Welcome to part two of our guide on the top communities to consider when moving to Southern Arizona! Whether you are relocating for a change of pace, career advancement, or retirement, Southern Arizona offers diverse neighborhoods and cities to suit various lifestyles.
From bustling urban centers to serene desert retreats, each community in this vibrant region boasts its unique charm, amenities, and attractions. Join us as we explore some of our communities that offer enticing oases to call home!
Rancho Soldados
Don’t just live beside the Tucson terrain; become a part of the beauty of the desert living in a Rancho Soldados home. This gated community showcases views of the stunning Catalina and Rincon mountains and surrounding landscapes on large acre +/- homesites above the Forty Niner Country Club.
Rancho Soldados offers gorgeous lots with mountain views in one of Northeast Tucson’s last underdeveloped areas. Our homeowners rave about the extraordinary one-story custom or semi-custom homes we can build in this exclusive, gated community because they get to wake up every morning to picturesque mountain views!
Solterra Las Campanas
New homes in Solterra offer expansive windows to ensure your views of the breathtaking Santa Rita Mountains are never jeopardized. Enjoy easy desert living with amazing amenities and single-loaded streets near an $18 million network of active adult facilities within Green Valley Recreation. Families who call Solterra home rave about the community’s perfect location and proximity to local happenings! When you purchase a home at Solterra, the seller pays the intuition fee for the Green Valley Recreation Center.
Sonoran Preserve on the Bajada
Sonoran Preserve on the Bajada, a beautiful gated community surrounded by verdant desert flora, offers brilliant 360-degree views of the picturesque mountainous region. Secluded in natural beauty on large acre +/- homesites, relish in the beauty of the Saguaros and the impressive skyscapes of Southern Arizona.
Set north of Tucson in Marana, the Sonoran Preserve in the Bajada neighborhood is a favorite of Southern Arizona golfers because of the easy driving distance to some of Tucson’s best golf courses. It also offers within close proximity tennis courts, pools, fitness centers, medical centers, shopping, and more. If you want to get moving outdoors, explore the many hiking trails that sprawl through Dove Mountain, Catalina State Park, and the nearby communities.
The Hills at Tucson National
Tucson National, an exclusive gated community, highlights the remarkable beauty of Northwest Tucson from the vantage point of a sloping elevation. It offers large acre +/- homesites overlooking one of Tucson’s world-class championship golf courses. Golf lovers in this community have access to the acclaimed Omni Tucson National Golf Course, which offers sparkling lakes and native desert vegetation framing two distinctly different 18-hole championship courses on more than 260 acres.
Windmill Ridge
Come home to the beautiful Windmill Ridge community on 1+ acre homesites and experience the glorious expanse of the desert landscape. In the Vail area, southeast of Tucson, homeowners in Windmill Ridge adore the easy driving distance to all of Tucson’s best attractions while being surrounded by nature’s wilderness with proximity to Cienega Creek Natural Preserve and the Colossal Cave Mountain Park. From energy efficiency to exquisite design, your home promises the perfect escape without compromising an ideal location.
With stunning views of the Rincon Mountains, Windmill Ridge delivers a unique and luxurious lifestyle in the wide-open spaces of Mountain View Ranch in Vail, Arizona. Windmill Ridge is an easy, relaxed highway drive from Sierra Vista, Benson, Raytheon, Downtown Tucson, and many other area employers. Only one home is left in the beautiful community of Windmill Ridge!
Yvon Heights
A snug gated community adorned by lush flora native to Tucson and nestled into the Catalina Foothills, Yvon Heights presents the pinnacle of foothill living. Located east of Oracle Road and north of River Road, Yvon Heights rests high on the ridge, boasting panoramic views, magnificent city lights, and breathtaking Catalina mountains that homeowners love. One-acre homesites are rare due to Yvon Heights’ proximity to the city’s many amenities.
With the nearby Oracle Road, a major thoroughfare near Yvon Heights, you can easily access all Tucson has to offer. Enjoy nearby shopping, food markets, dining, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, and more.
Learn how Fairfield Homes can help you find your perfect home. We provide our homeowners with a luxurious place to thrive, unlocking so much more than a place to live! Call us today at 520.214.7241 to get started on making your luxury desert lifestyle dreams come true.
