Sun City Grand Real Estate: Phoenix Arizona Retirement Communities Blog by Leolinda Bowers

Sun City Grand Hacienda 3 bedroom home for sale. This Sun City Grand home has been upgraded to perfection, especially for the discriminating buyer who desires outstanding quality upgrades.

Home is one of the few Del Webb premiere series with a walled backyard. Sun City Grand CCR’s do not permit aftermarket construction of 6 foot walls. The backyard wall upgrade is highly desirable given that homeowners who built a home with a walled backyard was assessed a hefty premium.

This three bedroom Sun City Grand home has 20 inch tile diagonally laid in all rooms except bedrooms. Kitchen is a chef’s delight with its slab granite counters, stainless appliances, under-mount sink, tumble stoneback splash, and gas cooking. The proud owner will be the first to use these kitchen appliances. Master bath has two sinks with separate tub and shower. Great room has a built in media wall. Other features are popular north/south lot, raised panel doors, inside laundry, laundry cabinets, carpet replaced, decorator interior colors, garage cabinets, utility sink and an extended covered patio. Best of all, home was built with a fully walled yard, ideal for privacy and pets.

The new homeowner is sure to enjoy relaxing and entertaining on the private backyard patio of this fine Sun City Grand real estate.

15010 West Angel Basin Way Surprise, AZ 85374 

MLS 4695491

If you are thinking of an Arizona winter residence, consider Sun City Grand in Surprise. Sun City Grand is another fine age restricted golf community in the Phoenix Retirement Communities. 

Sun City Grand Homes Sold December 2011

A total of 23 Sun City Grand homes sold in December 2011; 3 homes were on the golf course, 20 homes were off the golf course.

Three Sun City Grand golf course homes in December 2011 

• average size was 2,426 sq ft
• average list price was $443,633
• average sales price was $421,667
• average days on the market was 7 days

Twenty Sun City Grand homes off the golf course in December 2011

• average size was 1,733 sq ft
• average list price was $238,744
• average sales price was $230,120
• average days on the market was 57 days

Three Sun City Grand homes sold for full price. The average list price to sale price in December 2011 was 3.61%. According to the Maricopa County tax records, 67% of the homes sales in December 2011  in Sun City Grand were cash sales; 33% of the December 2011 had mortgages.

To see a complete list of homes sold in Sun City Grand go to Sun City Grand homes sold.

Happy New Year 2012 from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

As 2011 ends and 2012 begin, I would like to wish all of my friends and family a very Happy New Year. If you’re my client, you’re my friend; if we’ve met previously you’re my friend, after all friends are forever as with family.

Happy New Year from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona!  ……….wishing you Peace, Health, Happiness and Prosperity!

Over the past four months I've thought of participating in a challenging physical, and mental experience. It's been on my mind like a child waiting to open a present, the anticipation and unknown was a driving force for me to attain my goal. I've thought about this experience with long awaited hope, wondering if I could really do it. I'm sure you're wondering what I so much wanted to do so badly, well today I finally did it. I drove up to the high mountain slope in Hawaii this morning, wanting to be part of the group that could say, "I did it!"  I rode down the gulches in Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii, the birthplace of King Kamehameha, on a zip line from the top of the mountain and tree tops. Now I can be officially called a "zip chick".

 Our zip line adventure began with us checking into the Big Island Eco Adventure located in Hawi Hawaii. The reservations clerk provided clear directions; from highway 270 turn makai on highway 260, the office is located next to the theater across the street from the big banyan tree. First one would need to know that makai means ocean meaning that the turn would be left. It was easy to find, not because I was raised on the Big Island but because I saw the sign that clearly identified the road.

We checked in and were instructed to wait in the next room for rest of the group. After all were assembled, the guides provided each with a named helmet. I was named Cupcake, my husband Mr Z.  Each person was harnessed, and each harness was checked by a second tour guide.

Off we were in a four wheel vehicle previously used to transport Swiss missiles. The 45 minute trip up the rugged and muddy mountain road revealed the lush forest in its splendor. The first zip line was about 50 yards away from the drop off point. At the first platform, our tour guides explained the safety procedures in riding a zip line.

 I was extremely reluctant to jump off the first platform to the forest canopy 400 feet below. My husband jumped off first and I was the last to zip; I really had to be bribed. The adrenaline rush on each and every jump resulted in an euphoric high. The canyons were spectacular, displaying Mother Nature in rural Hawaii with all of the verdant colors in the spectrum.  We walked a suspension bridge over the top of a 60 foot waterfall cascading to a fountain 100 feet below.

Zip lines were 500 ft to 1,500 ft long. We zipped at 500 foot heights above the canyon floor. The company provided snacks and beverages at a tree house that towered 250 feet above the forest floor. During the short hike between the zip jump offs guides provided information of the forest and Hawaii flora, pointing out forest animals, plants, flowers and edible forest greenery.

I would strongly advise anyone who has the slightest desire or inclination to participate in this type of adventure to go through with it. It was one of our most exciting and enjoyable adventures that I've experienced.

For reservations call the Big Island Eco Adventures, at (808) 889-5111. They are located at 55-510 Hawi Rd  Hawi, HI 96719. Ask for Doug and be sure to tell him that Cupcake sent you. 

If you are thinking of purchasing a property in Arizona, investment, 1031, retirement or winter residence, call me. I specialize in Phoenix Retirement Communities.

Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii 2011

Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaiian for Merry Christmas. Christmas is a time of giving and sharing with family and friends.

