Sunland Village

Independent Assessment

Sunland Village, Sunland Village East, and Sunland Springs Village were independently confirmed to be three distinct, separately governed communities rather than one community under slightly different names — a distinction worth stating plainly given how similar their names are. Each has its own homeowners association (sunlandvillage.org for Sunland Village, svehoa.com for Sunland Village East, and a separate association for Sunland Springs Village), its own dedicated golf course, and its own construction era: Sunland Village (1974-1984) is the oldest of the three, Sunland Village East began construction in 1984, and Sunland Springs Village is newest, established in 1997 with some sections built after 2015. Buyers researching this Mesa cluster should not assume interchangeability between the three names.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, moderately priced 55-plus community with an 18-hole golf course, low reported HOA fees, and a choice of single-family, villa, or condo product types are the best fit for Sunland Village. Its 1974-1984 construction vintage and central East Mesa location suit buyers who want a more established, mature landscape than the newer communities farther east in the same Farnsworth family.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Farnsworth Development built Sunland Village between 1974 and 1984 as its second East Valley active-adult community, following the completion of Dreamland Villa. The community delivered 2,685 homes across single-family, villa, and condominium product types, centered on an 18-hole championship golf course designed as part of the original development plan.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

As of the last update, single-family homes have listed at an average price around $361,000 with a reported median near $390,000, while townhomes/condos have been listed lower, around $280,000. Buyers should compare recent closed sales for the specific home type and section, since Sunland Village's mix of single-family, villa, and condo product carries meaningfully different pricing.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

There is no new-construction inventory in Sunland Village — the community has been fully resale since the mid-1980s. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and confirm current HOA dues and golf-membership terms for the specific home and section.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Sunland Village are subject to 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 1974-1984 construction era, insurance underwriting should account for roof age, HVAC condition, and plumbing type specific to the home.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Sunland Village's lifestyle centers on its 18-hole golf course and clubhouse restaurant, supplemented by three separate pool areas and an active social-club calendar drawing on its roughly 4,000 year-round and seasonal residents. The mix of single-family homes, villas, and condominiums gives buyers several price and maintenance-level entry points within the same community and golf membership structure.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Sunland Village sits in central-east Mesa, with its main address on E. Dolphin Avenue and its main entrance at Diamond Avenue and Greenfield Road. The location places it closer to central Mesa services than its later-built Farnsworth-family siblings farther east, with reasonable access to US-60 for travel across the broader East Valley.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Sunland Village is marketed and operated as an active-adult, 55-plus community, consistent with the HOPA framework used across Arizona's age-restricted communities. Sunland Village's specific recorded CC&R age-restriction language (including whether it uses an 80/20 under-55 occupancy allowance similar to its sibling community Sunland Village East) remains unconfirmed; buyers should confirm the exact current wording and any occupancy allowance directly with the association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Homes in Sunland Village date primarily from 1974 through 1984, so buyers should budget for age-appropriate system updates. Reported HOA fees span a wide range ($33-$272/month across sources), which likely reflects differences between single-family, villa, and condo sub-sections — buyers should confirm the figure for the specific home rather than assume the low end applies community-wide. Golf course access and membership terms should be confirmed separately from the HOA, as is typical for Farnsworth-family communities.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Farnsworth-family cluster of Mesa 55-plus communities, Sunland Village sits between the older, golf-less Dreamland Villa and its two newer, similarly named siblings, Sunland Village East and Sunland Springs Village — each a separate, independently governed community with its own golf course and HOA. Buyers should compare Sunland Village's 1974-1984 vintage and 18-hole course against Sunland Village East's slightly newer construction and Sunland Springs Village's larger 27-hole course and later build era.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables for the specific home type and section within Sunland Village.

Is Sunland Village the same community as Sunland Village East or Sunland Springs Village?

No. All three are separate, independently governed communities, each with its own HOA, golf course, and address, though all three were developed by the same Farnsworth family company along the same general East Mesa corridor.

Does Sunland Village have a golf course?

Yes — an 18-hole championship golf course (Sunland Village Golf Club) with a restaurant and practice facilities, generally managed with its own fee structure separate from the HOA.

Is Sunland Village age-restricted?

Yes, it is marketed and operated as a 55-plus active-adult community consistent with the federal HOPA framework. The exact recorded CC&R language has not been independently confirmed; buyers should verify current terms directly with the association.

How much are HOA fees at Sunland Village?

Reported figures range roughly $33-$272 per month depending on section and home type — among the lower ranges in the Phoenix-area 55+ market. Confirm the current fee for the specific home directly with the association.