Southwest retirement communities

..some of the healthiest places..

Where would you like to go on the Southwest Retirement Communities page:New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Utah,Nevada

Del Webb at Alegria - Bernalillo -- This gated active resort community is in a beautiful setting located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. University of New Mexico is in Albuquerque. Del Webb at Alegria

Weather for Albuquerque:

The Boulders at Las Cruces. Gated community of single homes within Sonoma Ranch golfcourse community. New Mexico State University. Organ Mountains and near Mexico border. Fresh produce at Farmer's markets. Lots of sunshine though summer days can get hot but evenings cool. Sonoma Ranch Golfcourse Community

Country Club Estates Santa Fe style homes in Deming. Southern New Mexico desert. Homes start $123,800. 4335 feet above sea level. 11 RV parks in the area according to their website; also in area is an 18-hole golf course. 4 distinctive and sunny seasons. Homes can be customized to include RV garages. Near walking/biking trails. Municipal swim complex. Long agricultural growing season for fresh local produce. Santa Fe Style Homes

Jubilee Los LunasLos Lunas near Albuquerque within Huning Ranch master planned community. Jenamar Communities. Miles of walking trails and open space. Backdrop of El Cerro de Los Lunas mountain. Fitness Center. Variety of sizes in homes. Website says will be largest active adult community in New Mexico. Jubilee Los Lunas

Bear Canyon Estates By Holiday - Near Albuquerque and Sandia Mountains. This is an apartment community for Independent living with month-to-month rents. Provides basic housekeeping and maintenance chores. Activities and transportation services. Studios, single and two bedrooms, cottages with kitchens. Paid utilities and cable, not phone in monthly rent. Bear Canyon Estates

"Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time." Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe, one of our greatest American painters, lived and painted in Taos until the age of 93. She loved the land here even though she was born in Wisconsin..

In our current high-priced real estate market, it is said many areas of Texas have not been overvalued -- good homes at good prices. Worth looking into.

Robson Ranch at Denton near the Dallas/Ft. Worth area by Robson Communities. Luxury resort-style community with Community Center, Fitness Center, Pools, golf, tennis, fishing. Has a great visitors program available. See our Visitor program category for more info. Robson Communities

Watermere-at-Southlake Dallas/Ft.Worth area - New luxury condominiums and villas in a gated community with home ownership. 62+ - also assisted living available called Isle at Watermere - meals included in monthly fee. Watermere-at-Southlake Retirement Community

The Village at Tuscan Lakes by Centex Homes near Houston.

Eagles Traceby Erickson for over age 62 - Community in West Houston. Erickson has 2 on-site restaurants. Tour the Audubon Clubhouse.

Bentwater on Lake Conroe in Montgomery near Houston. Luxurious resort with many amenities including golf, tennis, Yacht Club, Fitness, water, marina/boating.

Sun City - Georgetown By Del Webb - About 45 minutes to Austin. Gateway to Texas Hill Country. Miles of scenic hiking, Village center, golf, fishable lake, indoor/outdoor pools.Sun City Texas by Del Webb

Del Webb HoustonComing soon to Richmond, Texas - projected 1500 homes. Del Webb Houston

Frisco Lakes - By Del Webb On shores of Lake Lewisville in Frisco. Offers wide variety of amenities including golf, clubhouse, planned parks and trails, Fitness. Easy access to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Golf course now open. Frisco Lakes by Del Webb

Southwest Retirement Communities in the Texas Hill Country:

Also see our interview about the Texas Hill Country

Hill Country Retreat - By Del Webb. San Antonio. Premier active adult community in San Antonio - Entry features cascading waterfalls for a private resort feeling. Drive down Del Webb Blvd. to experience water fountains, meandering paths and beautiful ranch homes. Area features beautiful hill country views and lots of wildlife. Projected homes: 2000 Hill Country Retreat by Del Webb

NewTuscan Village Lakeway by Legend Communities - coming in Spring 2009 - Price - $$ - In Texas Hill Country 25 minutes to downtown Austin. 280 residences planned. Upscale finishes - many customized options - Resort-style - Clubhouse with concierge - community library - Lakeway Sailing Academy nearby. Tuscan Village Lakeway

More Southwest Retirement Communities in Texas

Dominion Village San Antonio - 8 Dominion Dr San Antonio within golf membership community - gated, concierge, clubhouse, housekeeping, fitness, heated pool and more.

