Arizona 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, Arizona allows active adults to maintain an outdoor lifestyle year-round. The state offers an incredible geographic variety, meaning you can choose between resort-style desert living in the south or cooler mountain climates in the northern highlands.

Arizona is highly tax-friendly for retirees. The state does not tax Social Security benefits, and permanent residents benefit from an effective property tax rate of roughly 0.6%, which is significantly lower than the U.S. national average.

The state's inventory is primarily concentrated across four major regions: the expansive Phoenix Metro (The Valley), the scenic and culture-rich Tucson Area, the historic cooler-climate Prescott highlands, and the upscale red-rock country of Sedona.

In Arizona, there are 50 large communities with over 1000 homes, 20 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 86 small communities with less than 500 homes.

The smallest 55+ communities in Arizona has 26 homes, the largest has 28257 homes, and the average communities consists of 1392 homes.

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Arizona. The most recent communities started in Arizona include Toll Brothers at Cavasson, Aspendale Scottsdale, Album Surprise. There are also 56 communities in Arizona that offer new construction homes, including Heritage at Asante, The Dells, Jasper.

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Arizona. Approximately 45.9% 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 Arizona stay on the market for around 315 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $473,212, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Talking Rock average around $1,427,742, while homes in Heritage at Asante average around $406,123.