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A private country club community by Shea — Tom Lehman golf, two clubhouses, four restaurants, and mountain views to the horizon. Genuinely gorgeous, and genuinely more complicated than it looks. Here’s what to understand first.
Let’s say the obvious thing first: Encanterra is beautiful. A Shea Trilogy resort community in San Tan Valley, near Queen Creek, with the mountains stretching out to the north — including the Superstitions in the distance. The clubhouses, the pools, the golf, the restaurants: all of it is done to a very high standard.
It’s also a specific kind of community with a specific structure, and two things about it will shape your whole decision. Let’s get them out of the way before the pretty pictures.
#1: The club membership is mandatory — even if you never golf
Encanterra is a private country club, and here’s how that works, plainly.
Every home owner in Encanterra is required to be a social member of Encanterra Country Club. The minimum social membership is $8,500. Not a golfer? Doesn’t matter. You buy in.
Golf memberships are a separate, additional upgrade on top of the social membership. And non-residents can’t join the club at all — it’s residents only.
Now the better news, because this one’s more buyer-friendly than most. That $8,500 social membership is 80% refundable when you sell your home. So while it’s real money at closing, most of it comes back to you on the way out — your true long-term cost is closer to $1,700 than $8,500. That’s a meaningfully better deal than a lot of club communities offer, and it’s worth understanding correctly.
Get the exact current membership terms and the refund conditions in writing before you close. “80% refundable” has conditions attached, and you want to know them. We’ll pull them for you.
#2: It’s 55+ AND all-ages — and the layout is simple
Encanterra has both an age-restricted 55+ side and an all-ages family side. The nice part is how clearly it’s laid out.
When you come in the main entrance: the 55+ section is immediately to your right. The family section is to your left. That’s it. Simple.
To the right — 55+
Age-restricted- The Trilogy age-restricted neighborhoods
- Single-level homes, active-adult designed
- The quiet side, if that’s what you want
To the left — all ages
Family section- All-ages neighborhoods
- Two-story homes available here
- The newer three-story condos are on this side
Here’s what we tell buyers: a lot of retirees don’t actually care which side they live on. The amenities are shared, the community is gorgeous throughout, and the family side has home styles — two-story homes, three-story condos — you won’t find on the 55+ side. If you specifically want the age-restricted neighborhoods, we’ll point you right. If you just want the best home in the community for your money, we’ll look at both. Your call, and we’ll be honest about the trade-offs either way.
💡 Why we tell you to browse ALL homes, not just the 55+ filter
Straight talk about how listings work here: when an agent enters a new Encanterra listing, they don’t always mark whether it’s in the 55+ section — a lot of them don’t know exactly where the age-restricted boundary is. So a “55+ only” search misses homes. We can tell from the community map which side any home is on, and that’s part of what we do for you. Start with the “All Homes” button above, and let us sort out which are age-restricted. You’ll see more, and you won’t miss the right one on a technicality.
Golf — a Tom Lehman championship course
The Encanterra Country Club course was designed by PGA Tour legend Tom Lehman — a stern-but-fair, core-style championship layout, with a 350-yard practice facility and a full calendar of golf events.
Because it’s a private club, the course is for members and their guests — not open to outside daily-fee play. That’s a different model from a community like Trilogy at Vistancia, where the course is public. A private course means better tee-time access and a more exclusive feel — it also means golf here comes through the membership, on top of your mandatory social membership. If golf is central to your plans, ask us for the current golf membership costs and structure before you buy.
The amenities — and there are a lot of them
This is where Encanterra earns the “resort” label. There are two clubhouses.
La Casa — 60,000 sq ft
The Mediterranean-style main clubhouse. Fitness, tennis, spa, ballroom, an outdoor amphitheater, and the heart of the dining and social scene.
The Algarve
An 8,000 sq ft second clubhouse: a resort pool with poolside dining, a demonstration kitchen, an artisan studio, an indoor/outdoor concert area, eight pickleball courts, and bocce.
Four restaurants
The dining here is a genuine highlight — full-service dining, a café, a poolside cabana bar & grill, and a lounge. People rave about it, and rightly.
Pools — four in total
Three outdoor pools and one indoor pool, so you swim year-round. There’s an adults-only pool too, when you want the quiet.
Alvea Spa
A full-service spa, open to the public, named Best Clubhouse Spa by Arizona Foothills ten years running.
Pickleball & tennis
Eight pickleball courts at the Algarve, plus a strong tennis complex. Active clubs behind both.
There’s also an art studio, a culinary studio, member-led clubs for nearly everything, and the national Trilogy programming — events and travel across Trilogy communities nationwide.
