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Planning a retirement move to the East Valley? Meet Ironwood, one half of IronOaks. Ironwood and Oakwood run together as one country club, so buying here gives you two communities’ worth of amenities and 45 holes of golf. Guard gated, upscale, established.
Ironwood was the fourth community built in Sun Lakes, and it doesn’t stand alone — it pairs with Oakwood as IronOaks Country Club. New to Sun Lakes? It’s five separate country club communities south of Chandler, not one. Ironwood and Oakwood run together as a single club, so living in either gives you everything across both — the most amenities and the most golf of any pairing in Sun Lakes.
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First, what IronOaks actually is
IronOaks is the shared country club of Ironwood and Oakwood. Buy in Ironwood and you get the full run of both communities: a big shared clubhouse, the Oakwood Fitness and Racquet Center, pools, tennis, pickleball, and — the headline for golfers — 45 holes of golf. That’s the 18-hole Ironwood course plus Oakwood’s 27 holes across three nines. In short, no other Sun Lakes pairing comes close on golf variety.
So when you choose Ironwood over Oakwood, you’re not choosing amenities — those come with either address. Instead, you’re choosing the home. Ironwood leans larger, upscale, and established; Oakwood has the newest homes in Sun Lakes and the only guard-gated townhomes. We break the two down side by side in Ironwood vs. Oakwood.
The Ironwood Sun Lakes market right now
Naturally, the first thing buyers ask us is whether anything is actually selling. So here’s the latest MLS picture of Ironwood homes for sale and what recently sold. Keep in mind that Ironwood is a small, quiet market, so we refresh these numbers every quarter rather than every month.
As of late September 2026 (MLS report run September 28) · refreshed quarterly
What homes cost: Over the last 90 days, homes here sold from about $355,000 to about $725,000, averaging near $527,000 (the middle sale was about $507,500). On average, that works out to roughly 98% of list price, about $251 a square foot, and around 102 days on the market. At last check, the five Ironwood homes for sale were asking from about $390,000 to $700,000.
With only eight sales in the window, one big home can move the average a lot. Ranges shift as the market changes, so call or text (480) 710-6326 to verify today’s numbers. You can also compare every community on our Arizona 55+ market update.
A real 24/7 guard gate at Ironwood
Ironwood has a guard on duty around the clock. Residents use a windshield transponder and drive straight through, while visitors stop at the gate. In fact, it’s one of three guard-gated Sun Lakes communities, along with Oakwood and Palo Verde. For buyers who want security and a quiet, controlled entrance — especially snowbirds away half the year — that staffed gate is a big part of the appeal.
The homes: larger, upscale, established
Ironwood is all single-family homes — no townhomes. In other words, every Ironwood home for sale is a detached house. The homes here tend to run larger and more upscale, on established lots, many with golf-course or water views. So if you want square footage, a bigger garage, and the settled feel of a mature guard-gated community, Ironwood is usually the stronger of the two IronOaks addresses. (If a lock-and-leave townhome behind the gate is what you’re after, that’s the Oakwood side — villa sub-associations there.)
What we tell Ironwood Sun Lakes buyers
Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona 55+ communities, in both the West Valley and the East Valley. He lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, so he knows guard-gated golf community life as a neighbor, not just as an agent.
His advice for Ironwood is simple. First, decide whether you’ll really golf, because golf is a separate membership here and it changes your yearly cost. Next, decide whether you want Ironwood’s larger, established homes or Oakwood’s newer ones, since the amenities are the same either way. Finally, count the people who will live in the home, because the assessment covers two residents and a third adds 50%. Once those answers are clear, the right home usually is too. Meanwhile, we watch new Ironwood homes for sale as they come on the market, so you hear about them early.
