Your Guide to 55+ Active Adult Communities Within 50 Miles of Tucson

If you’re starting to explore 55+ active adult living around Tucson, you’re in the right place. Our region offers a tremendous variety of communities—resort-style neighborhoods with golf at your doorstep, quiet non-golf areas with strong social calendars, and everything from more affordable homes to high-end luxury living.

With so many choices available, the real opportunity is finding a community that truly matches the lifestyle you want. This guide highlights your major options within roughly 50 miles of Tucson, organized by:

• New construction vs. resale
  
• Communities with golf vs. communities without
  
• General price bands (value, mid-range, upper-mid, and luxury — always verify current pricing through MLS)
  
  

Let’s explore what Southern Arizona’s 55+ market has to offer.

🌟 New Construction 55+ Communities

New 55+ Communities WITH Golf

SaddleBrooke Ranch – Oracle / North Tucson

A premier Robson Resort community offering a championship golf course, luxury amenities, and new-home opportunities.
https://robson.com/communities/saddlebrooke-ranch/

The Preserve at SaddleBrooke – Luxury Enclave

A high-end segment of SaddleBrooke with elevated views, luxury designs, and access to golf and resort amenities.
https://robson.com/communities/the-preserve-at-saddlebrooke/

Quail Creek – Green Valley / Sahuarita

A 55+ resort community with a 27-hole golf course, stunning amenities, and both new and resale homes.
https://robson.com/communities/quail-creek/

New 55+ Communities WITHOUT Golf

Del Webb at Rocking K – Vail / Southeast Tucson

A brand-new Del Webb community in the growing Rocking K master plan. Modern floorplans, trails, and lifestyle amenities—without the cost of on-site golf.
https://www.delwebb.com/homes/arizona/tucson/tucson/rocking-k

Academy Village / Altura – East Tucson

A culturally rich, wellness-focused 55+ community with educational programming and beautiful desert surroundings.

🏌️‍♂️ Built-Out 55+ Communities With Golf

SaddleBrooke – North Tucson

An established, amenity-rich resort community featuring 27 holes of golf and a vibrant social calendar.
https://robson.com/communities/saddlebrooke/

Sun City Oro Valley – Oro Valley

A well-established Del Webb community with an 18-hole course, fitness, arts, and mountain views.
https://suncityorovalley.com/

The Highlands at Dove Mountain – Marana

A guard-gated luxury 55+ community with its own golf course, clubhouse, dining, and fitness amenities.
https://thehighlandsatdovemountain.com/

Casas del Oro Norte – Tucson National Area

A boutique 55+ enclave located within the Omni Tucson National golf resort.
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/tucson-national

Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago – Vail

A built-out 55+ enclave offering clubhouse amenities and access to the Rancho Del Lago golf course.
https://www.pulte.com

Green Valley Golf-Oriented Communities

A collection of age-restricted neighborhoods near golf courses, especially in the Canoa Ranch and Canoa Hills areas.
https://www.gvrec.org

🌵 Built-Out 55+ Communities Without Golf

Del Webb at Dove Mountain – Marana

Saguaro Center clubhouse with fitness, pools, and social programming; golf nearby but not in the HOA.
https://www.delwebb.com/homes/arizona/tucson

Continental Ranch Sunflower – Marana

A friendly 55+ Del Webb community offering a clubhouse, pool, courts, and social clubs.
https://crsunflower.com/

Vistoso Village – Oro Valley

A gated 55+ patio-home community in Rancho Vistoso with a clubhouse and pool.
https://vistosovillage.org/

La Cholla Hills – Northwest Tucson

A charming 55+ neighborhood featuring single-level homes, tennis courts, and pools.
https://lch-hoa.com/

Mona Lisa Village – Casas Adobes

An intimate 55+ attached-home neighborhood great for value-conscious buyers.

Rancho Resort – Sahuarita

A gated 55+ community with a vibrant clubhouse, pool, and lifestyle amenities.
https://ranchosahuarita.com

Sonora at Rancho Sahuarita – Sahuarita

A private 55+ Del Webb enclave within the broader Rancho Sahuarita community.
https://www.delwebb.com/homes/arizona/tucson

Green Valley Non-Golf 55+ Communities

Dozens of age-restricted subdivisions connected to Green Valley Recreation (GVR) offering fitness, arts, and social events.
https://www.gvrec.org

💰 General Price Band Overview

(Always verify with MLS:)

• Value: La Cholla Hills, Mona Lisa Village, Rancho Resort, non-golf Green Valley communities
  
  
• Mid-Range: Sun City Oro Valley, Del Webb at Dove Mountain, Rancho Del Lago, Rocking K, Vistoso Village
  
  
• Upper-Mid: SaddleBrooke, Highlands at Dove Mountain, Quail Creek
  
  
• Luxury: The Preserve at SaddleBrooke, select view lots in SaddleBrooke Ranch & SaddleBrooke
  
  

🎯 How to Choose the Right 55+ Community

Key questions we help you explore:

• Golf vs. non-golf lifestyle preferences
  
  
• New construction vs. resale
  
  
• Amenity priorities (views, social life, fitness, walkability)
  
• HOA fee comfort level
  
• Desire for low-maintenance or larger homes
  
  

🚀 Next Steps: Let’s Build Your Custom 55+ Plan

We can help you:

1. Identify top community matches
   
   
2. Create a tailored MLS search
   
   
3. Set up guided community tours
   
4. Monitor new listings for you
   
   

Reach out to The TJK Team to begin your personalized 55+ home search.

📚 Sources & Reference Links

• Robson Resort Communities: https://robson.com
  
  
• SaddleBrooke Ranch: https://robson.com/communities/saddlebrooke-ranch/
  
• The Preserve at SaddleBrooke: https://robson.com/communities/the-preserve-at-saddlebrooke/
  
• SaddleBrooke: https://robson.com/communities/saddlebrooke/
  
• Quail Creek: https://robson.com/communities/quail-creek/
  
• Del Webb / Pulte Homes: https://www.delwebb.com | https://www.pulte.com
  
• Del Webb at Rocking K: https://www.delwebb.com/homes/arizona/tucson/tucson/rocking-k
  
• Sun City Oro Valley: https://suncityorovalley.com
  
• The Highlands at Dove Mountain: https://thehighlandsatdovemountain.com
  
• Omni Tucson National Resort: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/tucson-national
  
• Green Valley Recreation: https://www.gvrec.org
  
• Rancho Sahuarita: https://ranchosahuarita.com
  
• Vistoso Village HOA: https://vistosovillage.org
  
• La Cholla Hills HOA: https://lch-hoa.com
  
• Continental Ranch Sunflower: https://crsunflower.com