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

Sun City West Arizona Real Estate Market Report
for the week ending December 4, 2011  

• Under Contract in this week in Sun City West: 16  
• Closed Transactions this week in Sun City West: 20
• New Listings this week in Sun City West: 16
• Total Sun City West Homes under Contract (Pending Close of Escrow): 93     
• Absorption Rate (Number of Weeks to Sell the Existing Inventory): 31 weeks
• Total Sun City West listings on MLS this week: 413  

The present inventory of Sun City West homes was last seen in April 2011. Prices appear to have stabilized. Homes are extremely affordable which is reflective in the inventory and price per sq ft. 

The average price per sq ft of sold Sun City West golf course homes in November was $107; the average sold price per sq ft in October 2011 was $98.

The average price sq ft of sold Sun City West properties off the golf course in November 2011 was $81; the average sold price per sq ft in October 2011 was $83.

46% of the November 2011 Sun City West sales were under $150,000.

I took this week’s graph pictures at Trail Ridge Golf Course club house.  Trail Ridge Golf Course in Sun City West is one of the most challenging executive courses in the community. 

If you are interested in buying a winter or vacation home in Arizona, consider the active adult community of Sun City West. Call me. I am a Sun City West homeowner. I would appreciate the opportunity in showing you the age restricted community that over 30,000 people call home, Sun City West Arizona.

Sun City West Winter Holiday Concert

3pm Sunday, December 4, 2011

The annual free winter holiday concert performed by the Sun City Concert Band is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Sun City West Social Hall located at 19803 North R H Johnson Bl in Sun City West Arizona. Sun City West is an age restricted community that frequently hosts musicals open to the public, encouraging all ages to attend.

Members of the Sun City Concert Band hail from Sun City, Sun City West and Sun City Grand.  The program includes patriotic music and inspirational music.  Selections will be played from “The Nutcracker Suite,” “A Hanukkah Fantasy,” plus much more.

The concert is free and donations will be accepted. Doors will open to the public at 2:30pm.  I hope to see you in Sun City West this weekend!

Corte Bella in Sun City West is a guarded and gated community in Sun City West. Corte Bella Country Club in Sun City West is guarded and gated with its own recreation center, tennis courts, and private golf course. An age restricted community for those 45+, this popular community has easy access to highway 303 and 101. If you are looking for Corte Bella homes for sale at $225,000, consider this beautiful San Marco model in Corte Bella.

To search all homes for sale in Corte Bella, go to  www.LEOLINDA.com. Browse new MLS listings homes for sale Corte Bella or research Corte Bella homes sold.

 

visit website Leolinda Bowers | Ken Meade Realty| ph: (623) 937-5701 Corte Bella Home for Sale in Sun City West 23122 N LORETO DR Single Family (Attached)   $225,000 Gated Retirement Community Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Sq Footage 1904 Parking 2 Year Built 2006 Floors 1 Lot Size 0.24 Acres ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator More Details   See additional 39 photos DESCRIPTION Corte Bella Country Club is a is a guarded, gated golf community with private golf club, recreation center, social halls, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, heated pool and spa. Corte Bella is an age restricted community located north of Sun City West. This Corte Bella home is the graceful San Marco floor plan. Home is centrally located in Corte Bella, situated next to the greenbelt with fantastic common area views from master bedroom, great room and patio. Den can be used as another sleeping area. The interior of this Corte Bella home boasts a fireplace in great room, elegant 18 inch tile, Corian counters, large kitchen island, under-mount kitchen cabinet lighting, and ceiling fans. Exterior features front flagstone walkway, additional insulation, built-in garage cabinets, 2.5 car garage, extended patio, 10 year termite warranty (transferable) and sunscreens. This Corte Bella home has an abundance of privacy with its patio overlooking the common area.   PROPERTY FEATURES Community Tennis Community Pool Backs to common area Within 2 Miles from Town/City/Shopping Clubhouse Private Golf Course Garden View Pets Allowed Pickle Ball Age Restricted Community Pickle Ball Courts Gated Community Stove Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Ceramic Tile Forced Air Within 1 Mile from Recreation Center Cul-de-Sac Smoke Alarms Smoke Free Family Room/Great Room Den/Office Master Suite/Retreat Contact info:   Leolinda Bowers Associate Broker, Ken Meade Realty Business (623) 937-5701 Cell (602) 403-6865 Leolinda.com   Equal Opportunity Housing www.LEOLINDA.com

View Corte Bella Country Club Home for Sale in a larger map

If you are interested in Corte Bella, please contact me. Corte Bella is the Arizona retirement golf community located in Sun City West Arizona.

