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 Sun City Festival. Present population in this City of Volunteers who are too busy to retire is about 80,000 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

Needles to say, electric golf carts are a favorite form of transportation both on and off the course. Located in Sun City West is the largest single level theater in the nation, ASU Sundome Center for the performing Arts with over 7000 seats and 100+ performances yearly.

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!


         Westbrook Village

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.

             Ventana Lakes

If a gated 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. 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!

                  Radnor Sun Village

Last, we have 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 Golf Course

For the new homes in retirement communities, click here to search the "new homes data base" on my site. You will find they range from less than $200k to over $1000k. They are all over the valley of the Sun and each have their own amenities. If you would prefer, just let me know what you like in a community, if you would be a participant in activities or if you would prefer to be a spectator and I can do the search very efficiently for you.

As you can see, your 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 Realtor ^®. Invest Wisely.