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Phoenix Area, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
72 communities near Phoenix Area
3,167 homes near Phoenix Area
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,183 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,155 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,002 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,799 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|909 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,691 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,033 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,154 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,373 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,125 sq ft
|Apartment
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,120 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,783 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,920 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,478 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,323 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,835 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,240 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,176 sq ft
|Mobile Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,260 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,078 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,671 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,200 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,730 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,387 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,840 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,221 sq ft
|Apartment
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,325 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,548 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,432 sq ft
|House
55+ Living in the Phoenix Area
In this comprehensive video, we'll take you on a virtual journey through the Valley of the Sun, showcasing why Phoenix and its surrounding cities are the perfect destination for your retirement dreams.
About Phoenix Area
Living in the Phoenix area
first active adult community, opened here in 1960 and is still one of the largest in America at 28,000+ homes. Today, the Phoenix metro stretches from Surprise and Buckeye in the west to Mesa and Gilbert in the east, with 72 active adult communities and homes ranging from under $100K to over $2M.
With 300+ days of sunshine, no state tax on Social Security, and an average home price around $493K, the Phoenix area draws more 55+ buyers than anyother metro in Arizona. Whether you're looking for a golf-focused master plan like PebbleCreek or Robson Ranch, a resort-style community like Sun City Festival, or an affordable entry point in Surprise or Casa Grande, there's a community for every lifestyle and budget. 55places has profiled all 72 communities with verified pricing, resident reviews, and local agent connections.
Quick facts about Phoenix-area 55+ communities
- How many 55+ communities are in the Phoenix area?
72 communities with homes from under $100K to over $2M
- What is the average home price in Phoenix-area 55+ communities?
Average home price around $493K
- What was the first 55+ community in America?
Sun City (est. 1960, 28,000+ homes) — still one of the largest in America
- How many days of sunshine does the Phoenix area get?
300+ days of sunshine each year
- Does Arizona tax Social Security income?
No state tax on Social Security
- What percentage of Phoenix-area 55+ communities are gated?
56% gated
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Phoenix Area, there are 38 large communities with over 1000 homes, 9 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 38 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in the Phoenix Area has 26 homes, the largest has 28257 homes, and the average communities consists of 1891 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in the Phoenix Area. The most recent communities started in the Phoenix Area include Aspendale Scottsdale, Toll Brothers at Cavasson, The Preserve at Province II. There are also 36 communities in the Phoenix Area that offer new construction homes, including Tonto Verde, Trilogy® at Verde River™, The Preserve at Province II.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in the Phoenix Area. Approximately 55.8% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Tonto Verde is a gated communities with 717 homes, and Bel Agave is another gated communities with 105 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in the Phoenix Area stay on the market for around 274 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $493,354, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Terravita average around $1,129,435, while homes in CantaMia at Estrella average around $434,918.
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