Best Healthy Places to Retire: Green Valley, Arizona

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I purchased a home in 2007. What the salesperson told me and what the 500 pages (or more) regarding the Mertigage homes was completely different. Do not sign the contract until you read inbetween the lines. Meritage construction is not up to standards. For example: my shingles on my roof, simply fall off the roof! The salesperson said there was a 50 year quarantee on the roof, that the roof would last longer than the house. This is one example. Yes. The EPA air and water standards due to the copper mines, have been horrible.

michelle saad of AZ 3:37PM October 15, 2011

Yeah right. We have a homeowner who has repeatedly rented to younger families with children and so far our HOA has not been able to do anything other than levy a hefty fine that will eventually end up as a lien against the property. No out of pocket expenses to the homeowner until the property is sold unless it goes into foreclosure. Is there some other way? Can we evict the family?

Tom of AZ 11:32AM January 04, 2011

You forgot to mention the destroyed desert from the copper mines along 1-10 to Green Valley and all the polution it causes. I guess Meritage paid you for this article and don't want that mentioned. Also all the border patrol trying to stop all the illeagal aliens crossing through Green Valley.
Nice article.

Michael Nelson of AZ 6:44PM October 28, 2010

Although we have been several times and are anticipating a purchase of our last home there, I am becoming more concerned now with what I read and am not told by our property developer, about the dramatic lack of drinkable water. Will it be less than ten years before people are in real trouble there? It definitely worries me a great deal.

Terry of OR 8:49PM October 25, 2009

GREEN VALLEY, ARIZONA - Arizona's best kept secret! Having lived here for over 30 years, I can tell you, we have the best of all worlds! Tucson is a short drive away where one can be enlighted to all things cultural. Then take the relaxing drive back to the quiet of the valley.
THE ARIZONA DESERT MUSEUM is a wonderful place to spend a day learning about the flora and fauna of Southern Arizona. (Plan to visit the Desert Museum at least once a year!) THE TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER hosts a myriad of concerts year around. OLD TUCSON is a great place to take your grandchildren when they come for a visit; complete with reinacted shoot-outs! MADERA CANYON, minutes from Green Valley, is a bird watcher's paradise and a wonderful place to picnic.
The people are diverse and from all around the country. Everyone remembers what is was like to be new here, and as a result, this is one of the friendliest places one could live. We have tons of recreational opportunities including great golf courses. Whatever you like to do, we have it! If I didn't already live here, I'd move here! Be sure to put Green Valley, Arizona on your short list of places to visit before retiring! You'll be glad you did!

Lynn Robinson of AZ 12:21PM September 04, 2009

My husband and I moved to Green Valley from Indiana due to my husbands COPD.Within two months of getting here he was so much better and my arthritis was greatly improved. I have had sinus trouble for years but the dry air helps that also. Green valley is a fun, friendly place to live with so many outdoor things to do you are never bored. Housing is very affordable here and utilities very reasonable. Visit my website for more information.
janetp.longrealty.com

Janet Petzler of AZ 6:20PM July 14, 2009

I have lived in many parts of the United States of America. I loved each state that I lived. Each state is unique. Finally, we settled down in Green Valley, Arizona.
For some people the climate may be too hot. To me the houses in Green Valley are well insulated. Most communities that have clubhouse that has swimming pools and many other activities for everyone.
Desert life has it its own beauty! I had never seen cactie flowers so beautiful in my life. It is not noisy, pleasant roads, shopping centers are conveniently located, many medical centers.
Tucson airport is only 30 minutes up North. During the hot months of the year, we have in the afternoons shower that calms down dust and refreshens the plants.
About buying homes in Green Valley (Especially Canyon View Estates) is a bargain compare to other parts of the USA.
Just to find out one can rent beautiful homes, furnished homes in Canyon View Estates in Green Valley. There are many other homes for rent also available in Green Valley.
I personally like Canyon View estates because I live there and love it. If you are interested in taking a tour in our community, please visit our website at : http://www.canyonviewhoa.org

Gulten Argamak of AZ 11:26AM May 30, 2009

Hey, I have a question and I'm hoping someone can help me out. My dad, who has COPD and A1AD, is planning on moving to Green Valley, but he found out today that everyone down there with those diseases is on oxygen because of the elevation. He's not to that point yet and now he isn't so sure about moving. Can someone tell me if the elevation is really that bad?
Thanks!

Wendy of TN 9:10PM May 14, 2009

I am 43 years old and recently stayed in Villas East as a guest. I loved the community of Green Valley and every person I met was pleasant and cheerful. Everyone was so full of life and the happiness was contagious. Although I may have seemed like a youngster to some, I hope most long term residents don't mind the odd "underage" visitor. By welcoming others, you share your beautiful community with others who will help local businesses by spending money, and may even become a new friend to you. You don't really worry that a bunch of kids are going to take over the town, do you?
I loved the easygoing atmosphere of Green Valley and plan to return one day. It's a terrific place!

Lisa Akizuki 12:55AM January 27, 2009

I live in Green Valley Villas East a 55 and over retirement community, and age restricted. You have to be 55 years of age to live in our community. Not every owner follows the rules!
If one of the home owners rents to someone underage (the home owner is supposed to register their renter to our office but there doesn't seem to be a system set up and no one checks up on this).
Is there an AZ state law that you (if you're the one to report that an underage renter is living in one of the villas)would have to sign the complaint form? Or can another home owner sign their name to the complaint form? The underage individual lives by me and the owner lives in Florida.
Thank you!

karen Capelle of AZ 6:21PM October 28, 2008