Sun City West, AZ
 
Sun City West - Recreation Centers
Sun City West - Pictures
Sun City West - Golf
 
Construction of homes began in Sun City West in 1979 as space for new homes ran out in the original Sun City. In 1999, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) statistics show 965 homes re-sold. The average selling price of these homes was $142,708 with the median selling price being $129,000. In 1999, the selling prices ranged from $55,000 to $425,000. The majority of the homes in Sun City West have two bedrooms and 2 baths. With few exceptions all housing units in Sun City West are one story – there are no basements. Most of the original construction is wood framed exterior walls with wood siding. Newer sections of Sun City West continue to have wood framed construction but the exterior siding is stucco rather than wood. In the early 1990's tile roofs also began to appear in great numbers and quickly became the roof covering of choice. The last homes built in Sun City West were constructed around 1997, when construction moved to Sun City Grand.

Recreation & Entertainment

Sun City West has four recreation centers located through out the area – each has an Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool –two of the centers have indoor pools. The residents and their guests also have exclusive use of seven of the nine golf courses in Sun City West. 

The residents and their guests also have exclusive use of the recreation center facilities. The social hall can seat 1,200 people for bingo and other activities. The residents also own a 300 seat well equipped theater and a large library. The annual recreation center fee for owner residents (mandatory for all owners) is $148 per person (as of July 1, 2000). Facilities are well equipped and open to all residents. Non-owner residents (renters) may also use the facilities for a nominal fee.

Also located in Sun City West is the Sundome Center for the Performing Arts which seats over 7,000 people and is the worlds largest single level theater. The Sundome is host to numerous professional shows and plays and has featured many of the worlds top performers. The Sun Cities Symphony a 95 piece orchestra also plays several concerts a year at the Sundome.