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Prescott, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Prescott
Temperate, active, and artistic, Prescott is a popular mountain city in Arizona. The city offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and camping, as well…
Temperate, active, and artistic, Prescott is a popular mountain city in Arizona. The city offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking and camping, as well as a bustling arts community downtown. With warm weather that is slightly less intense than the rest of the state, 55+ communities in Prescott are an attractive destination for retirees.
Prescott Climate & Geography
Prescott is located in Northern Arizona, which makes it slightly more temperate than the rest of the state. It is considered a mediterranean climate, rather than desert, but there is a wet summer season. Summers are warm and sunny, and winters receive a small amount of snow that is light typically melts away quickly.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Prescott
Prescott has a booming art scene with no shortage of art galleries, as well as boutique and antique shops located in its historic downtown. Many of the homes and buildings are Victorian and have been kept in good condition due to preservation incentives. Residents seeking a bit of old world charm and history can visit Whiskey Row, full of classic bars and cowboy saloons.
Outdoor recreation is abundant, with five lakes and many trails surrounding the city. These include popular destinations Watson Lake, Goldwater Lake, Thumb Butte Trail 33, and Lynx Lake Recreation Area, all of which offer hiking, camping, kayaking, and swimming.
There are also local farmers markets on Saturdays as well as four golf courses within city limits.
Prescott Cost of Living & Taxes
Housing and health care costs in Prescott are far above the national average, which increases the overall cost of living. Other factors, such as grocery and utilities, hover just slightly above the average in the U.S. Transportation is much lower than the rest of the country.
Arizona is considered a “mixed-tax” state. It has a lower than average income tax rate at 4.54 percent, but Social Security benefits are exempt, as well as a portion of other retirement income. Sales taxes are high, reaching a combined 9.1 percent for the city of Prescott, whereas property taxes are below the national average.
Health Care in Prescott
Residents of 55+ communities in Prescott live in an area that consistently ranks well in Gallup’s Well-Being Index, recently placing in the top 10 communities nationwide.
There are two hospitals within city limits, with two more in the surrounding valley. Yavapai Regional Medical Center within the city is ranked as High-Performing by U.S. News in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 8 55+ communities in Prescott, 8 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Prescott has 36 homes, the largest has 1300 homes, and the average communities consists of 480 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Prescott. The most recent communities started in Prescott include The Views at Prescott Preserve, Saddlewood, The Dells. There are also 6 communities in Prescott that offer new construction homes, including Talking Rock, Prescott Lakes, The Dells.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Prescott. Approximately 25.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Talking Rock is a gated communities with 611 homes, and The Gardens at Willow Creek is another gated communities with 105 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Prescott stay on the market for around 454 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $747,205, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Talking Rock average around $1,424,983, while homes in Yavapai Hills average around $698,848.
12 communities near Prescott
212 homes near Prescott
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,981 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,304 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,549 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,150 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,637 sq ft
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3 beds
|5 baths
|4,697 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,955 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,723 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,146 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|4,105 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,219 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,353 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,492 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,772 sq ft
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4 beds
|5 baths
|4,367 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,066 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|3,877 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,201 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,535 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,931 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,669 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,940 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,431 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 8 55+ communities in Prescott, 8 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Prescott has 36 homes, the largest has 1300 homes, and the average communities consists of 480 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Prescott. The most recent communities started in Prescott include The Views at Prescott Preserve, Saddlewood, The Dells. There are also 6 communities in Prescott that offer new construction homes, including Talking Rock, Prescott Lakes, The Dells.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Prescott. Approximately 25.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Talking Rock is a gated communities with 611 homes, and The Gardens at Willow Creek is another gated communities with 105 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Prescott stay on the market for around 454 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $747,205, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Talking Rock average around $1,424,983, while homes in Yavapai Hills average around $698,848.
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