55+ Communities in Arizona
80 researched communities across 29 cities, 75 with a legal 55+ or 62+ age restriction. Most are in Green Valley, Mesa and Prescott.
Arizona is home to some of the country's oldest and largest age-restricted communities, starting with the original Sun City near Phoenix, which opened in 1960 and effectively invented the modern active-adult community model.
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Arizona community directory
80 communities
Agave Village
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Manufactured
Two swimming pools with hot tubs · Fitness center · Pickleball court
Ahwatukee Retirement Village
Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Two outdoor pools · Indoor therapeutic pool and spa · Library and game rooms
Alta at Verrado (Regent Hills)
Buckeye, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Price: Reported from roughly $940,000-$1,015,000 at the entry point up to about $1.2 million or more for larger plans
Beach-entry pool · On-site playground
Apache Wells
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Manufactured · Single-family
Swimming pool · Library · Dog park
Arizona Traditions
Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Price: Resale roughly $250,000-$600,000 depending on floor plan, lot, and updates
Fitness center · Multiple resort-style pools · Softball field
Canoa Ranch
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Condo
CantaMia at Estrella
Goodyear, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Arts and crafts room · Fenced dog park · Bocce and tennis courts
Casa Paloma I
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Attached / townhome
Casa Paloma II
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Attached / townhome
Continental Ranch Sunflower
Marana, AZ · Pima County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Price: Reported starting in the low $300,000s, with a recent median list price around $349,000
HOA: Reported around $125/month for most homes — confirm the current assessment directly with the HOA
Heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi · Arts and crafts room · Computer lab
Corte Bella Country Club
Sun City West, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Guard-gated entry · Fitness center and spa · Olympic-sized heated pool
Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
Sun Lakes, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Heated pools · Tennis and pickleball courts
Del Webb at Dove Mountain
Marana, AZ · Pima County
Single-family
Billiard room and coffee bar · Four pickleball courts · Two bocce courts
Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago
Vail, AZ · Pima County
Single-family
Private age-restricted clubhouse · State-of-the-art fitness center · Aerobics and dance studio
Del Webb at Rocking K
Tucson, AZ · Pima County
Single-family
Clubhouse with fitness center · Aerobics studio · Ballroom
Desert Pines Resort
Dewey, AZ · Yavapai County
Manufactured
Pickleball courts · Bocce ball · Billiards
Dreamland Villa
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
No on-site golf course
Encore at Eastmark
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
State-of-the-art fitness center · Arts and crafts studio · Library
Esperanza Estates
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Attached / townhome
Saltwater pool and spa
Far Horizons East
Tucson, AZ · Pima County
Manufactured
Two swimming pools · Fitness center · Spa and sauna
Fountain of the Sun
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Manufactured · Attached / townhome · Single-family
Price: Reported median list price around $320,000-$330,000 as of the last update, varying substantially by home type
Guard-gated entry
Greenfield Village Resort
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Manufactured
Swimming pool and two hot tubs · Exercise/fitness facilities · Tennis courts
Heritage at Asante
Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Patio and fire pit · 12 lighted pickleball courts · 3 lighted bocce ball courts
IronOaks at Sun Lakes
Sun Lakes, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Oakwood Golf Course — 27 holes · Tennis and pickleball courts · Softball facilities
Las Alegres
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Attached / townhome
Gated entry · Community clubhouse · Outdoor swimming pool
Las Campanas Village
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Attached / townhome · Single-family
Gated entry
Legends at Santa Rita Springs
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Single-family
Gated community entry · Community swimming pool · Fitness center
Leisure World
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Condo
Madera Vista
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Attached / townhome
Mission Royale
Casa Grande, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family
Fitness center · Library · Billiards room
Mountainbrook Village
Gold Canyon, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Fitness center · Two outdoor pools · Hobby rooms and computer lab
Orchard Ranch
Dewey, AZ · Yavapai County
Manufactured
Swimming pool and spa · Pickleball courts · Exercise room
PebbleCreek
Goodyear, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
332-seat performing arts center
Pine Lakes
Prescott, AZ · Yavapai County
Manufactured
Price: Reported home prices starting in the low $100,000s — confirm current inventory and pricing
Multiple stocked fishing lakes · Outdoor swimming pool · Hot tub / spa
Prescott Canyon Estates
Prescott, AZ · Yavapai County
Manufactured
Clubhouse / amenity center · Indoor pool · Fitness center
Province
Maricopa, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Indoor lap pool · State-of-the-art fitness center · Tennis and pickleball courts
Pueblo Estates
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Manufactured
Heated pool and jacuzzi · Shuffleboard courts · Horseshoe pit
Quail Creek
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
32 pickleball courts · Resort-style pools · Tennis courts
Quail Run
Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Attached / townhome · Condo
Heated pool and spa · Clubhouse and ramada · Covered parking
Rio Verde Country Club
Rio Verde, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Heated community pool and spa · Tennis and pickleball courts · Equestrian/horse facility
Robson Ranch
Eloy, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Indoor lap pool · Tennis courts · Softball field
SaddleBrooke
Tucson, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Three swimming pools · Tennis and pickleball courts
SaddleBrooke Ranch
Oracle, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Tennis courts
San Ignacio Villas
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Condo
Scottsdale Heights
Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
HOA: Reported roughly $204-$292/month; confirm current rate with the association
Gated entry · Resort-style pool and spa · Barbecue pavilion
Scottsdale Shadows
Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Condo
Gated, guard-controlled entry · Three heated pools and two spas · Two tennis courts
