Chandler, Arizona · East Valley · Del Webb

Solera

$300K–$500KPrice Range
1,149Homes
55+Age Restricted
GatedSecurity

Del Webb's gated 55+ community in Chandler — Solera offers the Del Webb programming model, gate security, and proximity to Chandler Regional Level I Trauma in a compact, manageable community of 1,149 homes.

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Solera — Key Numbers

Price Range
$300K–$500K
Resale only
Total Homes
~1,149
Built 2001–2005
HOA / Month
~$130–$180
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Age Restriction
55+
Gate
Gated
Golf
None On-Site
Courses nearby
Location
Chandler
East Valley
PHX Airport
~30 min
Hospital
Chandler Regional
~10 min (Level I Trauma)

Chandler Regional Level I Trauma — 10 Minutes Away

Solera's Chandler address puts Chandler Regional Medical Center — a Level I Trauma center — approximately 10 minutes away. For buyers with active medical needs or who prioritize specialist access, this is one of the most compelling medical proximity stories in the Arizona 55+ market. Only Sun Lakes and Leisure World Chandler share this advantage at comparable price points.

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What Solera Is — and Who It Fits

Solera at Johnson Ranch (the formal name) is Del Webb's gated 55+ community in Chandler, built between 2001 and 2005. It's a smaller community by Del Webb standards — 1,149 homes — which gives it a more intimate neighborhood feel than Sun City Festival (7,200 homes) or Province (2,217 homes).

No golf on-site. This is the primary trade vs. Sunbird (18 holes gated, $200K–$400K) or Leisure World Chandler (18 holes guard-gated, $250K–$550K). For buyers who don't golf, this is irrelevant. For golfers, the nearby courses (San Marcos Golf Resort, Ocotillo Golf Club) are accessible daily-fee options.

The Del Webb community center is the amenity anchor — pools, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and organized programming. Del Webb's social programming model is consistent across communities — regular events, classes, clubs, and resident-organized activities. If you've visited other Del Webb communities and liked the social infrastructure, Solera delivers the same framework.

The Chandler location is genuinely excellent. Chandler has the strongest retail and dining corridor in the East Valley — the San Tan Village area, downtown Chandler, and the 101/Price Rd corridor are all accessible. Banner Ocotillo Medical Center and Chandler Regional both serve the area.

The Honest Picture

What Solera Gets Right

Chandler Regional Level I Trauma 10 minutes away — among the best medical proximity in AZ 55+
Gated Del Webb community in Chandler — not common at this price point
Compact size (1,149 homes) means you actually get to know your neighbors
Best Chandler retail/dining access of any nearby 55+ community
Del Webb social programming infrastructure — proven model
2001–2005 construction — decent vintage, not as dated as 1980s communities

What to Consider

No golf on-site — Sunbird and Leisure World Chandler both have golf at comparable prices
Small community limits club variety vs larger campuses
Resale only — no new construction
HOA at $130–$180/mo without golf is higher per-amenity-dollar than some alternatives

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