Is there a community in Metro PHX that isn't family friendly? (Phoenix: neighborhoods, schools)

[BlueCat1105]

We're somewhat like the OP. We like a quieter lifestyle, but don't have kids and aren't particularly interested in a lot of kid-friendly stuff either. We pretty much have to choose to live in family friendly neighborhoods for the neighborhoods, and don't participate in the kid's activities. It's the only way we can have the home life we want.

[nope098]

OP - if you find such a glorious place please let me know. I'd be the first to sign up.

[PinkElephant]

Wow, zippyman, that's enlightening! I personally would not even want my high schooler crossing a super busy road unless it was adacent to school. But for relators to be specifically to freely discuss the pros and cons so as to avoid possible discrimination seems a bit overkill. i.e. we have small kids we want to avoid the college scene and heavy traffic or my spouse is ill and we need a quiet environment what do you mean the sound walls for the freeway makes for heavier residential noise or the municipal airport is busier overnight than during the day?

[nope098]

Originally Posted by PinkElephant

Wow, zippyman, that's enlightening! I personally would not even want my high schooler crossing a super busy road unless it was adacent to school. But for relators to be specifically to freely discuss the pros and cons so as to avoid possible discrimination seems a bit overkill. i.e. we have small kids we want to avoid the college scene and heavy traffic or my spouse is ill and we need a quiet environment what do you mean the sound walls for the freeway makes for heavier residential noise or the municipal airport is busier overnight than during the day?

Holy run-on sentences and spelling mistakes. I'm having trouble even making sense of this post.

[AZJoeD]

Most adult communities require one occupant to be at least a certain age. As an example, Westbrook Village requires one occupant to be at least 40 years of age.

Of course there are many communities that are not restricted, but are more popular with adult buyers than families. This does not mean that families are not welcome, but simply that the type and size of house and amenities are more desired by adults. I can think of several depending on the type of home that would interest you. One such example is Bella Vista in Scottsdale. This is a condominium community that is similar in construction to a luxury hotel. Large buildings with underground parking, elevators, interior entrances, etc. Most units are 2B/2BA 1200-1400 sq ft. Very quiet. Most owners are snowbirds or professional adults. Excellent neighborhood close to shopping, dining, etc.



If you prefer a single family home the Los Portones community in N. Scottsdale offers smaller 1400-1800 sq ft single family homes on smaller lots. Very quiet, gated community.

These are just two examples. There are lots of options in just about every section of the valley you just need to do a little research.

[ijamez]

You're in your late 30s but want to live like you're in your late 60s...Is that right? Just buy a place in Sun City...You can get away with it and not have your age be a problem...I have a cousin that bought there a few years ago and she's only 45...Not because she wants to live amongst those who are just waiting to die, but because the only other places to buy for such low prices puts her in slum areas and being raped and/or robbed wasn't on the priority list...Consider it!

[nope098]

Originally Posted by ijamez

You're in your late 30s but want to live like you're in your late 60s...Is that right? Just buy a place in Sun City...You can get away with it and not have your age be a problem...I have a cousin that bought there a few years ago and she's only 45...Not because she wants to live amongst those who are just waiting to die, but because the only other places to buy for such low prices puts her in slum areas and being raped and/or robbed wasn't on the priority list...Consider it!

Why judge OP? There are plenty of people like him these days. It's not like the only two options should be (1)- start family or (2)- live near night life partying and hooking up until option 1 happens

[BlueCat1105]

Originally Posted by nope098

Why judge OP? There are plenty of people like him these days. It's not like the only two options should be (1)- start family or (2)- live near night life partying and hooking up until option 1 happens

I could not agree more. This is how many people think of folks like us - even my mother in law once mentioned that we could adopt one day, apparently assuming that something must have been wrong, and not that it was a conscious choice on our part.

Our own preferences were also for a larger lot, because we like a little wiggle room between the neighbors, and also like to garden. It's been a little difficult.

[nope098]

Originally Posted by BlueCat1105

I could not agree more. This is how many people think of folks like us - even my mother in law once mentioned that we could adopt one day, apparently assuming that something must have been wrong, and not that it was a conscious choice on our part.

Our own preferences were also for a larger lot, because we like a little wiggle room between the neighbors, and also like to garden. It's been a little difficult.

There are some people who legitimately wonder why we don't want kids and there are others that I suspect are haters because they are tied down with kids and somewhere deep down inside they wish that they weren't.

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by nope098

There are some people who legitimately wonder why we don't want kids and there are others that I suspect are haters because they are tied down with kids and somewhere deep down inside they wish that they weren't.

Yep.

Phoenix seems to be very family friendly, but not everyone has children. Those of us without children don't want to live like we are in our 60's...quite the opposite! (at least for me) Not having children and still being young allows for a lot more time and energy to be anything but old!