The GrandFormerly Sun City Grand
Del Webb's third West Valley act — newer construction, resort amenities, and a 55+ community where a small share of residents can be 45+.
Why I send clients here.
The Grand is what you get when Del Webb gets a second chance to do it right. Open floor plans, 9-foot ceilings, attached garages with space for a golf cart, and four golf courses inside one community. The allowance for a small share of 45+ residents can work for couples where one spouse is still a few years from traditional retirement.
How The Grand came to be.
Del Webb opened Sun City Grand in 1996 in then-rural Surprise. Build-out finished in 2005 at roughly 9,550 homes plus 252 condos. In 2023 the community rebranded as 'The Grand' to reflect its broader appeal.
Developer: Del E. Webb · Build-out: 1996 onward
What homes cost in The Grand.
What you actually get.
- 4 golf courses (Granite Falls North & South, Desert Springs, Cimarron)
- Cimarron Center, Sonoran Plaza, Adobe Center, Chaparral Center
- Pickleball, tennis, bocce, dog park, softball field, swimming
- Multiple resort-style pools and fitness centers
- 70+ chartered clubs
- Sonoran Plaza ballroom for live entertainment
- Art studios, woodshop, ceramics
- Strong travel, RV, and dance club presence
- Walking distance to Surprise Marketplace & Prasada
- Surprise Stadium (Royals/Rangers Spring Training) 10 min
- Loop 303 → Phoenix Sky Harbor in 35 minutes
- Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center 5 minutes
What retirement actually looks like here.
Golf carts before sunrise. Pickleball by 8. Lunch with neighbors who became friends. Wine on the patio when the desert cools off. This is the rhythm of The Grand.
The things only locals point out.
Fewer than 10% of homes can be 45+, which can help couples where one spouse is still working.
1996–2005 builds mean modern layouts, better insulation, and lower maintenance surprises.
You'll never play the same course twice in a week.
Who tends to love it here
- Couples not yet fully retired
- Buyers who want newer construction without going custom
- Avid golfers
Honest watch-outs
- HOA dues are more than what RCSCW charges
- Not gated — security comes from a community patrol
- Inventory turns faster; be ready to act
Thinking about The Grand?
I'll send you a current list of available homes in The Grand, a candid breakdown of the floor plans most in demand right now, and a no-pressure relocation plan tailored to your timeline.
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