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Sun City West, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Sun City West
Located in Central Arizona, Sun City West 55+ community is a popular golf community perfect for retirees who enjoy being active. There are many entertainment and recreation…
Located in Central Arizona, Sun City West 55+ community is a popular golf community perfect for retirees who enjoy being active. There are many entertainment and recreation options available to residents including live shows, over 100 social clubs, and close proximity to the capital city of Phoenix.
Climate & Geography
Sun City West has a hot desert climate, weather is typically very dry with year round warm to hot temperatures. Temperatures during the summer can rise as high as the triple digits. There is little seasonal variation except for the monsoon season in the summer, during which there is sparse rainfall. On average, residents of Sun City West experience about 10 inches of rainfall, and nearly 300 sunny days per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are four recreational centers available to Sun City West residents and guests. These centers are equipped with pools, athletic courts, fitness centers, and more. In the community, there are seven golf courses for active adults to choose from, including four regulation-length courses and three executive-length courses.
There are 24 trails for hiking, walking, and other activities near Sun City West. The trails range in length from 0.2 to 11.6 miles.
Live entertainment such as musicals, shows, and dance performances can be found at the Stardust Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theater, or West Valley Symphony.
Located less than an hour from Phoenix, Sun City West residents have many options for additional recreation such as visiting the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, or hiking through the many natural trails.
Cost of Living & Taxes
There is a slightly higher cost of living in Sun City West than the state and national average. The high cost of homes and housing is the main factor for the cost of living difference, while groceries and health care are below the averages. There is a 6.3 percent sales tax in the city.
However budget conscious residents in Sun City West 55+ communities will be happy to know that in Arizona, Social Security benefits are not taxed and up to $2,500 total of military, civil-service, and state and local government pensions are exempt. The income tax ranges from 2.59 percent to 4.54 percent.
Health Care
Banner Boswell Medical Center, located nearby, ranks as the No. 2 medical center in Phoenix as well as statewide. The medical center is highly rated for nine procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report..
Additionally, U.S. News & World Report highly rates Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center for four procedures and conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, hip replacements, and knee replacements. Moreover, the medical center holds the No. 6 spot in Phoenix and No. 8 in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City West, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City West has 1650 homes, the largest has 16900 homes, and the average communities consists of 9275 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Sun City West. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Corte Bella is a gated communities with 1650 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City West stay on the market for around 369 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $474,598, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Corte Bella average around $576,215, while homes in Sun City West average around $372,981.
79 communities near Sun City West
2,502 homes near Sun City West
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2 beds
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|1,799 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,751 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,092 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
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|1,032 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,218 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,251 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,691 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,478 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,111 sq ft
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2 beds
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|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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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,438 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,733 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,063 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,334 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,543 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,108 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,278 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,343 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,000 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,270 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,610 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,993 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,051 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,762 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,548 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,986 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,864 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|884 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City West, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City West has 1650 homes, the largest has 16900 homes, and the average communities consists of 9275 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Sun City West. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Corte Bella is a gated communities with 1650 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City West stay on the market for around 369 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $474,598, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Corte Bella average around $576,215, while homes in Sun City West average around $372,981.
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