Mesa · Neighborhood
Leisure World
A gated, age-restricted Mesa community with extensive shared facilities.
Quick answer
Leisure World is a gated, age-restricted community in Mesa near the Power Road corridor, with shared recreation facilities, golf on site, and housing built across several decades. Age-restriction rules, association dues, what those dues cover, and golf access should all be verified for the exact property before writing an offer.
At a glance
- Typical price
- Varies by home and current market
- Type
- Gated age-restricted community
- Build era
- 1970s onward, with later phases
- Age restriction
- Age-restricted; verify current rules and occupancy requirements
- School district
- Mesa Public Schools, verify assignment by address
- HOA
- Verify current assessment and exactly what it includes
Pricing, HOA assessments, utility providers, insurance considerations, and travel times vary by property and should be verified during due diligence.
Public-school attendance boundaries and program availability can change. Verify the current assignment for the exact property address with the applicable district.
Last reviewed: July 2026
Lifestyle fit
Who actually thrives here
- Buyers who want gated, age-restricted living.
- Households that use shared recreation facilities regularly.
- Owners comfortable with older housing stock.
Buyers seeking gated, age-restricted living with substantial shared facilities. Households that want amenities inside the gates rather than a hillside or view lot. Owners comfortable with older housing stock.
Home styles
What you'll actually tour
- Single-family and attached homes across several decades
- Flat interior lots behind gated entries
- Renovation levels vary significantly
Price range
Varies by home and current market
What it's like
Living in Leisure World
Leisure World is self-contained: gated entries, interior streets, and a shared recreation footprint that residents use daily. Housing spans several decades and includes single-family and attached product, so condition and layout vary considerably. The community sits near the Power Road corridor, which handles most everyday shopping and services.
Strengths
- Gated entries and a self-contained street network
- Extensive shared recreation facilities
- Close to the Power Road service corridor
Honest tradeoffs
- Older housing stock with variable condition
- Dues can be higher because they bundle more services
- Age restriction limits the buyer pool at resale
Association dues in communities of this type often bundle services that are billed separately elsewhere, so compare the total monthly cost rather than the dues figure alone. Confirm current age-restriction rules, golf access and configuration, and what the association maintains. Older systems should be inspected closely. Public-school attendance boundaries and program availability can change. Verify the current assignment for the exact property address with the applicable district.
Local highlights
What's around it
The Power Road corridor carries most everyday shopping, dining, and medical services, with Usery Mountain Regional Park and the northeast Mesa trail systems a drive to the east. Travel times vary by traffic and construction.
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About Leisure World
- What is Leisure World in Mesa, AZ like?
- Leisure World is a gated, age-restricted community in Mesa near the Power Road corridor, with shared recreation facilities, golf on site, and housing built across several decades. Age-restriction rules, association dues, what those dues cover, and golf access should all be verified for the exact property before writing an offer.
- Who does Leisure World typically fit?
- Buyers seeking gated, age-restricted living with substantial shared facilities. Households that want amenities inside the gates rather than a hillside or view lot. Owners comfortable with older housing stock.
- What should buyers know before touring Leisure World?
- Association dues in communities of this type often bundle services that are billed separately elsewhere, so compare the total monthly cost rather than the dues figure alone. Confirm current age-restriction rules, golf access and configuration, and what the association maintains. Older systems should be inspected closely. Public-school attendance boundaries and program availability can change. Verify the current assignment for the exact property address with the applicable district.
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