Tucson Retirement Communities
Tucson is Arizona’s second largest city, and is a very popular city to look for a retirement community. No matter which Tucson retirement community you choose, you’ll find it hard to ever be bored as there are many cultural events in the area throughout the year. Check out some of the most popular Tucson retirement communities:
Quail Creek just south of Tucson provides a wonderful view of the Santa Rita Mountains, and it is an ideal place for relaxation and outdoor activities. Quail Creek offers a wide array of amenities, including a championship golf course, a pro shop, a fitness center, a restaurant and lounge, swimming pools, and spas. The community also has a complete range of modern amenities to provide better convenience and comfort for the residents.
Quail Creek offers a vast range of homes and prices to suit your preferences and budget. The smallest model is the Augusta, which measures 1,432 square feet. This model has two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a den, and its starting price is $315,900. On the other extreme, the biggest model available in Quail Creek is the Cabrillo. This type of home measures 2,729 square feet, and it has 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a den. The starting price for the Estates series is $506,900.
Quail Creek is just a short drive away from the Green Valley area. This area has recreation areas, shopping centers, malls, retail stores, cinemas, libraries, restaurants, and other amenities. Some nearby tourist spots include the Casino of the Sun, the Madera Canyon, the Mount Lemmon Ski Resort and the Old Tucson Studios
SaddleBrooke Resort with the Santa Catalina Mountain Range as its backdrop, offers a great opportunity for retirees to experience a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle. SaddleBrooke has become one of the most preferred Tucson active adult communities because it has great amenities. SaddleBrooke has a championship golf course, a clubhouse, a performance arts theater, creative arts centers, swimming pools and spas, restaurants and lounges, libraries and auditoriums, and a whole lot more.
SaddleBrooke is an ideal Tucson retirement community. With the Santa Catalina Mountain Range as its backdrop, this community offers a great opportunity for retirees to experience a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle. SaddleBrooke is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Tucson, so you will have easy accessibility to the all the urban amenities of the big city.
The smallest home that you can avail of in Saddle Brooke measures 1,432 square feet. This model belongs to the Premiere series, and it has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a single den. It comes with a starting price of $312, 900. The most exclusive homes belong to the Estate series, and they have a maximum area of 2,835 square feet. These homes have 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a den, and they have a starting price of $546,900.
The weather in Saddlebrooke is almost always nice, which is ideal for outdoor activities and recreation. Establishments like hospitals, schools, libraries and groceries are easily accessible from SaddleBrooke. Some tourists attractions that are worth noting include the Sabino Canyons, the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the Desert Diamond Casino, the Blosphere 2 Center, the Colossal Cave Mountain Park, the Tucson Botanical Gardens and a whole lot more. With its strategic location and great amenities, SaddleBrooke is definitely one of the best Tucson 55+ communities that you can stay in.
SaddleBrooke Ranch is located in the Sonoran Desert just a short drive from Tucson. SaddleBrooke Ranch’s golf course and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Country Club are already operational. There is also the proposed Sports and Aquatic Complex which will be open in 2009. This complex will have outdoor pools, fitness centers, libraries, multi purpose centers, and many other facilities. SaddleBrooke Ranch is surrounded by mountains, and as such, it offers a scenic atmosphere that is appealing to those who desire a relaxing environment and privacy. This community has three distinct home series that are built to provide better convenience for outdoor activities.
The homes that SaddleBrooke Ranch has to offer start with the Traditions series. The smallest home in this series is the Mateo, which measures 1,665 square feet and has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The starting price for the Mateo is $299,900. There are two other models under the Traditions series. The Premiere Series has four models, the smallest of which measures 2,046 square feet, and the largest is 2,576 square feet. Price range for the series is $369,900 to $439,900. There are only two Estates models, namely, the Brida and Montera. Starting price for the Brida model is $499,900, and the Montera costs $539,900.
SaddleBrooke Ranch is just a few minutes’ drive from the great Tucson area. Tucson has shops, groceries and recreation areas, as well as medical facilities and educational establishments. With its high quality housing and great location, SaddleBrooke Ranch has become one of the most sought after Arizona 55+ communities.
Splendido is a 55+ retirement community in Tucson, Arizona. Splendido is a little different from most 55+ retirement communities in Arizona in that it is a continuing care retirement community. Splendido received two 2007 Best of 50+ Housing Awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for overall best Continuing Care Retirement Community and interior design.
