Altura is a vibrant 55+ community located in Tucson, Arizona, nestled within the tranquil Rincon Valley. Designed to promote an active and well-rounded lifestyle, Altura offers both low-maintenance single-family homes and townhomes available in both new and resale options. The neighborhood is enveloped by picturesque desert landscapes, offering residents sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert while maintaining convenient proximity to the cultural and recreational attractions of Southern Arizona and Tucson.
The heart of community life in Altura centers on its two amenity centers and a suite of outdoor amenities that cater to a variety of interests. Residents gather in the community center, where meeting rooms host seminars, clubs, and social events. The Arizona Room serves as a space for neighborhood parties and group activities, while an on-site café offers a welcoming place to have lunch or enjoy special occasion meals with neighbors. The state-of-the-art fitness center is outfitted with modern exercise machines and weights, with additional wellness spaces that feature year-round heated outdoor pools, scenic hiking trails, and a tennis court overlooking the desert expanse.
Central to Altura’s lifestyle is the Arizona Senior Academy (ASA), which is situated on the property and offers members exceptional opportunities for lifelong learning and community involvement. The ASA provides access to a wide array of continuing education courses, computer resources, a library, business center, and hosts approximately 175 events annually. Members of the ASA can attend lectures and free concerts, as well as participate in service projects such as Book Share, which connects middle school students with Academy members for educational enrichment. This close relationship with educational resources is further enhanced by the community’s connection to the University of Arizona, fostering an environment that values growth, outreach, and lifelong learning.
The architecture of Altura offers multiple floor plans to fit diverse preferences. The community was originally developed with townhomes ranging from 934 to 1,443 square feet, offering one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and attached one-car garages, all set in buildings of four or six units. In addition, five single-family home designs provide living spaces from 1,680 to 2,675 square feet, with two or three bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Many residences include dens suitable for home offices or guest rooms, and select homes offer casita options to accommodate visiting friends and family. The Miramonte at Altura home collection, introduced in 2017, expanded the selection with five additional single-family home plans between 1,294 and 2,265 square feet, thoughtfully arranged in a quad plan that emphasizes common driveways and auto courts, and some designs include a flexible den space.
Altura’s daily life is rich with social, educational, and wellness opportunities. Clubs and classes span book and poetry discussions, art instruction, finance, computers, and foreign languages. Physical wellness is equally prioritized, with yoga sessions, hiking groups, water aerobics, and a variety of fitness activities. Homeowners benefit from the convenience of an association fee that covers the use of community amenities, fitness classes, transportation services, and maintenance of common areas and landscaping, with optional home maintenance and repair assistance available for an additional fee.
Living in Altura means enjoying access to the best of Tucson and the broader region. Museums such as the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Tucson Museum of Art, state parks, and golf courses like the Del Lago Golf Club are all easily accessible. The warm climate and active, close-knit environment make Altura an ideal choice for adults seeking a meaningful, physically and socially engaging lifestyle in Southeastern Arizona.