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Old 01-30-2009, 06:07 PM
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Default Working in Sun Lakes, Where's a 20 something to live?

I'm relocating to the area (yes from the midwest, please insert spiteful tirades towards @&%#& transplants below) for a job in Sun Lakes. From what I can tell Sun Lakes has noone under the age of 70 living there. My wife and I are looking to rent for a few years until we sell our current home and save some more money. So far Chandler seems to be the closest area with apartments that aren't age restricted. Our budget is approx $800/month we have 2 small dogs. Any recomendations on appartment communities that are close to Sun Lakes that will have other residents in their late 20s or early 30s? I really don't want to commute more than 10 or 20 minutes. Thanks!
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:58 AM
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I'm relocating to the area (yes from the midwest, please insert spiteful tirades towards @&%#& transplants below) for a job in Sun Lakes. From what I can tell Sun Lakes has noone under the age of 70 living there. My wife and I are looking to rent for a few years until we sell our current home and save some more money. So far Chandler seems to be the closest area with apartments that aren't age restricted. Our budget is approx $800/month we have 2 small dogs. Any recomendations on appartment communities that are close to Sun Lakes that will have other residents in their late 20s or early 30s? I really don't want to commute more than 10 or 20 minutes. Thanks!
Sun Lakes is a retirement community so of course you shouldn't be allowed to live there. There are many people younger than 70 but I'm sure for a young buck like you they all look the same.

I remember when SL was out in the middle of nowhere. Today the city totally surrounds it, which is a bummer for the people that bought there to get away from the city. Bottom line though is that lots of houses and apartments are for rent within an easy drive of Sun Lakes.

Enjoy your stay, and perhaps you should take tennis or golf lesson from the oldies that know how to play the games.
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:44 PM
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Default response re where to live in Sun Lakes at age 20+

First, so many people are totally wrong about Sun Lakes. I don't know where you got your information about no body under 70. That is rubbish. Further, it is NOT a retirement community. People who spread those rumors are misinformed and mistaken. It is an active adult community, meaning you must be age 55 or older to own a home. You also must be 19 or older to live there permanently. Yes, only 19. 19 or older to live here. So you CAN live here, no problem. You can rent, just just cannot purchase a home. There is a 40 & 50s Club, clearly far from 70. You might be confusing Sun Lakes - the entire Sun Lakes area with a care facility in Sun Lakes, called the Renaissance. They probably don't have anyone under 70 there. That place is not a single family dwelling, as most of Sun Lakes is. There are some people who live here and are retired and people who work full time, others who work part-time, just like the rest of the world. Now, there are many people getting on in age. That is because Robson first marketed to people all over the country to sell his homes. That was more than 30 years ago and many of those people are still here and now into their 70s and 80s. Some purchased these homes as second homes (break from the snow in Winter) but, not all. Some of those people have begun to pass on to their next adventure - next life. Many are left. When you see people in the stores and out and about who can barely walk, they are most likely from the Renaissance. I've seen them dropped off and they slowly make it into a store. Then they are picked up and returned to the care home. They need to get out like everybody else. There are about a dozen homes for rent here from time to time, not likely for as little as $800 though. Where to live? There are a few town homes in select areas. Not many. Good luck. A realtor can advise you better. It is a nice place, great place to live. Get out at lunch time and walk around the lakes. I live here and have for a few years. No, I'm not anywhere near 70. I was in my early 40s. I also bought a home here and nobody said boo hoo. I don't think their rules can supersede State or Federal law. Anyone just might be able to buy a home here but don't push it and don't rub it in to anybody. Ask for trouble and it just might follow. Wish I could work here. My work takes me 30 - 40 miles away.
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Old 02-03-2009, 07:10 PM
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South Chandler is very close to Sun Lakes. Here are a few complexes to get you started in your search:
Montage At Pecos Ranch Apartments
1616 West Germann Road Ofc
Chandler, AZ 85248

Olive Grove Apartments 2150 South Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85248
Contact: (480) 963-0123

Ocotillo Bay Apartments 1889 West Queen Creek Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
Contact: (480) 812-2003
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Far Southern Tempe should be ok too, but might be a little more of a commute.

Ahwatukee near the I-10 might work too. There are lots of nice Suburbs near Sun Lakes that are acceptable to non-'blue-hairs'.
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