Sun City, AZ, Real Estate

Sun City, Arizona, is a pioneering unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Maricopa County, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Established in 1960 by the Del E. Webb Development Company, it was the first large-scale active adult retirement community in the United States, setting a precedent for the concept of retirement living focused on leisure and activity. Spanning 14.6 square miles, Sun City offers a variety of amenities tailored for its predominantly senior population, including eight golf courses, seven recreation centers, and a host of social clubs fostering a vibrant community life. The area's layout is distinctive with its radial street patterns and lush landscapes, contrasting with the typical grid systems of surrounding neighborhoods. Known for attracting "snowbirds" escaping colder climates, Sun City has a population of 39,931 as per the 2020 census, with demographics largely consisting of retirees looking for an engaging and community-oriented lifestyle. The town also includes essential services like shopping centers, a hospital, and various healthcare facilities, ensuring residents can meet their daily needs without leaving the community. Sun City's success led to the creation of similar communities across the country, but it remains a hallmark for retirement living, emphasizing social engagement, recreation, and a sense of community among its residents.

Sun City currently has 425 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $368,815.43, 276 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $257,847.76, 93 condos for sale with an average list price of $205,035.46, and 2 lots for sale with an average list price of $2,194,750. The average annual property tax for Sun City is $947.99.

Schools

School District Level Grades
Alhambra Traditional School Alhambra Elementary District Elementary K-8
Canyon Ridge School Dysart Unified District Elementary PK, KG-8
Canyon Rim Elementary Gilbert Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Country Meadows Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Coyote Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Deer Valley Middle School Deer Valley Unified District Elementary 7-8
Desert Harbor Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Desert Mirage Elementary School Pendergast Elementary District Elementary PK, KG-8
Discovery School Glendale Elementary District Elementary K-8
Dysart High School Dysart Unified District Elementary 7-12
Dysart Middle School Dysart Unified District Elementary 5-8
Frontier Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Lake Pleasant Elementary Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Parkridge Elementary Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Peoria Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Peoria Traditional School Peoria Unified School District Elementary K-8
Riverview School Dysart Unified District Elementary PK, KG-8
Sky View Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Sunset Heights Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Surprise Elementary School Dysart Unified District Elementary PK, KG-8
Thomas A Edison School Phoenix Elementary District Elementary PK, KG-8
Thompson Ranch Elementary Dysart Unified District Elementary PK, KG-8
Vistancia Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Willow Canyon High School Dysart Unified District Elementary 7-12
Zuni Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-8
Alhambra Traditional School Alhambra Elementary District Middle K-8
Cactus Canyon Junior High Apache Junction Unified District Middle 6-8
Canyon Ridge School Dysart Unified District Middle PK, KG-8
Centennial High School Peoria Unified School District Middle 7-12
Country Meadows Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Coyote Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Deer Valley Middle School Deer Valley Unified District Middle 7-8
Desert Harbor Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Desert Mirage Elementary School Pendergast Elementary District Middle PK, KG-8
Discovery School Glendale Elementary District Middle K-8
Dysart High School Dysart Unified District Middle 7-12
Dysart Middle School Dysart Unified District Middle 5-8
Frontier Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Lake Pleasant Elementary Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Parkridge Elementary Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Peoria Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Peoria High School Peoria Unified School District Middle 7-12
Peoria Traditional School Peoria Unified School District Middle K-8
Raymond S. Kellis Peoria Unified School District Middle 7-12
Riverview School Dysart Unified District Middle PK, KG-8
Shadow Ridge High School Dysart Unified District Middle 7-12
Sky View Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Sunrise Middle School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-8
Sunrise Mountain High School Peoria Unified School District Middle 7-12
Sunset Heights Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Surprise Elementary School Dysart Unified District Middle PK, KG-8
Thomas A Edison School Phoenix Elementary District Middle PK, KG-8
Thompson Ranch Elementary Dysart Unified District Middle PK, KG-8
Valley Vista High School Dysart Unified District Middle 7-12
Vistancia Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Willow Canyon High School Dysart Unified District Middle 7-12
Zuni Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District Middle PK, KG-8
Agua Fria High School Agua Fria Union High School District High 9-12
Cactus Canyon Junior High Apache Junction Unified District High 6-8
Canyon Ridge School Dysart Unified District High PK, KG-8
Centennial High School Peoria Unified School District High 7-12
Country Meadows Elementary School Peoria Unified School District High PK, KG-8
Coyote Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District High PK, KG-8
Deer Valley Middle School Deer Valley Unified District High 7-8
Dysart High School Dysart Unified District High 7-12
Liberty High School Peoria Unified School District High 9-12
Peoria Elementary School Peoria Unified School District High PK, KG-8
Peoria High School Peoria Unified School District High 7-12
Raymond S. Kellis Peoria Unified School District High 7-12
Shadow Ridge High School Dysart Unified District High 7-12
Sunrise Mountain High School Peoria Unified School District High 7-12
Valley Vista High School Dysart Unified District High 7-12
Vistancia Elementary School Peoria Unified School District High PK, KG-8
Willow Canyon High School Dysart Unified District High 7-12
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Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Median Price
Crossriver

