The northwest valley of Phoenix is home to many active adult communities including the original Sun City and Sun City West. Del Webb’s Sun City Grand is the newest active adult community in the area offering newer homes built from 1996 to 2004. With pricing ranging from the low $100’s to over $1 million, there is something for everyone at Sun City Grand.
With just over 9,800 homes, Sun City Grand offers a wide variety of resale options including single-family ranch homes, attached-style homes and condominiums. Residents can be as young as age 45. During construction Del Webb offered over 50 floor plans to choose from ranging in size from 805 to nearly 3,000 square feet.
The collection of amenities at this sprawling Arizona active adult community is simply amazing. There are three clubhouses, three golf courses, three restaurants and plenty more! Throughout the various buildings there is a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and a convenient walking track. There are numerous rooms for ceramics, arts & crafts, sewing, stained glass, cards, billiards and woodworking as well as a computer lab and library. A large community ballroom is ideal for holiday parties, seminars, theater performances and more.
Outdoors there are four swimming pools, tennis and bocce ball courts, pickleball courts, horseshoe pits and a softball field. Miles of trails wind throughout the community landscape which is dotted with fishing lakes and parks including a pet park. There is even a large outdoor amphitheater perfect for concerts or movies under the stars.
Continued education is popular among active adults and the Lifelong Learning Academy at Sun City Grand offers plenty of educational opportunities. Residents can take classes ranging from traditional business classes to fun cooking classes and everything in-between. Another popular feature at Sun City Grand Del Webb is the full-service Cimarron Day Spa. The spa offers a complete menu of spa services including relaxing massages, facials and body treatments.
A community of this stature wouldn’t be complete without another favorite active adult pastime, golf! Sun City Grand boasts three championship golf courses all designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. With 27-holes of world-class golf, Sun City Grand is perfect for the avid golfer who wants a challenge or for the beginner who needs lots of practice.
Residents of Sun City Grand are drawn to the community for its lower age-restriction, its newer homes and its smaller size in comparison to the nearby Sun City and Sun City West. The community offers fantastic active adult living in a fantastic Central Arizona location.
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Sun City Apple Valley is a Del Webb community within the Inland Empire area of Southern California. The location offers a carefree and relaxed lifestyle, sun-filled days, clean air, low taxes and reasonably priced homes. The town of Apple Valley is nestled among the soaring San Gorgonio Mountains yet is still easily accessible via the Cajon Pass. Residents enjoy gorgeous scenic surroundings and plenty of outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, camping, biking and more. The San Bernardino National Forest is just eight miles away while major cities such as Los Angeles and Palm Springs can be reached in less than two hours.
Amenities at Sun City Apple Valley include two clubhouses offering a wide variety of high-end amenities perfect for living an active lifestyle. The Aspen Clubhouse features 22,000 square feet. Here residents enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics studio offering weekly classes including aerobics, yoga and pilates. There is also an indoor swimming pool, hobby and craft rooms, a card room, library and computer lab, plus a grand ballroom. Outdoors the fun continues with an outdoor pool and spa, sports courts for tennis, bocce ball and pickleball plus miles of scenic trails for walking or biking. The second lodge is the Mariposa Lodge. This facility offers an exercise room and extra spaces for hobbies and meetings. There is also a fabulous outdoor amphitheater where residents gather for concerts under the stars, movies and more. Golfers particularly enjoy the 27-hole Ashwood Golf Course that winds beautifully throughout the community. The course offers casual play with amazing mountain views and meticulous landscaping.
Homes in this attractively priced California active adult community begin in the mid $100’s and go up to the high $300’s. Plans call for Del Webb to complete the community with 1,700 single-family style homes. Interested buyers today can choose from resale or new construction homes available in twelve unique floor plans. Sizes range from just under 1,110 to 2,230 square feet. Del Webb designed the attractive ranch homes with open floor plans, ample outdoor living space, spacious master suites and gourmet kitchens.
Del Webb is known for offering a vibrant social lifestyle and that’s just one reason Del Webb Apple Valley is so popular among California retirees. A full-time activities director ensures there is always something exciting happening at Apple Valley. There are dozens of special interest clubs meeting on a regular basis as well as classes, parties, special events, holiday gatherings and more. Residents appreciate the opportunity to enjoy learning new things and meeting new people in this friendly 55+ community.
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Sweetwater by Del Webb is a popular active adult community in Jacksonville, Florida open to residents age 55 and better. Since opening in 2005, Sweetwater has become one of the most popular 55+ communities in Northeast Florida. In typical Del Webb fashion, the community boasts luxurious amenities and a vibrant social lifestyle in addition to a prime Jacksonville location just seven miles from oceanfront beaches and 45 minutes from Orlando.
Amenities at Sweetwater by Del Webb rival those of the best active adult communities in the country. The Summerland Hall is a fabulous facility with 22,000 square feet of luxurious amenities. A gorgeous grand entryway with soaring ceilings clad in warm hardwoods and surrounded by gently arching windows welcomes residents and visitors to this magnificent facility. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics studio, an indoor lap pool with a relaxing hot tub and a resort-style outdoor swimming pool as well. There are four rooms for hobbies, arts, crafts and games, a business center with a library and Internet access plus a grand ballroom ideal for holiday parties, dances, performances and more.
