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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
|1,645 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,146 sq ft
|Apartment
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,141 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,776 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,323 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,101 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,735 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,236 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,630 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,422 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,231 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,527 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,309 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,430 sq ft
|Gemini/Twin Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,929 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,391 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,917 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,961 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,656 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,877 sq ft
|Gemini/Twin Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,232 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,279 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,148 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,141 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|1 baths
|995 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,516 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,586 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,600 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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