Active Adult homes for sale in Arizona

The first active adult community in the Valley was created by Del Webb located in the northwest. The Sun City community was founded in 1960.  The Active Adult resort like setting and lifestyle was immediately popular. And, today there are more than 75 retirement communities across the Valley of the Sun!

Active adult retirement communities are age restricted generally requiring at least one member of the household to be age 55 years young. (unless otherwise flagged below) Also, no one under the age of 18 may reside in the community full time.

These age-restricted communities are not for people who think of themselves as senior citizens ready to retire from life. They are for people intent on an active lifestyle in a community of friends with similar life experience and interests

"Active" may be an understatement with the activities available in these
Resort Communities!

Today's adult are very active and want to maintain or increase their fitness levels and they are seeking opportunities to learn new skills. On-sited accredited and non-accredited education classes are now being offered at many of these communities. The master planned Active Adult retirement communities provide a stimulating range of opportunities for personal growth, learning and activity. They typically feature a full slate of amenities including multi million dollar clubhouses, championship golf courses, fitness centers, libraries, computer rooms, pools, spas, tennis, greenbelt trails and a variety of clubs and planned activities.

The housing is innovative and affordable. Combined with the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, it is no wonder that this resort style lifestyle has attracted many retirees from around the country and across the globe. Arizona attracts and values the senior resource that desire an active participative, healthy lifestyle! 

Today’s active adult buyers demand much more out of their communities.

Why Arizona?   Discover why the Valley is a retirement destination
- AZ Relocation Guide

•  Living here  - Health Care

•  Living here  -  Senior Resources

•  Living here  -  the cities of the Valley of the Sun

•  The Active Adult Lifestyle Magazine

             This is the time of your life to actually live your dreams.
                 Enjoy the LIFESTYLE you've always imagined.

Is the Active Adult Lifestyle for You?  Check these AZ communities out!

Check out this list of some of the larger Active Adult Communities here in the Valley of the Sun:

Although each has its pros and its cons, more and more retirees are choosing to move into retirement communities. With a retirement community, many of the worries of home ownership are alleviated.  In addition, retirees can enjoy the safety and conveniences of retirement communities while having the opportunity to explore areas that are of interest to them. 
With so many perks associated to living in a retirement community, it is easy to understand
why so many retirees are deciding that this type of living is the
best choice for them.

Not all retirement communities are the same, so you need to have a clear idea of
what you need and what you want in a retirement community.

 We specialize exclusively in representing buyers and sellers of homes in
55+ active adult senior retirement communities in Arizona.
When you are ready to buy or sell an Active Adult home
– new construction or existing –
please consider having us represent you