Sun City AZ Homes for Sale

Why Sun City, Arizona?

Sun City opened on January 1, 1960 as Del Webb's first active adult community, and it is still one of the most popular places in the country to retire. More than 90,000 people showed up that first weekend. Today it is a full town of its own in the Northwest Valley, with rec centers, golf courses, shopping, churches, and Banner Boswell Medical Center right in the middle of it all.

We are Tim and Amy Nixon, and Sun City is our home turf. We have been in real estate since 1999 and we help buyers and sellers here every single week. This page walks you through what it is really like to live here and what to know before you buy.

Fun Facts About Sun City Arizona

What Kind of Homes Are in Sun City?

Most Sun City homes were built between 1960 and 1978, so you get established neighborhoods with mature trees and curved streets laid out around the rec centers. You will find single family homes, patio homes, duplexes, and condo style apartments, plus a lot of the original Del Webb floor plans that people still love today.

• Single family homes on their own lots, many with Arizona rooms and carports or garages
• Patio homes and duplexes with less yard to take care of
• Condos and co-ops for easy lock and leave living
• Golf course and lake lots if you want a view

Prices in Sun City are still some of the most affordable for 55+ living in the Phoenix area. Want to see what is on the market right now? Check out our current listings or read up on the original Sun City floor plans.

Recreation Centers, Golf, and 100+ Clubs

Owning a home in Sun City gets you access to the Recreation Centers of Sun City, which run multiple rec centers and golf courses across town. Pools, fitness rooms, bowling, woodworking, pottery, lapidary, pickleball, softball, and a huge list of chartered clubs are all part of daily life. We put together a full guide to the Sun City rec centers and clubs if you want the details.

Sun City Arizona, The City of Volunteers

Sun City Costs to Know About

Sun City does not have a traditional HOA for most single family homes. Instead, every property pays an annual assessment to the Recreation Centers of Sun City, and there are one time fees when a home changes hands. Some condos and patio home areas also have their own association dues. Fees change from year to year, so we always walk our buyers through the current numbers before they write an offer.

Sun City 55+ Age Rules

Sun City is age restricted. At least one person living in the home needs to be 55 or older, and anyone under 19 cannot live there for more than 90 days in a 12 month period. Grandkids and family are always welcome to come visit.

Sun City or Sun City West?

A lot of our clients look at both. Sun City is older, a little more affordable, and closer in. Sun City West opened in 1978 and has newer homes and its own set of rec centers and golf courses. Read our side by side breakdown of Sun City vs Sun City West or explore Sun City West homes for sale.

Frequently Asked Questions