The original age-restricted retirement community in the Valley, built starting in 1960, with golf, recreation centers, and an established, low-maintenance lifestyle.
Sun City was developed starting in 1960 by Del Webb, and it was one of the first large-scale age-restricted communities in the country. That original concept, golf, recreation centers, and low-maintenance single-story homes built specifically for residents 55 and older, is still the model the community runs on today, even as the surrounding West Valley has grown up around it.
The community is organized around a network of recreation centers that residents can access through the Sun City Home Owners Association, offering pools, fitness facilities, and social clubs. There are also multiple golf courses throughout the community, some public and some private.
Moving to Sun City Arizona generally appeals to buyers specifically looking for age-restricted living, since the community is built entirely around that model rather than a mix of family and retiree housing.
A few of the neighborhoods and communities people ask about most when they're looking at Sun City real estate.
The oldest section of the community, developed in the 1960s, with mature landscaping and some of the original recreation centers.
Areas of Sun City closer to the newer Sun City Grand development, offering a mix of older and updated homes.
Multiple centers throughout the community offering pools, fitness, and social clubs.
Several courses within the community, both public and private.
An extensive network of hobby and interest clubs organized through the HOA.
A neighboring sister community with its own set of amenities.
A short drive north for boating and outdoor recreation.
Sun City's housing is almost entirely single-story, low-maintenance homes built specifically for age-restricted living, with limited new inventory since the community is fully developed.
The dominant housing type throughout the community, most built between the 1960s and 1980s.
Smaller, low-maintenance homes popular with buyers wanting minimal upkeep.
Properties situated along one of the community's several golf courses.
Sun City is fully built out, so new construction isn't a meaningful part of this market. Buyers here are purchasing existing homes, many of which have been updated or renovated over the years.
Sun City is an age-restricted community, so it doesn't have K-12 public schools within its boundaries in the way a typical family neighborhood would.
Not generally applicable given the community's age-restricted nature, though Glendale Community College is within driving distance.
Sun City sits in the northwest Valley, adjacent to Sun City West, Peoria, and Surprise.
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Visit Our YouTube ChannelSun City is the original age-restricted retirement community in the Valley, built around golf and shared recreation centers.
Mostly single-story, low-maintenance homes and patio homes built between the 1960s and 1980s.
No, the community is fully built out, so buyers purchase existing, sometimes updated, homes.
About 30 to 35 minutes.
About 35 to 40 minutes.
Yes, Sun City operates as an age-restricted community for residents 55 and older.
Golf, recreation center amenities, and an extensive network of resident social clubs.
Since it's age-restricted, it's worth confirming the community's specific age requirements before purchasing.
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