Sun City West is an affordable Active Adult Golf Retirement Community located in the West Valley of Phoenix Arizona. It is next to Sun City Grand and about 2.5 miles west of Sun City which was the first retirement community created by Del Webb. Sun City West was the second community built by Del Webb between 1978 and 1997.
Many home buyers who want reasonably priced homes in a large amenity-rich active adult golf course community choose Sun City West. Once that decision is made the next step is to choose the type of home within the community and determine your price range for your house search.
There are 16,900 homes with over 120 floor plans to choose from. Real Estate in Sun City West includes 3 types of home choices (living options) houses, apartments and duplexes. The majority of the homes are single level, two bedroom, two bath with two car garages. Homes for sale in Sun City West range in price from about $70,000 for a garden apartment to over $700,000 for single family home, with golf course homes starting at about $230,000. Whether you are a full time resident or a snowbird here for only the winter months, there's a home and a floor plan for everyone that will fit your criteria and lifestyle.
Single family-detached homes make up the majority of homes in Sun City West. They range from 900 Sq.ft. to more than 3,500-sq.ft. You will find varying lot sizes, mature landscaping and many golf course lots to choose from, as their are 9 golf courses. There are over 30 HOA's, so when buying a home it's important to read the CC&R's (Conditions, Convents and Restrictions) for that particular home. Some HOA's charge a monthly fee other than the recreation card for things like landscaping, exterior maintenance, water, cable, etc. This lock and leave option can be convenient if your Sun City West home is a second home.
About two thirds of the homes in Sun City West are located in the unincorporated area with no school tax. As a result, residents benefit with one of the lowest property taxes in the nation. As a homeowner, you can expect to pay about a $1,250 per year on a home that is valued at $250,000. If you are interested in only the low tax area, your REALTOR should be able to eliminate the taxed area in your home search. Sale taxes is one of the lowest in the state at 6.3% and there is no sales tax on groceries. Typical living expenses and cost of living in Sun City West (not including the mortgage) are quite reasonable and for an average size home of 1,600 sq ft, you can expect to pay under $700 a month.
The real estate market in Sun City West, as well as, all Phoenix Retirement Communities in the West Valley is very active especially during season. Season is considered good weather time, here in Arizona, which is winter for almost everyone else in the country except Florida. January through the end March is high season. With the current housing market conditions, you can find some wonderful buyers all year round. The best deals however, seem to be towards the end of the season, as sellers start to get anxious if there house hasn't sold by the end of April.
If you are considering retiring in the Phoenix area Sun City West is a great Active Adult Retirement Community to explore to see if it's the right community for you. Be sure to visit for a few days or rent during season like many snowbirds do to see if they like the community.
