There’s a reason why Arizona has an incredible reputation for being one of the top destinations in the country for active adult golf living.
Here are just some of the reasons 55+ buyers are making the move to Arizona:
- Year-round golf
- Lock-and-leave living
- Resort-style amenities
- Warm winters & constant sunshine
Both Phoenix and Tucson are in high demand for 55+ buyers looking to live in a golf community without having to deal with the cold weather. When buyers make the move out to Arizona, they often reflect back on why that haven’t done so earlier with the amount of amenities and events that are offered at these communities. Honestly, there isn’t enough time in the day to get to all of them – that’s how many things there are to do for those who are seeking an active adult lifestyle without the expensive price point (among other issues) of other states like Florida.
What this guide covers:
- 5 desirable 55+ golf communities in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas
- What makes each of these communities unique
- Amenities
- Home price ranges and floorplans available
- Who each community is best suited for
PebbleCreek – (Robson Resort Communities)
Located in Goodyear just east of Phoenix, PebbleCreek is a well established and popular 55+ golf community developed by Robson Resort Communities. The master-planned community features 54 holes of championship golf (Tuscany Falls Golf Course and Eagle’s Nest Golf Course) as well as a plethora of resort-style amenities.
Resort Style Amenities:
- Tuscany Fitness Studios
- Westwind Tavern restaurant and bar
- Performing arts theater
- Ballroom/auditorium
- Banquet room
- Oasis pool complex with BBQ gas grills, outdoor showers
- Creative Arts Center
- Dog park
- Softball field
- Tennis courts
- RV parking
PebbleCreek has three private 18-hole courses named Tuscany Falls East and West as well as Eagle’s Nest Golf Course. Each course has views of the White Tank Mountains and has plenty of water hazards including on the 13th hole of the East course where golfers have to carry more than 100 yards over the water.
Homes for sale in PebbleCreek, including new builds, range from $500K to just over $1 million and have floorplans that include 2-4 beds 2-4.5 baths 2-3 car garages and range from 1,619 to 3,460 square feet.
The PebbleCreek community is best suited for buyers who value an active social lifestyle who would enjoy organized activities and a strong social culture while still being in close proximity and access across Phoenix including Spring Training, dining and closeby golf options like Wig Wam being less than 5 minutes away.
SaddleBrooke Ranch – Robson Resort Communities
Located just north of Tucson in the wide-open high desert, SaddleBrooke Ranch is another highly regarded Robson master planned community. This gated 55+ adult community is ideal for buyers looking for a quieter and more relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing championship golf, social events and resort-style amenities.
SaddleBrooke Ranch features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Schroeder blends in the natural Sonoran Desert terrain with the course offering a challenge for newer and experienced golfers alike.
Resort-style amenities:
- Ranch House (Clubhouse)
- 24 Pickleball courts
- 6 Tennis courts
- 4 Bocce ball courts
- Creative arts & technology center
- Casual dining center
- Dog park
- Community garden
- Nature trails
Homes for sale in SaddleBrooke Ranch range from $330K to just over $1 million and also include new-builds as well. Floorplans include homes ranging from 1,251 to 3,077 square feet with 2-4 beds; 2-4.5 baths and 2-3 car garages and include golf course and wide-open desert views.
SaddleBrooke Ranch is best for buyers who want a peaceful and upscale 55+ golf community with gorgeous desert scenery with every amenity offered with a short golf cart ride to the center of the community.
Encanterra Country Club – Trilogy Life
Located in Queen Creek, which is just over 30 minutes east from Phoenix, Encanterra Country Club offers a unique blend of all age neighborhoods as well as 55+ all within the same community within the Trilogy® collection. This offers the opportunity for generational living within the 55+ same community.
The private golf course at Encanterra features a Tom Lehman designed 18-hole course with views of the Superstition and San Tan mountains. Some events that were hosted at Encanterra include The US Open Sectional Qualifiers, The Gateway Tour Championship, and The Thunderbirds Classic for the Junior Golf Association of Arizona.
Encanterra Amenities:
- Palma Kitchen + Tap Mediterranean Private Dining
- Spa and Wellness Center
- Homeowner led clubs/social events (including but not limited to: book club, cornhole club, ladies’ night out, men’s night out, pickleball club, Texas Hold ‘Em, etc
- Art studios
- Resort pools
- Outdoor & Indoor lap pools
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball courts
- Fitness studio
Homes for sale at Encanterra include detached single-family homes as well as duplexes ranging from 1,342 square feet and 2,758 square feet and start at $485K and have between 2-3 Beds, 2-3 Baths and 1-3 car garages.
This community is best for those who want an active lifestyle led by homeowner driven clubs (or start your own!) and those wanting families living close by within the same neighborhood while still being in a 55+ neighborhood.
The Preserve at SaddleBrooke – Robson Resort Communities
Located just north of Tucson and just a 10 minute drive from SaddleBrooke Ranch, The Preserve at SaddleBrooke is another gated 55+ master planned community and features two semi-private 18-hole golf clubs: The Preserve Golf Club and MountainView Golf Club. Both golf clubs have practice facilities and beautiful views of the Santa Catalina mountains that the courses are situated up against.
Amenities:
- The Preserve Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Clubhouse
- Tennis courts
- Performing arts center
- MountainView Restaurant
Homes for sale at The Preserve (including newbuilds) start at $710K and are priced at upwards of just over $1.2 million. Floorplans range from 2,308 to 3,118 square feet and feature 2-4 Beds; 2.5-4.5 Baths and 2.5-4 car garages.
This community is best for buyers who want an active lifestyle with two courses and a range of amenities in a 55+ community located at the base of the scenic Santa Catalina mountains.
Robson Ranch Arizona – Robson Resort Communities
Located about halfway between Phoenix and Tucson near Casa Grande is the oasis of Robson Ranch – a gated Robson Resort master planned community designed for 55+ active adults and features many of the amenities that the other Robson communities offer as well. Being close to Casa Grade, the community has nearby hospitals, shopping and entertainment options as well as only being within an hour to Tucson down south, and the Phoenix area up north – just by taking I-10.
Robson Ranch Arizona Golf Club is a 18-hole par 72 course with scenic water features, challenging sand traps and homes situated right up against the fairways.
Amenities:
- Ranch House – clubhouse
- Ballroom
- Auditorium
- Private dining room
- Ranch House Grill
- Desert Sky Sports Club
- Indoor lap pool, fitness center
- 16 pickleball courts
- 4 tennis courts
- Creative arts center
- Softball field
Homes for sale including new-builds with many floorplans available range from $290K to $800k. The floorplans range from 1,251-2,665 square feet and feature 2-3 Beds; 2-3.5 Baths and 2-3 car garages.
Robson Ranch Arizona is best for buyers who appreciate a tranquil community but also being nearby all the action Tucson and Phoenix have to offer with I-10 being close by the community.
