Ahwatukee 55+ Community Homes For Sale in Phoenix Live MLS listings for the age-restricted side of Ahwatukee, updated all day:Ahwatukee 55+ Community: An Established Retirement Neighborhood in Phoenix
Planning a retirement move to the Phoenix area? This is 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. Presley Homes started building here in 1974. Today, in fact, the age-restricted portion is made up of roughly 1,600 homes designated 55+, both single-family homes and townhomes, within the larger 2,720-acre Ahwatukee community. That’s why locals often call it the Ahwatukee retirement community. Meanwhile, 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. In short, the Ahwatukee 55+ community is an established, amenity-rich place to live, right in the city and close to everything. Whether you’re browsing Ahwatukee homes for sale or comparing Arizona retirement communities, here’s our honest guide.
What makes the Ahwatukee 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, as well as ceramics, lapidary, and a wood shop.
City-close location. In addition, it sits right in Phoenix, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical care, I-10, and the 202.
Mature and green. Also, roughly 100 acres of greenbelt and desert channels give the whole area 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 (we confirm the current pet rules for each home)
Why we know this part of the Valley
Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona 55+ and retirement communities, in the West Valley and the East Valley alike. He lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, so he knows 55+ life as a neighbor, not just as an agent. That’s also why, in a place like Ahwatukee that mixes 55+ and all-ages streets, we check the age designation, the fees, and the rules on every home we show.
Why buyers choose the Ahwatukee 55+ community
- Established and amenity-rich. A full recreation center, not a bare-bones HOA.
- Right in Phoenix. Close to everything: shopping, medical care, dining, and the highways.
- 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 the Ahwatukee 55+ community sits in Phoenix
First of all, 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. As a result, shopping, restaurants, and medical care are all close by. It’s also right next door to Chandler, so it’s an easy drive to the East Valley’s other 55+ communities, such as Sun Lakes. In other words, it’s a convenient, city-close location with a settled, residential feel, which is one of the reasons the community has stayed popular for 50 years.
Age rules for the Ahwatukee 55+ community
In fact, only part of Ahwatukee is age-restricted. For example, 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, even when you’re just browsing Ahwatukee homes for sale online.
Homes in the Ahwatukee 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, owners have updated them to widely varying degrees, so condition and price vary a lot. Still, that’s an opportunity: there’s room for both a move-in-ready buyer and someone who wants to remodel. So we’ll pull the details on any of the Ahwatukee homes for sale 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 the owner permitted any addition or Arizona room all deserve a close look. After all, that’s what the inspection period is for, and it’s where having us on your side pays off.
The Ahwatukee 55+ market right now
For most communities we cover, we run a 90-day sales report from the Arizona Regional MLS and post the numbers here. However, at last check we hadn’t run one for the 55+ section of Ahwatukee. Since the MLS doesn’t always separate the 55+ streets from the rest of Ahwatukee, we’d rather pull the right sales for you than post a number that misleads.
For a sense of the nearby East Valley 55+ market: as of September 2026, the lowest 90-day sales started at about $275,000 in SunBird, about $310,000 in Springfield, and about $315,000 in Solera Chandler. In Sun Lakes, they started at about $180,000 in Sun Lakes Country Club and about $285,000 in Cottonwood.
In other words, those figures are for the neighbors, not for Ahwatukee. Ranges shift as the market changes, so call or text (480) 710-6326 to verify today’s numbers. You can also compare communities on our Arizona 55+ market update.
Ahwatukee homes for sale in the 55+ section
Below are the live single-family listings, updated throughout the day. Prefer a lower-maintenance home? Then see the townhome listings instead. Either way, we’ll confirm that any of these Ahwatukee homes for sale is truly in the age-restricted section before you write an offer.
Amenities & daily life
Above all, the 55+ recreation center is the heart of the community:
- Pickleball & tennis, with courts for the Valley’s two most popular active-adult sports.
- Heated swimming pools & spa, as well as an indoor lap pool for year-round swimming.
- Fitness center.
- Lawn bowling.
- Hobby shops for ceramics, lapidary, and woodworking.
- Library and a full calendar of social and sporting clubs.
