Housing
Overview
Sun City West is generally considered a good place to live, particularly for retirees, due to its active lifestyle, strong community, and amenities. It's known for low crime rates and a welcoming environment. Sun City West ranks among the nation's Top 10 age-restricted communities, and is regularly featured in national rankings of the best places to retire.
Sun City West is part of Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro metro area, which is ranked 59 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Sun City West is estimated to be 103.8% of the national average making it an average US city. The median household income in a city certainly helps gauge the cost of living. The median household income in Sun City West is $63,792, which is 17% less than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $30,332, which is 30% less than that of the state.
Del Webb's Sun City West was first developed from 1978 to 1997, with a new Four Seasons phase currently being built by K. Hovnanian. With more than 16,000 homes, there are a wide variety of housing styles to match the preferences and budgets of almost any buyer. Over 140 different models offered. Homes for sale in Sun City West include single-family homes or attached homes. The single-family homes range in size from 800 to over 4,600 square feet. Attached homes include a variety of ranch villas and apartment-style flats that range from about 760 to 1,880 square feet.
Homes in Sun City West may include features such as open-concept floor plans, screened patios, walk-in closets, granite countertops, and tile flooring. Upgrades, such as updated kitchens, private pools, and custom lighting, are also available in some homes.
Four Seasons at Sun City West by K. Hovnanian features three floor plans ranging from 1,511 to 1,736 square feet. These one-story, single-family homes include two bedrooms, two- to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Additional features include spacious owner's suites with spa baths, great rooms, and a den option with one plan.
Discover the community
Overview
- Active Lifestyle:Sun City West offers a wide range of recreational activities and amenities, including golf courses, sports facilities, clubs, and entertainment, catering to an active retirement.
- Strong Community:Residents often report a strong sense of community and belonging, with numerous opportunities to socialize and connect with neighbors.
- Low Crime Rates:The community is known for its low crime rates, making it a safe and secure place to live.
- Affordable Living:While the cost of housing can vary, Sun City West generally offers a more affordable cost of living compared to other retirement communities in Arizona.
- Amenities:Sun City West boasts a variety of amenities, including parks, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities.
- Healthy Lifestyle Focus:The community emphasizes health and wellness, with many opportunities for exercise and physical activity.
Community
Sun City West is a 16,900-home community 2.5 miles west of the original Sun City Arizona. Del Webb constructed this community of attached and single-family homes between 1978 and 1997. Residents have access to the well-appointed recreation centers of Sun City West and activities that cater to homeowners wanting to stay physically and socially active. The community was designed to intertwine with a variety of retail stores and shopping centers. Most residents find that all of their shopping needs can be accomplished with a short trip down the golf-cart-legal streets.
Homebuyers will find resort-style amenities, a low-maintenance lifestyle, and Arizona homes for sale in Sun City West.
Sun City West Amenities
Sun City West features a wide selection of amenities, including four recreation centers, seven golf courses, and nine restaurants. The recreation centers house a variety of attractions such as indoor and outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, ballrooms, dance studios, hobby and craft rooms, a theater, and a library.
The largest activity center in Arizona, the R.H. Johnson Center is spread across 48 acres and includes six activity areas with 118,000 square feet of amenities under one roof. The Palm Ridge Center clubhouse in Sun City West has three pools including one outdoors and two indoors, plus a large fitness center, tennis courts, an indoor walking track, a ballroom, and clubrooms. The Beardsley Center features an Olympic-size indoor pool, a fitness center, club and meeting rooms, a mini-golf course, horseshoes, a greenhouse, and a park with shady picnic pavilions. A fourth clubhouse, the Kuentz Center includes an exercise room, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a walking track, a softball field, club and meeting rooms, a woodworking shop, and the Stardust Theatre.
Lifestyle
Residents of Sun City West enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to multiple homeowners' associations that provide services such as landscaping, common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, and trash removal. With additional leisure time, homeowners can take advantage of the community's packed social calendar.
There are over 100 chartered clubs and interest groups represented in this 55+ community, including gaming clubs, sports clubs, travel clubs, and craft clubs. In addition to the many clubs and interest groups, Sun City West hosts an exciting lineup of fun activities that include fitness classes, continuing education classes, parties, and organized trips to area attractions. Residents can also view movies, live shows, and more at the Stardust Theatre.
- Lower Property Taxes:
Sun City and Sun City West were initially outside school districts, meaning they don't have school district taxes, significantly lowering overall property taxes.
- No Sales Tax on Groceries:
The local sales tax is lower than in many other areas, and there's no sales tax on groceries within the community.
- 55+ Age Restriction:
Sun City is primarily a 55+ community, which can impact property values and the type of homes available, sometimes leading to lower overall prices compared to other areas.
- Community Amenities and Lifestyle:While lower costs are a factor, Sun City also attracts residents due to its active social scene, amenities, and sense of community.
Discover places
Pebblebrook Golf Course
R.H. Johnson Recreation Center
Rh Johnson Library
Beardsley Park Train
Sports Pavilion
Beardsley Recreation Center
