Corte Bella is a 55-plus age-restricted community located in Sun City West, Arizona. Its name translates to “beautiful court.” Indeed, life in Corte Bella revolves around the community's upscale and relaxed feel, as well as its unique beauty.

Specifically, fixtures like fountains, mosaics, and courtyards populate the community, making it one of the more aesthetically pleasing retirement communities in the Phoenix area. It also prides itself on offering a close-knit, small-town way of life that can be challenging for retirees to find anywhere else.

To protect this way of life, as well as the residents themselves, Corte Bella is a gate guarded community. People who do not own houses there are restricted in their access to Corte Bella. They must be given permission to come and go, as well as visit people in the community.

Further, the housing authority in charge of Corte Bella maintains not only the community's security but also its daily function and aesthetics. To ensure that the community maintains its upscale, relaxed way of life, residents in Corte Bella pay dues to the HOA.

These dues total around $468 each quarter. Homeowners also pay fees for quarterly reserve contributions, transfers, and resale disclosures. The HOA also charges a one-time capital improvement fee when people buy a home and move to Corte Bella.

The homes for sale in Corte Bella are open for year-round residence. The community itself was built between 2003 and 2007. Del Webb and Pulte built a total of 1650 homes that now populate the community. The homes feature both European and Southwest architecture.

People who want to move to Corte Bella can view the resale homes by contacting West USA Realty and Carl Chapman REALTOR. No new construction is currently permitted in the community.

Home prices in Corte Bella range from the low $300,000s to mid $800,000s. These prices purchase home buyers single-family homes that offer between 1800 and 2100 square feet of living space on average. The homes also have attached double car garages and desert landscaping.

The insides of the homes for sale in Corte Bella likewise feature expansive floor plans and large living and dining rooms. The kitchens are equipped with fixtures like freestanding islands and tile floors. Floors in other parts of the homes can include a combination of tile and carpeting.

Many homes here also come with studies or family rooms. The kitchens or dining rooms have sliding glass doors that overlook enclosed backyards.

To encourage residents to remain engaged with the community beyond their comfortable homes, Corte Bella offers a 7000-yard 18-hole championship golf course. The course is marked with lush, grassy fairways. It also has its own Anacapa Bar and Grill where residents can go for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekend.

When they are not playing golf, residents can enjoy community amenities like:

• Fitness centers with cardiovascular and weight training equipment
• Fitness classes for Zumba and Pilates
• Aerobics and dance studios
• Therapy tubs
• Saunas and sun patios

There are also clubs for card and table games, arts and crafts, and other hobbies.

Corte Bella is located to conveniences like retail shops and grocery stores. People who live here are minutes away from the Arrowhead Mall and several retail outlets.

They can also easily get to cultural attractions like the Challenger Space Center, West Valley Art Museum, and Wildlife World Zoo. Arizona State University West is minutes away from Corte Bella, as are several sporting venues used by teams like the Cardinals, Coyotes, and several Major League baseball teams.

People who are interested in any of the resale homes in Corte Bella can preview them at length by visiting the website for West USA Realty. They can also get information, such as age and pricing, on the houses for sale in this community and take tours of them by reaching out to Carl Chapman REALTOR today.