The Grand Info
Fees, age rules, golf, clubs, renting and daily life at Sun City Grand in Surprise. Deah Hendriksz answers what buyers ask most.
The Booklet
The Grand Info Booklet
The Grand is a 45+ Del Webb active adult community in Surprise with 9,550 homes and 252 condos built between 1996 and 2005. Deah’s booklet gathers what buyers ask most, from fees and age rules to golf, clubs and renting.
This page breaks the booklet into sections so you can find an answer fast. Read the full booklet online or download it.
At a Glance
The Grand in Numbers
Facts from the booklet.
9,550 Homes and 252 Condos
Built between 1996 and 2005 on about 4,000 acres, with about 400 acres of common area. The community is not gated and has an estimated 17,000 residents.
Home Sizes
Homes range from 1,096 to 3,388 square feet and condos from 427 to 1,021 square feet. The booklet lists prices from $300,000 to $650,000 away from the golf course and $450,000 to $1.5 million on it.
Four Golf Courses
Four 18 hole championship courses by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. Cimarron, Desert Springs, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South.
Two Fitness Centers
Adobe and Cimarron each have a fitness center and pools, with a day spa, 22 pickleball courts, 11 tennis courts and 8 bocce courts.
Clubs and Groups
More than 60 chartered clubs and interest groups, from art, dance and bridge to hiking, softball and woodcrafters.
Annual Assessment
$1,921 per home for the year July 1 to June 30, which includes two Activity Cards. See the fee list below.
Who Can Live Here
Age Rules and Activity Cards
The Grand is an age restricted community.
The 85 Percent Rule
At least 85 percent of homes must be occupied by a person age 55 or older. Up to 15 percent may be occupied by an owner or renter age 45 to 54.
Younger Residents
A person age 19 or older who is under 55 may live in the home with a 45+ owner or renter or with a 55+ occupant. No children under age 19 may live in The Grand.
Ownership
Anyone of any age can own a home, but an owner under 45 cannot occupy it unless a 55+ occupant lives there.
Activity Cards
Each qualified occupant gets an Activity Card, up to two per home. A card is needed to use the facilities and is only for the person named on it.
Extra Cards
If more than two qualified occupants live in the home, an additional card costs one half of the annual assessment and lasts one year.
Questions
Email [email protected] or call (623) 546-7444 for membership questions.
Buyer Fees
What a Buyer Pays at Closing
Fees as listed in the booklet. They change over time, so Deah confirms the current amounts.
- Resale Disclosure Statement Fee$130
- Resale Transfer Fee$100
- Architectural Review Committee FeeCovers any future applications for changes to the home valued under $25,000. Not charged at La Solana.$170
- CARE FeeA one time Community and Resident Enhancement fee paid by each new purchaser. A buyer who owned a Sun City Grand home before January 1, 2008 and still owns it gets a one time waiver.$5,000
- Total Buyer FeesResale fees plus the CARE fee$5,400
- Homeowner Annual AssessmentIncludes two Activity Cards. The assessment year runs July 1 to June 30.$1,921
Courtyard and garden villa homes also pay a maintained property fee. The booklet shows two different amounts, so ask Deah for the current figure.
Buildings and Hours
Where Things Are Located
Addresses, phone numbers and hours from the booklet.
Palm Center
19726 N. Remington Drive
Phone 623 546-7500
Lobby and patio 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Offices 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
Welcome Center, Membership Services and Standards Office
Sonoran Plaza
19753 N. Remington Drive
Activities Office 623 546-7449
Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Activities and ticket office, library and lounge
Chaparral Center
19781 N. Remington Drive
Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Grand Learning, Billiards Club, Tech Club and The Grand Cafe
Adobe Fitness Center and Pools
19775 N. Remington Drive
Phone 623 546-7456
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cimarron Center
17100 W. Clearview Blvd.
Phone 623 975-5630
Ballrooms, fitness center and resident pool
22 pickleball courts for Grand residents
Village Center
The social hub with an outdoor dining area and water feature
Art, glass, clay, photo, poker and language clubs
Dog park and outdoor amphitheater nearby
Golf
Four Courses On Site
Residents book tee times online with the Chelsea reservation system.
Cimarron
Greg Nash design, opened January 2003
6,809 yards with water in play on most holes
17100 W. Clearview Blvd.
Pro shop 623 975-5654
Desert Springs
7,006 yards with more than 75 bunkers
Views of the White Tank and Bradshaw Mountains
19900 N. Remington Drive
Pro shop 623 546-7401
Granite Falls North and South
36 holes with large, rolling greens
South course plays 6,839 yards
15949 W. Clearview Blvd.
Pro shop 623 546-7580
Questions about golf can go to [email protected]. Rates and tee time links are on the Grand golf page.