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Between the 55+ and family sides, new construction and resale, single-family homes, townhomes, and the newer condos, Encanterra has a lot of moving parts — and the 55+ listings don’t always show up in a 55+ search (see above). Let us watch the whole community for you.
Tell us what matters — 55+ or either side, a golf lot, a certain plan, your budget — and we’ll reach out the moment a match comes up. Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Fees (2026) — read this before you fall in love
What you’ll pay ongoing
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master HOA & Recreation | $1,542.56 / quarter | About $514/month |
One-time at closing
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum social membership | $8,500 | Mandatory. 80% refundable when you sell. |
| Capital improvement fee | $1,740 | One-time |
| Transfer fee | $120 | One-time |
| Utility reserve fee | $26.68 | One-time |
| Total at closing | $10,386.68 | On top of down payment & closing costs |
There’s also a $400 resale disclosure fee — we’ll confirm who pays it at contract. And golf, if you want it, is a separate membership on top of everything above.
Let’s be honest about that number
About $10,400 at closing and $514 a month puts Encanterra at the premium end of what we sell. This is a private country club community, and buying into one costs money — that’s simply the deal.
But look closer before you flinch: $6,800 of that $8,500 membership comes back when you sell. Net that out and the real one-time cost is closer to $3,600 — in line with several communities that don’t offer nearly this much. It’s manageable if you plan for it, and a shock if you don’t. We put every one of these numbers into your figures before you write an offer, and we get the membership refund terms in writing.
Buying a condo or townhome? Those carry their own fees, which vary by square footage — and, as always with attached homes, we verify exactly what the fee covers on that specific unit (see our rule: never assume). Find one you like and call us; we’ll get you the real monthly number before you get attached.
Not 55 yet? You have two doors here.
Door one: while Shea is still building, the builder can generally sell a new home in the 55+ section to buyers as young as 45, using the flexibility federal housing-for-older-persons law allows.
Door two: the all-ages family section has no age restriction at all — same gate, same club, same amenities. If you’re under 55 and love Encanterra, that may simply be your answer.
The 55+ policy belongs to the builder and the association and can change, so don’t assume — call us and we’ll confirm where it stands right now, in writing.
Age rules follow federal housing-for-older-persons law and the community’s recorded CC&Rs. Builder age policies vary and change without notice. Confirm current rules with the builder and the association before you buy.
Buying new from Shea? Talk to us first.
Shea is still building at Encanterra, so a brand-new home is on the table. But here’s something a lot of buyers don’t realize: you can — and should — have your own agent when you buy new construction. The agent in the Shea sales office represents Shea. Ours represents you.
On new-home purchases, the builder typically has buyer-agent representation built into their program. We’ll walk you through exactly how it works — in writing — before you commit.
What we do in your corner:
- Negotiate price, upgrades, lot premiums, and closing timelines.
- Spot and negotiate builder incentives — rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, design-center dollars.
- Make sure the $8,500 social membership and the full closing stack are in your numbers before you sign — not discovered later.
- Get the membership refund terms in writing, so “80% refundable” is something you actually understand.
- Compare a new build honestly against the resales here — and against Encanterra’s Trilogy cousins.
- Track the build and keep the builder accountable through closing.
One rule worth remembering: reach out before you step into the sales office. Many builders require your agent to register with you on that first visit for us to represent you. A quick call first protects your right to have us on your side.
Location & the setting
Encanterra sits in San Tan Valley, near Queen Creek, in the southeast Valley — about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale. The setting is a real part of the appeal: open desert, the San Tan Mountains close by, and the Superstition range on the horizon to the north. The views from around the community are genuinely something.
Queen Creek and the greater San Tan area have grown fast — shopping, dining, and services have filled in, and this corner of the East Valley keeps building out. It’s farther from the airport than a central-Valley community, so weigh that if you fly often; but for space, setting, and a still-growing area, it delivers.
Is Trilogy at Encanterra right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a genuine private country club lifestyle, and you’re willing to pay for it.
- Golf, and want an exclusive Tom Lehman course, members-only.
- Love to dine out — four on-site restaurants, and good ones.
- Want resort amenities: two clubhouses, four pools, a top spa, eight pickleball courts.
- Like that the family section opens up two-story homes and condos, if you don’t need age-restricted.
- Want brand-new construction from Shea.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- The $8,500 social membership is mandatory — golfer or not. (80% refundable at resale.)
- About $10,400 at closing, and $514/month — premium-tier costs.
- Golf is a separate membership on top of the social one.
- Condo/townhome fees vary by square footage — verify the specific unit.
- It’s San Tan Valley — farther from the airport and central Phoenix.
- Still building, so expect construction in the newer sections.
