Del Webb built the active adult category. Arizona has more Del Webb and Pulte-affiliated 55+ communities than any other state. This guide compares every major Del Webb community in AZ with prices, HOA fees, and key differences.
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Talk to a Specialist →Del Webb / Pulte has developed, co-developed, or manages the following active adult communities in Arizona. Some original Del Webb communities (Sun City, Sun City West) are now governed by RCSC — an independent non-profit — not Del Webb directly.
| Community | City | Year Built | Homes | Price Range | HOA / Mo | Golf | Governed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City | Sun City | 1960 | ~27,000 | $150K–$450K | Rec fee ~$46/mo | 11 courses | RCSC |
| Sun City West | Sun City West | 1978 | ~16,000 | $200K–$550K | Rec fee ~$46/mo | 7 courses | RCSC |
| Sun City Grand | Surprise | 1996 | ~9,500 | $280K–$600K | Rec fee ~$46/mo | 4 courses | RCSC |
| Anthem at Del Webb | Anthem | 1999 | ~6,000 | $320K–$700K | $180–$240/mo | Adjacent | HOA / Del Webb |
| Province | Maricopa | 2007 | ~3,500 | $200K–$420K | $160–$180/mo | None | HOA / Del Webb |
| Sun City Festival | Buckeye | 2017 | ~5,000 | $280K–$550K | $160–$200/mo | 1 course | HOA / Del Webb |
| Sun City Anthem Merrill Ranch | Florence | 2006 | ~5,500 | $220K–$480K | $120–$160/mo | 1 course | HOA / Del Webb |
RCSC rec fee shown as monthly equivalent of annual ~$550/yr fee. Actual RCSC billing is annual. HOA fees approximate — verify with community sales office. Home counts approximate.
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Del Webb's original 1960 concept that invented the active adult category. 27,000+ homes, 11 golf courses, 8 recreation centers. Oldest resale stock — best prices in the Del Webb family. RCSC governed, not Del Webb.
Full Profile →Second-generation Sun City with 7 golf courses, 4 recreation centers, and Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center adjacent. Newer construction than original Sun City. RCSC governed.
Full Profile →4 championship golf courses, 2 recreation centers, gated sections available. Surprise location on Loop 303. Most recently built RCSC community — newest construction stock in the RCSC family.
Full Profile →Age-restricted section of the Anthem master plan. Gated, resort pools, 200+ clubs, 40+ miles of trails. No on-site golf but adjacent to Anthem Country Club. I-17 corridor north of Phoenix.
Full Profile →Best value resort 55+ in the Del Webb portfolio. Gated, resort pools, full programming, Del Webb quality at Pinal County prices. 35–50 min from East Valley. No golf on site.
Full Profile →Newest Sun City brand community. On-site golf, resort pools, White Tank Mountain views, newer construction. Not RCSC-governed. 40+ min from Sky Harbor. Best for new-construction buyers who want the Sun City brand.
Full Profile →The most important distinction in the Del Webb Arizona portfolio is between RCSC-governed communities (Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand) and traditional HOA communities (Anthem, Province, Sun City Festival).
| Factor | RCSC (Sun City family) | Traditional HOA (Anthem, Province, Festival) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (non-golfer) | ~$46/mo (rec fee equiv.) | $160–$240/mo |
| Monthly cost (golfer) | $46/mo + golf fees | $160–$240/mo + golf fees |
| Transfer fee at purchase | ~$4,000 | None typically |
| Gate / security | Open community | Gated (Anthem, Province) |
| Governance | Member-owned non-profit | Professional HOA mgmt. |
| Golf courses | 4–11 courses | 0–1 course |
| Construction age | 1960–1996 | 1999–2017 |
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