Farnsworth 55+ Communities in Mesa
This is our guide to the Farnsworth 55+ communities in Mesa: Dreamland Villa and the three Sunland communities. In fact, these value-priced, home-grown Farnsworth Mesa retirement communities built east Mesa’s 55+ reputation.
The story behind Farnsworth 55+ communities in Mesa
National builders were busy putting up the West Valley’s Sun Cities. Meanwhile, the Farnsworth family was quietly building east Mesa’s answer to active adult living. They did it as locals, for locals. It started with Dreamland Villa around 1960, one of the East Valley’s first affordable 55+ neighborhoods. Then it grew into the three Sunland communities over the following decades. Sunland Village came in the 1970s, Sunland Village East from the mid-1980s, and Sunland Springs Village in 1997.
Because Farnsworth built where it lived, its communities share a certain character. You’ll find sensible, single-level homes, low HOA dues, and a friendly, settled feel. As a result, residents are fiercely loyal to them. Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years in east Mesa’s 55+ communities, so he knows these neighborhoods street by street.
What sets Farnsworth 55+ communities in Mesa apart
Value, plain and simple. In fact, they’re among the East Valley’s most affordable ways to own a home on your own land in a 55+ active adult community. Also, their dues run well below the resort communities. Three of the four sit around their own executive golf course. All four also lean on the easygoing, low-maintenance lifestyle that made east Mesa a snowbird favorite.
So what do you trade for the value? Age. These are established neighborhoods, so homes vary from original to beautifully updated. That’s exactly where a local agent earns their keep.
Recognition: These Farnsworth Mesa retirement communities have anchored east Mesa’s active adult scene for decades. Today, they remain some of the most sought-after value neighborhoods in the area.
The Farnsworth Mesa retirement communities we serve
Here are the four Farnsworth 55+ communities in Mesa, with quick facts for each one.
Sunland VillageResale
The original Sunland — established, grown-in, and the lowest-dues way into the trio. It has an 18-hole executive course and eight pickleball courts, run through the community association. See the floor plans.
Sunland Village EastResale
Newer homes than the original Village, with more open layouts and a public executive course visitors can play. Nine pickleball courts. See the floor plans.
Sunland Springs VillageResale
The newest and largest of the three, and the amenity leader. It has Mesa’s only 27-hole executive course and twelve pickleball courts. It also has a bit more of a resort feel. See the floor plans.
Dreamland VillaResale
Where the Farnsworth story began — one of east Mesa’s original 55+ neighborhoods. There’s no golf course, but you get very low dues and affordable single-level homes. It’s also a longtime, loyal community with its own active residents’ association. As a result, it’s a strong pick for value-minded buyers.
Reading the cards: home counts are approximate (*), so confirm them before you rely on them. “Age” is the minimum to buy. All four are established, resale communities. That means there’s no new-construction builder registration to worry about here. Also, HOA dues cover the common areas and amenities. Where there’s golf, it runs on its own membership and fees, separate from your dues.
Comparing the three Sunlands?
The three Sunland communities sit close together, so they’re easy to tour in one trip. They differ mostly by home age, how much golf, and dues. We break it down side by side in our Sunland Village vs. Village East vs. Springs Village guide. We also compare all three courses in the Sunland golf courses guide.
Go deeper on any Farnsworth community
Each of the Farnsworth Mesa retirement communities in the cards above links to its full buyer’s guide. Each one covers homes for sale, 2026 fees, golf, and age rules. For layouts, see the floor plans for Sunland Village, Sunland Village East, and Sunland Springs Village.
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I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the state’s 55+ communities. I know these east Mesa neighborhoods street by street. That includes the dues, the golf, the home ages, and where the real value is across the Sunlands and Dreamland Villa. No pressure, just honest local guidance.
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Retirement fit and gates
Is a Farnsworth community a good place to retire?
For value-focused buyers, yes, Farnsworth Mesa retirement communities make a lot of sense. The Sunland communities and Dreamland Villa are among the most affordable ways to own a home on your own land in east Mesa. Also, dues stay low and single-level living is easy. However, these are established neighborhoods, so home condition varies. That’s exactly where having a local agent pays off. In the end, fit comes down to budget, golf, and home age, and we’re glad to talk it through.
Are the Farnsworth communities gated?
We confirm gate status for each community before you rely on it, rather than assuming. So ask us about the specific community you’re considering. Then we’ll give you the current, accurate answer.
Golf and new homes
Do the Farnsworth communities have golf?
Three of the four do. Sunland Village and Sunland Village East each have an 18-hole executive course. Meanwhile, Sunland Springs Village has a 27-hole executive course, Mesa’s only one. Dreamland Villa has no golf course of its own, which helps keep its dues low. Also, golf runs on its own membership and fees, separate from your HOA dues.
Are these communities still building new homes?
No. All four are established and sell as resales, so there’s no builder-registration issue to worry about. That’s often good news for value, because you get mature landscaping and proven amenities. You also get more home for the money than a new build.
About this page: Independent, buyer-focused information from Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona real estate agent — not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Farnsworth or the community associations. We use builder and community names only to identify the communities described. Each community sets its own facts — home counts, build years, gates, golf, HOA and golf fees, and age rules — and they change without notice. Figures are approximate, summarized for general information, and current for 2026 as provided. Confirm current details with the community or your licensed agent before you rely on them.
Listing accuracy: Property listings and availability come from the Arizona Regional MLS. We believe they are accurate, but we can’t guarantee them. Listings change throughout the day, so confirm details with your agent before relying on them.