Desert Hills 3 East - Green Valley, AZ

About Desert Hills 3 East

Desert Hills 3 East is an active adult neighborhood in Green Valley, Arizona. Residents of this 91-home neighborhood enjoy an established homeowners' association (HOA) as well as access to 13 recreation centers that encompass Green Valley Recreation (GVR). Homeowners pay a GVR fee that includes an array of activities, events, classes, and more. Green Valley, Arizona is a popular area for active adults as the majority of neighborhoods within the city are age-restricted or age-targeted to 55+ homebuyers.

Desert Hills 3 East Amenities

Residents of Desert Hills 3 East enjoy access to all of the fully stocked facilities throughout Green Valley Recreation (GVR). The GVR organization collects a reasonable annual fee that offers members access to 13 amenity centers. These facilities include state-of-the-art fitness centers with aerobics studios as well as indoor and outdoor pools. There are also many courts for tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, volleyball, and racquetball spread throughout the area.

Homeowners can dabble in various hobbies because there are studios for arts and crafts, lapidary, woodworking, or photography. This active adult playground also includes restaurants, computer labs, and meeting rooms, which are ideal for hosting parties or attending club events.

Desert Hills 3 East homeowners enjoy access to scenic outdoor areas like ponds and picnic areas. An 11,000-square-foot outdoor entertainment space is a great place to watch a concert or attend a summer party.

Desert Hills 3 East Homes & Real Estate

This Green Valley age-restricted neighborhood consists of 91 attached homes. Desert Hills 3 East offers affordable home options for active adults that range from about 1,100 to over 1,400 square feet. These resale homes were mostly built in the early 1980s with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached garage. All homes include single-story living and low-maintenance exteriors.

Desert Hills 3 East Lifestyle

Active adults who live in Desert Hills 3 East enjoy a carefree lifestyle among like-minded neighbors. GVR has a full lineup of classes, parties, and special events held throughout the year. Each month a series of performers come to GVR for concerts, as well as lectures, movies, trips, and tours provide great opportunities for art and culture. Residents can take up a new hobby by attending a class that focuses on many special interests like painting, ceramics, Spanish, jewelry making, and more.

Not only do residents enjoy all that GVR has to offer, residents of Desert Hills 3 East enjoy social events in their own neighborhood. The HOA hosts themed parties and events like a Bon Voyage Party and Welcome Back Social, where neighbors can get to know each other.

Green Valley, AZ Area

Desert Hills 3 East is located in Green Valley, AZ. This prime location puts residents in easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents of Desert Hills 3 East are also close to any daily conveniences they may need, including grocery stores such as Safeway, Fry’s Marketplace, and Sprouts Farmers Market. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS, Walgreens, and Safeway.

Desert Hills 3 East is also close to multiple health care providers, including Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Northwest Medical Center Houghton.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment or dining options in the area they can travel along Interstate 19, which is home to several restaurants and shops. There are also various attractions in the Tucson area, including the Pima Air & Space Museum, the Tucson Museum of Art, the Arizona State Museum, and the Kino Sports Complex.

Members of the community who want to get outside can find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Canoa Hills Trails Park, Canoa Preserve Park, Desert Meadows Park, and Patagonia Lake State Park. Golfers can also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Desert Hills Golf Club, San Ignacio Golf Club, Torres Blancas Golf Club, and Haven Golf Course.

Those who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck. Desert Hills 3 East is a 40-minute drive to Downtown Tucson, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Tucson International Airport is only 30 minutes away.