After a late Christmas eve, we woke early this morning to watch my young cousins open their Christmas presents. My cousin Charlotte prepared a filling breakfast, and our our entire family attended church services in Honokaa Hawaii. A young parishioner was baptized and confirmed, with his entire family in attendance. Over 50 of my family and friends partook in our Christmas lunch. After a short nap, it was the perfect time to watch the Green Bay and Chicago football game. Today we performed a Christmas quadathlon; go to church, eat dinner, take a nap, and watch football.

Merry Christmas from Hawaii

Mele Kalikimaka!

Hilo Hawaii is my birthplace, a place that I frequently refer to as home.  I love going home to Hilo, it reminds me of my carefree childhood days. Celebrating Christmas in Hawaii is different from other US cities. Here people enjoy frolicking on the beach during the day and listening to Hawaiian Christmas music under star filled skies at night.

Many of my childhood days were spent in a small town on the opposite side of the island. Puako is located on the Kohala Coast. Its nearby beach, Spencer Beach Park, still remains a popular beach attraction. My parents would frequently take us from Hilo to Puako on an endless trip to enjoy the glistening white sands and the placid beach. Days were spent on the beach and evenings around a campfire singing Hawaiian songs, discussing the sea shells found or waves rode.

Today my husband and I spent the day swimming at Spencer Beach and watching children at play. The water was warm and salty, laughter was in the air, and the sun was bright and hot. We saw two rainbows; it was a typical day in Hawaii, but not so typical for me since moving to Arizona. We watched the sun setting on the Pacific Ocean then joined some of my cousins for dinner at the Hapuna Prince Hotel. An entertainer sang on the balcony terrace. We listened to the familiar Hawaiian Christmas carols while waiting to be seated.The 12 days of Christmas, sang Hawaiian style brought back many childhood memories.  I couldn't capture the entire song but I hope you enjoy what I recorded.

Before leaving Arizona, I spent hours spent responding to emails.  My husband and I had our prioriorties. We packed golf clubs and clothing and forgot the presents; our packing was simple.

My online contact was limited during the flight from Phoenix to Honolulu. Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport, I received an offer on one of my listings.  I presented the offer to the seller and the negotiations began.

The flight from Honolulu to Hilo was short but with turbulance. Visibility was scarce. Although we had showers, the rain welcomed me, a Hilo wahine home. 

After picking up our rental, we drove from Hilo to Waiamea. We traveled on the Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in a curtain of fog. After a brief visit with my Aunty, we were off to the Hapuna Prince on the Kohala Coast. Making tee times for the next morning was our first priority. Dinner was on the beach patio overlooking one of my favorite spots, Kawaihae Beach.

Coming home is always good.

Sun City Grand Golf Course Gatherings  

 Sun City Grand vacation villas have prime real estate location. Situated within walking distance from the Adobe Spa, Desert Springs Golf Course, Granite Falls Golf Courses, banks, pharmacy and hair dresser, these cottage properties are a Sun City Grand favorite. Near the vacation villas is a putting green and terrace where Sun City Grand residents frequently congregate. Vacation villas were cleverly utilized by Del Well for potential residents to stay while checking on the progress progress or taking some time to learn about the community. 

The front yards of the Sun City Grand vacation villas are maintained by Gothic Grounds Management, reasonably priced at around $55 monthly. Villas are 1,097 to 1,484 sq ft and are listed from $165,000 to $225,000.

Today I was showing homes in the vacation villa area. A group of golf carts caught my attention. There were a few people in the ramada, eating peanuts, counting their golf score cards and enjoying the comradeship after a hard day of working on the golf course.

Ah, what a life.  Retirement is at its best, living and playing in any one of the Arizona retirement communities.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Sun City Grand, please call me or visit my website to search all Sun City Grand homes for sale,  homes just listed in Sun City Grand homes for sale, Sun City Grand Homes floor plans, Sun City Grand Homes for Sale with 3 Car Garage, homes in Sun City Grand with 3 Bedrooms, Sun City Grand Homes for Sale with a Casita or a Guest House, homes sold in Sun City Grand Homes Sold. 

 If you would like a personal tour of Sun City Grand in Surprise, please call me, I would love to show you the Arizona golf retirement community that I call home, Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona.

Sun City Grand Real Estate Market Update 

The average sold price per foot in Sun City Grand in November 2011 was $141.51. In September and October 2011, the average sold price per sq ft was $130.77 and $130.91 respectively. Increase in price per sq foot can probably be attributed to the influx of winter visitors. In August 2011 the average sold price per sq ft was $141.50.

Sun City Grand average sale price was approximately 96% of the list price. The 4% reduction in list price versus sales price has remained constant since January 2010.

96 days was the average days on the market in Sun City Grand in November 2011. March 2011 was the last month that the average days on the market were similarly low (91 days).

The four championship golf courses in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona are owned by the Sun City Grand Homeowners Association. Del Webb built 9,800 homes in Sun City Grand and as of today, there are only 283 Sun City Grand homes listed for sale.  This comprises of 15 condos in La Solana, 46 Sun City Grand golf course homes and 222 non-golf course properties. 

If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise AZ, please contact me or visit my website at http://LEOLINDA.com. I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Associate Broker Realtor®.

Internet research is sometimes extremely information on nights that I can’t sleep as with last night. It’s always interesting to see various writing styles.

After just 4 hours of sleep, I met a client for lunch. I received a call from escrow as I was leaving the restaurant, my transaction recorded. This is my 69th closed transaction in 2011; it's just me, I'm not a team or have an assistant. 

I proceeded to the listing agent’s office to pick up the keys. My buyers met me at the property and were ecstatic as they opened the door to their new home.  It’s always a joy to see a buyer the first time they walk into a property knowing its all theirs.