Sun Lakes, AZ Real Estate

 

Sun Lakes is an active adult country club community located in Chandler, AZ. Developed by Robson Communities; it began in 1972 and is now home to 15,000 active adults. For some it there permanent residence and for others it is a winter home. No matter their status, full-time resident or winter visitor, the residents of Sun Lakes know how to enjoy life to the fullest. They are often quoted as saying they are busier in retirement with all their community has to offer, then they were when they worked full time. Bear in mind, these quotes are made with smiling faces, not an ounce of regret!

Sun Lakes is a beautiful community with tree lined streets and lush desert-scaped common areas. Sun Lakes has five different country clubs, the Sun Lakes Country Club, the Oakwood, the Ironwood, the Cottonwood and the Palo Verde all with their own flavor. There are also three public 9 hole courses, three private 18 hole courses and one public 18 hole course. On any given sunny day, of which Arizona enjoys more than 360, you will find the courses teeming with golfers, and the echoes of fore wafting through the air. After a game of golf, residents head up to the club or one the cafes for a beverage and a bite to eat. Sports are an important part of life in Sun Lakes, and golf is but one of them.

The Oakwood Tennis Club at Sun Lakes is a private member’s only tennis club with 14 courts, offering lessons, men’s, women’s and mixed leagues. Residents also enjoy bowling leagues, slow pitch softball leagues, billiards leagues, the Sun Lakes hiker’s club, the ski club and the bocce ball club.

Believe it or not we are just scratching the surface of the activities that go on at Sun Lakes. Dancing is another very popular activity; residents can choose from ballroom, east coast swing, tap and line dancing if they have a desire to put their dancing shoes on. Want to get or stay fit? Sun Lakes is the place to do as they offer aerobics, yoga, tai chi, pilates, kick boxing, and water aerobics classes weekly. Sun Lakes also offers arts and crafts, cards, social clubs, computer clubs, and photography clubs. You can find just about anything you can imagine doing if enjoying life was you only job.

Homes in Sun Lakes are also sure to please. Home prices range from the mid 100’s to upwards of a half a million dollars. There are modest tasteful homes perfect for winter visitors. Homes on the golf course in one of the gated neighborhoods feature more upgrades such a private pools and more interior upgrades and make a lovely choice for those with more generous budgets. Of course there are many choices between that make a great option for residents who make Sun Lakes their winter home or their only home. Sun Lakes is the perfect choice for active adults that desire to live in the east valley of the Phoenix metro area.