Crossriver

Crossriver is a neighborhood in Sun City, Arizona, built between 2005 and 2020. It currently has 16 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $508,593.69. The homes range in size from 1,300 ft2 to 3,849 ft2. The average annual property tax for Crossriver is $2,263.21. Crossriver is a vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood nestled in Sun City, Arizona, located approximately 45 minutes northwest of Phoenix. This well-planned community, consisting of 1,307 homes, offers residents a mix of single-family residences with stunning mountain views, ranging in size from 1,460 to 4,112 square feet. Unlike the nearby age-restricted Sun City retirement community, Crossriver welcomes residents of all ages and is known for its extensive amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, soccer and volleyball fields, winding walking trails, and multiple pocket parks equipped with playgrounds, picnic areas, and barbecue ramadas. The neighborhood is conveniently situated near Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road, providing easy access to Downtown Phoenix, as well as local attractions like Lake Pleasant Regional Park, just 20 minutes away, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, fishing, and water activities. Families in Crossriver benefit from proximity to highly-rated schools within the Peoria Unified School District, such as Zuni Hills Elementary and Liberty High School, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a blend of suburban tranquility and recreational opportunities. ... Read more
Median price: $473,500

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Bay Pointe 2 at Ventana Lakes

Bay Pointe 2 at Ventana Lakes is an active adult 55+ single-family home community in the Ventana Lakes neighborhood of Peoria (Sun City), Arizona, built between 2001 and 2003. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $555,000. The homes range in size from 1,637 ft2 to 2,368 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bay Pointe 2 at Ventana Lakes is $2,139.54. ... Read more
Median Price: $437,450
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Bay Pointe at Ventana Lakes

Bay Pointe at Ventana Lakes is an active adult 55+ single-family home community in the Ventana Lakes neighborhood of Peoria (Sun City), Arizona, built between 1999 and 2000. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,844 ft2 to 2,247 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bay Pointe at Ventana Lakes is $2,280.43. ... Read more
Median Price: $425,000
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Cove at Ventana Lakes

Cove at Ventana Lakes is an active adult 55+ single-family home community in the Ventana Lakes neighborhood of Peoria (Sun City), Arizona, built between 1971 and 1997. It currently has 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $374,633.33. The homes range in size from 1,240 ft2 to 1,685 ft2. The average annual property tax for Cove at Ventana Lakes is $1,354.39. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $365,000
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Crossriver

Crossriver is a single-family home community in Sun City, Arizona, built between 2005 and 2020. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,367 ft2 to 4,112 ft2. The average annual property tax for Crossriver is $2,125.53. ... Read more
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Crossriver Point

Crossriver Point is a single-family home community in the Crossriver neighborhood of Sun City, Arizona, built between 2018 and 2020. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,877 ft2 to 2,671 ft2. The average annual property tax for Crossriver Point is $2,286.80. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $535,000
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New Homes For Sale This Week in Sun City: March 14th to March 20th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Sun City: March 14th to March 20th - March 21, 2025

Sun City had 40 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, March 14 to Thursday, March 20, including including 23 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Sun City: March 11th to March 17th

New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Sun City: March 11th to March 17th - March 18, 2025

Sun City had only 1 new home backing up to golf courses for sale during the week of Tuesday, March 11 to Monday, March 17, and it was a single ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Sun City: March 11th to March 17th

Homes Just Sold in Sun City: March 11th to March 17th - March 18, 2025

Sun City had 32 sales during the week of Tuesday, March 11 to Monday, March 17, including including 20 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Sun City: March 7th to March 13th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Sun City: March 7th to March 13th - March 14, 2025

Sun City had 39 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, March 7 to Thursday, March 13, including including 23 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Sun City: March 4th to March 10th

New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Sun City: March 4th to March 10th - March 11, 2025

Sun City had 5 new homes backing up to golf courses for sale during the week of Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 10, including 2 single family homes for ... continue reading
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