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Rio Verde, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Rio Verde
A master-planned community in Central Arizona, Rio Verde is popular for its world-famous golf courses. In addition to its abundant golfing and lifestyle catered to active adults,…
A master-planned community in Central Arizona, Rio Verde is popular for its world-famous golf courses. In addition to its abundant golfing and lifestyle catered to active adults, it is a popular retirement destination for its warm weather, surrounding natural space, and proximity to Scottsdale and Phoenix.
Climate & Geography
Rio Verde has a hot desert climate typical of the Phoenix metro area. Summers are long, hot, and dry while winters are mild. Though freezing temperatures overnight are possible, there is no snow. There is also very little precipitation throughout the year and 296 days of sun.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Rio Verde was established as an active adult golfing community, and as a result, much of the recreation and entertainment in the city is related to golfing. There are golf clubs in each community, including two that are celebrity designed. There are also miles of hiking trails in the surrounding natural areas, as well as wildlife viewing at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
Residents seeking larger city amenities can head under an hour to Scottsdale. Old Town Scottsdale has local eateries, weekly art walks, and small boutiques, including Scottsdale Fashion Square, the southwest’s largest retail destination. In addition, Phoenix is just an hour away by car.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Rio Verde’s cost of living is higher than the national average because of housing and transportation. Utilities and health care are also above average.
Though Arizona does not tax Social Security, it does tax all other forms of retirement income. Sales taxes are on the high end, and property taxes are lower than average with a property valuation freeze available.
Health Care
The Phoenix-Scottsdale metro area scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being index, ranking in the top 70 communities across the country.
Rio Verde has no hospitals, but there are two hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News in Scottsdale: HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix is nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Rio Verde, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Rio Verde has 717 homes, the largest has 1285 homes, and the average communities consists of 994 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Rio Verde. The most recent communities started in Rio Verde include Trilogy® at Verde River™, Tonto Verde, Rio Verde. There are also 2 communities in Rio Verde that offer new construction homes, including Trilogy® at Verde River™, Tonto Verde.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Rio Verde. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Trilogy® at Verde River™ is a gated communities with 1285 homes, and Tonto Verde is another gated communities with 717 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Rio Verde stay on the market for around 358 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $876,204, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Tonto Verde average around $1,002,613, while homes in Trilogy® at Verde River™ average around $846,613.
80 communities near Rio Verde
2,544 homes near Rio Verde
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2 beds
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|1,726 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,857 sq ft
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|3 baths
|1,799 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,751 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
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|1,032 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,218 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,251 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,691 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,111 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,505 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,456 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,754 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,085 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,264 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,251 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,206 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,477 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,492 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,338 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,165 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,427 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,518 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,079 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,258 sq ft
|Mobile Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,649 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,667 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,112 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,207 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,818 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,532 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,818 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,834 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,064 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,461 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,034 sq ft
|Apartment
Frequently Asked Questions
In Rio Verde, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Rio Verde has 717 homes, the largest has 1285 homes, and the average communities consists of 994 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Rio Verde. The most recent communities started in Rio Verde include Trilogy® at Verde River™, Tonto Verde, Rio Verde. There are also 2 communities in Rio Verde that offer new construction homes, including Trilogy® at Verde River™, Tonto Verde.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Rio Verde. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Trilogy® at Verde River™ is a gated communities with 1285 homes, and Tonto Verde is another gated communities with 717 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Rio Verde stay on the market for around 358 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $876,204, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Tonto Verde average around $1,002,613, while homes in Trilogy® at Verde River™ average around $846,613.
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