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Surprise, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Surprise
55+ communities in Surprise, AZ are ideal for retirees who enjoy sunny weather and an active lifestyle. Surprise offers retirees an excellent option as a retirement destination.…
55+ communities in Surprise, AZ are ideal for retirees who enjoy sunny weather and an active lifestyle. Surprise offers retirees an excellent option as a retirement destination. With high ranked medical care and picturesque scenery less than an hour’s drive from Downtown Phoenix, it provides an ideal setting for retirement.
Surprise Climate & Geography
The mountain ranges and deep canyons of Arizona can inspire even the biggest homebody to get out and enjoy such natural beauty. Additionally, residents enjoy well over 300 days a year of Arizona's famous sunny weather.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Surprise
While Surprise residents can experience typical Arizona activities such as golfing, pools, and tennis, there are also other activities to enjoy around the city.
For active adults who enjoy nature, Surprise provides a scenic background for all outdoor recreational activities. Moreover, the White Tank Mountain Regional Park borders the city, providing 30,000 acres of outdoor recreation. Justice Brothers U-Pick is a picking orchard with 75 varieties of citrus. Surprise Stadium is ranked No. 1 for spring training by USA Today. The stadium hosts events such as festivals and free movie nights throughout the year. Additionally, Go Paddle Arizona, offering water sports like rafting, kayaking, paddling, and yoga, is located just 20 minutes from Surprise.
Near Surprise, there are various art events and experiences hosted by theatres, galleries, museums, and the state-of-the-art 600-seat Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. These cultural offerings add richness to the lifestyle of residents in Surprise.
Surprise Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living index of Surprise is higher than the state and national rate. However some tax exemptions are offered which can help residents of Surprise 55+ communities stay on budget. Social Security benefits and some retirement benefits are exempt up to $2,500.
Surprise has an 8.5 percent sales tax and there is a personal property tax though certain protections for those 65 years old and over.
Health Care In Surprise
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital, and Banner Boswell Medical Center are located within 10 miles of Surprise.
Banner Boswell Medical Center is ranked No. 2 in Phoenix and in the state as the Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News. The medical center is high performing in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, hip and knee replacements, as well as aortic valve, colon cancer, heart bypass, and lung cancer surgeries.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is ranked No. 6 in Phoenix and No. 8 in the state. The medical center is considered high performing in cases of COPD, heart failure, hip replacement, and knee replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Surprise, there are 4 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Surprise has 90 homes, the largest has 9802 homes, and the average communities consists of 2455 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Surprise. The most recent communities started in Surprise include Album Surprise, Heritage at Asante, Sterling Grove. There are also 4 communities in Surprise that offer new construction homes, including Heritage at Asante, Sterling Grove, Mera City Center.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Surprise. Approximately 71.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Heritage at Asante is a gated communities with 1500 homes, and Arizona Traditions is another gated communities with 1768 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Surprise stay on the market for around 343 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $478,351, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Sterling Grove average around $772,742, while homes in Arizona Traditions average around $399,677.
20 communities near Surprise
1,480 homes near Surprise
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,350 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,092 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,478 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,111 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,361 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,109 sq ft
|Apartment
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,197 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,930 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,236 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,683 sq ft
|Gemini/Twin Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,675 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,288 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,935 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,550 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,997 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,414 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,819 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,282 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,034 sq ft
|Apartment
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,035 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,635 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,881 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|729 sq ft
|Apartment
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,904 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,982 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,315 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,546 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Surprise, there are 4 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Surprise has 90 homes, the largest has 9802 homes, and the average communities consists of 2455 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Surprise. The most recent communities started in Surprise include Album Surprise, Heritage at Asante, Sterling Grove. There are also 4 communities in Surprise that offer new construction homes, including Heritage at Asante, Sterling Grove, Mera City Center.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Surprise. Approximately 71.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Heritage at Asante is a gated communities with 1500 homes, and Arizona Traditions is another gated communities with 1768 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Surprise stay on the market for around 343 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $478,351, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Sterling Grove average around $772,742, while homes in Arizona Traditions average around $399,677.
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