If any of that gives you pause, let’s talk it through. Sometimes a different community is the better fit — and we’d rather point you to the right home than the nearest one.
Comparing nearby communities?
- Trilogy at Vistancia — the Peoria Trilogy. Public golf (no forced golf membership), guard gated, two resort clubs. A useful contrast on the club model.
- Sterling Grove — Surprise, Toll Brothers, also a mandatory-membership Nicklaus club community. The closest cousin on structure.
- Ovation at Meridian — also San Tan Valley, a newer Taylor Morrison 55+ community.
- Solera at Johnson Ranch — nearby, a more affordable Del Webb 55+ option.
- Robson Ranch — Eloy, a large Robson golf community, still building.
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Thinking about Encanterra?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in Arizona’s 55+ communities. I’ll get you the real numbers — the membership, the refund terms, the whole closing stack — and tell you which side of the community actually fits you, before you write an offer.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageFrequently asked questions
Is Encanterra a 55+ community?
Partly. It has an age-restricted 55+ side (to your right as you enter) and an all-ages family side (to your left). The family side has two-story homes and newer three-story condos you won’t find on the 55+ side. Many retirees are happy on either side since the amenities are shared — but if you specifically want the age-restricted neighborhoods, we’ll point you to them. Use the “All Homes” search and let us tell you which listings are 55+, because the 55+ filter misses homes (see below).
Do I have to join the country club?
Yes. Every owner is required to be a social member of Encanterra Country Club — the minimum is $8,500, whether or not you golf. The good news: it’s 80% refundable when you sell, so your true long-term cost is closer to $1,700. A golf membership is a separate upgrade on top. Get the exact current terms and refund conditions in writing before closing — we’ll pull them for you.
Why should I search “All Homes” instead of just 55+?
Because the 55+ filter misses homes. When agents enter a new Encanterra listing, they don’t always mark whether it’s in the age-restricted section — many don’t know exactly where the boundary is. We can tell from the community map which side any home is on. So start with All Homes, and let us sort out which are 55+. You’ll see more, and you won’t miss the right one on a technicality.
What are the HOA fees?
The Master HOA & Recreation fee is $1,542.56 per quarter — about $514/month. At closing: the $8,500 social membership (80% refundable), a $1,740 capital improvement fee, a $120 transfer fee, and a $26.68 utility reserve fee — about $10,386.68 total, plus a $400 disclosure fee. Golf is a separate membership. Condo and townhome fees vary by square footage. Confirm all figures with the association and club.
Tell me about the golf.
The course is a Tom Lehman championship design — a stern, core-style layout with a 350-yard practice facility. It’s a private club course, for members and guests only, not open to daily-fee play. That means better access and a more exclusive feel, but golf comes through a membership on top of your mandatory social membership. Ask us for current golf membership costs.
What are the amenities?
A lot. Two clubhouses — the 60,000 sq ft La Casa and the 8,000 sq ft Algarve — four restaurants, four pools (three outdoor, one indoor, plus an adults-only pool), the award-winning Alvea Spa, eight pickleball courts, tennis, bocce, an amphitheater, art and culinary studios, and national Trilogy programming. It’s a true resort community.
Can I buy here if I’m under 55?
Two ways. While Shea is still building, they can generally sell a new home in the 55+ section to buyers as young as 45. And the all-ages family section has no age restriction at all — same gate, same club, same amenities. The 55+ policy belongs to the builder and association and can change, so call us and we’ll confirm where it stands right now.
Is Encanterra gated?
Yes — it’s a gated community. Tell us if a 24/7 staffed guard gate specifically matters to you and we’ll confirm the current gate arrangement.
Can I still buy a brand-new home?
Yes — Shea is still building. You can buy new, take a quick move-in home, or buy a resale. Talk to us before you visit the sales office; that’s what protects your right to your own representation.
Want to see Encanterra?
It really is beautiful. Let’s make sure the numbers and the right side fit you before you fall for it.
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Listing accuracy: Property listings and availability are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Age-restricted status is not always noted correctly in individual listings; confirm the section and details of any specific home with your agent before relying on them.
Fees, membership & community information: Fees are current for 2026 as provided and are subject to change by the association and the Club. Social membership costs and refund terms are set by Encanterra Country Club, can change, and must be confirmed in writing before you rely on them. Condo and townhome fees vary by unit and square footage and must be verified individually. Golf membership is separate. Age rules, amenities, hours, and CC&Rs are summarized for general information and can change. New-home pricing, availability, incentives, and builder age policies are set by the builder and change without notice. Verify all figures and rules with the association, the Club, the builder, or your licensed agent before you buy. This page is independent buyer-focused information and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shea Homes, Trilogy, or Encanterra Country Club. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.
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