Homes For Sale in Las AlegresLas Alegres: A Gated, Pet-Friendly 55+ Townhome Community in Mesa
Small and gated, where one monthly fee covers water, sewer, trash, and all exterior maintenance — and pets are welcome. Here’s what to know before you buy.
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Las Alegres is a small, gated 55+ townhome community in Mesa — and it may be one of the easiest homes to own in the East Valley. It has just 84 attached townhomes, built between 1980 and 1986, in a quiet, well-landscaped setting. The appeal is simple and strong: it’s gated, it’s pet-friendly, and one monthly fee covers water, sewer, trash, and all exterior maintenance. If you want a secure, low-maintenance, lock-and-leave home — with room for your dog or cat — Las Alegres is worth a close look.
Why buyers love it
One fee covers a lot. Your monthly fee includes water, sewer, trash, and all exterior maintenance — lock the door, travel, and don’t worry about the bills or the upkeep.
Gated and pet-friendly. A secure gate and a welcome mat for pets — a combination that’s harder to find than you’d think in a townhome community.
Quick snapshot
Location: Mesa, AZ — a quiet, central setting close to everything
Built: 1980–1986 · Homes: 84 attached townhomes
Type: age-restricted 55+ — gated, pet-friendly, townhomes only
Fee includes: water, sewer, trash & all exterior maintenance
Amenities: clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and bocce ball
Why buyers choose Las Alegres
- Truly low-maintenance. The monthly fee handles the exterior, water, sewer, and trash — ideal for travelers and snowbirds.
- Gated and quiet. Just 84 homes behind the gate makes for a calm, secure community.
- Pet-friendly. Bring your dog or cat — pets are welcome here.
- Real amenities. A clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and bocce ball for a small community.
- A central Mesa location. Close to shopping, dining, and health care, with easy freeway access.
Where Las Alegres sits
Las Alegres is in Mesa, in a quiet, well-landscaped pocket that’s still close to everything the East Valley offers. Everyday shopping, restaurants, and medical care are nearby, with easy access to the freeways for the rest of the Valley. It’s a serene setting for day-to-day living, without giving up convenience. For a lock-and-leave buyer, being close to the essentials is part of the appeal.
Age rules
Las Alegres is an age-restricted 55+ 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 community’s governing documents. Rules like these can change, and they aren’t always easy to find. Before you buy, we’ll confirm the current age rules for you so there are no surprises.
Homes at Las Alegres
Las Alegres is made up of 84 attached townhomes — low-maintenance by design and easy to live in. Because they were built in the early-to-mid 1980s, condition and updates vary from home to home. Some have been nicely remodeled; others are more original and priced accordingly. With such a small community, homes don’t come up for sale often — so when a good one appears, it pays to be ready. We’ll help you tell the well-kept homes from the ones that need work, and pull the details on anything you like.
Buying an established townhome? Roofs, cooling, plumbing, and electrical all deserve a close look in a home this age. That’s what the inspection period is for — and it’s where having us on your side pays off. We’ll help you know what you’re really buying.
Amenities & daily life
For a community this small, Las Alegres offers a nice, easygoing amenity set:
- Clubhouse and amenity center.
- Outdoor swimming pool.
- Fitness center.
- Bocce ball courts.
- Arts & crafts studio and meeting rooms.
- Landscaped grounds, parks, and an outdoor patio.
The scale is intentionally low-key — a friendly, serene place — with enough to do to stay social when you want to.
HOA & fees (2026)
Here are the current 2026 figures. Remember, the monthly fee covers a lot — water, sewer, trash, and all exterior maintenance.
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly HOA fee | $260 | Varies by square footage; includes water, sewer, trash & all exterior maintenance |
| Disclosure fee | $300 | Seller’s responsibility |
| Transfer fee (one-time) | $200 | Paid at title transfer |
| Capital improvement fee (one-time) | $2,000 | Paid by the buyer at purchase |
Good to know: When you compare Las Alegres to other communities, factor in what the monthly fee already covers — the water, sewer, trash, and exterior upkeep add up. Fees can change through the Association, so we’ll confirm the current numbers and what’s included before you buy.
Is Las Alegres right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a gated, truly low-maintenance 55+ townhome.
- Have a pet and want a community that welcomes them.
- Like the idea of one fee covering utilities and the exterior.
- Travel often, or spend summers away, and want peace of mind.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- With only 84 homes, listings are rare and move quickly — timing matters.
- These are older townhomes; condition varies, so inspect closely.
- Amenities are simple — a pool and clubhouse, not a big rec center.
- There’s no golf inside; the community is built around ease and security.
If a gated, pet-friendly, lock-and-leave townhome sounds right, Las Alegres is hard to beat. Tell us what matters most and we’ll help you find the right home.
See what’s for sale in Las Alegres
Live MLS listings, updated throughout the day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Las Alegres a 55+ community?
Yes — it’s an age-restricted 55+ townhome community of 84 homes. We’ll confirm the exact age rules for you before you buy.
Is Las Alegres gated and pet-friendly?
Yes to both — it’s a gated community, and pets are welcome. We’ll confirm any pet specifics for the home you’re considering.
What does the monthly fee include?
The 2026 monthly fee is $260 (it varies by square footage) and includes water, sewer, trash, and all exterior maintenance — which is what makes this such an easy, lock-and-leave community.
What are the other fees?
Sellers pay a $300 disclosure fee. Buyers pay a one-time $200 transfer fee and a one-time $2,000 capital-improvement fee. Fees can change — confirm current figures before you buy.
Comparing Mesa’s gated patio communities? Ride with us
You don’t have to sort East Mesa 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 Las Alegres and the other communities you’re weighing, walk the clubhouses, 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 confirm the pet policy on any specific home, since that varies here.
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 Las Alegres?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the state’s 55+ communities. With only 84 homes, having someone watch the market for you makes all the difference here. We’ll help you find the right pet-friendly townhome, understand what the fee covers, and negotiate with confidence.
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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. HOA fees (2026) are current as provided and subject to change by the Association; the monthly fee varies by square footage. Verify age rules, fees, what the monthly fee includes, pet policies, and availability with the Association or your licensed agent before you buy. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.
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