 

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Leolinda Bowers
Associate Broker
Ken Meade Realty
Cell (602) 403-6865
Business (623) 937-5701
http://LEOLINDA.com

 

 If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in any Arizona retirement community, consider hiring me as your Realtor®. I am the 2010 and 2009 Top Producing Agent in Ken Meade Realty. In 2011, I successful closed 71 transactions. As a full-time Associate Broker Realtor® and a year-round Sun City Grand resident, I am familiar with Arizona retirement communities Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Corte Bella, Arizona Traditions, Sun Village, Pebble Creek and Trilogy at Vistancia.

 

I am frequently asked about how convenient Sun City West retirement community is for its residents.  There are numerous everyday conveniences in Sun City West Arizona that are accessible by bike, golf cart or car, some of which are:

1 Library with 40,000 volumes

2 post offices

2 grocery supermarkets

2 full-service drug stores

9 banks and credit unions

9 restaurants

18 houses of worship

1 hospital 

If you are thinking of buying or selling Sun City West real estate, please call me or visit my website. You can easily search ALL Sun City West Homes listed for Sale on MLS , Sun City West New Listings , Sun City West Foreclosures ,  Sun City West Short Sales , Homes sold in Sun City West, Open Houses in Sun City West, Sun City West homes for sale by price, Sun City West homes by square footage or Sun City West homes with specific features.

If you're looking to purchase a retirement home in Sun City West Arizona under $150,000, be sure to stop by this home.

Sun City West real estate Leolinda  Bowers | Ken Meade Realty| ph: (623) 937-5701 Sun City West Updated Home for Sale 12530 W LIMEWOOD DR Sun City West, AZ 85375 Single Family (Attached)   $138,000  SUN CITY WEST ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Sq Footage 2090 Parking 2 Year Built 1979 Floors 1 Lot Size 0.20 Acres ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator Virtual Tour More Details   See additional 21 photos DESCRIPTION This Sun City West home is ideally described as a shinny penny ! It's an exceptional home boasting a complete package from its north/south orientation, front courtyard patio, coach lights, security doors, updated appliances, popcorn removed and ceilings textured, extended kitchen with pass-through, neutral tile, inside laundry that includes washer and dryer, garage cabinets and extended patio. View 12530 W Limewood Dr Sun City West Home for Sale in a larger map Come see for yourself: you're sure to enjoy owning and relaxing in this updated home in the active adult community of Sun City West Arizona!   PROPERTY FEATURES  Clubhouse/Rec. Room  Community Golf Course  Community Spa/Hot Tub  Community Tennis  Community Raquetball  Community Activity Center  Community Park  Within 2 Miles from Fitness Center  Within 1 Mile from Town/City/Shopping  Pets Allowed  Age Restricted Community  Pickle Ball Courts  Stove  Microwave  Dishwasher  Refrigerator  Dryer  Dogs Allowed  Cats Allowed  Carpet  Forced Air  North South Orientation  Breakfast Area/Nook  Family Room/Great Room  Laundry Room Contact info:   Leolinda  Bowers  Associate Broker  Ken Meade Realty (623) 937-5701 Business  (602) 403-6865 Cell  Leolinda.com   Equal Opportunity Housing www.LEOLINDA.com

If you are thinking of buying or selling Sun City West real estate, please call me or visit my website. You can easily search ALL Sun City West Homes listed for Sale on MLS , Sun City West New Listings , Sun City West Foreclosures ,  Sun City West Short Sales , Homes sold in Sun City West, Open Houses in Sun City West, Sun City West homes for sale by price, Sun City West homes by square footage or Sun City West homes with specific features.

Sun City West Golf Course Home for Sale
Open House November 5 - 6, 2011 12 to 3

Address: 21409 N 159 Drive Sun City West Arizona
Phoenix AZ Retirement Community: Sun City West
MLS 4646059
Offered at: $325,000

Sun City West Arizona golf course home with fantastic views, straight down the fairway of the 16th hole in Trail Ridge Golf Course.

