Living in Leisure World: Buyer Questions

Yes. Leisure World is a gated 55+ active adult community in east Mesa. Under its recorded rules, at least 80% of homes must have a resident 55 or older, and no one under 45 may live in any home.

They can visit, but no one under 45 may live in a home here. That’s stricter than most 55+ communities, so plan with it in mind.

In most sections, yes. Before closing, the seller notifies the association, which reviews the buyer’s age and financial qualifications and has a right of first refusal. We build that step into your timeline so it doesn’t surprise you.

Yes. The community is gated, with access control and security patrol, and it’s covered by the monthly base fee.

For 2026, every home pays a $370 monthly base fee. Many sections add a plat fee for extra services such as landscaping, water and sewer, exterior painting, and building insurance, for a total of $515 to $652 a month. At closing, buyers pay a $4,000 capital improvement fee and a $175 transfer fee. We confirm the exact fees for each home. Golf is extra.

The gate and security patrol, community landscaping, the fitness center and wellness programs, two pools and a therapy pool, two ballrooms, a theater, a library, arts and craft studios, a woodshop, the Rendezvous Café, and on-site management staff.

Over the last 90 days, homes sold from about $183,000 to $560,000, with a middle sale near $360,000. See the full breakdown on our Leisure World home prices page, or call or text (480) 710-6326 for today’s numbers.

No. Leisure World has two private 18-hole courses and a driving range, and golf is an additional fee. The courses are for residents and their guests.

Coyote Run is the longer course, par 73 and about 6,400 yards from the back tees, with big greens, water, and bunkers. Heron Lakes is a shorter executive course, par 62 and about 4,000 yards, and it’s great for a quick round. Both have a golf shop, and there’s a golf lounge and leagues for every level.

Yes, a lot of it. There are 16 lighted, dedicated courts for residents and their guests. The Leisure World Pickleball Club is $100 a year and includes morning open play, round robins, skills and drills, and social events. Courts are booked through CourtReserve up to 14 days ahead, and beginner lessons are offered. Compare communities on our pickleball communities hub.

Ten tennis courts (six lighted), a lighted lawn bowling green, shuffleboard, basketball, and an 11-table billiards room.

Yes. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed with the association’s approval.

Only cars and golf carts can be parked on a lot unless the association approves otherwise. Boats and campers need permission, so ask us about storage options.

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