Golf and pickleball near the Ahwatukee 55+ community
The pickleball and tennis courts belong to the community, so they come with your membership in the recreation center. However, we haven’t verified the current court count, so ask us for the latest setup. Meanwhile, our Arizona 55+ pickleball guide shows the court counts we’ve verified across the Valley. As for golf, our notes don’t list a course run by the 55+ association. Instead, area courses have their own owners, so HOA dues don’t fund golf. So if golf is a must, we’ll walk you through nearby options or compare East Valley golf communities with you.
Ahwatukee 55+ community HOA & fees (2026)
The 55+ section uses a two-tier HOA. First, a Master association covers the wider community. Then a Junior (sub-association) covers your specific neighborhood. Below are the 2026 figures, as provided at last check. 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) | About $804 | Covers the wider community (about $67/month) |
| Junior HOA (annual) | About $275.35 | Your specific neighborhood |
| Monthly fee (patio/townhomes) | Varies | Applies to patio homes; varies by section |
| Disclosure fee | About $390 | Seller responsibility |
| Master HOA transfer (one-time) | About $170 | At purchase |
| Junior HOA transfer (one-time) | About $240 | At purchase |
| Master capital improvement (one-time) | About $1,200 | At purchase |
| Junior capital improvement (one-time) | Confirm with us | We’ll verify the current amount before you commit |
Good to know: because the fees vary by section, and patio/townhome sections add a monthly fee, the total cost depends on exactly where a home is. On top of that, fees can change through the associations. That’s why we confirm the current fees and what they cover for the specific home before you buy, so there are no surprises. To see how these costs stack up, compare our Arizona 55+ HOA fees page.
Is the Ahwatukee 55+ community the right retirement community for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a full recreation center with pickleball, tennis, pools, fitness, and 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+, so 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, so 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. So tell us what matters most. Then we’ll help you sort through Ahwatukee homes for sale and make sure the one you pick is in the 55+ section.
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You don’t have to sort the Valley out from your laptop. When you come to town, you ride with us and we drive, on our gas, not yours. For example, 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. Then, the next day, we go back into the finalists and tour real homes. Of course, we’ll always confirm a specific home is in the age-restricted section.
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Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 ContactAhwatukee 55+ community: frequently asked questions
The basics
Is Ahwatukee a retirement community?
Part of it is. Ahwatukee as a whole is a large, all-ages part of Phoenix. However, about 1,600 of its homes form an age-restricted 55+ section with its own recreation center, so it suits buyers planning a retirement move who want amenities right in the city.
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+. So it’s important to confirm a specific home is in the age-restricted section. We always verify that for you.
Who built Ahwatukee?
Presley Homes, starting in 1974. Overall, the community spans about 2,720 acres with roughly 100 acres of greenbelt and desert channels.
Homes and fees
How do the HOA fees work?
There’s a two-tier structure: a Master annual fee (about $804 for 2026) and a Junior (neighborhood) annual fee (about $275.35), plus a monthly fee on patio/townhome sections. At purchase, expect one-time fees such as a Master capital improvement fee of about $1,200 and transfer fees of about $170 (Master) and $240 (Junior). Fees vary by section, so we’ll confirm the exact figures for the specific home.
What do homes in the 55+ section cost?
We haven’t published a 90-day price report for the 55+ section yet, and condition varies a lot from home to home. So call or text (480) 710-6326, and we’ll pull the latest 55+ sales for you. To browse Ahwatukee homes for sale today, use the buttons at the top of this page.
Amenities, golf and pickleball
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), as well as many clubs.
Is there golf or pickleball?
Yes to pickleball. The courts are community amenities at the recreation center, but ask us for the current court count. As for golf, our notes don’t list a course run by the 55+ association. Area courses have their own owners, so HOA dues don’t pay for golf.
Working with an agent
Who is the best real estate agent for Ahwatukee?
Look for an agent who works mostly in 55+ communities and knows Ahwatukee’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.
Have a question we didn’t cover? See our Arizona 55+ communities FAQ, or just ask us.
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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. Listings change throughout the day; confirm details with your agent before relying on them. Neighboring-community price figures are the lowest closed sale over the last 90 days as of September 2026.
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. This page is independent buyer-focused information and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the associations. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent with West USA Realty.