The proud new owner of this Sun City West home will enjoy relaxing or entertaining amidst the awesome tee box and fairway views. This property is located in one of the only areas in Sun City West parading golf course views coming and going. There are only two other properties in Sun City West that have similar views, each are on the side of this home site.

Please stop by the open house on Saturday and Sunday, 12 – 3. You too will mesmerized with the breathtaking golf course views.

If you are thinking of buying or selling Sun City West real estate, please call me or visit my website. You can easily search ALL Sun City West Homes listed for Sale on MLS , Sun City West New Listings , Sun City West Foreclosures ,  Sun City West Short Sales , Homes sold in Sun City West, Open Houses in Sun City West, Sun City West homes for sale by price, Sun City West homes by square footage or Sun City West homes with specific features.

Corte Bella Sun City West homes sold October 2011  

Just posted on my website Corte Bella real estate sales for October, 2011. There was 1 golf course property that sold in October 2011.

·     Size 2,784 sq ft

·     List Price $555,000

·     Sold price $535,000

·     Days on market 43 days

3 properties OFF the golf course sold in October 2011; one was a foreclosure.

·     Average size 1,879 sq ft

·     Average List Price $232,067

·     Average sold price $219,733

·     Average days on market 84days

For a complete list of each Corte Bella homes that sold including floor plan, original list price, sold price and days on the market go to my website at http://leolinda.com.

If you are thinking of buying or selling in Corte Bella, please call me or visit my website. You can easily search Golf Course Homes for Sale in Corte Bella, Corte Bella Homes for Sale with 3 Bedrooms, Corte Bella Homes for Sale with a Private Pool, Corte Bella Homes for Sale with a Casita or Guest House, Corte Bella Homes for Sale with a 2.5 or 3 Car Garage, Corte Bella homes for sale by price, Corte Bella homes by square footage or Corte Bella homes by specific features.

Sun City West homes sold October 2011 

Just posted on my website Sun City West real estate sales for October, 2011. There were 5 golf course properties sold in October 2011.

·     Average size 2,169 sq ft

·     Average List Price $235,380

·     Average sold price $212,500

·     Average days on market 267 days

60 properties OFF the golf course sold in October 2011.  4 were foreclosures.

·     Average size 1,692 sq ft

·     Average List Price $148,019 

·     Average sold price $140,732 

·     Average days on market 99 days

For a complete list of each property that sold including floor plan, original list price, sold price and days on the market go to my website at http://leolinda.com.

If you are thinking of buying or selling Sun City West real estate, please call me or visit my website. You can easily search ALL Sun City West Homes listed for Sale on MLS , Sun City West New Listings , Sun City West Foreclosures ,  Sun City West Short Sales , Homes sold in Sun City West, Open Houses in Sun City West, Sun City West homes for sale by price, Sun City West homes by square footage or Sun City West homes with specific features.

Corte Bella Country Club Home for Sale Just listed!

Are you looking for real estate in Corte Bella Country Club Sun City West?  Use my website www.LEOLINDA.com to search Corte Bella real estate homes for sale.  Browse new MLS listings homes for sale Corte Bella or research Corte Bella homes sold.

visit website Leolinda Bowers | Ken Meade Realty| ph: (623) 937-5701 Corte Bella Home for Sale in Sun City West 23122 N LORETO DR  Single Family (Attached)   $238,000 Gated Retirement Community Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Sq Footage 1904 Parking 2 Year Built 2006 Floors 1 Lot Size 0.24 Acres ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator More Details   See additional 39 photos DESCRIPTION Corte Bella Country Club is a is a guarded, gated golf community with private golf club, recreation center, social halls, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, heated pool and spa. Corte Bella is an age restricted community located north of Sun City West. This Corte Bella home is the graceful San Marco floor plan. Home is centrally located in Corte Bella, situated next to the greenbelt with fantastic common area views from master bedroom, great room and patio. Den can be used as another sleeping area. The interior of this Corte Bella home boasts a fireplace in great room, elegant 18 inch tile, Corian counters, large kitchen island, under-mount kitchen cabinet lighting, and ceiling fans. Exterior features front flagstone walkway, additional insulation, built-in garage cabinets, 2.5 car garage, extended patio, 10 year termite warranty (transferable) and sunscreens. This Corte Bella home has an abundance of privacy with its patio overlooking the common area. View Corte Bella Country Club Home for Sale in a larger map   PROPERTY FEATURES Community Tennis Community Pool Backs to common area Within 2 Miles from Town/City/Shopping Clubhouse Private Golf Course Garden View Pets Allowed Pickle Ball Age Restricted Community Pickle Ball Courts Gated Community Stove Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Ceramic Tile Forced Air Within 1 Mile from Recreation Center Cul-de-Sac Smoke Alarms Smoke Free Family Room/Great Room Den/Office Master Suite/Retreat Contact info:   Leolinda Bowers Associate Broker, Ken Meade Realty Business (623) 937-5701 Cell (602) 403-6865   Leolinda.com   Equal Opportunity Housing www.LEOLINDA.com

