Canoa Ranch is a welcoming 55+ community located in the southern part of Green Valley, Arizona. Set across 480 scenic acres, Canoa Ranch offers a vibrant lifestyle centered around active living, beautiful surroundings, and a wealth of amenities. The community is thoughtfully designed to offer low-maintenance, one-level homes that cater specifically to the needs and comfort of active adults. Residents enjoy a blend of new construction and resale homes, providing a variety of choices to suit individual preferences and lifestyles.
One of the highlights of life at Canoa Ranch is access to the extensive amenities provided through Green Valley Recreation, which encompasses 13 world-class facilities. These recreation centers feature fitness centers, ballrooms, hobby and craft rooms, aerobics and dance studios, woodworking shops, and multipurpose spaces suitable for a wide range of interests. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of 13 swimming pools, fishing lakes, numerous walking and biking trails, and a selection of courts for sports such as tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and basketball. The Canoa Ranch Recreation Center, the newest addition to Green Valley’s recreational offerings, provides residents with both indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a hobby room, and a library, further enriching the lifestyle experience for members of the community.
Canoa Ranch is particularly appealing to golf lovers, as it surrounds the acclaimed Canoa Ranch Golf Club. This 7,013-yard course, designed by noted golf architects Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, boasts dramatic elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and breathtaking views of Elephant Head. With five sets of tee boxes, the course welcomes golfers of all abilities, making it a favorite pastime for many residents.
The community features a diverse range of home styles, including condos, attached villa homes, and single-family residences. Resort-style condos by Fairfield Homes are found in mid-rise buildings and offer layouts ranging from 1,503 to 1,729 square feet, typically including two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Villa homes, also by Fairfield Homes, provide larger attached living spaces with options like two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath arrangements and attached two-car garages, or expanded models with a den. Those desiring detached living can select from single-family ranch homes designed by Meritage Homes, which offer various layouts ranging from 1,510 to over 2,000 square feet, accommodating two to three bedrooms and spacious garages. For those seeking even more room, estate homes by Fairfield Homes deliver floor plans from 1,725 to 2,568 square feet, including added features such as dens and expanded garage spaces.
Life at Canoa Ranch is enriched by a dynamic social calendar and a wide variety of clubs and interest groups, embracing everything from card games—like bridge, canasta, hearts, Mahjong, poker, and euchre—to woodworking, ceramics, quilting, and lapidary pursuits. The active atmosphere extends to groups focused on hiking, swimming, tennis, bocce ball, and billiards, among more than 60 organized activities, ensuring residents always find new opportunities for engagement, learning, and fun.
Canoa Ranch’s setting in Green Valley provides convenient access to over 300 retail stores and is just a short drive from the city of Tucson. The area is renowned for its beautiful desert vistas, surrounding mountains, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking and exploring canyons to enjoying the tranquility of scenic ridges. The low-maintenance properties, resort-style amenities, and lively, welcoming atmosphere make Canoa Ranch a highly sought-after destination for those seeking an active, fulfilling retirement in Southern Arizona.