Renting
Renting a Home at The Grand
Owners can rent their homes with a few rules.
Lease Rules
Leases are at least 30 days and for the entire home. One renter must be age 45 or older and no one under age 19 may live in the home.
Renter Cards
A Renter Card gives access to the fitness centers, clubs, event tickets and resident golf rates. It costs $300 for a 1 to 3 month lease, $400 for 4 to 6 months and $600 for 7 to 12 months, for up to two cards.
Good to Know
Renters are not guests of the owner. The Association sets rental policy but does not manage rentals. Rentals run between 500 and 1,000 homes through the year, peaking from January to March.
Your Questions
Daily Life at The Grand
Answers to what buyers ask most.
Home and Cost
Can I see floor plans?
Yes. Every plan in The Grand floor plan book is on the Sun City Grand floor plans page. The 9100 series were the first models and the 9200 series were the last, mostly in Phase IV west of Highway 303.
What are property taxes like?
The Grand is part of the City of Surprise and the Dysart School District, so the tax bill includes both. Deah can estimate taxes for a specific home, or you can check Maricopa.gov.
How are the finances?
The booklet reports an annual budget of over twenty million dollars and a reserve fund of fifteen million dollars, with very few homes in foreclosure.
Who buys here?
The booklet says Arizona buyers were the largest group at 30 percent, followed by Washington State at 10 percent.
Getting Around
Are golf carts allowed on streets?
Yes. Carts must be street legal with lights and turn signals, insured and tagged like a car. All Grand streets are 25 or 35 miles per hour, so carts can use them all.
Is there public transportation?
Residents can use Dial a Ride at a low cost. Taxis and airport shuttles are available, and a bus runs between Surprise and downtown Phoenix.
Where is the nearest hospital?
Banner Health Del Webb Memorial Hospital is just outside The Grand, with many doctors, dentists and therapists nearby. The Mayo Clinic is in Scottsdale.
What is the speed limit?
25 miles per hour unless posted otherwise.
Clubs and Fitness
Find Your Crowd
Chartered clubs and interest groups listed in the booklet.
- Art
- Armed Forces Support
- Billiards
- Bocce
- Boomers
- Bridge
- Canasta
- Clay Arts
- Computers
- Dance
- Dominoes
- Drama and Comedy
- Euchre
- Fishing
- Garden
- Glass Arts
- Hiking
- Language
- Lawn Bowling
- Mah Jongg
- Music
- Paper Arts and Memories
- Pet
- Photo
- Pickleball
- Pinochle
- Poker
- RV
- Shalom
- Singles
- Social Games
- Softball
- Stitchers
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Woodcrafters
- Eight golf clubs
Fitness classes at Adobe and Cimarron include
- Aqua Aerobics
- Deep Water Aerobics
- Cardio Drumbeat
- Cardio Interval
- Body Barre
- Building Better Bones
- Muscle Works
- Strength and Core
- Yoga
- Chair Pilates
- Pilates Basics
- Intro to Tai Chi
Leaving for the Summer
Closing Up Your Home
The booklet’s checklist for an extended absence.
Water
Turn off the water to the ice maker, shut the washer valves and close the main house valve under the front hose bib. Follow the water heater manual to shut it down or set it to pilot.
Kitchen and Bathrooms
Close the dishwasher without latching it and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Pour a half cup to three quarters of a cup of salad oil in the disposal. Cover toilet bowls tightly and close the supply valves.
Climate
Leave the thermostat at 85 in summer and 55 in winter, with clean filters. Set towels in sinks and tubs with pails of water on top, but never fill the sinks or tubs.
Outside
Move the grill and patio furniture into the garage, switch the garage door opener off, check the irrigation clock battery and look for weeds.
Security
Close the blinds, lock up and leave by the front door. Surprise Police offer Vacation Watch at 623 222-4277 and C.H.A.P.S. volunteers offer a vacation watch for Grand residents.
Contacts
Keep an emergency contact on file for leaks and update your information at the Membership Office at 623 546-7444.
Contacts
Who to Call
Phone numbers and addresses from the booklet.
This page follows Deah’s booklet, which includes some older figures. Fees, hours and phone numbers change, so check anything that matters to your purchase with the Association or ask Deah.
Questions About The Grand
Talk With Deah About The Grand
Deah knows The Grand and can explain how the fees, rules and amenities affect the home you are considering. Ask her before you write an offer.
Keep Reading
Keep Exploring
The Grand CC&Rs
The covenants, conditions and restrictions explained.
View the pageThe Grand Rules and Regulations
Facility rules, activity cards and enforcement.
View the pageThe Grand Design Guidelines
What you can change outside a home.
View the pageSun City Grand Floor Plans
Every plan in the Grand floor plan book.
View the pageFree Consultation with Deah
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