San Tan Valley · Neighborhood
Encanterra
Shea Trilogy 55+ resort with a Tom Lehman course and full country club.
Quick answer
Encanterra is a Shea Homes Trilogy 55+ resort community in San Tan Valley, anchored by a Tom Lehman–designed golf course and a true country club with on-site dining, pickleball, fitness, and a culinary studio. Resort pool and amenities are included in HOA; club membership is separate.
At a glance
- Typical price
- $500K – $1.2M
- Type
- 55+ active adult, gated
- Builder
- Shea Homes (Trilogy)
- Build years
- 2007+
- HOA
- ~$320/mo (does not include club)
- Club membership
- ~$8K initiation + monthly dues
Ranges are conservative ballparks. Verify pricing, HOA, and school assignment at offer time.
Lifestyle fit
Who actually thrives here
- 55+ buyers who want resort amenities,golf,and a built-in social life without going to Sun City scale.
- Ideal for active retirees and snowbirds who want lock-and-leave done right.
55+ buyers who want resort amenities, golf, and a built-in social life without going to Sun City scale. Ideal for active retirees and snowbirds who want lock-and-leave done right.
Home styles
What you'll actually tour
- Builders: Shea Homes (Trilogy)
- Build years: 2007+
Price range
$500K – $1.2M
What it's like
Living in Encanterra
Encanterra runs at a real pace, pickleball leagues, golf groups, wine club, culinary classes, and a social calendar that overwhelms most newcomers in the best way. You don't need to chase friends here; the community brings the calendar to you.
Strengths
- Encanterra runs at a real pace,pickleball leagues,golf groups,wine club,culinary classes,and a social calendar that overwhelms most newcomers in the best way.
- You don't need to chase friends here; the community brings the calendar to you.
- 55+ buyers who want resort amenities,golf,and a built-in social life without going to Sun City scale.
- Ideal for active retirees and snowbirds who want lock-and-leave done right.
Honest tradeoffs
- The HOA covers the resort campus; the country club is a separate membership with initiation and monthly dues.
- Course-frontage lots carry meaningful premiums.
- Capital improvement fees apply at closing,budget for them.
The HOA covers the resort campus; the country club is a separate membership with initiation and monthly dues. Course-frontage lots carry meaningful premiums. Capital improvement fees apply at closing, budget for them.
Local highlights
What's around it
Off Combs Road in San Tan Valley, with quick Ironwood-to-202 access. About 35 minutes to Sky Harbor and 25 to Mesa Gateway.
The Golf & Lifestyle Guide
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Common questions
About Encanterra
- What is Encanterra in San Tan Valley, AZ like?
- Encanterra is a Shea Homes Trilogy 55+ resort community in San Tan Valley, anchored by a Tom Lehman–designed golf course and a true country club with on-site dining, pickleball, fitness, and a culinary studio. Resort pool and amenities are included in HOA; club membership is separate.
- Who does Encanterra typically fit?
- 55+ buyers who want resort amenities, golf, and a built-in social life without going to Sun City scale. Ideal for active retirees and snowbirds who want lock-and-leave done right.
- What should buyers know before touring Encanterra?
- The HOA covers the resort campus; the country club is a separate membership with initiation and monthly dues. Course-frontage lots carry meaningful premiums. Capital improvement fees apply at closing, budget for them.
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