Solera at Chandler Heights
Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Price: Resale roughly $349,000-$550,000, with a recent median list price near $475,000
Two outdoor pools · Hobby and craft studios · Ballroom / event space
Solera at Johnson Ranch
San Tan Valley, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family
Outdoor pool · Hobby studios · Ballroom / event space
Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita
Sahuarita, AZ · Pima County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Fitness center · Aerobics studio · Arts and crafts studio
Sterling Grove
Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Full-service spa · Resort-style pools
Sun City
Sun City, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Manufactured
Price: Roughly $175,000-$380,000 resale as of the last update, varying widely by home age, size, and updates
Bowling centers · Sun Bowl outdoor amphitheater · Dog park
Sun City Festival
Buckeye, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
27-hole golf facility · Resort-style pools · Dining venues
Sun City Grand
Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Four community swimming pools · Two fitness centers · Multiple on-site restaurants
Sun City West
Sun City West, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Price: Roughly $220,000-$480,000 resale as of the last update, varying by home vintage, size, and section
Sun Lakes Country Club
Sun Lakes, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Manufactured
Three clubhouses · Tennis and pickleball courts · Bocce ball courts
Sun Village
Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Condo
Heated pool and spa · Horseshoe pits · Fitness/exercise room
Sunbird
Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Manufactured
Guard-gated entrance · Outdoor pool
Sundance
Buckeye, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
15,000-square-foot clubhouse · Heated resort-style pool · Heated lap pool
Sunland Springs Village
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Condo
Price: Roughly $324,000-$600,000 for current active listings as of the last update
Sunland Village
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Condo
Tennis and pickleball courts · Hobby and craft rooms
Sunland Village East
Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Condo
Price: Roughly $375,000-$421,000 median as of the last update, varying by home type and section
Terravita
Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
24-hour guard-gated entry · Six tennis courts and pickleball
The Courtyards at The Gardens
Prescott, AZ · Yavapai County
Attached / townhome
HOA: Reported roughly $83-$97 per month — confirm current dues with HOAMCO or the association
Fitness center (shared) · Billiards room (shared)
The Dells
Prescott, AZ · Yavapai County
Single-family
Fitness center · Resort-style pool with lap lanes · Spa
The Gardens at Willow Creek
Prescott, AZ · Yavapai County
Single-family
Price: Recent average sale prices have been reported around $550,000 — confirm current comparables
HOA: Reported roughly $83-$97 per month — confirm current dues with HOAMCO or the association
Gated entrance · Heated outdoor pool and spa · Fitness center
The Views at Prescott Preserve
Prescott, AZ · Yavapai County
Single-family
Price: Reported roughly $624,500-$826,390, with an average around $829,000 — confirm current builder pricing directly
Tonto Verde
Rio Verde, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Clubhouse with dining · Fitness and wellness rooms · Pickleball courts
Trilogy at Encanterra
Queen Creek, AZ · Pinal County
Single-family
Bocce ball courts
Trilogy at Power Ranch
Gilbert, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Price: Resale roughly $390,000-$775,000 based on recent listings, with a 2026 median list price near $545,000
Outdoor pool and spa · Tennis and pickleball courts
Trilogy at Verde River
Rio Verde, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Eddy's Poolside bar and grill · Resort-style pools · Day spa and culinary studio
Trilogy at Vistancia
Peoria, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Alvea Spa on-site day spa · Multiple community pools · Café/dining venue (Café Solaz)
Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch
Wickenburg, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Resort-style heated pool and spa · Tennis and pickleball courts
Tucson Estates
Tucson, AZ · Pima County
Manufactured
Spa and sauna · Fitness center · Tennis and pickleball courts
Ventana Lakes
Peoria, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome
Price: Roughly $250,000-$480,000 resale as of the last update
Swimming pool · Tennis courts · Active resident social calendar
Victorian Estates
Prescott Valley, AZ · Yavapai County
Single-family
Sauna and hot tub/spa · Exercise room · Billiards room and library
Victory at Verrado
Buckeye, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family
Four outdoor pools · Four tennis courts · Eight pickleball courts
Villa Monterey
Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Attached / townhome
Villages at Lynx Creek
Dewey, AZ · Yavapai County
Manufactured
Library · Woodworking shop · Billiards and card rooms
Villas West
Green Valley, AZ · Pima County
Condo
Four swimming pools · Shuffleboard courts · Horseshoe pits
Westbrook Village
Peoria, AZ · Maricopa County
Single-family · Attached / townhome · Condo
Tennis and pickleball complex · Fitness and fine-arts facilities
New construction vs. resale in Arizona
Arizona's 55+ market spans everything from Sun City's original 1960s-1970s tract homes (now entirely resale) to some of the most active new-construction pipelines in the country — Del Webb, Robson Communities, and Trilogy (Shea Homes) are all still actively building in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas as of the last update. Buyers should expect a wide range of HOA fee structures, amenity ages, and community governance models (the original Sun City and Sun City West communities are governed by an independent, resident-run Recreation Centers of Sun City/Sun City West association rather than a conventional HOA, which is a genuinely different structure from newer Del Webb or Robson communities).
Taxes and ownership in Arizona
Arizona does not tax Social Security benefits, though it does tax other retirement income (pensions, 401(k)/IRA withdrawals) at its standard state income tax rates. Property taxes are assessed by county and are generally moderate relative to national averages, but buyers should confirm current rates with the relevant county assessor, since Arizona's major 55+ markets span at least four counties (Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, and Yavapai) with different rates. Many of Arizona's largest and oldest communities (Sun City, Sun City West) are governed by an independent recreation-centers association funded by a separate annual assessment rather than a conventional HOA — buyers should specifically understand this distinct governance and fee model before assuming it works like a typical HOA elsewhere in the state or country.
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