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Verde Groves
4202 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, Arizona 85206
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Cozy 55+ Community of Verde Groves Outside of Phoenix in Southern Arizona Has Attractive Patio Homes, a Clubhouse, Two Swimming Pools, a Green Belt, Planned Activities and More
Mesa is a sprawling Phoenix bedroom community and is to the southeast of that city's downtown in southern Arizona. It is also the site of Verde Groves, a gated 55+ patio home (town home) community that was constructed by Hughes Development from 1999 to 2004.
While many Arizona 55+ developments are large with dozens of neighborhoods, Verde Groves is much more intimate with just 210 homes. All residences are single story, and sizes range from approximately 1,200 square feet to 1,600 square feet with two to three bedrooms and two baths. Exteriors are light-colored stucco, and roofs are tan ceramic tile. As these homes are duplexes, neighbors share a courtyard. Attached garages face the street, and yard landscaping is typical of Arizona, with rocks, small bushes and short trees. Streets are quiet and have sidewalks.
Prices start in the mid-$300,000s. The HOA fee is $375 per month. Please check with a Realtor or the development to verify these prices as they may change.
The community is fenced, and green gates adorn the front entrance. The grounds are nicely manicured, and many homes back to a greenbelt. The highlight of Verde Groves is the 10,000 square foot clubhouse. It has two heated outdoor swimming pools, one of which is a lap pool, a spa, an outdoor BBQ area, a library and a fitness center. Its beautiful great room is where residents meet for for cards, crafts, potlucks and parties.
Mesa is Arizona's third largest city and blends in with Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert and Apache Junction, which surround it. The Mesa Arts Center has a comprehensive arts education facility, a five-gallery visual arts complex, four theaters, and a museum. Forty golf courses are within a 30-minute drive, and Mesa is the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs. The city manages 2,280 acres of parkland, 10 aquatic centers, and four major recreation centers.
Banner Desert Medical Center accepts Medicare patients, as does Arizona Regional Medical Center. Both are accredited by the Joint Commission.
The climate is hot and dry with abundant sunshine. Summer daytime temperatures can easily top 100 degrees, and winter daytime temperatures are in the 60s and 70s. On average, the area receives 10 inches of rain per year. Humidity is a non-issue.
Visit www.verdegroves.net for more information. Go to tinyurl.com/mwfesu9v for listings.
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.
Are 55+ Communities Really "Retirement" Communities?
Many people who live in age-restricted communities (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. And whether employed or not, once the kids are grown, it is sometimes nice to live in a neighborhood where small children do not congregate.
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