Homes For Sale in Ahwatukee (55+) Live MLS listings, updated all day:Ahwatukee: An Established 55+ Community in Phoenix
One of the Valley’s original active-adult neighborhoods — roughly 1,600 age-restricted homes inside the larger Ahwatukee, with a full recreation center, pickleball, tennis, lawn bowling, and an indoor lap pool. Here’s what to know before you buy.
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Ahwatukee is one of Phoenix’s best-known neighborhoods, and tucked inside it is one of the Valley’s original active-adult communities. Built starting in 1974 by Presley Homes, the age-restricted portion of Ahwatukee is made up of roughly 1,600 homes designated 55+ — single-family homes and townhomes — within the larger 2,720-acre Ahwatukee community. Residents of the 55+ section enjoy a genuine recreation center: fitness, heated pools, an indoor lap pool, lawn bowling, pickleball, tennis, and a deep roster of clubs and hobby shops. It’s an established, amenity-rich place to live, right in the city and close to everything.
What makes Ahwatukee’s 55+ community stand out
Real amenities, well established. A full recreation center with fitness, multiple heated pools, an indoor lap pool, lawn bowling, pickleball, and tennis — plus ceramics, lapidary, and a wood shop.
City-close location. Right in Phoenix, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical care, and the freeways.
Mature and green. Roughly 100 acres of greenbelt and desert channels give the community a settled, leafy feel.
Quick snapshot
Location: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
Type: the 55+ portion of Ahwatukee — about 1,600 age-restricted homes
Builder / age: built by Presley Homes, starting in 1974
Homes: single-family homes and townhomes
Amenities: fitness center, heated pools & spa, indoor lap pool, lawn bowling, pickleball, tennis, library, hobby shops
Pets: pet-friendly
Why buyers choose Ahwatukee’s 55+ community
- Established and amenity-rich. A full recreation center, not a bare-bones HOA.
- Right in Phoenix. Close to everything — shopping, medical, dining, freeways.
- Both home types. Single-family homes and low-maintenance townhomes.
- Greenbelts everywhere. About 100 acres of green space and desert channels.
- Active and social. Pickleball, tennis, lawn bowling, and dozens of clubs.
Where Ahwatukee sits
Ahwatukee occupies the southeastern corner of Phoenix, tucked against South Mountain, with quick access to I-10 and the 202 for the rest of the Valley. Shopping, restaurants, and medical care are all close by. It’s a convenient, city-close location with a settled, residential feel — one of the reasons the community has stayed popular for 50 years.
Age rules
Only part of Ahwatukee is age-restricted — about 1,600 of its homes are designated 55+, within the much larger overall community. As with most 55+ communities, the exact rules on who can live there, and any limited allowance for younger residents, are set in the governing documents and can change. Because Ahwatukee mixes age-restricted and all-ages neighborhoods, it’s especially important to confirm that a specific home is in the 55+ section before you buy — that’s something we always verify for you.
Homes in Ahwatukee’s 55+ community
The age-restricted side of Ahwatukee includes both single-family homes and townhomes, originally built by Presley Homes. Because these homes date from the mid-1970s onward, they’ve been updated to widely varying degrees — so condition and price range considerably. That’s an opportunity: there’s room for both a move-in-ready buyer and someone who wants to remodel. We’ll pull the details on any home you like and help you compare.
Buying a 1970s–80s home? A few things we check. The roof, the cooling and electrical, any updates to plumbing, and how any addition or Arizona room was permitted all deserve a close look. That’s what the inspection period is for — and it’s where having us on your side pays off.
Amenities & daily life
The 55+ recreation center is the heart of the community:
- Pickleball & tennis — courts for the Valley’s two most popular active-adult sports.
- Heated swimming pools & spa, plus an indoor lap pool for year-round swimming.
- Fitness center.
- Lawn bowling.
- Hobby shops — ceramics, lapidary, and a wood shop.
- Library and a full calendar of social and sporting clubs.
