Solera at Johnson Ranch is an age-restricted, 55 and over gated master-planned community in Queen Creek, Arizona. Construction in it began in 2004 and continued through 2008. Today, it is home to more than 700 Del Webb single-family homes.

As West USA Realty and Carl Chapman REALTOR can tell home buyers, the real estate market in Solera at Johnson Ranch is competitively priced and very much in demand among newcomers to the area. Any homes that are listed for sale typically sell quickly, often within days of being put up on the market. This community is very popular among older homeowners and retirees who want to enjoy the best of what its resort-style lifestyle has to offer.

In fact, Solera at Johnson Ranch is only about 40 miles outside of Phoenix and is located at the eastern base of the San Tan Mountains. It sits in a quiet stretch of the Arizona desert, away from the congestion and noise of the big city.

The homes for sale here are priced anywhere from the low $100,000s to the low $300,000s. That price gets home buyers single-family homes that average in size from 1400 to 1900 square feet.

The homes also feature amenities and designs like:

• Granite countertops
• Stainless steel kitchen appliances
• 42-inch cabinets
• Hard surface floors
• Master bedroom suites with large bathrooms
• His and her sinks
• Walk-in showers
• High ceilings with ceiling fans
• Family rooms or studios

Many of the homes for sale here have expansive backyards with covered patios and desert landscaping with rocks and succulents.

The community of Solera at Johnson Ranch itself offers a wide array of amenities that especially appeal to people who love to get out and socialize, as well as take part in outdoor recreation. The housing association, which oversees daily life and safety in the community, manages the Solera at Johnson Ranch clubhouse. This clubhouse has over 10,000 square feet of space and offers amenities like:

• An outdoor swimming pool
• Hobby studios
• A ballroom
• Tennis and bocce ball courts

There are also miles of walking and biking trails located around the clubhouse and community in general.

Solera at Johnson Ranch also offers numerous parks and acres of natural space for residents' use. There are a number of softball and soccer fields in the community, as well as a fishing pond, basketball courts, three recreation centers and a community spa.

Solera at Johnson Ranch likewise has its own 18-hole championship golf course. The course spans 7141 yards and is open to the public, as well as residents within the community. It also has expansive views of the nearby San Tan Mountains.

As if all of these amenities were not enough to encourage residents to venture out into the community and take part in the fit and active that Solera at Johnson Ranch offers, the community also employs its own activities director. This director is responsible for planning community-wide events and hosting athletic and social activities. This director also oversees the numerous clubs offered for:

• Knitting
• Quilting
• Jewelry making
• Ceramics
• Water volleyball
• Dancing
• Hiking
• Golf

as well as a host of other hobbies and pastimes.

When residents need to head out into the nearby town of Queen Creek, they can find plenty of shops, restaurants, retail centers, medical facilities and cultural attractions within just a few miles of their homes. In fact, they are just minutes away from major retailers like:

• Super Target
• World Market
• Stein Mart
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Kohl's
• PetSmart

They are also within just a few miles of Walmart and Staples. Banner Medical Center likewise is a short drive from Solera at Johnson Ranch.

Solera at Johnson Ranch is one of the most popular age-restricted communities in the Phoenix area. It offers an upscale way of life with ample focus on enjoying the Great Outdoors and staying fit, active, and young at heart.

People who want to find homes for sale in Solera at Johnson Ranch can contact West USA Realty for listings. They can set up tours of properties for sale by working with Carl Chapman REALTOR today.