Sun Lakes Country Club: A Buyer’s Guide
The one that started it all — Ed Robson’s first Sun Lakes community, from 1972. Own the land under a single-family home or a manufactured home, pay one simple flat fee, and get into Sun Lakes for the lowest buy-in of the five.
New to Sun Lakes? It’s five separate country club communities, not one. This is the original, and the most affordable way in. Each community has its own amenities — you use your own.
Read the full Sun Lakes guide →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 — and decades on, it’s still the value entry point to it.
Two kinds of home, and you own the land under both
This is what makes Sun Lakes Country Club different from the other four, and from a lot of communities anywhere.
You can buy a single-family home here, or a manufactured home — and either way, you own the land it sits on. Free and clear, like any piece of real estate.
That matters. In a lot of manufactured-home communities you only lease the ground, which means a rising lot rent and a home that’s harder to finance and resell. Not here. The manufactured homes at Sun Lakes Country Club sit on owned land, which makes them a genuinely affordable, genuinely ownable way into a golf community — not a compromise.
Our rule, so you know where we stand: we don’t sell homes on leased land. Here you don’t have to worry about it — the land comes with the home, whichever type you choose.
One flat fee — refreshingly simple
Here’s something you’ll appreciate after shopping the other communities: the HOA fee at Sun Lakes Country Club is the same flat amount no matter what you own. Single-family or manufactured, the fee doesn’t change. There’s no townhome sub-association, no “it depends on square footage,” no separate fee schedule to untangle. What you see is what you pay. In a world where we tell buyers “always verify what the fee covers,” this one is about as clean as it gets.
Golf, amenities & daily life
Like each Sun Lakes community, Sun Lakes Country Club has its own 18-hole golf course and its own clubhouse — fitness center, restaurant, pools, hobby rooms, and a ballroom. There’s pickleball, tennis, and a full social calendar. There are several ways to play the golf here; ask us about the current membership options.
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 — all five communities’ restaurants are open to you. Sun Lakes Country Club stands on its own; it doesn’t share an amenity partner the way some of the others do.
See what’s for sale in Sun Lakes Country Club
Single-family, manufactured, and golf homes — updated all day.
Single-Family Manufactured👀 Watching for the right home?
This is the oldest Sun Lakes community, so the homes vary a lot in age and condition — and the good ones move. Tell us your budget and whether you want single-family or manufactured, and we’ll watch for it. Tell us what you’re looking for →
Homes & 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 — many are beautifully kept and updated — but it does mean the mechanicals matter more than the finishes. Roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and (on manufactured homes) the age and condition of the home itself. This is exactly what we look at when we walk a home with you, and we’ll tell you what it needs and roughly what it’ll cost before you’re committed.
Fees (2026)
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual HOA | $1,842 | About $154/month — flat, all home types |
| Capital improvement fee | $2,763 | One-time — lowest of the five communities |
| Transfer fee | $350 | One-time |
| Disclosure fee | $200 | One-time |
At closing you’ll pay about $3,113 in one-time fees. Golf is separate. That capital improvement fee is the lowest of any Sun Lakes community — part of why this is the value way in.
Fees are current for 2026 as provided and subject to change — we confirm every figure with the association before you commit.
Is Sun Lakes Country Club right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want the most affordable way into Sun Lakes.
- Like the idea of a manufactured home on owned land — ownership without the site-built price.
- Appreciate one simple flat fee with no surprises.
- Golf, and want your own course.
- Don’t need a gate.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Oldest homes in Sun Lakes — check the mechanicals carefully.
- Not gated. If you want a guard gate, look at Palo Verde, Ironwood, or Oakwood.
- No amenity-sharing partner — you use this community’s facilities only.
- Financing a manufactured home works differently than a standard mortgage — we’ll walk you through it.

Thinking about Sun Lakes Country Club?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in Arizona’s 55+ communities. Single-family or manufactured, I’ll check the home honestly and make sure you’re getting owned land and a fair deal.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageFrequently asked questions
Do I own the land with a manufactured home here?
Yes. At Sun Lakes Country Club, both single-family and manufactured homes sit on land you own — you’re not leasing the ground. That’s rare for manufactured-home living and it’s the single biggest reason these homes hold value. We don’t sell homes on leased land, so this matters to us too.
Is the HOA fee different for manufactured vs. single-family?
No — it’s the same flat fee regardless of what you own: $1,842 a year, about $154 a month. No townhome sub-fee, no square-footage schedule. Clean and simple.
Is it gated?
No, Sun Lakes Country Club is not gated. Three of the five Sun Lakes communities are guard gated — Palo Verde, Ironwood, and Oakwood — but 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. Many are well kept and updated, but age means the mechanicals matter — roof, HVAC, plumbing, and the condition of manufactured homes especially. 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 Ironwood/Oakwood or Cottonwood/Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Country Club doesn’t share with a partner. But you can eat at any of the five communities’ restaurants.
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, single-family.
- Ironwood & Oakwood — the guard-gated IronOaks pair.
See all communities we serve →
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.
Fees & community information: Fees are current for 2026 as provided and subject to change by the Sun Lakes Country Club association. Amenities, golf membership options, 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 for manufactured homes verify 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.


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