Province, Maricopa, Arizona
Resort-Like 55+ Community of Province Outside of Phoenix Boasts Single Family Homes, Town Homes, a Bounty of Amenities, 50 Acres of Water and Green Spaces
Province is a gated, resort-like 55+ community 30 miles south of Phoenix in southern Arizona. Engle Homes began the development in 2004 but filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Meritage Homes bought the community and is now the primary builder. Eventually, 2,200 single family homes and town homes will be here.
The development has a variety of neighborhoods, and floor plans range from two to four bedrooms with two to three and a half baths. Homes boast Mediterranean-style architecture, single-story living and an attached garage (extensions available). Many properties back to a canal.
Landscaping consists of rocks, bushes, cacti and short trees. Interior features include granite counter tops, bay windows and open floor plans. Some properties have a home theater, a solar system, a golf cart garage and other upgrades.Â
Prices begin in the high-$200,000s. The HOA is in the $200s to $400s per month, depending on home type. Please verify this with a Realtor as prices may change.
The heart and soul of Province is the attractive 32,000 square foot clubhouse. It’s nearly surrounded by water and has a Tuscan theme. Inside, a game room, a billiards room, an arts studio, a ceramics studio, a dance studio, a computer lab, a library, a fitness center, a swimming pool and more greet residents.
Outside, another swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, bocce ball courts, fishing ponds, a putting green and walking trails await.
Fifty acres of ponds, canals and waterfalls pepper 125 acres of nicely landscapes parks, creating a calming, pretty tableau. Duke at Rancho El Dorado, an 18-hole golf course, is just across the street.
Residents are a friendly bunch, and social groups include a wine and food group, an aviation group, a quilting group, an RV group, a travel group and many others. Activities include classes, card games, potlucks and more.
Summer temperatures are in the 90s and low-100s. Winter temperatures are in the 40s, 50s and 60s. On average, Maricopa receives about 12 inches of rain per year.
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