Green Valley Area, AZ 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in the Green Valley area have a multitude of options to choose from. Green Valley provides a distinctive approach to active retirement living, distinguishing itself from other retirement locales nationwide. With a population of around 12,000 households, Green Valley primarily consists of residents aged 55 and older. The neighborhoods in Green Valley vary, with some being age-restricted communities housing fewer than 100 homes, while others encompass over 1,000 residences.
Green Valley Area Climate & Geography
Nestled below the Santa Rita Mountains, Green Valley is located along the western side of the Santa Cruz River. The valley is located 20 miles south of Tucson and 40 miles north of Nogales, Mexico. Green Valley has a total area of 26.3 square miles. The valley's average total snow, sleet, and hail is just 1.0 inches annually. In January, the average daily high is 67.1 degrees.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment Near Green Valley Area
In many 55+ retirement communities in the country residents are limited to the amenities and activities of their own community. However, nearly all residents of Green Valley are part of a large conglomerate of interconnected amenity and recreation centers. Known as the Green Valley Recreation (GVR), there are currently 13 recreation centers in GVR's 55+ retirement communities. Community residents enjoy the use of eight golf courses, five fitness centers, 13 swimming pools, and 17 tennis courts. There are also hobby and craft studios as well as many other desirable recreational facilities.
Green Valley Area Cost of Living & Taxes
Residents of 55+ communities in the Green Valley area enjoy a cost of living that is 2.9% lower than the national average. The median home cost in Green Valley is $140,400 and property taxes are collected at the county level, which Green Valley is Pima County. The average property tax is lower than the rest of the country and the sales tax is 6.10% while the highest state income tax rate is 4.57%.
Green Valley Area Health Care
There are about 21 healthcare facilities in close proximity to all of Green Valley's 55+ communities. The University of Arizona Medical Center, Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson Medical Center, and Carondelet St Joseph's Hospital are all located within a 30-mile radius of Green Valley.
Communities Near Green Valley Area
- Green Valley Area (39)
Quail Creek
- Low $300ks - High $700ks
- 4000 Homes (49 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 1991 - Present
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3.6 Rating (5 Reviews)
Green Valley Recreation
- Mid $1Ms
- 13200 Homes (361 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 1978 - Present
-
3 Rating (2 Reviews)
Rancho Resort
- High $100ks - Mid $300ks
- 370 Homes (13 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1999 - 2018
-
3.5 Rating (2 Reviews)
Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita
- High $200ks - Mid $400ks
- 428 Homes (11 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2004 - 2008
-
4 Rating (1 Review)
The Springs at Santa Rita
- High $100ks - Mid $300ks
- 442 Homes (8 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1996 - 2003
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Las Campanas
- Low $200ks - Mid $600ks
- 1027 Homes (35 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 1995 - 2020
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Country Club Estates
- Mid $200ks - High $600ks
- 564 Homes (15 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1969 - 2020
-
5 Rating (1 Review)
Canyon View
- Mid $200ks - High $200ks
- 229 Homes (5 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1994 - 2007
-
4 Rating (1 Review)
The Villages of Green Valley
- Low $200ks - High $300ks
- 475 Homes (13 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1977 - 1982
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Canoa Ranch
- Low $300ks - Mid $700ks
- 2500 Homes (20 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2000 - Present
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Colonia de Los Alamos
- Mid $200ks - Low $400ks
- 974 Homes (14 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1997 - 2014
- Be the first to leave a review!
Green Valley Fairways
- Low $200ks - Mid $400ks
- 759 Homes (5 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1963 - 1973
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Casa Paloma
- High $100ks - High $200ks
- 639 Homes (15 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1974 - 1979
-
1 Rating (1 Review)
Country Club Vistas
- High $200ks - Low $400ks
- 512 Homes (3 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1973 - 2019
- Be the first to leave a review!
San Ignacio Vistas
- Low $300ks - Low $700ks
- 350 Homes (12 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1995 - 2005
- Be the first to leave a review!
Esperanza Estates
- Mid $200ks - High $300ks
- 350 Homes (8 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1977 - 1986
- Be the first to leave a review!
Canoa Northwest
- Low $400ks - Mid $500ks
- 301 Homes (4 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2000 - 2004
-
5 Rating (1 Review)
Continental Vistas
- Mid $300ks - Mid $400ks
- 296 Homes (5 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1977 - 1993
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Canoa Seca Estates
- Mid $200ks - Low $400ks
- 285 Homes (8 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1989 - 1993
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Sunrise Pointe
- High $200ks - High $300ks
- 271 Homes (10 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1995 - 2008
- Be the first to leave a review!
Solterra
- Low $400ks - Mid $600ks
- 250 Homes (9 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New And Resale Homes
- 2012 - Present
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The Greens at Santa Rita Springs
- Low $300ks - Mid $400ks
- 224 Homes (5 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1997 - 2001
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Desert Hills 4
- Mid $200ks - Low $300ks
- 224 Homes (4 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1984 - 1988
-
4 Rating (1 Review)
Legends at Santa Rita Springs
- Low $300ks - High $300ks
- 218 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2000 - 2005
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Desert Hills 5
- High $200ks - Low $400ks
- 195 Homes (6 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1982 - 1987
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Traditions at Desert Creek
- High $300ks - High $300ks
- 188 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 2007 - 2014
- Be the first to leave a review!
San Ignacio Heights
- Mid $300ks - High $500ks
- 159 Homes (12 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1989 - 1998
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San Ignacio Ridge Estates
- Low $200ks - Mid $400ks
- 150 Homes (5 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1994 - 1998
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Country Club North
- High $200ks - High $300ks
- 145 Homes (2 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1978 - 1979
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Portillo Ridge
- High $400ks - Low $600ks
- 143 Homes (3 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- Resale Homes Only
- 1998 - 2006
- Be the first to leave a review!