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Tucson Retirement Communities
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Review the location & amenities of each individual community - below
Looking for a special place to retire or just get away from the winter weather ? A place where you can meet people that share your interests in an active life style? Then a Retirement Community in Tucson may just meet all your expections.
Tucson's retirement communities are generally "age restricted" communities offering a wide range of community settings, activities and life styles. Most provide the residents a selection of activites that include golf, swimming, tennis, work shops & hobby rooms. Social activities are plentifull and create the opportunity to meet your neighbors and establish relationships.
The "Home Owners Association" - HOA - in each community provides oversight and policies for the minimum age of property owners, facilities available for community activities and enforcement of all Covenents, Conditions & Restrictions - CCR's - for the community.
There are 9 retirement communities in the Tucson metropolitan area as shown on the map below. Information and available properties are viewable from the links below the map.
1 - Casas del Oro Norte
This gated community is on the grounds of the Tucson National Country Club and Omni Tucson Golf Resort. Wide streets with large trees and desert landscaping provide a park like setting for this townhome community. Shopping and restaurants are nearby. View the available homes in this retirement community - HERE!.
2 - Continental Ranch - Sunflower
Sunflower is a Del Webb community in Marana, just Northwest of Tucson just north of Cortoro Farms Road and West of I-10. Nestled in between the Santa Catalinas, Sombrero Peak and the Tortolita Mountains. The hallmark of this community is it's intimate village-like setting where neighbors soon become friends. There are dozens of amenities and activities, such as swimming, and tennis, as well as clubs and classes.
Homes in this community generally range from $150,000 to $300,000, and are 1,100 to 2,000 square feet in size. Sunflower has just under 1,000 homes on approximately 245 acres. View the available homes in Sunflower - HERE!
3 - Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain
Nestled in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, in the magnificent Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain is one of the premier active adult communities of the southwest. A warm and friendly private gated golf and tennis community with only 1,200+ homes, Heritage Highlands overlooks the city lights of Tucson and lush cotton fields of Marana. As part of the greater Dove Mountain master-planned 6,200 acre community our residents enjoy many additional amenities in the immediate vicinity.
This welcoming retirement community, begun in 1997 and only recently completed, sports a world class Arthur Hills designed golf course, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool and spa and a clubhouse with dining and activity areas for residents’ enjoyment.
Located in southern Arizona, just 30 minutes from downtown Tucson, world-class medical facilities, a major university and numerous entertainment, cultural and sporting venues, Heritage Highlands offers homeowners easy accessibility to both Tucson and Phoenix – 90 miles to the north - and the choice of two international airports.
Searching for a retirement community in southern Arizona? We are southern Arizona's premier 55+ gated active adult retirement community.
To review available homes in Heritage Highlands - HERE!
4 - La Cholla Hills
Recreational facilities at this townhome community include 2 heated pools(year around)- 2spas -3 Tennis Courts, Clubhouse Abondance of Common areas. Great Location near Omni National Resort & Spa, Foothills Mall, YMCA,& Pima College. This is an Adult Community-must be 55 & over.
Check out the homes available in La Cholla Hills - HERE!
5 - Mona Lisa Village
A quiet gated community with community pool, spa, sports court and park. Just minutes away from shopping, dining and entertainment in Northwest Tucson. View the homes available in this retirement community - HERE!
6 - Saddlebrooke
The stark beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the majesty of the Santa Catalina Mountains combine to provide a magnificent backdrop for a world-class active adult community. Amenities run the gamut from tennis, hiking, bicycling and golf (45 holes and growing) to year-round swimming, exercise rooms and full dining facilities.
SaddleBrooke is an award-winning community for active adults and was voted the #1 master-planned community in Tucson by AZ Business Magazine. The lavish landscaping, sparkling lakes and world-class amenities awaiting you at SaddleBrooke are part of the reason for all the accolades. Homeowners here enjoy a country club lifestyle that others only dream about.
Within the Saddlebrooke community is -The Preserve at SaddleBrooke - considered by some to be the pinnacle of counrty club living in one of the most spectacular places on earth. This is The Preserve at SaddleBrooke. Located in the northeastern section of SaddleBrooke, The Preserve offers a secluded sanctuary for active adults tucked in the foothills of the majestic Catalina Mountains. Just View the homes available within this unique retirement community - HERE!
7 - Sun City Vistoso
Sun City Vistoso is a 1000 acre active adult retirement community conveniently located northwest of Tucson, at the base of the Catalina Mountains in the Town of Oro Valley. The beautiful setting is only the beginning of the quality of the Sun City Vistoso community. With a population of over 4500 active adults, Sun City Vistoso offers a friendly hometown feeling - close enough to the city for convenience but far enough away for tranquility.
The community, with 2488 homes (single family, garden villa and patio homes) was established in 1986 by the Del Webb Corporation. Control was turned over to Sun City Vistoso Community Association, Inc. in 1995. Sun City Vistoso is governed by a seven member Board of Directors elected by the residents with day to day operations managed by professional staff.
The golf course at Sun City Vistoso, Tucson's premier active retirement community, is an 18 hole par 72 championship private golf course, although a limited number of non-resident Annual Pass memberships are available. It plays at 5,109 to 6,723 yards and includes multiple tee placements accommodating all skill levels. View the homes available in Sun City Vistoso - HERE!
8 - Vistoso Village
Although last on our list Vistoso Village has many things to offer its residents. Voted "Best Small Active Adult Community" (under 300 homes) in 2003 by the "National Council on Seniors Housing Gold Achievement Awards," Vistoso Village is a small, intimate neighborhood of town homes. A gated active adult community in Oro Valley, Vistoso Village belongs to the Rancho Vistoso Master Planned Community, which boasts one of the highest rated public golf courses in Arizona. This community is close to restaurants, shopping and the cultural amenities of Tucson.
Built in pairs or in threes, each home has its own exterior walls and share no common walls with its neighbor. These energy efficient homes have many features that add to their value and contribute to a low maintenance lifestyle. Ranging from the mid-200's to the mid-300's, these 2 bedroom, 2 bath town homes are approximately 1,170 to 1,851 square feet.
Check out the homes available in Vistoso Village - HERE!
9 - Academy Village
The Academy Village community is a supportive group of men and women who have discovered a new way of aging. On any given day, you may find a presentation on local geology, a yoga class, a first-rate concert, an art group exploring watercolors, a guest lecturer speaking on music theory, or a resident leading a discussion on astronomy. If you are looking for a place devoted to life-long learning, the Academy Village is the answer.
The Arizona Senior Academy is in the heart of The Village, the hub around which Village life revolves. The Academy is a non-profit organization devoted to life-long learning, thinking, and doing. It is a source of educational and cultural programs that complement the health and wellness programs, services, and social events provided by the Village homeowner’s association. Together, these activities and services support a stimulating and fulfilling retirement. All residents of the community are members of the Academy. Members also include non-residents from Tucson and around the country.
The Academy was founded by Dr. Henry Koffler, President Emeritus of the University of Arizona. Dr. Koffler’s mission was two-fold: To create a community whose residents would have easy access to life-long learning and also have the opportunity to give back to the larger community.
Throughout the year, Academy members are provided with programs, seminars, and concerts. Members also enjoy 5 and 10-week courses, mini-courses, and panel discussions. During 2006 alone, the Academy sponsored well over 100 such events.
Community service is a major interest among members of the Academy. Academy members have, among other things, made school presentations, mentored students, served as Science Fair judges, and sponsored aspiring young musicians.
The Academy Village, where you... Live. And Learn.
Veiw the homes available in Academy Village - HERE!
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