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Scottsdale, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Scottsdale
Homeowners looking into property tax breaks in Arizona will want to keep a few key rules in mind:
- Senior Property Valuation Protection: Under A.R.S. §42-17301, residents 65 and older can freeze their home’s Limited Property Value (LPV) for three-year renewable cycles.
- Eligibility Requirements: You must be 65 by September 1, have owned and lived in the home for at least two years, and meet state income limits ($46,416 for single owners; $58,020 for joint owners).
- Application Process: Submit Form 82104 to the Maricopa County Assessor by September 1. Because Scottsdale home values run high, many local retirees exceed the income cutoff, so double-check your qualification numbers before planning around the freeze.
Terravita, a gated Del Webb community built between 1993 and 1999 in North Scottsdale, wraps a private 18-hole championship course where every resident enjoys country club access. Villa Monterey, built in the 1960s near Old Town, is one of the Valley’s historic mid-century active adult neighborhoods. Scottsdale Shadows features 13 mid-rise and high-rise buildings offering low-maintenance living just minutes from downtown. At 55places, we comprehensively profile every Scottsdale active adult neighborhood with verified pricing, real resident reviews, and direct access to trusted local 55+ real estate experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, property taxes here are among the lowest in the Phoenix metro area. Scottsdale's effective rate averages about 0.37% of market value, compared to 0.44% in Mesa, 0.46% in Phoenix, and 0.47% in Chandler. Qualifying seniors can cap future tax increases by applying for the Senior Property Valuation Protection Option, which locks in your property's taxable valuation for three years at a time. However, because Scottsdale property values skew higher than the regional average, many buyers exceed the state’s household income limits to qualify for the program.
Scottsdale active adults are supported by several major healthcare networks and specialized trauma facilities: HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center: Serves central and south Scottsdale as an ACS-verified Level I trauma center. HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center: Handles general medical, surgical, and emergency care along the central Shea corridor. HonorHealth Thompson Peak & Mayo Clinic: Serve North Scottsdale with full hospital services near Loop 101, alongside Mayo Clinic Arizona's inpatient campus and East Shea outpatient facility. HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center: Provides additional Level I trauma backstop to the northwest.
Choosing between Old Town and North Scottsdale comes down to housing style, commute times, and local amenities: Old Town & South Scottsdale: Places you within 10 minutes of Level I trauma care at HonorHealth Osborn, 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and walking distance to central dining. The tradeoff: Homes here skew older (built between 1961 and 1984), so budget for ongoing building maintenance and HOA capital reserves. North Scottsdale: Delivers gated country club living, newer construction, and cooler evening temperatures at higher elevation. The tradeoff: You are roughly 25 miles from Old Town, 40 minutes from the airport, and still experience typical Valley summer heat, which averages over 100 days above 100 degrees each year.
In Scottsdale, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 8 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Scottsdale has 75 homes, the largest has 1380 homes, and the average communities consists of 384 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Scottsdale. The most recent communities started in Scottsdale include Aspendale Scottsdale, Toll Brothers at Cavasson, Overture North Scottsdale. There are also 5 communities in Scottsdale that offer new construction homes, including Overture Kierland, Overture Arcadia, Toll Brothers at Cavasson.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Scottsdale. Approximately 54.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Terravita is a gated communities with 1380 homes, and Overture Arcadia is another gated communities with 159 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Scottsdale stay on the market for around 360 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $732,292, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Terravita average around $1,152,742, while homes in Golden Keys average around $581,718.
19 communities near Scottsdale
231 homes near Scottsdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Scottsdale, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 8 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Scottsdale has 75 homes, the largest has 1380 homes, and the average communities consists of 384 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Scottsdale. The most recent communities started in Scottsdale include Aspendale Scottsdale, Toll Brothers at Cavasson, Overture North Scottsdale. There are also 5 communities in Scottsdale that offer new construction homes, including Overture Kierland, Overture Arcadia, Toll Brothers at Cavasson.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Scottsdale. Approximately 54.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Terravita is a gated communities with 1380 homes, and Overture Arcadia is another gated communities with 159 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Scottsdale stay on the market for around 360 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $732,292, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Terravita average around $1,152,742, while homes in Golden Keys average around $581,718.
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