Phoenix’s Northwest Valley is located just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona and includes the communities of Sun City, Glendale, Sun City West, Surprise, Youngtown, Peoria and El Mirage.
These communities have a population of 150,000+ and are located in one of the fastest growing areas in the United States.
The Northwest Valley is home to several prestigious golf and lakefront active adult retirement communities in a variety of price ranges and offers small-town ambiance with the amenities, attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Most of the area’s major sports are played in venues on the west side. The area is popular for those retiring in Arizona, second home buyers and Canadians.
Below is information about some of the Phoenix West Valley’s popular 55+ communities.
- Arizona Traditions – Surprise Arizona
- Corta Bella – Surprise Arizona
- Trilogy at Vistancia – Peoria Arizona
- Ventana Lakes – Sun City Arizona
- Westbrook Village – Peoria Arizona
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Arizona Traditions – Surprise Arizona
Arizona Traditions is a gated Active Adult Community located at the base of the beautiful White Tank Mountains in Surprise, Arizona. A challenging par-70 parkland style course with spectacular views of the White Tank Mountains serves as the centerpiece for the entire community. Arizona Traditions also boasts a 24,000 square foot community center, with abundant indoor activities. Residents can view spectacular mountain sunsets by the patio fire pit and enjoy numerous outdoor sports besides golf.
Arizona Traditions is located five miles west of Grand Avenue on Bell Road in Surprise, Arizona.
- Age Restriction: 55+
- Type of Homes: Single Family homes
- Square Footage: 1200-2393 sq. ft.
- Amenities
- Complete state-of-the-art fitness center
- Olympic style swimming pool
- Tennis
- Social areas
- Library
- Grand ballroom with large stage
- Stained glass workshop
- Sports bar
- Sports complex with softball and pickle ball
- Arts and Crafts
- 18-Hole Golf Course designed by Dick Bailey
- Bocce Ball Neighborhood Center
- Grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot are about five minutes away
- Arrowhead Mall is about a 20 minute drive
- Medical and Dental facilities nearby
Corte Bella – Surprise Arizona
Corte Bella is a private, gated community in Surprise, Arizona, located adjacent to Sun City West. Corte Bella was planned as charming, friendly alternative to the traditional “stuffy” country club community. Residents enjoy the ambiance of tree-lined streets, walking paths, small neighborhood enclaves, water fountains, and courtyards.
Corte Bella is anchored by its 18-hole golf course and 5,000-square foot pro shop. The community also boasts a state-of-art Fitness Center, day spa with saunas and private treatment tubs, tennis and bocce courts and a heated community pool.
Corte Bella is located north of Bell Road, less than two miles east of Grand Avenue.
- Age Restriction: 55+ for resales, 45+ for new homes
- Type of Homes: Single family
- Square Footage: 1155-3027 sq. ft.
- Amenities
- Complete state-of-the-art fitness center and spa
- Combination lap and resort style pool
- Tennis, pickle ball, and bocce
- 9,300 SF social club and lounge
- Ballroom plus 3 meeting rooms
- Anacapa Grille Restaurant
- 18-Hole Golf Course designed by Greg Nash
- Grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and Target are five minutes away
- Arrowhead Mall is a 20 minute drive
- Medical and Dental facilities nearby
Trilogy at Vistancia – Peoria Arizona
Trilogy at Vistancia is an active adult golf community placed in the serenity of the Sonoran desert against a dramatic mountain backdrop. Trilogy at Vistancia is part of the greater family-friendly Vistancia community, named America’s Best Master Planned Community 2005.
The heart of the community’s social life is the 35,000 square-foot resort-style Kiva Club featuring social spaces, dining, an educational center, fitness center and spa.
Trilogy at Vistancia is located 25 minutes northwest of Phoenix in Peoria, Arizona.
- Age Restriction: 55+
- Type of Home: New and Resale Single Family homes, Condominiums, Town-homes
- Square Footage: 1000-4000 sq. ft.
- Amenities
- Kiva Club Hopi Billiards Den and Tewa Event Room
- Cafe Solaz
- Alvea Spa and Athletic Club
- Fitness Studio
- Center for Higher Learning
- 25 Yard Indoor Pool
- Resort-style outdoor pool with outdoor fireplace and barbecue
- Tennis
- Creative Expression Rooms
- 18-Hole Golf Course designed by Gary Panks
- Grocery stores, Kohl”s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Starbucks, Home Depot, and Super Target nearby
- Medical and Dental facilities nearby
Ventana Lakes – Sun City Arizona
Ventana Lakes is a lakefront active adult community straddling the border between Peoria and Sun City in the Northwest Valley. Ventana Lakes’ 480 acre landscape is dotted by nine separate lakes with waterfalls and catch-and-release fishing.
The community was master planned for affordability and offers variety of home styles with 21 separate floorplans.
Ventana Lakes is located 25 minutes northwest of Phoenix in Peoria, Arizona.
- Age Restriction: 55+
- Type of Homes: Resale Single Family homes
- Square Footage: 1314-2208 sq. ft.
- Amenities
- Recreation Center
- Yacht Club
- Billiards Room
- Four pools and spas
- Tennis, handball, bocce and shuffleboard
- Minutes from Westbrook Village Golf Club”s two courses
- Grocery stores, Kohl”s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Starbucks, Home Depot, and Super Target nearby
- Arrowhead Mall is 5 mins away
- Medical and Dental facilities nearby
Westbrook Village – Peoria Arizona
Westbrook Village is one of Phoenix Valley’s premier retirement golf communities, located minutes from the Arrowhead Towne Center Mall and the Peoria Sports Complex.
The community offers a variety of single family homes and condominiums on two 18-hole golf courses. Residents enjoy two large recreational complexes, complete with fitness amenities, restaurants, arts and crafts activities and a fine arts learning center.
Westbrook Village is located 25 minutes northwest of Phoenix in Peoria, Arizona.
- Age Restriction: 40+
- Type of Homes: Resale Single Family, Town homes, Condominiums and Casitas
- Square Footage: 1049-2706 sq. ft.
- Amenities
- Two Recreation Centers with numerous activity and banquet rooms.
- Fully equipped exercise rooms
- Two near Olympic sized pools
- Tennis, and bocce courts
- Fine Arts Learning Center
- Two on-site restaurants
- Two 18-Hole golf courses
- RV Parking Lot
- Grocery stores, Kohl”s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Starbucks, Home Depot, and Super Target nearby
- Arrowhead Mall and Peoria Sports complex are one mile away
- Medical and Dental facilities nearby
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