Golf at Ironwood Sun Lakes & IronOaks
The Ironwood course is an 18-hole layout designed by Keith Foster — par 67, playing about 5,155 yards from the back tees, with five sets of tees so every level has a fair game. Add Oakwood’s 27 holes (three par-36 nines) and IronOaks members have 45 holes to move around, which keeps tee sheets open and play fresh. If a fairway view matters to you, ask us which Ironwood homes for sale sit right on the course.
| Ironwood Golf Club (par 67) | Yardage |
|---|---|
| Blue | 5,155 |
| White | 4,576 |
| Black | 4,196 |
| Yellow | 3,930 |
| Silver | 3,726 |
What golf costs at IronOaks
Golf and the Fitness and Racquet Center are not included in the HOA assessment — they carry their own memberships through the IronOaks club, so you pay for what you use. In other words, HOA dues do not fund golf. Here are the 2026 IronOaks rates at last check:
| IronOaks membership (annual) | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Lifestyle (golf + fitness + tennis + pickleball) | about $3,738 |
| Golf — 7-day, both courses | about $3,254 |
| Golf — 7-day, Ironwood only | about $2,903 |
| Fitness only | about $302 |
| Tennis or Pickleball (each) | about $230 |
Prefer to pay as you play? IronOaks also sells golf punch cards (5, 10, or 20 rounds). Ask us for the current options, or see all five courses on our Sun Lakes golf guide.
Pickleball and tennis at IronOaks
In addition to golf, IronOaks has the biggest racquet complex in Sun Lakes. At last check, that meant ten post-tension pickleball courts (eight of them newly built) and ten lighted tennis courts. The courts are community-owned, and the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club IronOaks runs a full calendar of play. As a result, Ironwood residents can find a game at nearly any level. A pickleball or tennis membership is a small yearly add-on (see the table above), and we confirm current court counts and fees before you buy. For more detail, see Sun Lakes pickleball.
Ironwood Sun Lakes homes for sale right now
Below are live MLS listings for every Ironwood home for sale, updated throughout the day. Since Ironwood is all single-family, this one search covers the whole community. Want just the golf-course homes? Tap that search.
Explore Sun Lakes by amenity: floor plans (every Robson model by size), golf (all five courses, 45 holes at IronOaks), and pickleball (10 courts at IronOaks).
What it costs to buy in Ironwood Sun Lakes (2026)
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual assessment | $3,036 | About $253/month ($1,518 semi-annually) |
| F.A.C.E. fee | $6,072 | One-time at closing (twice the annual assessment) |
| Resale disclosure fee | $400 | One-time ($361 transfer + $39 condo certs) |
| At closing | ~$6,472 | Plus a $100 rush fee if docs are needed fast |
The assessment is based on up to two residents; a third resident adds 50%. Also, golf, fitness, and racquet memberships are separate (see above). These fees are current for 2026 as provided and subject to change. That’s why, before you offer on any Ironwood home for sale, we confirm every figure with the association. To see how IronOaks compares, check our Arizona 55+ HOA fees guide.
Is Ironwood the right retirement community for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a larger, upscale single-family home in an established setting.
- Want a real 24/7 guard gate.
- Golf — and want the most variety in Sun Lakes (45 holes across IronOaks).
- Like the fullest social and amenity calendar of the five.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Higher assessment than the other communities — you’re paying for the biggest amenity set.
- Golf and fitness are separate memberships, not in the HOA.
- No townhomes in Ironwood — the lock-and-leave villas are on the Oakwood side.
- Homes run larger and higher-end — often a higher entry price than Cottonwood or SLCC.
- Only a few Ironwood homes are for sale at any one time, so the right one can take patience.
Thinking about Ironwood?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in Arizona’s 55+ and retirement communities. I’ll help you weigh Ironwood against Oakwood, check the home honestly, and get you the right one of the IronOaks pair. I’ll also send you new Ironwood homes for sale as soon as they list.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageIronwood Sun Lakes: frequently asked questions
Age rules & IronOaks
Is Ironwood a retirement community?
Yes. Ironwood is a guard-gated 55+ active adult retirement community in Sun Lakes, part of IronOaks with Oakwood, with larger upscale single-family homes. Under federal housing-for-older-persons law, at least 80% of homes must have a resident 55 or older, every home needs a resident 40 or older, and no one under 19 may live there full time. Confirm the current age rules with the association before you buy.
What is IronOaks Country Club?