HOA & fees (2026)
Ahwatukee’s 55+ section uses a two-tier HOA: a Master association covers the wider community, and a Junior (sub-association) covers your specific neighborhood. Here are the current 2026 figures. Fees vary between sections, and patio/townhome sections carry an additional monthly fee — so please call for the exact numbers on a specific home.
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master HOA (annual) | $804.00 | Covers the wider community |
| Junior HOA (annual) | $275.35 | Your specific neighborhood |
| Monthly fee (patio/townhomes) | Varies | Applies to patio homes; varies by section |
| Disclosure fee | $390.00 | Seller responsibility |
| Master HOA transfer (one-time) | $170.00 | At purchase |
| Junior HOA transfer (one-time) | $240.00 | At purchase |
| Master capital improvement (one-time) | $1,200.00 | At purchase |
| Junior capital improvement (one-time) | Confirm with us | We’ll verify the current amount before you commit |
Good to know: Because Ahwatukee’s fees vary by section — and patio/townhome sections add a monthly fee — the total cost depends on exactly where a home is. Fees can also change through the associations. We’ll confirm the current fees and what they cover for the specific home before you buy, so there are no surprises.
Is Ahwatukee’s 55+ community right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a full recreation center — pickleball, tennis, pools, fitness, hobby shops.
- Like being right in Phoenix, close to everything.
- Want a choice of single-family homes or low-maintenance townhomes.
- Value mature, established, greenbelt-lined neighborhoods.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Only part of Ahwatukee is 55+ — confirm the specific home is in the age-restricted section.
- The two-tier HOA and section-based fees mean cost varies by neighborhood.
- Homes date from the 1970s on — check updates, roof, and systems carefully.
- It’s a large, busy part of the city, not a tucked-away resort.
If an established, amenity-rich 55+ community right in Phoenix sounds right, Ahwatukee is well worth a look. Tell us what matters most and we’ll help you find the right home — and make sure it’s in the 55+ section.
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Frequently asked questions
Is all of Ahwatukee 55+?
No. Ahwatukee is a large Phoenix community of about 5,000 homes, and only around 1,600 of them are designated 55+. It’s important to confirm a specific home is in the age-restricted section — we always verify that for you.
What amenities does the 55+ community have?
A full recreation center: fitness, heated pools and spa, an indoor lap pool, lawn bowling, pickleball, tennis, a library, and hobby shops (ceramics, lapidary, wood shop), plus many clubs.
How do the HOA fees work?
There’s a two-tier structure — a Master annual fee ($804 for 2026) and a Junior (neighborhood) annual fee ($275.35), plus a monthly fee on patio/townhome sections. Fees vary by section, so we’ll confirm the exact figures for the specific home.
Who built Ahwatukee?
Presley Homes, starting in 1974. The community spans about 2,720 acres with roughly 100 acres of greenbelt and desert channels.
Comparing Phoenix and East Valley communities? Ride with us
You don’t have to sort the Valley out from your laptop. When you come to town, you ride with us and we drive — our gas, not yours. In a day we’ll run through Ahwatukee’s 55+ side and the other communities you’re weighing, walk the rec centers, and you’ll cross half the list off yourself. The next day we go back into the finalists and tour real homes — and we’ll always confirm a specific home is in the age-restricted section.
It’s the easiest, least stressful way to go from “there are too many choices” to “this is the one.” Ask us about setting up your community tour →
Thinking about buying — or selling — in Ahwatukee?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the state’s 55+ communities. In a community that mixes 55+ and all-ages homes, it pays to have someone who knows the difference. We’ll confirm the section, understand the two-tier fees, and negotiate with confidence on your behalf.
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Listing accuracy: Property listings and availability are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Listings change throughout the day; confirm details with your agent before relying on them.
Community information: Community facts are compiled from public sources and believed accurate but not guaranteed. Only a portion of Ahwatukee is age-restricted 55+; confirm a specific home’s age designation before you buy. HOA fees (2026) are current as provided and subject to change by the associations; fees vary by section and patio/townhome sections carry an additional monthly fee. Verify age rules, fees, home condition, pet policies, and availability with the associations or your licensed agent before you buy. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.