Villa Monterey is an upscale age-restricted community designed for homeowners who are 55 years of age and older. It is located in Scottsdale, just outside of Phoenix. One of its biggest draws to newcomers to Arizona is its quiet, luxurious way of life in a quiet setting that is still just minutes away from all of the conveniences that Phoenix has to offer.

This scenic, quaint and friendly master-planned community has a history that dates to 1961. Construction of it ended in 1969; it is now home to more than 800 attached and condominium homes. Well-known home builders Butler Homes and Friedman Brothers created and built the homes in Villa Monterey.

Today's real estate market in Villa Monterey consists only of resale homes. These homes are among the most in-demand in the Scottsdale area. It is imperative that interested buyers contact knowledgeable agents like Carl Chapman REALTOR and West USA Realty to find and buy these homes once they become available on the market.

The homes in Villa Monterey are additionally priced affordably, especially given the exclusivity of the area. The prices range in the mid-$400,000s to $500,000s. It can garner a home with all of the comforts and amenities that any homeowner in this age demographic could want.

In fact, the homes in this exclusive age-restricted community are designed for low maintenance, upscale living in mind. The typical home here has a flat roof and is tiled with durable, desert-friendly materials like terra cotta. It also has an attached garage that can house one, if not two, vehicles, as well as a natural rock and succulent landscape, a gated entrance, and a separated, enclosed backyard.

The average home in Villa Monterey likewise has at least 1800 square feet of living space, as well as two to three bedrooms and at least two bathrooms. Additional features that it can offer include:

• French doors leading to the backyard
• Ceiling fans
• Stone tile floors
• Popcorn ceilings
• Large dining room
• Painted cabinetry
• Master suite with its own bathroom
• Mirrored double door closets
• Carpeting in the bedrooms and hallways

The typical home in Villa Monterey likewise has a natural rock pathways throughout the front and backyard.

Residents who venture outside of their homes can find plenty to keep them active, engaged, and connected to the Villa Monterey community. The homeowners association, which oversees the daily functions within the community, maintain and offers a community-wide clubhouse for residents' enjoyment. This clubhouse has numerous rooms for special events, meetings, and activities. There are also multipurpose rooms that are used for games and hobbies.

Additionally, Villa Monterey has its own outdoor swimming pool and spa. It also has a spacious outdoor patio where neighbors and friends can meet, sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and desert landscapes that surround the community.

Residents can indulge in fitness and exercise by making use of the numerous tennis courts found throughout Villa Monterey. They can also walk, bike or hike on the miles of nature trails that traverse throughout the area.

Villa Monterey is likewise located close to all of the facilities and services that people in the community need to live comfortably and safely. They are minutes away from major retailers like Walmart and Walgreens. There are also several pharmacies and medical facilities within several miles of the community.

To keep entertained and busy, Villa Monterey residents can also easily drive to local attractions like the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Desert Botanical Garden, as well as the Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale Gun Club, and Troon North Golf Club are also all close to Villa Monterey.

Finally, homeowners who live in this community can take in the sights of the Grand Canyon in short order. This major attraction is only a short distance from Villa Monterey. For further jaunts from the community, residents here are only 15 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which offers scores of international and domestic flights each day.

For 50 years, Villa Monterey has offered the best of upscale, comfortable, and low-maintenance retirement living. As an age-restricted community, it reserves the best amenities and features for people who want to enjoy all of the perks of quiet living while still being minutes away from the big city. Homes for sale here remain among the most popular for homebuyers in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area.

People wanting to buy one of the attached and condominium homes for sale here can reach out to West USA Realty for more information. Carl Chapman REALTOR can provide them with virtual and in-person tours of available properties today.