IronOaks is the shared country club of Ironwood and Oakwood. They run as one club, so living in either gives you both communities’ amenities: a big shared clubhouse, the fitness and racquet center, and 45 holes of golf (Ironwood’s 18 plus Oakwood’s 27). It’s the most amenity-rich pairing of the five Sun Lakes communities.
Is Ironwood guard gated?
Yes. A guard is on duty 24/7. Ironwood is one of three guard-gated Sun Lakes communities, along with Oakwood and Palo Verde. Residents use a windshield transponder, while visitors stop at the gate.
Homes, fees & prices
Are there townhomes in Ironwood?
No. Ironwood is all single-family. The guard-gated townhomes and villas within IronOaks are on the Oakwood side (its villa sub-associations). So if lock-and-leave is your goal, look at Oakwood.
Why is the HOA higher than the other Sun Lakes communities?
Ironwood’s assessment (about $253 a month at last check) covers the largest shared amenity set in Sun Lakes across two communities, plus the guard gate. Golf and fitness are billed separately on top. It’s the most amenity for your dollar of the five, if you’ll use it.
What do I pay at closing in Ironwood?
At last check, a buyer pays a one-time F.A.C.E. fee of about $6,072 (twice the annual assessment) plus a $400 resale disclosure fee, or about $6,472 in all, with a $100 rush fee if documents are needed fast. Fees can change, so we confirm them with the association before you commit.
What do Ironwood homes cost?
In the 90 days before late September 2026, homes here sold from about $355,000 to about $725,000, averaging near $527,000. At last check, only five Ironwood homes were for sale. Because there are so few sales, prices swing, so call or text (480) 710-6326 for today’s numbers.
Golf & pickleball
What kind of golf does Ironwood have?
The Ironwood course is an 18-hole, par-67 Keith Foster design, about 5,155 yards from the back tees. As an IronOaks member you also play Oakwood’s 27 holes, for 45 total. Golf is a separate membership from the HOA.
Does Ironwood have pickleball?
Yes. IronOaks has ten pickleball courts and ten lighted tennis courts at last check, shared by Ironwood and Oakwood residents. The courts are community-owned, and a pickleball membership is a small yearly add-on.
Working with an agent
Who is the best real estate agent for Ironwood Sun Lakes?
Look for an agent who works mostly in 55+ communities and knows Ironwood’s fees, age rules and resale market. Founder Jarl Kubat of Arizona 55+ Communities Real Estate (West USA Realty) has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona 55+ and retirement communities across the West Valley and East Valley. He lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, and clients rate the team 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text (480) 710-6326.
The rest of Sun Lakes
- Sun Lakes overview — all five communities compared, and how to choose.
- Oakwood — Ironwood’s IronOaks partner, newest homes and the villas. Read Ironwood vs. Oakwood.
- Palo Verde and Cottonwood — the other paired communities. See Cottonwood vs. Palo Verde.
- Sun Lakes Country Club — the original, owned land, lowest buy-in.
Club hours, tee times and contacts
Finally, for club hours, events, and tee times, visit the official IronOaks website.
Read the full Sun Lakes buyer’s guide → · See all Arizona 55+ communities we serve →
Jarl Kubat · Licensed Arizona 55+ Communities Specialist · West USA Realty
Listing accuracy: Property listings and availability are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Confirm details with your agent before relying on them.
Market figures: Market snapshot and price figures are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS for Ironwood (all home types) over a trailing 90-day period as of the date shown. Also, the search area may include a few nearby homes, and with so few sales, a single home can move the averages. Prices shift as homes are reduced and as the market changes; confirm current figures with your agent before relying on them.
Fees & community information: Fees are current for 2026 as provided and subject to change by the IronOaks association (Sun Lakes HOA #3). The annual assessment, F.A.C.E. fee, golf/fitness/racquet memberships, villa sub-association dues, court counts, age rules, and CC&Rs are summarized for general information and can change. Homes are resale; condition varies by property — always obtain a licensed home inspection. Verify all figures and rules with the association or your licensed agent before you buy. This page is independent buyer-focused information and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Sun Lakes, Ironwood, Oakwood, or IronOaks associations. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent with West USA Realty.
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