The fun continues outdoors at this Del Webb community with plenty of sports courts for tennis, bocce ball and shuffleboard. Miles of trails wind throughout the community offering the perfect paths for casual strolls or energetic runs. As a dog friendly community residents enjoy spending time with their four-legged friends on the many trails and in the lovely community parks.
Homes at Sweetwater are available in a variety of styles including single-family, attached and condominiums. Plans call for just 901 homes upon completion making this Del Webb community on the smaller-size when it comes to gated, active adult communities. The floor plans are sized from just over 1,500 to nearly 2,400 square feet and prices for the resale and new construction homes range from the high $100’s to the low $400’s.
To ensure residents make the most of the exciting amenities at Sweetwater, a full-time activities director is on-hand coordinating daily activities. From holiday parties and dances to daytrips and fitness classes, there is always something happening at Sweetwater. Residents also enjoy participating in a wide variety of clubs where they can participate in favorite pastimes with other friends sharing like interests.
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Carillon at Cambridge Lakes is one of six Carillon communities throughout the Chicago suburbs of Illinois. Cambridge Homes is a popular local developer of active adult communities offering high-end amenities and a rewarding lifestyle. Upon opening in 2007, Cambridge Lakes became the newest of all the local Carillon communities. Plans call for this attractive 55+ community to have just under 1,300 homes upon completion.
The picturesque town of Pingree Grove offers a quiet and relaxing way of life yet its location makes it convenient to shopping, dining, healthcare, outdoor recreation and more. Major expressways are easily accessible within a couple miles and downtown Chicago is just a 45 mile drive from home. The well-known Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg is a short drive away while the popular Randall Road shopping and dining corridor is just minutes from home.
Cambridge Lakes is a wonderfully designed master-planned community made-up-of nearly 3,000 homes. The Carillon portion for residents age 55 and better offers a private gated entry and exclusive clubhouse amenities. Home options include single-family homes, duplexes and attached townhomes. All of the homes feature single-story living. In the wide variety of floor plans, the home sizes range from just over 1,100 to nearly 2,350 square feet. Prices are very attractive from the mid $100’s to the mid $300’s. With so many options to choose from there is something for everyone at this popular Illinois active adult community.
Amenities at Carillon Cambridge Lakes are highlighted in the brand new clubhouse. Here residents enjoy a fitness center with an aerobics studio, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a grand ballroom perfect for dances and parties, numerous rooms for hobbies, crafts and games, a computer lab, library and a billiards room. Outdoors is a sparkling swimming pool and sports courts for tennis and bocce ball plus miles of trails for walking or biking. There is even a 3-hole golf course ideal for keeping up on your golf practice.
Residents of this IL 55+ community take great pride in their community and greet newcomers with warm welcomes. Homeowners enjoy participating in the wide variety of special events and spend plenty of time utilizing the wonderful amenities.
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Heritage Oaks in Georgetown, Texas may be small in size but it’s grand in design and amenities. Gorgeous exterior architecture, impeccable interior design and lush landscaping create an impressive community ideal for the discerning Texas active adult homebuyer.
Jimmy Jacobs is the builder of this exclusive Texas 55+ community. Plans call for just 398 custom-built homes upon completion. Since opening in 2004, Heritage Oaks has become a popular Texas retirement destination for home buyers in search of the finest in luxury amenities and high-quality construction.
All of the homes at Heritage Oaks will be single-family ranch style floor plans sized from approximately 1,427 to 2,568 square feet. There are ten floor plans to choose from with numerous options to customize the home to the buyers’ exact specifications. Inside and out the homes feature luxurious appointments such as all-sided masonry, mahogany entry doors, granite kitchen countertops, Jenn-Air appliances, sprinkler systems and more. Prices range from the mid $200’s to the low $400’s which is in the moderate range for active adult living, yet it is reasonable considering the high-level of quality found in this high-end active adult community.
The Heritage Oaks clubhouse is simply stunning. From the gorgeous architecture to the impeccable interior design, the attention-to-detail is evident throughout this magnificent facility. Resident amenities include a 24-hour fitness club with the latest in cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, hobby and game room, arts and crafts room, billiard tables, library, grand ballroom plus a commercial kitchen with access to a stunning wrap-around porch with barbecue area. Lovely trails wind throughout the community making the perfect path for a quiet evening stroll or an invigorating morning run.
A part-time activities director ensures residents enjoy a comprehensive line-up of events such as classes, daytrips, hobby clubs and more. There are fitness classes, cooking classes, coffee and happy hour clubs, weekly yoga, line dancing, poker, canasta, pinochle and more. The community newsletter features all the community happenings such as holiday parties, golf challenges, road trips and singles events. It’s easy to make meaningful friendships in this cozy community. There is even a Heritage Oaks Yahoo group encouraging residents to stay connected.
With high-end amenities and finely crafted homes it’s easy to see what makes this community so appealing to Texas active adults. The location is just minutes from world-class shopping, delicious dining, award-winning healthcare and impressive golf courses. Austin is about 30 minutes away where residents can enjoy notable attractions such as Lake Austin, Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museums and Highland Lakes, just to name a few.
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