Solterra sits in Green Valley, AZ, as a 55+ active adult community made up mostly of single-family and patio homes, built around 2013 and 2014, with builder names like Fairfield Homes and Dorn Homes, and it's one of those places where you see mostly one-story, stucco houses with covered patios, block fencing, and decorative desert landscaping, and you can get mountain, sunrise, and desert views right from the big windows, especially of the Santa Rita Mountains if you happen to get one of those special lots near a wash or at the end of a cul-de-sac. The homes here range from about 1,400 to over 5,000 square feet, though a lot of the floor plans sit between 1,412 and 1,991 square feet, have 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 to 2.5 bathrooms, attached 2-car garages, granite kitchen counters, dishwashers, double sinks, a walk-in pantry, and all the regular appliances like a gas cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, laundry machines, and some nice details like high ceilings, laminate or plank floors, dual pane windows with window coverings, walk-in closets, and ceiling fans-plus small but nice touches like Classy Closets and a laundry room with storage cabinets. Most of the houses have no fireplace or basement, but you do get covered patios or a pergola out back, and some sit right on natural desert washes which helps with peace and privacy, and some even have a little water feature.
This community runs on a Homeowners Association, called Las Camp, with a modest monthly fee, and has its own clubhouse called The Retreat where folks get exercise in the fitness center, do yoga, use the event space, or swim in the infinity pool, and there are tennis courts, pickleball, and walking paths nearby for staying active, as well as various parks and social spots for relaxing with neighbors, and the community shares amenities through Green Valley Recreation which gives access to bigger pools and facilities across the area. Solterra homes are wired for high-speed internet and telephone, and you can get cable TV, with security details like alarms and smoke detectors, and some areas even include a 24-hour call system for residents that need care. The streets have sidewalks and are paved for easy walking, and the lots have east/west exposure, decorative gravel, desert plants, artificial turf, and drip irrigation, and most yards and patios stay easy to care for.
Solterra is part of a network of senior living communities in Green Valley and Sahuarita offering choices that include independent living for active adults who want fewer chores, but the area is also close to assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities, giving people access to help with personal care, meals, activities, and medical needs if it's ever needed, and with Green Valley Hospital nearby, you get medical support close at hand. There are suites and semi-private rooms in the assisted living and skilled nursing buildings within the greater network, plus places like Arroyo Gardens, La Posada at Green Valley, and several adult care homes. Meals are often prepared by professional chefs who handle different diets, and there are dining room and restaurant-style meal options. Besides transport and parking help, housekeeping and laundry service are available, which helps keep the daily routine simpler.
Social life runs strong here, with a community library, game rooms, an activity room, a business room for meetings, and a packed calendar that includes movie nights, music, outdoor walks, and special events. There's a spa and wellness room, arts room, fitness programs, and non-ambulatory care for those who need extra support, plus features like a water feature and both front and back courtyards for quiet time or gathering with friends. No RV parking is allowed and lots of subdivision rules apply, so things stay tidy, and the area is generally quiet and secure, with a sense of privacy, views, and open skies. Solterra focuses on giving active older adults a home in the desert with options for socializing, fitness, and personal support, and the flexibility to stay comfortable as needs change over time.
