Homes For Sale in Sunland Village East Live MLS listings, updated all day — browse by home type:Sunland Village East: A 55+ Buyer’s Guide
One of East Mesa’s friendliest and most affordable 55+ golf communities — a Farnsworth-built favorite with its own 18-hole course, two clubhouses, and some of the lowest HOA fees in the entire Valley. A place I know well, because I lived here.
Sunland Village East is an active-adult golf community of about 2,435 homes in East Mesa, built by Farnsworth between 1984 and 2001. With more than 4,000 residents, it hits a sweet spot: big enough for a packed calendar of clubs and activities, small enough to feel like a hometown where you actually know your neighbors. It’s affordable, it’s lively, and — full disclosure — it’s a community I lived in myself, so I’ll tell you about it straight.
A little insider knowledge on the homes
Here’s something most agents can’t tell you. Sunland Village East was built by Farnsworth Homes, and back then the City of Mesa capped perimeter block walls at 8 feet — which limited how tall a single-story home could feel. Farnsworth’s answer was to vault the ceilings in the living areas to open the homes up. So when you walk into a Sunland Village East home and the great room feels bigger and brighter than the square footage suggests, that’s why. It’s a small thing that makes these homes live larger than their size — and it’s the kind of detail that comes from actually knowing a community.
Golf, two clubhouses, and a lot to do
The community is anchored by its own 18-hole executive golf course — and it’s open to the public, so you can play without a private membership, then grab a bite at the clubhouse’s Fat Willy’s restaurant. Beyond golf, Sunland Village East has two clubhouses with a fitness center, restaurant, and hobby rooms, plus three pools, six lighted tennis courts, bocce, and shuffleboard. The craft and activity side is genuinely deep — arts and crafts, ceramics, a woodshop, lapidary, sewing, stained glass, and more. If you want to stay busy, you will.
Homes here
Sunland Village East offers single-family homes and low-maintenance, single-level townhomes, and both come in golf-course-lot options if you want a fairway view. The townhomes are the lock-and-leave choice for snowbirds and travelers. Because the community was built from the mid-1980s into the early 2000s, condition and updates vary home to home — and having lived here, I know what to look for. We’ll go through the mechanicals and any golf-lot premium with you before you write an offer.
Not gated — and that’s just fine here
Sunland Village East isn’t gated, and you shouldn’t let that give you pause. It’s a genuinely lived-in community — a big share of residents are here year-round, neighbors look out for one another, and there’s an active community network that spreads the word fast if anything’s amiss. When I lived here, that neighborly watchfulness was as reassuring as any gate. A gate is a preference, not a requirement, and Sunland Village East proves it.
See what’s for sale in Sunland Village East
Single-family, townhomes, and golf-course homes — updated all day.
See Homes For SaleFees (2026)
Here’s a big part of Sunland Village East’s appeal: the association fee is among the lowest in the entire Greater Phoenix area. For a community with its own golf course, two clubhouses, three pools, and a full activities calendar, that’s a lot of living for the money.
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual HOA | $917 | ~$76/mo — among the lowest in Greater Phoenix |
| Monthly fee | Varies | Applies to condos / patio homes only — verify per property & what it covers |
| Resale disclosure fee | $215 | One-time, at closing |
| Transfer fee | $250 | One-time — seller’s fee |
| Capital improvement fee | $3,000 | One-time, at closing |
Golf is separate and optional (the course is public). We confirm every figure with the Sunland Village East HOA before you commit.
Fees to be confirmed for 2026 and subject to change.
Is Sunland Village East right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want an affordable, friendly 55+ golf community.
- Like public golf you can play without a private membership.
- Want a choice of single-family or low-maintenance townhome.
- Value a deep activities and crafts scene and an easy East Mesa location.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Established homes (1984–2001) — check the mechanicals; I know these homes well.
- Not gated — but genuinely watched and lived-in (see above).
- Townhome fees vary — always verify the amount and coverage.
Comparing East Mesa communities? Come 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 Sunland Village East 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 since I lived here, I can tell you exactly what to look at.
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 Sunland Village East?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the Valley’s 55+ communities — and I lived in Sunland Village East, so I can tell you about it honestly, floor plans and all. Reach out any time; no pressure, just straight answers.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageFrequently asked questions
Is the golf course public?
Yes — Sunland Village East’s 18-hole executive course is open to the public, so you can play without a private membership. There’s a clubhouse restaurant (Fat Willy’s) too.
Is it gated?
No, Sunland Village East is not gated. It’s an open, well-established, lived-in community with lots of year-round residents and neighbors who look out for each other — something I experienced firsthand living there.
Why do the homes feel bigger inside?
Because of how Farnsworth built them. Mesa capped block walls at 8 feet when the community was built, so Farnsworth vaulted the ceilings in the living areas to open the homes up. The great rooms live larger than the square footage suggests.
Are the HOA fees really that low?
Sunland Village East’s HOA is among the lowest in the entire Greater Phoenix area, which is a big part of its appeal — a lot of community and amenities for the money. We’ll confirm the current figure with the association.
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Listing accuracy: Property listings 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 being confirmed for 2026 and are subject to change by the Sunland Village East association. Home counts, amenities, golf, age rules, and CC&Rs are summarized for general information and can change. Homes are resale; condition varies — obtain a licensed home inspection. 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 Sunland Village East association or Farnsworth. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.
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