrally located 55+ communities, though Eastmark itself includes a growing retail, dining, and school infrastructure, with Loop 202 providing regional access.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Encore at Eastmark operates as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under the standard federal Housing for Older Persons Act framework, requiring at least one qualifying resident 55 or older per household and limiting younger occupants, per multiple independent sources. Encore maintains its own separate homeowners association and is not part of the Eastmark Community Assembly that governs the broader, all-ages Eastmark development, per Eastmark's own published governance documentation. Buyers should confirm current occupancy-verification procedures directly with the Encore at Eastmark HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Encore at Eastmark is fully built out and sold out, so all purchases are resale — there is no new-construction option or builder warranty available directly through the original builder. Buyers should budget for two separate community fees (the Encore HOA and the smaller Eastmark master fee) plus one-time transfer and capital-improvement charges at purchase. Encore's location in far southeast Mesa is farther from central Mesa's established medical and retail corridors than more centrally located Mesa 55+ communities, though the broader Eastmark development includes its own retail and services.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Mesa's 55+ market, Encore at Eastmark stands out for its large, purpose-built clubhouse and its setting inside the amenity-rich, actively growing Eastmark master plan — a different profile from smaller, older Mesa communities such as Las Alegres or manufactured-home communities such as Agave Village, both covered on this site. Buyers weighing Encore against those alternatives should factor in Encore's higher price point and two-tier fee structure (Encore HOA plus Eastmark master fee) against its larger, newer amenity campus and master-plan setting.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables within Encore at Eastmark.

Is Encore at Eastmark age-restricted?

Yes — it operates as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under the standard federal age-qualified housing framework, requiring at least one qualifying resident 55 or older per household.

Is Encore at Eastmark just a section of the larger Eastmark community, or is it separately governed?

It is genuinely separately governed. Encore at Eastmark maintains its own homeowners association, and per Eastmark's own governance documents, Encore homeowners are not members of the broader Eastmark Community Assembly that governs the all-ages master plan.

Is new construction still available at Encore at Eastmark?

No. The community was built out and sold out by Taylor Morrison (which had acquired original builder AV Homes) by approximately 2021. All homes today are resale.

What HOA fees apply at Encore at Eastmark?

Two fees apply: the Encore at Eastmark HOA fee, reported around $245/month for 2026, plus a separate Eastmark master-community fee of about $12/month. One-time transfer and capital-improvement fees also apply at purchase. Confirm current figures with the HOA.