Sunland Village East Homes & Community Guide — Mesa, AZ
Sunland Village East is an active-adult (55+) golf community of 2,435 homes in east Mesa, started in 1984 by Farnsworth (after Dreamland Villa and the original Sunland Village). It’s built around an 18-hole executive golf course that’s owned by the community’s HOA and open to the public, which helps offset maintenance costs. The community has three pools, six tennis courts, and six pickleball courts, with single-family homes and single-level townhomes (often called “condos” locally), many on golf-course lots. It follows the standard 80/20 age structure for age-restricted communities.
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Sunland Village East at a glance
| Location | East Mesa (Baseline corridor), near Superstition Springs · 85209 |
| Type | 55+ active-adult golf community |
| Homes | 2,435; single-family detached and single-level townhomes (started 1984) |
| Age rule | 80/20 — at least 80% of homes with a resident 55+; the rest 45+; no full-time residents under 19 |
| Golf | 18-hole executive course (par 62), owned by the HOA, open to the public; Golf Share options; Fat Willy’s restaurant at the course |
| Recreation | Three pools (heated in winter), six tennis courts, six pickleball courts, bocce, shuffleboard |
| Governance | Annual community assessment; townhomes/condos differ |
| HOA dues | Annual assessment — confirm with the HOA or us |
| Resale | Varies by home type — confirm current pricing with us |
Figures above are deemed reliable but not guaranteed — confirm current fees and prices with the Sunland Village East HOA or with us, and in escrow.
What does it cost to own in Sunland Village East?
Like its neighbor, Sunland Village East bills community dues as an annual assessment rather than a monthly fee, so the monthly-equivalent looks low compared with newer communities. A distinctive piece here is the golf course: it’s owned by the HOA and open to the public, and that public play helps the association manage the cost of maintaining it — homeowners can also buy Golf Shares. Townhome/condo costs can differ from detached homes. Because the all-in number depends on the home type and the current assessment, we’ll pull the figures for any specific home — or confirm with the Sunland Village East HOA. Confirm all amounts in escrow.
What sets Sunland Village East apart
- An HOA-owned golf course. The 18-hole, par-62 executive course is owned by the community’s HOA and open to the public — public play helps offset the cost of maintaining it.
- An annual-assessment structure. Community dues are billed annually rather than monthly, like the original Sunland Village.
- A defined 80/20 age rule. At least 80% of homes must have a resident 55 or older; the rest must be 45+, with no full-time residents under 19.
- Golf-course living at scale. 2,435 homes — single-family and single-level townhomes — many on golf-course lots, with three pools, six tennis courts, and six pickleball courts.
Who is Sunland Village East a good fit for?
Active adults who want a golf community where the course is community-owned and play is convenient, golfers, buyers who want a detached home or a lower-maintenance townhome, and households that fit the 80/20 age rule.
What homes and amenities does Sunland Village East have?
Homes are single-family detached and single-level townhomes (started 1984), many on golf-course lots. Amenities include the HOA-owned 18-hole executive course with Fat Willy’s restaurant, three pools (heated in winter), six tennis courts, six pickleball courts, bocce, and shuffleboard, with the Superstition Mountains and Salt River lakes nearby.
Sunland Village East FAQ
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Between the annual assessment and the home-type differences, the all-in cost is specific to the home — Chris and Dale can pull the assessment, any townhome fee, and recent sales for anything you're considering.
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