The facts, before you tour

2026 figures as published by the association and resale listings. Confirm with the HOA before you write an offer.

City

Gilbert, AZ 85298. Queen Creek Rd and Power Rd. About 15 minutes to Gateway (AZA), 35 to 40 to Sky Harbor.

Age rule

55+ (HOPA, 80% floor). A co-resident can be 18+. No permanent residents under 18; under-18 guests capped at 90 days a year.

Homes and built

2,035 single-family homes by Shea, 1999 to 2008. 1,153 to 2,505 sq ft. Guard gated 24/7. No new build.

Golf

Power Ranch Golf Club, 18 holes, par 71, on site. Separately owned, pay to play or membership. Not part of the HOA.

HOA

About $225 a month ($675 a quarter) plus a $120 a year special assessment.

One-time at purchase

$4,500 capital improvement fee plus $388 resale disclosure. No transfer fee.

Lease minimum

30 days. Whole home, tenant must meet the 55+ rule, owner registers the tenant. Furnished winter rentals are common here.

Price band

Resale low $400s to high $700s. Recent owner listings ran $499,900 to $820,000.

The honest downside: there is no lock-and-leave attached product, and the homes are 18 to 27 years old. Budget for a roof and HVAC check before you fall for the clubhouse.

Want all 20+ East Valley 55+ communities side by side? The full guide is below.

What's inside the guide

1. A side-by-side of 20+ communities: golf, clubhouses, HOA ranges, price bands and lease minimums.

2. Age-restricted vs age-targeted, and which communities let you rent it out while you're home.

3. Buying from out of state, summer shutdown, home watch, and a 3-community tour weekend.

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