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Old 11-29-2007, 05:09 PM
 
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More of a "personal thing" for me, Chowhound.

A one word answer would be . . . QUALITY!

The older homes have more character and personality as well as larger lots offering more privacy. Most older homes in this area are solid block construction, not the plywood and the spray on stucco of the new stuff. In comparison, many new homes have postage size lots (unless you choose to move further out of town) and less than high quality construction.

My only first hand experience is the horror stories from two couples who purchased new construction. Granted, most problems were corrected under warranty but not without much grief and aggravation. Who knows how long these homes will hold up.

As for "incredible incentives" . . . due to the huge inventory, I have a feeling you could negotiate a great deal either way.

RANCHO IS LIKE LIVING IN A RESORT COMMUNITY. WE MOVED INTO A PULTE HOME - 3669 SQ FT. FROM A CUSTOM HOME IN CHICAGO AND HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASED. WE HAD A COUPLE ISSUES AND PULTE CAME OUT AND FIXED THEM... THREE YEARS AFTER CONSTRUCTION AND WE ARE THE 2ND OWNER. THE HOMES ARE WELL CONSTRUCTED AND THE BUILDERS HAVE NATIONAL REPUTATIONS. THESE STUCCO HOMES WILL LAST A LONG TIME!
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Old 12-01-2007, 11:44 PM
 
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Thanks for all the replies.

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Old 12-12-2007, 07:00 PM
 
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I live in Green Valley, current population according to the COC is 26,000 with at least 6,000 being "winter only" residents. Green Valley abuts Sahuarita so it is easy to see what is going on in Sahuarita. There is nothing at all wrong with Sahuarita and its new developments in my opinion. It is a nice family area and it brings much to us as it grows. There are plenty of medical facilities here and my wife is the Regional Medical Manager. They are planning more medical clinics and a hospital in Sahuarta close to the new Frys Grocery Store and another clinic across from the High School. Green Valley has the Carondelet Medical Clinic which is a very large facility with many medical services. A new urgent care facility is also in the planning stages with night and weekend hours. If it weren't for the growth in Sahuarita, we in Green Valley would not be considered for the new Hospital. Also there are several new restaurants that would not be here if it were not for the family growth of Sahuarita...the waitresses and waiters, etc have to live nearby as it is not practical for them to drive to our area from Tucson. There are several new ones that are almost ready to open, like Florentines near Ashleys Furniture Store. There is also plans for another new one to come back that had closed when they could not get enough waiters and waitresses from Tucson. Sahuarita's growth is helping Green Valley in so many ways. At one time it was difficult to buy simple everyday clothes here, but now the Super Wal-mart takes care of that need and Tucson is only 25 miles away for really special shopping. My wife's parents are in a very nice adult care home in Sahuarita called San Judas. The hospice people told us that it is classified as the best adult care home in Pima County! Green Valley also has one of the best nursing homes in Pima County called La Posada. Unlike the nursing homes in Tucson (I have been to several) ours do not have closure warning orders given them every few months. Sahuarita has its own water park and lake (with fishing) for the family area called Rancho Sahuarita, Green Valley has 12 recreational centers with a 13th on the way.

At one time we were thinking of moving to another area because of the summer heat, BUT we could not find another area that had so much to offer. So even though the summer is warm, This area (Green Valley/Sahuarita) has much to offer and still has that small town feel. AND look at the weather this time of the year! While our former hometown in Wisconsin is covered with ice and snow, we are enjoying the best weather ever! We are 21 year full-timers and happy to be here.
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Old 12-12-2007, 08:22 PM
 
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I live in Green Valley, current population according to the COC is 26,000 with at least 6,000 being "winter only" residents. Green Valley abuts Sahuarita so it is easy to see what is going on in Sahuarita. There is nothing at all wrong with Sahuarita and its new developments in my opinion. It is a nice family area and it brings much to us as it grows. There are plenty of medical facilities here and my wife is the Regional Medical Manager. They are planning more medical clinics and a hospital in Sahuarta close to the new Frys Grocery Store and another clinic across from the High School. Green Valley has the Carondelet Medical Clinic which is a very large facility with many medical services. A new urgent care facility is also in the planning stages with night and weekend hours. If it weren't for the growth in Sahuarita, we in Green Valley would not be considered for the new Hospital. Also there are several new restaurants that would not be here if it were not for the family growth of Sahuarita...the waitresses and waiters, etc have to live nearby as it is not practical for them to drive to our area from Tucson. There are several new ones that are almost ready to open, like Florentines near Ashleys Furniture Store. There is also plans for another new one to come back that had closed when they could not get enough waiters and waitresses from Tucson. Sahuarita's growth is helping Green Valley in so many ways. At one time it was difficult to buy simple everyday clothes here, but now the Super Wal-mart takes care of that need and Tucson is only 25 miles away for really special shopping. My wife's parents are in a very nice adult care home in Sahuarita called San Judas. The hospice people told us that it is classified as the best adult care home in Pima County! Green Valley also has one of the best nursing homes in Pima County called La Posada. Unlike the nursing homes in Tucson (I have been to several) ours do not have closure warning orders given them every few months. Sahuarita has its own water park and lake (with fishing) for the family area called Rancho Sahuarita, Green Valley has 12 recreational centers with a 13th on the way.

At one time we were thinking of moving to another area because of the summer heat, BUT we could not find another area that had so much to offer. So even though the summer is warm, This area (Green Valley/Sahuarita) has much to offer and still has that small town feel. AND look at the weather this time of the year! While our former hometown in Wisconsin is covered with ice and snow, we are enjoying the best weather ever! We are 21 year full-timers and happy to be here.
Your point is absolutely valid (looking at Sahuarita as sort of a part of Green Valley that is ) and your post is very informative. We've been questioning it as being a part of Tucson... and also because of the lack of services (apparently some are available at this time). If somebody doesn't need employment or is willing to take a long commute or the commute in his particular case is good and acceptable, then by all means the place is fine! People love Oro Valley, too. Nothing against Oro Valley, either... beautiful scenery, beautiful houses. To me it's South Phoenix , but that's me. For retired people or for people working in Northwest Tucson it's perfectly fine.
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Old 04-01-2008, 01:18 PM
 
Location: Sahuarita
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I live in Rancho Sahuarita and I work "in the field" so-to-speak, as I am a real estate consultant and I am all over the place. If you ask me, even though there are only two freeway systems and one of them being butchered (renovated & improved, others might say, LOL) right now, and for the next 3-5 years, I still don't think it is such a bad commute...typically 20 minutes to downtown. Now from downtown towards the north side of town on I-10, it's a nightmare during the 4-6 rush hour because of the freeway construction. Coming back south is not that bad.
PLUS - and this is a big PLUS, if you are going to live in Rancho Sahuarita, you will be able to enjoy the gym, pool, basketball, tennis, sand volleyball courts, doggie parks and other green fields withour leaving your community and all 5 minutes from your house (maybe even walking) and at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
AND NOW that the big Fry's store and gas station and bank our here, with other fabulous stores to come, it will be even better to come home after a long day at work.
OOPS! I forgot to mention the casino, which some really love (but some really hate because of all the smoking).
SUMMARY: 20 minutes is hardly a "commute"
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