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Planning a retirement move to the East Valley? Trilogy at Encanterra is a private country club community by Shea — Tom Lehman golf, two clubhouses, four restaurants, and mountain views to the horizon. It’s gorgeous, and it’s more complicated than it looks. Here’s what to understand first.
Let’s say the obvious thing first: Trilogy at Encanterra is beautiful. It’s 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. So let’s get them out of the way before the pretty pictures.
The Trilogy at Encanterra market right now
Naturally, buyers always ask us the same first question: is anything actually selling here? So here’s the current picture — not last year’s averages, but what’s on the market and what’s changing hands today.
📅 As of September 2026 · all home types, 55+ and family sections · refreshed regularly
What homes cost: Over the last 90 days, homes sold from about $355,000 to about $1,040,000, averaging near $573,000 — at roughly 98% of list price, about $292 a square foot, and around 112 days on market. Right now, asking prices run from about $370,000 to $1.28 million.
Keep in mind that these figures cover both sides of the community, and prices move as homes get reduced or the market speeds up. So call or text (480) 710-6326 to check today’s numbers for the side and home style you want.
#1: The Trilogy at Encanterra 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? It doesn’t matter; you still 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.
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: Trilogy at Encanterra is 55+ AND all-ages — and the layout is simple
Trilogy at 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, so it’s 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. It’s 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
Here’s 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 at Trilogy at Encanterra — 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. For tee times and course details, see the club’s official golf page.
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. However, 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.
Trilogy at Encanterra amenities — and there are a lot of them
This is where Encanterra earns the “resort” label. To start, there are two clubhouses.
La Casa — 60,000 sq ft
The Mediterranean-style main clubhouse. Inside, you’ll find 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 real 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. Plus, active clubs run both.
Beyond that, Trilogy at Encanterra has 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). So 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
Trilogy at Encanterra 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. That’s why 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. 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.
Where Trilogy at Encanterra sits — location & setting
Trilogy at 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 something special.
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. Still, for space, setting, and a growing area, it delivers.
Trilogy at Encanterra rules that surprise buyers
Every community here runs on a recorded rulebook — the CC&Rs. We read Encanterra’s cover to cover so you don’t have to guess, and a handful of its rules shape how you’ll live here. These are the ones that catch out-of-state buyers off guard, and the ones most listings quietly skip.
Leasing your Trilogy at Encanterra home
You lease the whole home to a single tenant (not a room), and within about ten days you give the Association the tenant’s name and contact information, the lease start and end dates, and the tenant’s vehicle and plate. In the 55+ (age-restricted) section, your tenant has to show a government photo ID confirming they meet the age requirement, so the keys can’t just go to anyone. As for the minimum lease length and how many times a year you can lease, the recorded documents and Arizona law have both changed over the years, and the versions we’ve seen don’t match. So confirm the current rule before you count on any income — we’ll pull it for you.
RVs, boats, and big trucks
If you’re towing a lifestyle out here, plan the parking before you buy. A motorhome, camper, or trailer can sit on your driveway only briefly — up to 48 hours at a time, and only a few nights a month — and never for sleeping or cooking. Otherwise it belongs in the garage or in off-site storage. Also, everyday vehicles on the driveway can’t be taller than seven feet or longer than twenty-two feet, and commercial vehicles or lettering can’t sit out. It’s a tidy community by design; just know the big toys need a storage plan.
Pets are welcome
Good news for most buyers: normal house and yard pets are welcome. For example, dogs and cats are fine — they just need to be leashed off your own lot and cleaned up after — while livestock, poultry, and reptiles aren’t allowed. Pets are never allowed on the golf course. The Association can also set a limit on how many pets per home, so if you’re bringing several, or buying an attached townhome or condo where pet rules can be tighter, let us confirm the current rule for that specific home.
Working from home in Trilogy at Encanterra
Homes here are for living, not storefronts. Even so, a quiet home office is no problem. The rule is simple: your work can’t be seen, heard, or smelled from outside, and you can’t have clients or staff coming and going. For most part-time consultants and remote workers, that’s a non-issue.
The rural setting — the part nobody else will tell you
Here’s the honest one. Encanterra’s own documents describe it as sitting in a rural, agricultural area, and every owner accepts a recorded easement acknowledging that neighboring farmland may run livestock or be crop-dusted — with the noise, dust, and odors that come with it. Owners also give up the right to object to normal farming within about a thousand feet. In practice, much of that land is filling in with new rooftops, and most days it never crosses anyone’s mind. But it’s in the papers you’ll sign, and what’s actually next to a given home varies lot by lot. When you tour with us, we’ll tell you exactly what borders the home you’re considering — the kind of thing you want from your own agent, not the sales office.
The club is privately owned — and it’s mandatory
Encanterra’s golf and La Casa Club are owned by a separate Club Owner, not the HOA, and membership in the club is mandatory — a separate cost on top of your HOA assessments. It’s a big part of the resort experience and a real line item, so we put the full picture (HOA + club) in your numbers before you write an offer.
Why this matters for buying — and selling. These rules live in Encanterra’s recorded CC&Rs, and they change by amendment over time. We keep the current documents on hand and read them cold, so whether you’re buying your place or selling it down the road, you’re never guessing at what the community allows. Have a question about a specific rule? Ask us.
Rules above are summarized from Encanterra’s recorded Amended & Restated Declaration of CC&Rs and its amendments (general use restrictions, leasing, pets, vehicles, signage, and the resource-management easement) and are subject to change by amendment. The exact 55+ age figures live in Shea’s separate recorded age declaration. Verify the current governing documents, and any neighborhood-specific supplement for a particular home, before you rely on them.
Is Trilogy at Encanterra the right retirement community for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a true 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 55+ option.
- Robson Ranch — Eloy, a large Robson golf community, still building.
- Arizona 55+ HOA & buy-in fees — see how Encanterra’s costs compare across the Valley.
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Comparing the Southeast Valley communities? Ride with us
You don’t have to sort the Southeast Valley 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 Trilogy at Encanterra and the other communities you’re weighing, tour the club, and you’ll cross half the list off yourself. The next day we go back into the finalists and tour real homes, so you can see the fit for yourself.
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 Trilogy at Encanterra?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in Arizona’s 55+ and retirement 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 PageTrilogy at Encanterra: frequently asked questions
Age rules & the club
Is Trilogy at Encanterra a 55+ retirement 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.
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.
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.
Homes & fees
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+.
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.
Golf, amenities & the gate
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. For starters, 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.
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.
Working with an agent
Who is the best real estate agent for Trilogy at Encanterra?
First, look for an agent who works mostly in 55+ communities and knows Encanterra’s mandatory club membership, its refund terms, and which side of the community a home is on. 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, and clients rate the team 4.9 stars on Google. So call or text (480) 710-6326.
Want to see Trilogy at 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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Jarl Kubat · Licensed Arizona 55+ Communities Specialist · West USA Realty
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.
Market figures: Market snapshot and price figures are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS for Encanterra (all home types, both sections) over a trailing 90-day period as of the date shown. Prices shift as homes are reduced and as the market changes; confirm current figures 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 with West USA Realty.
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