Trilogy Arizona · Premium Head to Head
Encanterra
Queen Creek · Tom Lehman Golf · AlgaVita Spa
VS
Trilogy Vistancia
Peoria · Kiva Club Spa · No Golf

Both are Shea Homes Trilogy communities. Both are gated resort 55+. The differences — golf, location, spa quality, and HOA — determine which one belongs to you.

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Every Variable That Separates Them

FactorEncanterraTrilogy Vistancia
LocationQueen Creek (SE Valley)North Peoria (NW Valley)
Price range$400K – $900K$350K – $800K
Lower entry price
HOA / month~$300–$450
Highest of any Arizona Trilogy
~$250–$350
GolfTom Lehman 18-hole championshipNone on-site
Golf courses nearby
SpaAlgaVita Spa
Full-service destination spa
Kiva Club spa
Resort spa within Kiva Club
Amenity anchorThe Club at EncanterraKiva Club resort center
Builder / brandShea Homes / TrilogyShea Homes / Trilogy
Age restriction55+ required55+ required
GateGatedGated
Primary hospitalBanner Ironwood (Queen Creek)
Community hospital; SE Valley
Banner Del E. Webb (Peoria)
Major regional hospital; NW Valley
PHX airport drive~35 min~35 min
New constructionLimitedMore availability
Resale marketStrong — East Valley demandStrong — NW Valley demand

HOA fees approximate. Verify current amounts before purchase.

Community Profiles

The Feel Behind the Numbers

Queen Creek · SE Valley

Encanterra

$400K – $900K
GolfTom Lehman 18-hole
SpaAlgaVita Spa
HOA / Mo~$300–$450
HospitalBanner Ironwood
Nearby citiesGilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek
BuilderShea / Trilogy

Best For

Golf-serious buyers who want Tom Lehman course quality alongside spa resort amenities. The East Valley location suits buyers with family or medical ties in Chandler, Gilbert, or Mesa. AlgaVita Spa is the best resort spa in the Arizona Trilogy portfolio.

North Peoria · NW Valley

Trilogy Vistancia

$350K – $800K
GolfNone on-site
SpaKiva Club spa
HOA / Mo~$250–$350
HospitalBanner Del E. Webb
Nearby citiesPeoria, Surprise, Glendale
BuilderShea / Trilogy

Best For

Non-golfers who want Shea Homes quality and resort amenities at a lower HOA than Encanterra. Banner Del E. Webb is a stronger regional hospital than Banner Ironwood for buyers who prioritize medical access. Lower entry price makes Vistancia more accessible.

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What Each Community Gives Up

The brochure shows what each community has. Here's what each one costs you — honest.

Encanterra gives up...

Lower HOA — $300–$450/mo is the highest of any Arizona 55+ community and reflects the golf + spa package
Better hospital — Banner Ironwood is a community hospital; Banner Del E. Webb (Vistancia) is a major regional facility
Lower entry price — $400K minimum vs Vistancia's $350K entry
New construction availability — Vistancia has more current availability

Trilogy Vistancia gives up...

On-site golf — no golf course; if you play regularly, this is a significant daily lifestyle gap
AlgaVita Spa — Encanterra's spa is a fuller destination spa experience vs Kiva Club's resort spa
East Valley location — NW Valley suits NW buyers but distances from Chandler/Gilbert/Mesa family
Tom Lehman golf pedigree — course designer matters to serious golfers; there is no equivalent at Vistancia
Decision Framework

Which One Is Right for You

Golf is part of your daily life
Playing 3+ times/week
Encanterra. Tom Lehman championship golf is the defining differentiator. No other Arizona Trilogy community has on-site golf of this quality. If the course is why you're retiring to Arizona, Encanterra is the clear answer in the Trilogy portfolio.
You don't golf
Resort amenities are primary
Trilogy Vistancia. You save $50–$100/mo in HOA vs Encanterra (which includes the golf operation you won't use). Kiva Club is a full resort campus. Banner Del E. Webb is the better hospital. Better value for the non-golfer in the Trilogy family.
Medical access is a top priority
Health condition, specialist needs
Trilogy Vistancia. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Peoria is a stronger regional hospital than Banner Ironwood in Queen Creek. If specialist access, trauma capacity, or ongoing medical care is a driver, Vistancia's hospital proximity is meaningfully better.
You have family in the East Valley
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa proximity
Encanterra. Queen Creek puts you 15–25 minutes from the Chandler/Gilbert/Mesa corridor. Vistancia is 45–60 minutes from those same cities. If your family is anchored in the East Valley, the drive difference across the metro is real.

Narrowed It Down to These Two?

For most buyers the golf question decides it. A 15-minute conversation — and ideally a visit to both — usually makes the right choice clear.

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