The ideal active adult retirement
community for you is In Sun City West!

Single Family DwellingsThese comprise the majority of our homes and are from 920-Sq.ft. to more than 3,500-sq.ft. with large lots, small lots, golf course lots and some homes in neighborhood associations which handle landscaping and other services for a monthly fee.  Prices range from $127,000 to more than $950,000 depending on age, size and location.
Duplexes
– Side-by-side units, each individually owned and from 1,200 to more than 2,000-sq.ft.  Prices range from$170,000 to $250,000.
Garden Apartments – Several units attached in a row that range from 700 to 1,400-sq. ft. and priced from$140,000 to $210,000.
Additional Options - Grandview Terrace offers luxurious condos in a six-story building complete with fine dining, indoor pool, walking track, craft and clubrooms and an active calendar of events.  The Madison and Heritage Traditions offer deluxe rental apartments in similarly sumptuous surroundings.

Fees, Taxes and Cost of Living

Asset Preservation Fee – Assessed on all home purchases in SCW, these monies fund capital improvements and minor maintenance of recreation centers and other community-owned facilities.  This fee currently is $2000.

Annual Property Taxes A typical property tax on a $395,000 home are less than $1500. annually as most of the community is not in a school district.

Annual Recreation Center Fee – All property owners pay $325 per person for membership in the Rec. Center Association. Golf and bowling are extra.

Living Expenses – Based on 1,650-sq.ft.home, estimated annual expenses would be:

 Insurance $220  
Water & Sewer $336  
Garbage (2/week) $144  
Electricity $1240  
Gas $490  
Telephone $300  
Taxes $775  
TOTAL $3505

or $290/mo. 

There is a 6.3% sales tax in Sun City West on most purchases.  There is no sales tax on groceries.

 

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions

Among the key CC&Rs that Sun City West property owners are to follow are:

- One member of the household must be at least 55 years of age and no one under the age of 19 may reside in SCW.  Visiting children may stay a maximum of 90 days in one year.

- No motor home, boat, RV, trailer, bus or commercial vehicle may be parked at a residence for more than a total of 72 hours in any one month, and may not be used as living quarters at any time. (Note: a secured storage area is available for these.)

- Shrubs, trees, grass and plantings must be kept neatly trimmed, free of trash, weeds and other unsightly materials all times.

- All properties must be kept in good repair and adequately painted.  Carports and garages must be kept in a tidy manner if visible from the street.

- Only generally recognized household pets are permitted.  Maricopa County leash laws apply.

-Residential properties may not be used to conduct business.

- No storage buildings, sheds or other structures may be erected.

The above items represent only key CC&Rs.