If you are interested in Corte Bella, please contact me. Corte Bella is the Arizona retirement golf community located in Sun City West Arizona.

Corte Bella Country Club Sun City West Homes for Sale 

Arizona Retirement Communities Leolinda Bowers | Ken Meade Realty| ph: (623) 937-5701 Corte Bella Home Better Than Golf Course Property 23030 N VISTA BAHIA CT Sun City West, AZ 85375 MLS 4651971   Offered at $375,000 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Sq Footage 2470 Parking 2 Year Built 2006 Floors 1 Lot Size 0.22 Acres ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator Virtual Tour More Details   See additional 33 photos DESCRIPTION Better than a golf course lot! This Corte Bella home in Sun City West has three sides of common area/greenbelt, ideal for the privacy that most retirees seek. Its completely new courtyard has Turkish travertine pavers with raised tile planters all set over 3'' of concrete with complete underground drainage and a 6 ft wall with arched gated entrance ideal for total privacy. Split walkway entrance from curb and drive. House exterior recently re-stuccoed; completely painted inside and out with premium paint. Gutter system installed with underground piping to divert water to common area. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters with granite backsplashes, stainless appliances and gas cooking. Master bath has travertine liset, all upgraded along with upgraded comfort height vanities upgraded drop in bowl sinks and upgraded comfort height commodes in all baths including casita. Cabinets and vanities are top upgrade Masterpiece hickory; kitchen cabinets have pull out shelves. Upgraded Italian tile and upgraded carpet. Master bath has spa garden tub and glass block window. Master bedroom has huge walk-in closet. Home is expanded 2 feet on the south side. Garage is a huge expanded 4 feet. Garage flooring has top of the line coating. Additional upgrades includes knee wall around yard, remote control fireplace, remote control double pleated window shades and plantation shutters. Casita has a full bath and closet with wonderful view of the lovely landscaped yard. This Corte Bella home is barely lived in; it is one of a kind with upgrades, location, privacy and beautiful view of the lush common area from every room. If you're looking for privacy without golf course noise or golf balls; this is property that will fit your wish list of upgrades and privacy! View Leolinda Bowers Corte Bella Home for Sale 23030 N Vista Bahia Ct in a larger map   PROPERTY FEATURES Community Tennis Within 2 Miles from Fitness Center Within 3 Miles from Town/City/Shopping Clubhouse/Rec. Room Community Spa/Hot Tub Pets Allowed Age Restricted Community Pickle Ball Courts Upgraded Appliances Stove Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Dryer Carpet  Tile Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Forced Air Gas Cooking Cul-de-Sac Smoke Alarms Breakfast Area/Nook  Great Room Mountain Views Contact info:   Leolinda Bowers Ken Meade Realty (623) 937-5701 phone (602) 403-6865 mobile Leolinda.com   Equal Opportunity Housing  www.LEOLINDA.com

If you are interested in buying a home in one of Arizona's retirement communities, consider Corte Bella Country Club in Sun City West. Corte Bella is a guarded and gated age restricted (55+) community.  This Arizona retirement community has 1,650 homes.  built by Pulte Homes. Corte Bella homeowners enjoy pickle ball courts, tennis courts, and Olympic sized heated pool. Corte Bella Country Club is one of Arizona’s prestigious retirement communities.