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Pecan groves skirt the east side if Green Valley, making the town a lush oasis in the Sonoran Desert. The nearby Santa Rita Mountains add to the region’s varied topography.

Pecan groves skirt the east side if Green Valley, providing a lush oasis in the Sonoran Desert.
The nearby Santa Rita Mountains add to the region’s varied topography.
Image: Green Valley Pecan Co.

Area Information

Green Valley, Ariz., founded in 1964, is a vibrant retirement community, and gateway to historic Southern Arizona, located just 20 miles south of Tucson on Interstate 19, near the base of the Santa Rita Mountains and along the western side of the Santa Cruz River. Green Valley offers an affordable cost of living and the high desert environment is more lush than first-time visitors would expect in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

Green Valley retirees and active adults enjoy the warm Southern Arizona climate, laid back lifestyle, and amazing amenities available throughout the area, including championship golf, hiking, bird watching and more than a dozen recreational facilities offering swimming, fitness centers, tennis, pickleball, and a variety of social and leaning options.

Read the community profile at: Where to Retire magazine.

Age Restrictions

Green Valley has been an active-adult, retirement community since its inception, and many of the neighborhoods and Home Owner’s Associations are “age-restricted.” Where age restrictions apply, at least one occupant of the residence must be age 55 or older, and there can be no permanent residents under age 18. Age restrictions apply to occupancy only, not ownership.

Please call or email to inquire whether a home or neighborhood you’re interested in has an age restriction. To learn more about the Fair Housing Act and exemptions provided under the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has provided this helpful HOPA questions and answers document.

Climate

Southern Arizona is famous for its mild winters and clear blue skies. While we do reach the occasional 100+ temperatures during the summer months, evening hours and summer nights are mild with temperatures typically in the low to mid-70’s. Winter months bring average daytime highs around 60-70 degrees, with cool nights averaging around 40 degrees, however it is not uncommon for overnight lows in January to dip below 30 degrees. Elevation is 2,980 ft.

Our desert climate boasts about 300 days of sunshine annually, with average rainfall of about 13 inches per year, making Southern Arizona and Green Valley an outstanding location for year-round outdoor activities.

Green Valley Recreation

Green Valley Recreation (GVR)

Part of what makes Green Valley unique is Green Valley Recreation, Inc. (GVR), a non-profit organization operating 13 recreation centers, giving members unlimited possibilities for play, leisure and learning in this active 55+ community.

Membership in GVR is deeded to the property itself, meaning membership is automatic, and passes from owner to owner each time a property sells. If you’re purchasing a home with an existing GVR membership, you’ll pay a one-time “Membership Change Fee” of $2,816 at close of escrow, plus annual dues of $505.

GVR members have access to 13 centers’ pools and spas, six fitness centers, tennis, pickleball and other sports courts, over 1,000 classes and lectures, professional arts and entertainment, and more than 60 clubs of various interests. The amenities offered by GVR are unmatched by any other master planned retirement community in the world.

More about GVR is here.→

Green Valley AZ Restaurants

Dining Out

No matter your tastes or craving, the Green Valley / Sahuarita / Tubac area and surrounding communities offer a wide variety of restaurants, cuisines, and options for dining out, delivery and take-out.

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Golf in Green Valley AZ

Golf

Green Valley and Southern Arizona is a haven for golf enthusiasts. Whether you’re a full- or part-time Green Valley resident, or simply visiting the area to soak up our fabulous weather, make a round of golf one of your top priorities. Green Valley, Ariz., has many outstanding options for amateur and avid golfers, including a wide variety courses and plenty of tee times to fit your schedule.

Golf Course Directory→

Green Valley Mover's Guide

Mover’s Guide / Utilities

If you’re planning a move to or from the Green Valley area, or from one home to another, this Mover’s Guide offers a list of local services, resources, storage facilities and utilities to assist in your relocation.

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Green Valley AZ Visitor's Guide

Visitor’s Information

If you’re planning a trip to Green Valley, view my list of local hotels and other travel-related services to assist you in planning your visit to the area.

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This directory is provided as a courtesy to area residents and visitors, and is not intended as an endorsement of any business, product or service.

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"All I can about Russ Fortuno is that he did a excellent job in the complete process of selling my home. I would recommend him to other people. He knows local knowledge and his process expertise was very good.He respond to all my question and kept me informed of any new items that came up. He did a excellent job in the negotiations with the buyer agent. I couldn’t have picked a better agent to handle the sell of my property. "
- D.F., Sahuarita AZ
"Russ Fortuno is an exceptional real estate professional. He is personable, responsive and really knows the Green Valley real estate market. Additionally, Russ is a strong buyer’s advocate, good listener and business professional. He gave his honest opinion on places and did not push in any way. Living in Northern California, we required an agent who has a spectrum of knowledge about Green Valley as well as being able to navigate a transaction via long distance. Trust is key in all real estate business but really was crucial with our purchase. Russ showed us many properties prior to COVID, we ended up putting an offer on a property that we didn’t see until the inspection was completed. Having trust in Russ made our long distance home purchase possible. It was a little scary doing business this way but I can say that we are very happy with our condominium and Russ made such a purchase smooth and a relatively easy process. I whole heartedly recommend Russ to anyone seeking real estate in the Green Valley area, we will use Russ for all our future Green Valley real estate business."
- S.M., Redding CA
"From start to finish, Russ Fortuno was “a class act.” It started with his online Home Buyer’s Guide which was helpful to me, a first-time, out-of-state buyer. His new listing email notifications were timely and helped me get familiar with the Green Valley properties that fit my budget. Then when I was ready to buy, he represented me as a buyer’s agent. He professionally led me through the entire process with great knowledge of the available properties, as well as the subsequent offer and purchasing process. I found Russ to be very clear and direct. He went above and beyond what I expected. Even after the closing, he arranged the removal of some unwanted furniture and helped me identify cleaning and painting services in the area, something few other agents would do. I would highly recommend his services to anyone without reservation!"
- E.D., Green Valley, AZ
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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and year-round Green Valley resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in the Green Valley or Sahuarita area, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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Tierra Antigua Realty

18745 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Ste. A105
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 333-0446
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