by Robert Borges on January 9, 2023
An oasis in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, the city of Goodyear is considered a suburb of Phoenix in Arizona’s West Valley. Among Arizona’s fastest-growing cities, Goodyear is currently thriving with a strong economy, reasonable cost of living, and affordable real estate.
Named after The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a result of the company cultivating farmland in the area for cotton to use in its tires, Goodyear is now the Spring Training home for Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Other attractions and entertainment options close to Goodyear include the Westgate Entertainment District, Gila River Arena, State Farm Stadium, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, and The Phoenix International Raceway.
As you might imagine, there is no shortage of lifestyle communities for families, active adults, and retirees in or near Goodyear, Arizona. With great schools, world-class golf, 300+ days of sunshine, and plenty of entertainment and recreation with proximity to both the big city and the mountains, Goodyear is a vibrant and desirable place to live.
In this article, we’ll showcase a few of the best residential communities in or near Goodyear, AZ.
Estrella- Goodyear, AZ
Homes from the $400,000s
Located within the city of Goodyear itself, Estrella is a mixed-use master-planned community that welcomes residents ranging from young couples to families, active adults, and retirees. This top lifestyle community in Goodyear encompasses 20,000 acres including seven distinct neighborhoods, world-class amenities, and nearly endless recreational opportunities. Offering the very best of Arizona active adult communities, Estrella features three residents’ clubs, a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, multiple lakes, over 50 miles of trails, and more than 50 parks onsite. Just off I-10 and Estrella Parkway, the community offers easy access to the Greater Metro-Phoenix area.
Victory at Verrado- Buckeye, AZ
Homes from the mid $500,000s
Nestled in the foothills of Arizona’s White Tank Mountains about 20 minutes from Goodyear, AZ, this Arizona active adult community offers two Tom Lehman-designed championship desert golf courses along with exclusive amenities including a clubhouse, vineyard, and fitness center. The community near Goodyear also features more than 80 parks, 21-miles of paths and trails, a racquet sports pavilion for pickleball and tennis, the Life Performance Training Center, The Vic Bar + Kitchen, The Spa, The Sports Den, Arts with a View art studio, and more.
Las Palmas Grand Active 55+ Resort- Mesa, AZ
Homes from $149,000
This Phoenix-area manufactured home community has a wide variety of recreational activities and is approximately 45 minutes from Goodyear, Arizona. Not only do residents enjoy a full calendar of parties, dances, events, and outings coordinated by the full-time activities director, but a plethora of amenities including pickleball, putting green, dog park, heated pool and spa. The active adult Arizona community is anchored by a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse includes a fitness center, internet library, ballroom, billiards, HDTV lounge, gourmet kitchen, card room, and arts and crafts room.
Trilogy® at Wickenburg Ranch- Wickenburg, AZ
Homes from the mid $300,000s
About an hour north of Goodyear in a historic Arizona mining and ranching town, Wickenburg Ranch includes a scenic desert golf course and a resort club with a spacious full-service clubhouse and an active program of outdoor activities and social events throughout the year. The property is surrounded by picturesque desert terrain in an area once dubbed the Dude Ranch Capital of the World, and it remains a popular destination for Western trail rides and equestrian sports. Wickenburg Ranch is an all-ages residential development that also offers select 55+ neighborhoods.
