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Gardens at Willow Creek
1171 Lilac Way, Prescott, Arizona 86305
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Small, Gated 55+ Community of Gardens at Willow Creek in Pretty Prescott, Arizona Has Single Family Homes and an Inviting Ambiance
Pretty Prescott sits in central Arizona's Bradshaw Mountains and is the site of Gardens at Willow Creek, an established, gated 55+ community with just 105 single family homes. It was built by Mouloff and Company between 1999 and 2004.
Homes are all single story and have from about 1,100 square feet to 1,800 square feet with two to three bedrooms and three baths. Nine floor plans are available. Exteriors come in a variety of colors - tan, brown, gray, blue and others. Each home has an attached two car garage, a patio and a private, fenced backyard. Landscaping consists of bushes, some trees, rocks and cacti. The community is lined with sidewalks, and its few roads are circular, ensuring that traffic noise is kept to a minimum.
Prices start in the mid-$200,000s. Please verify this with a Realtor as prices may change.
Amenities include a 2,000 square foot clubhouse with a great room, a library, an exercise room, a billiards room and a catering kitchen. Outside, a swimming pool, a spa and a barbeque area await. Residents also enjoy a regular schedule of activities, including weeknight gatherings for food and drinks.
Downtown Prescott and Courthouse Plaza are less than five miles away. A green, touristy oasis under the shade of giant elms, the Plaza is surrounded by museums, restaurants, antique stores, ice cream shops, the 1905 Elks Opera House and the historic Hassayampa Inn. Nearby Whiskey Row, an early day saloon neighborhood, is a fashionable block with boutiques, cafes and galleries.
Forty-acre Willow Lake is a few miles to the west of Gardens at Willow Creek and has a boat launch, a birding area, hiking trails and fishing areas.
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts Medicare patients. Prescott also has a VA hospital.
Summer temperatures reach into the low-90s but cool off into the 50s at night. Winters are mild with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, but nights can get chilly, with temperatures dipping into the 20s. On average, the area receives 19 inches of rain and 24 inches of snow each year.
Visit tinyurl.com/wl5lfrt for more information. Homes do not come up for sale often, so it is worth checking back occasionally to see what has come on the market.
Arizona:
On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the 48th state to join the Union. In the southwestern region of the United States, it borders New Mexico to the east, Utah to the north, Nevada and California to the west and Mexico to the south. The Cactus Wren is the state's bird, and the Saguaro Blossom is the state flower. The capital and largest city is Phoenix.
Arizona is home to the Grand Canyon, one of the nation's oldest national parks, and the Hoover Dam. It covers 113,000 square miles, making it the nation's 6th largest state. However, only a small portion of the land, about 15%, is privately owned. The rest of Arizona belongs to national parks, state parks and Native American reservations.
Interestingly, the majority of Arizonans - everyone except those in the Navajo Nation - do not observe Daylight Savings Time.
Stats:
Population - 6,931,030
Persons 65 years old and over - 17%
High school graduates, persons age 25+ - 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher, persons age 25+ - 27%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin - 31%
White persons, not Hispanic - 58%
Median household income - $50,225
Median home value - $167,500
Social Security taxed? No
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Why Choose a 55+ Community?
Most people who choose to live in a 55+ development are looking for a sense of community with other people of similar backgrounds. Many of these developments are gated and guarded, adding to a sense of security. Often the homes are low maintenance or "lock and leave," giving owners the freedom to do things other than mow the lawn, shovel the snow or replace the roof. The biggest draw is often the amenities, ranging from lavish clubhouses to activity directors and championship golf courses, making some developments akin to country club living (or summer camp for adults). While 55+ communities are not for everyone, they continue to be a popular choice for many people.
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