Meridian Manor

Meridian Manor sits in Apache Junction, Arizona, and is a gated community for people 55 years and older, and what you get here is a well-kept, tidy group of single-family homes, mostly one-story ranch style, with floor plans ranging from smaller two-bedrooms up to three-bedrooms, sometimes with a den or office space that could work as a third bedroom if somebody needed that, and the homes often have no interior steps, vaulted ceilings, tile floors throughout, and things like double-pane windows, fireplaces, and open kitchens with lots of cabinetry, plus each home has a two-car attached garage with direct access and extra storage cabinets, and there's central air, ceiling fans, and electric heat for the warmer and colder days, and you'll often find high-speed internet and views of the nearby Superstition Mountains, which is some nice scenery out the window or while sitting in the backyard under a patio or behind the vinyl or block fencing that marks out the lot lines, and every home sits on its own lot, usually between about 5,100 to 5,500 square feet. The community keeps its own clubhouse, which is walking distance for most residents, and the clubhouse offers space for a library, fitness center, six billiard tables, a craft room, and a ballroom for gatherings or classes, and outside you've got access to a heated saltwater pool and Jacuzzi, tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, and a spa, all of which are for the community so folks can meet up, stretch their legs, and pass the time in good company, and for those who like to watch movies or play games, there's even a media room. The Homeowner's Association manages the shared areas, handles street and grounds maintenance, and the monthly HOA fee covers those basics along with community insurance, and the group keeps architectural rules so the neighborhood looks safe and tidy. The homes are mostly single level and work well for seniors who want to avoid stairs, and many have a concrete tile roof, stucco or wood trim exteriors, and mountain or desert views, and if you're handy, the large laundry or garage space makes tinkering or storing bikes easy. Views of mountains and desert are common, and most homes have fenced yards and big patios for sitting outside, and the area feels secure with the gate at the entrance. Meridian Manor keeps a quiet feeling but offers enough activities, with special programs happening in the clubhouse and connections to things like the Freecycle network for passing along things you don't need anymore. The homes are offered by several real estate companies including Weichert, Realtors-Home Pro Realty, 1-World Property Mgt. & Realty LLC, Coldwell Banker Realty, Bliss Realty & Investments, and Keller Williams Arizona Realty. Unit sizes go from around 1,150 square feet up to nearly 2,000, often with two bathrooms, and most have been on the market about five months, with asking prices near $380,000, and the living costs - counting mortgage, taxes, and the HOA - usually run close to $1,972 a month. Meridian Manor's homes fall under the single-family residential category, and while there's no detail on other services like meals or health care, the neighborhood mainly offers independent living with a focus on community activities, some attractive mountain views, and a planned, managed neighborhood with friendly neighbors looking for efficient, simple living at this stage in life.