Verde Groves

Verde Groves sits in Mesa, Arizona, and people say it feels like living at a resort since you get all kinds of amenities, plus the homeowners' association handles nearly all of the outside chores for you, and the community stays gated, so only residents and their guests can come in, which gives people a little extra peace of mind, especially since at least one person in each home has to be 55 years or older, though about a fifth of the residents can be as young as 40. They fill the clubhouse with everything you'd expect in a busy spot - over 10,000 square feet with rooms for billiards, crafts, cards, a big kitchen, library with computers, TV room, dance floor, media room, exercise area with fitness equipment, a great room, and plenty of spots to gather for club meetings or potlucks, and the two heated pools and the heated spa sit outside, close by a big covered patio, an outdoor fireplace, and barbecue grills for folks who like to cook out or relax with neighbors. The HOA takes care of a lot for residents, like all the exterior maintenance, roof repair and replacement, lawn and landscaping both front and back, termite and pest control outside, water, sewer, trash, cable TV, and even insurance on the homes and shared areas, so people can lock up and leave without much worry if they travel. The homes are townhome style, one level, with no interior steps, built between 2002 and 2004, and they usually have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, open kitchens with breakfast bars, pantries, and granite or quartz counters, tile and carpet floors, double-pane windows with sun screens, high ceilings, walk-in showers and his-and-hers closets in the master suites, and attached garages for two cars with extra storage and direct entry into the house, plus some homes back up to desert landscaping, paved walking and biking paths, and even citrus groves. The roofs use tile and got a new installation in late 2024, and each home comes with central air, ceiling fans, electric or natural gas heating, and programmable thermostats, while most units have covered patios out back, and some have block fencing or no fencing at all, depending on the lot. The neighborhood's safe and quiet, with scheduled community activities, bulletin boards, and newsletters that keep everyone in the loop, and the HOA management and board handle all approval and maintenance questions. Most homes have ceramic tile in the main living spaces, carpet in bedrooms, and vaulted ceilings make the great rooms feel spacious, and you'll spot linen cabinets, updated bathrooms, and modern kitchens in many units, often with soft water loops and electric cooktops. The community sits close to bus stops for those who don't want to drive, and the whole setup is meant to make life low stress for those wanting freedom from everyday chores, since the cost of things like roof repairs, landscaping, and trash service is included in the monthly HOA fee. The neighborhood's made up of properties like Verde Groves Unit 1 and Unit 3, with homes ranging from about 1,200 to nearly 1,900 square feet, usually listed by different agencies and taking around a month or two to sell, the median list price hovers around $413,000, and each home gives folks the chance to enjoy a simpler life without having to look after every little thing themselves.