Green Valley AZ (Tucson, Nogales, Tubac: fit in, for sale, new house)

[skitow]

Hi everyone. Are you full of turkey? I was talking to my brother and he was telling me that Green Valley was a nice place to live in AZ. I read up on it and it is pretty much a retirement city. The weather there seems to be pretty good; not too hot and surely not too cold. Has anyone lived there or been through that area? The housing seems strange to me, or I didn't find the right area to look at. I didn't see a single house with a garage. All the homes have carports only that I could find. Is that the norm for AZ in general? If you have any info, I would love to hear what ya' got to say. Stay safe, skitow.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by skitow

Hi everyone. Are you full of turkey? I was talking to my brother and he was telling me that Green Valley was a nice place to live in AZ. I read up on it and it is pretty much a retirement city. The weather there seems to be pretty good; not too hot and surely not too cold. Has anyone lived there or been through that area? The housing seems strange to me, or I didn't find the right area to look at. I didn't see a single house with a garage. All the homes have carports only that I could find. Is that the norm for AZ in general? If you have any info, I would love to hear what ya' got to say. Stay safe, skitow.

You must be looking at older homes. When I came to AZ in the 70s most new houses had carports. Garages became the rule in the 80s. Today, the trend is 3500 sf two-stories on 4500 sf lots with 2-3 car garage. GV is indeed a place where people come to die. We used to call it "Wrinkle Valley" when I lived down that way. Back then it was somewhat isolated, but on a recent trip I was shocked to see that it is now part of the Tucson sprawl. It's basically a 'burb for the aging. It looks nice meaning stucco homes on tidy streets with nearby shopping and medical and chain eateries. It will be cooler than Tucson but not by much. After you visit San Xavier, Tubac and Nogales you have about exhausted your options on what to do. So shopping, shuffleboard, and surfing the web must fill your days.

[skitow]

Thanks Ponderosa for the info. I think I'll pass on GV. I'm sure I'd get bored real quick living there. Thanks again, skitow.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by skitow

Thanks Ponderosa for the info. I think I'll pass on GV. I'm sure I'd get bored real quick living there. Thanks again, skitow.

Well, don't take (just) my word for it. If you are interested in the area near Tucson, you might also want to check out Rio Rico. They are not age-restricted and have quite a variety of housing options. I recall that Rio Rico had a shady past with the promises they made but did not deliver to buyers, but thanks to some lawsuits turned out OK, I guess. Same problem with things to do, though, all the action is in Tucson.

[skitow]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Well, don't take (just) my word for it. If you are interested in the area near Tucson, you might also want to check out Rio Rico. They are not age-restricted and have quite a variety of housing options. I recall that Rio Rico had a shady past with the promises they made but did not deliver to buyers, but thanks to some lawsuits turned out OK, I guess. Same problem with things to do, though, all the action is in Tucson.

I'll check it out, thanks, skitow

[scottyc]

Hi Skitow. There is so much to do in Green Valley. There is every imaginable thing to do,sports, games, clubs etc. Your days will be full or just relax. It has changed from the old days, and it is only half hour from Tucson. Take the time to check it out. I hope you enjoy. Scottyc

[skitow]

scottyc. Thanks for your post. Everyone has a different opinion about the same place. That's a good thing. If we all felt the same way, everyone in the world would want to live in the same city. Can you imagine what the operators of the public sewer system would be going through? I can't say it but, ****! Getting replies and different points of view really helps people figure out a starting point. I know the areas to start my search now, and the areas to avoid. I guess you live around Green Valley somewhere. I may be driving by you this spring. skitow

[tippilou]

It has been a long while since the last GV posting. There are many homes for sale there. Is this typical for GV? The property values are similar to everywhere else; down by a lot. How do active people enjoy living there? Do the restrictions put a damper on your life style or are they common sense restrictions?

Most of the (less expensive) homes we've looked into for snowbird property have only one parking space/carport. Google street maps never show any cars on the street. Where do people with 2 cars park??? Where does your guest park? Do we have to sell our car?

Any updated advice on GV would be appreciated. We are active boomers who don't ususally fit into the cookie-cutter mold, but don't want to live in a neighborhood that is loud, roudy, trafficky and full of drama (did I forget to mention crime?) Any suggestions? Have a good day!