The community was originally constructed by Del Webb between 1986 and 1996 and is now run by a board and a private HOA. Spanning 1,000 acres, Oro Valley has nearly 2,500 single family homes and town homes, most with a stucco exterior and a red tile roof. Del Webb incorporated 50 floor plans during construction, and homes range in size from about 1,035 square feet to more than 2,700 square feet, ensuring that there is a size for every buyer. As the properties are now 20 to 30 years old, many resale properties have been remodeled with an upgraded kitchen, new baths, crown moulding and more.

Prices start in the high-$300,000s. The monthly HOA fee ranges from $196 to about $359 depending on the home. There is also a $370-ish transfer fee, and there might be an annual fee. Please check with a Realtor to check prices as they may change.

Residents enjoy an active social calendar, as well as three recreation centers. Fitness rooms, outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts, dance studios, theater seating auditoriums, tennis courts, billiards rooms, pickle ball courts, bocce ball courts, shuffleboard courts, miniature golf courses, a pottery shop, a sewing center and a woodworking shop are all available.

The community also boasts a semi-private, Greg Nash-designed 18-hole golf course that encompasses the beauty of the desert. Some say that a day on these links is a nearly mystical experience.

Oro Valley has landed on "best places to live" lists, noted for its safe neighborhoods, good schools and many nearby golf courses. Its hospital, Oro Valley Hospital, is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts Medicare patients. Tucson has another nine hospitals.

At an elevation of 3,000 feet above sea level, Oro Valley summers are cooler than the summers in many other Arizona towns. Still, temperatures can reach into the low-100s. Winter temperatures are in the 40s, 50s and 60s. On average, the area receives about 10 inches of rain per year

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Arizona:

Scholars debate over the name's origin. Arizona could either be Basque for "place of oaks" or Tohono O'odham for "place of the young spring." Whatever its true meaning is, Arizona and its cities have been growing rapidly since the 1950s.

And why not? It's not just the days and days of sunshine. The state contains some of the country's greatest natural treasures. There are 210 named ranges including the Sky Island Mountains and the Superstition Mountains. Don't forget the 277-mile long Grand Canyon. Arizona residents are never far from a hiking, biking, camping, paragliding, white river rafting, fishing, horse back riding, snow skiing adventure.

The cities, too, are packed with things to do. Phoenix has one of the area's best Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Tucson's Folk Festival attracts thousands to its showcase of bluegrass and country artists. Its film festival, over 25 years old, has screened more than 2,600 films from 90 plus countries. Scottsdale has a handful of food festivals and launches balloons from the Salt River Fields. Prescott hosts the "wordld's oldest rodeo." Held every July 4th weekend, the event has everything from bull riding to wild horse racing.

Arizona State University (ASU), a public research university, has five Phoenix campuses and four regional learning centers. The university's Sun Devils field 24 varsity teams. ASU's collaboration with the Mayo Clinic is bringing cutting edge-medicine and medical care to the Southwest. Its Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts offers a full season of exhibitions, theater, film, and dance.

Are 55+ Communities Really "Retirement" Communities?

Many people who live in age-restricted developments (usually for people age 55+) are still gainfully employed. So why would they live in what is considered a "retirement" community? Why not continue to live in a standard neighborhood? People still employed choose age-restricted communities for the same reasons as people who are retired do: the safety, amenities and sense of community that one can provide.

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