Independence Village at Stone Oak San Antonio - age 62+ concierge, walk paths, hobby studios Independence Village

Windsor Lakes The Woodlands master planned community - North of Houston - Resort lifestyle - lock up and go - Montgomery college where lifelong learning classes designed with active adults in mind.The Woodlands and go to Active Adult

Weather in San Antonio, Texas:

The Northern part of San Antonio features medical centers and universities and hiking trails in its parks. Biking in nearby hill country--one of the most popular areas for Texas retirement. The "Y" is active here and nutrition-conscious menus in its restaurants probably because of the thousands of students and academics who live in the area.

Heritage Ranch - Villas III Series - by Lennar at Fairview - North of Plano. Clubhouse, Fitness, gated, golf, pool, tennis.

Heritage Grand - America by Lennar - Clubhouse, community center, pool, trails, gated for active adults. Just west of Houston in Katy. Go to Lennar for more communities in Texas by Lennar.

Heritage Oaks - by Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes - in Georgetown. Property taxes in Georgetown among lowest in Texas. 1-800-550-1945. Go to Georgetown city website for more information. Georgetown City Website More Southwest Retirement Communities in Texas:

Four Seasons at Bellavita by K Hovnanian Homes - Pearland near Houston area - Harris County Four Seasons at Bellavita by K Hovnanian

Four Seasons at Heritage Grand K Hovnanian - Katy in Fort Bend County near Houston - big homes and small prices - Four Seasons at Heritage Grand by K Hovnanian

Four Seasons at Towne Lake K Hovnanian - Cypress in Harris County - 2400 acre resort community. Stocked lake for fishing and boating. Hiking trails. Large single family homes in low $200's. Four Seasons at Towne Lake by K Hovnanian

Big Bend

Anthem RanchBroomfield, Colo. by Del Webb - near Denver - Start $292,990 - Single homes - Indoor walking track - pools, fitness center, coffee bar, fishing pier, pond, team sports. Anthem Ranch by Del Webb

Good Samaritan Village Part of Water Valley master-planned community in Windsor. Senior Living Apartment homes will be adjacent to Pelican Falls golfcourse and Village Plaza is designed to make services easily accessible. Underground parking. Good Samaritan Society is Nation's largest Christian non-profit organization for senior housing with a variety of senior options.

Water Valley Master Planned Community

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See our separate Arizona Retirement Communities, a separate category from Southwest Retirement Communities. Go to Arizona Retirement Communities

Sun River at St. George Sun River at St. George, Utah

Shea Homes at Ardiente - Community previously owned by Centex is now owned by Shea Homes - North Las Vegas. A gated master planned Shea Green Certified community. You can reserve your home now and models are on the way.Shea Homes at Ardiente by Shea

Sun City Mesquite by Del Webb. 80 miles north of Las Vegas - start under $200,000 - New 2010 homesites released. Outdoor recreation opportunities thrive here including RV - Conestoga Golf Club under construction - Fitness, pools and more.Sun City Mesquite

Weather in Reno:

Sun City Aliante in North Las Vegas - 15 minutes to the Strip. By Del Webb.

Sierra Canyon by Del Webb - In Reno, Northern Nevada, which is 30 minutes to Lake Tahoe. Resort-like. Part of Somersett master community. Start $199,900 Sierra Canyon

Sun City Anthem Henderson near Las Vegas by Del Webb. Resales. Premier over 55 community.

Solera at Stallion MountainLas Vegas - set amidst 18-hole Stallion Mountain Country Club - gated - small town ambience - only miles from the "strip." Start $174,900Solera at Stallion Mountain

Villas at Solera Henderson - Developed by Del Webb - Gated - attached single story townhomes - 2BR/2Bath and den plans. Check with local Realtors for resales.

Sun City - Summerlin Las Vegas - Developed by Del Webb - Sold out community comprised of 2530 acres and completed in 1998 in master planned community of Summerlin. Three 18-hole golf courses. Sun City Summerlin

Siena Village A Sunrise Company community in master planned community of Summerlin, Las Vegas. Gated, resort style community is sold out but check for resales with your Realtor. Schmidt-Curley designed golf course with Club. Siena Village by Sunrise Company

Please verify all information and prices for Southwest Retirement Communities as it can change rapidly in today's market.

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