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Planning a retirement move to the East Valley? This is where it all started — Ed Robson’s first Sun Lakes community, from 1972. You own the land under your home, pay one simple flat fee, and get into Sun Lakes for the lowest buy-in of the five.
Sun Lakes Country Club is where Ed Robson broke ground in 1972 and launched what became Robson Resort Communities. It’s the founding neighborhood of the whole Sun Lakes area in Sun Lakes, Arizona, just south of Chandler. Even decades on, it’s still the value entry point. New here? In short, Sun Lakes is five separate country club communities, not one, run under three homeowners associations. This is the original, and the most affordable way in.
What we tell buyers here. Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona’s 55+ and retirement communities, in both the West Valley and the East Valley. He lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, so he knows 55+ living as a neighbor, not just as an agent.
His advice for this community is simple. First, look past the paint and check the roof, the air conditioning and the plumbing, because these are the oldest homes in Sun Lakes. Then decide how much you’ll really golf, since golf is paid on its own. Once those two answers are clear, the right home usually is too.
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You own the land under your home
Here’s a big plus that buyers sometimes miss. At Sun Lakes Country Club, you own your home and the land it sits on outright, with clear title, like any piece of real estate. So there’s no ground lease and no lot fee that keeps climbing. Our rule, so you know where we stand: we don’t put buyers into homes on leased land. Here, of course, you don’t have to worry about it.
Most of the homes are single-level, single-family homes. The community also has a section of factory-built (manufactured) homes, which sit on owned land and pay the same dues. However, our listings and this guide focus on the single-family homes, so when we talk about Sun Lakes Country Club homes for sale below, that’s what we mean.
One flat fee — refreshingly simple
Here’s something you’ll appreciate after shopping the other communities: the HOA fee is the same flat amount no matter which home you buy. At last check it was $1,842 a year, about $154 a month. Also, there’s no townhome sub-association, no “it depends on square footage,” and no separate fee schedule to untangle. In other words, what you see is what you pay.
After all, we always tell buyers to “verify what the fee covers,” and this one is about as clean as it gets. In fact, it’s the same base dues that Cottonwood and Palo Verde charge. The difference is that Sun Lakes Country Club adds no gate or road fee on top.
The Sun Lakes Country Club market right now
Naturally, the first thing buyers ask us is whether anything is actually selling. It is. So here’s the latest MLS picture for Sun Lakes Country Club homes for sale, covering all home types.
As of September 30, 2026 · all home types · refreshed monthly
What homes cost: Over the last 90 days, homes here sold from about $180,000 to about $460,000, with an average near $288,000 and a typical sale near $270,000. On average, that works out to roughly 95% of list price, about $193 a square foot, and around 115 days on the market. At last check, asking prices ran from about $225,000 to $479,000.
For example, most sales were two-bedroom homes of about 1,050 to 2,250 square feet, built in the 1970s and 1980s. So buyers often have a bit more room to negotiate here than in the newer communities. Ranges shift as the market changes, so call or text (480) 710-6326 to check today’s numbers. Meanwhile, you can also compare every community on our Arizona 55+ market update.
Golf at Sun Lakes Country Club
Just like each Sun Lakes community, this one has its own golf and its own clubhouse. The course is an 18-hole executive layout — par 60, about 3,874 yards from the Blue tees. That’s the kind of shorter, walkable course that’s easy on the schedule and on the body. In fact, the target pace is about three and a half hours, so it’s a friendly place to keep your game sharp without a five-hour round.
| Sun Lakes Country Club course | Par | Yardage (Blue) | Rating / Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front nine | — | 1,965 | — |
| Back nine | — | 1,909 | — |
| 18 holes | 60 | 3,874 | 58.9 / 99 |
At last check, for example, the association owned the course, and play was private to Sun Lakes residents and their guests. Also, tee times run through the community’s Chelsea reservation system, with a Ladies’ Day on Tuesdays and a Men’s Day on Thursdays. However, your HOA dues do not pay for golf. Instead, you play on prepaid annual green-fee cards or by the round, and those options change over time. Ask us for the current choices, or compare all five courses on our Sun Lakes golf guide. Want a home right on a fairway? If so, tap the golf-course home search.
Pickleball, the clubhouse and daily life
Meanwhile, the clubhouse has the full country club menu: a fitness center, a restaurant, pools, hobby rooms and a ballroom, plus tennis and a busy social calendar. Pickleball is a big draw, too. For instance, at last check, the community had about six pickleball courts, with the SLCC Pickleball Club running leagues and open play. The courts are community-owned, and we confirm current court counts before you buy. For the full picture, then, see Sun Lakes pickleball or our Arizona 55+ pickleball guide.
Remember the Sun Lakes rule: you use this community’s amenities. You can’t drop in on the pools or gyms at Ironwood or Oakwood unless you’re the guest of an owner there. The one thing you can do anywhere in Sun Lakes is eat, because all five communities’ restaurants are open to you. Also, unlike Cottonwood and Palo Verde or the IronOaks pair, Sun Lakes Country Club doesn’t share with an amenity partner. It stands on its own.
See Sun Lakes Country Club homes for sale right now
Below are live single-family listings of Sun Lakes Country Club homes for sale, updated throughout the day. Looking for a golf-course home instead? Tap that search.
Explore Sun Lakes by amenity: floor plans (every Robson model by size), golf (all five courses), and pickleball (courts and clubs).
The homes and a word on age
Because this is the original 1972 community, the homes here are the oldest in Sun Lakes. That’s not a problem, because many are beautifully kept and updated. Still, it does mean the mechanicals matter more than the finishes: the roof, the air conditioning, the plumbing and the electrical. That’s why we look at exactly those things when we tour Sun Lakes Country Club homes for sale with you. Then we’ll tell you what it needs and roughly what it’ll cost before you’re committed.
What it costs to buy in Sun Lakes Country Club (2026)
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual HOA dues | $1,842 | About $154/month — flat, every home type |
| Capital investment fee | $2,763 | One-time — the lowest of the five communities |
| Transfer fee | $400 | One-time |
| Two months’ prepaid dues | $307 | Collected at closing |
| Condo certificate fee | $39 | Condos only, if applicable |
| At closing | ~$3,470 | Capital fee + transfer fee + two months’ dues |
Keep in mind that golf is separate. Also, that capital investment fee is the lowest of any Sun Lakes community, which is part of why this is the value way in. These fees are current for 2026 as provided and can change, so we confirm every figure with the association before you commit. To see how it compares, check our Arizona 55+ HOA fees guide.
Age rules at Sun Lakes Country Club
Sun Lakes runs as an active adult community under federal housing-for-older-persons law. Across the Sun Lakes associations, at least 80% of homes must have a resident 55 or older, and every home must have a resident who is at least 40. Also, no one under 19 may live there full time. In addition, you’ll show proof of age when you buy, so we’ll confirm the exact wording for this association before you write an offer.
Is Sun Lakes Country Club the right retirement community for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want the most affordable way into Sun Lakes.
- Want to own the land under your home, with no ground lease.
- Appreciate one simple flat fee with no surprises.
- Golf, and want a quick, walkable course close to home.
- Don’t need a gate.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Oldest homes in Sun Lakes — check the mechanicals carefully.
- Not gated. Want a guard gate? Look at Palo Verde, Ironwood, or Oakwood.
- No amenity-sharing partner — you use this community’s facilities only.
- Golf is paid separately from your HOA dues.
Thinking about Sun Lakes Country Club?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in Arizona’s 55+ and retirement communities. I’ll check the home honestly, make sure you’re getting owned land and a fair deal, and tell you if another Sun Lakes community fits you better.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageSun Lakes Country Club: frequently asked questions
The basics
Is Sun Lakes Country Club a retirement community?
Yes. It’s the original Sun Lakes retirement community, a 55+ active adult neighborhood dating to 1972, in the East Valley just south of Chandler. 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.
Is Sun Lakes Country Club gated?
No, it’s not gated. Three of the five Sun Lakes communities are guard gated: Palo Verde, Ironwood and Oakwood. This one and Cottonwood are open.
How old are the homes?
This is the original 1972 community, so these are the oldest homes in Sun Lakes, mostly built in the 1970s and 1980s. Many are well kept and updated. Even so, age means the mechanicals matter: the roof, air conditioning and plumbing. We check all of that with you before you offer.
Can I use the other Sun Lakes communities’ amenities?
No, you use this community’s amenities. Unlike the IronOaks pair or Cottonwood and Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Country Club doesn’t share with a partner. However, you can eat at any of the five communities’ restaurants.
Homes, land and fees
Do I own the land here?
Yes. You own your home and the land it sits on, with clear title. There’s no ground lease and no lot fee. We don’t put buyers into homes on leased land, so this matters to us too.
Is the HOA fee the same for every home?
Yes. It’s the same flat fee whatever you own: $1,842 a year, about $154 a month, at last check. There’s no townhome sub-fee and no square-footage schedule. On top of that, it’s the same base dues that Cottonwood and Palo Verde charge, without a gate or road fee on top.
What does it cost at closing?
At last check for 2026, buyers pay a $2,763 capital investment fee, a $400 transfer fee and two months of prepaid dues ($307), about $3,470 in all. That’s the lowest buy-in of the five Sun Lakes communities. Fees change, so we confirm them for the exact home.
What do homes in Sun Lakes Country Club cost?
Over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, Sun Lakes Country Club homes for sale closed from about $180,000 to about $460,000, averaging near $288,000. Prices change with the market, so call or text (480) 710-6326 for today’s numbers.
Golf and pickleball
What kind of golf course does Sun Lakes Country Club have?
An 18-hole executive course, par 60, about 3,874 yards from the Blue tees. As a result, it’s short and easy to walk, with a target round of about three and a half hours. Play is private to Sun Lakes residents and guests, and golf is paid separately from your HOA dues.
Does Sun Lakes Country Club have pickleball?
Yes. At last check, the community had about six pickleball courts, plus an active pickleball club. The courts are community-owned, and we confirm current court counts before you buy.
Working with an agent
Who is the best real estate agent for Sun Lakes Country Club?
Look for an agent who works mostly in 55+ communities and knows Sun Lakes Country Club’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.
- Cottonwood — the other value community, not gated, with a kids’ pool.
- Palo Verde — guard gated, all single-family. See Cottonwood vs. Palo Verde for the two side by side.
- Ironwood and Oakwood — the guard-gated IronOaks pair. See Ironwood vs. Oakwood to compare them.
Finally, for club news, events and tee times, visit the official Sun Lakes Country Club website.
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Jarl Kubat · Licensed Arizona 55+ Communities Specialist · West USA Realty
About the listings and figures on this page
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 Sun Lakes Country Club (all home types) over a trailing 90-day period as of the date shown. The price range leaves out one unusually low sale, and the search area may include a few nearby homes. 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 Sun Lakes Country Club association (Sun Lakes HOA #1). Amenities, golf membership and green-fee options, court counts, age rules, and CC&Rs are summarized for general information and can change. Homes are resale; condition varies widely by property and age — always obtain a licensed home inspection, and verify each home’s age, condition, and financing. 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 Country Club association or Robson. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent with West USA Realty.
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