Community comparison
Tucson golf communities, compared.
The course, the club and the home are three separate decisions. Here is how seven communities line up.
Before you compare
Membership rarely comes with the house.
Golf is one of the clearest reasons buyers look at certain Tucson neighborhoods. But in every community below, the club sets its own membership terms, separate from the home purchase, and several clubs do not publish their prices online.
The homes around one course can also range from townhomes to estates. This page compares the communities we cover most closely, then links to each full guide.
Seven golf communities at a glance.
| Community | Area | Golf | Membership | For sale now | Our recorded sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventana Canyon | Catalina Foothills | Two 18-hole Tom Fazio courses, the Mountain and the Canyon. | Separate from the home. Confirm options and fees with the club. | 12 homes | 61 |
| La Paloma | Catalina Foothills | 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf at La Paloma Country Club. | Not established by owning a home. Confirm with the club. | 14 homes | 14 |
| Skyline Country Club Estates | Catalina Foothills | An 18-hole course at Skyline Country Club, high above the Tucson valley. | Separate. The club asks prospective members to request pricing. | 10 homes | 3 |
| Stone Canyon | Oro Valley | An 18-hole Jay Morrish course at The Stone Canyon Club. | Separate. The club does not publish dues online. | 28 homes | 10 |
| Tucson Country Club Estates | Northeast Tucson | An 18-hole William Bell course at a private, member-owned club. | Separate. The club lists several membership categories. | 5 homes | 2 |
| Tucson National | Northwest Tucson | Golf around Omni Tucson National. | Not guaranteed by a home purchase. Confirm with the club. | 16 homes | None yet |
| Dove Mountain & Northwest Luxury Communities | Marana | Private desert golf at The Gallery, among other clubs in the area. | Terms vary by club. Confirm each one separately. | 32 homes | 7 |
Recorded sales are closed transactions in Susanne Grogan’s MLS record for each community, not the full market. Golf details come from each club’s published information, as cited in our community guides.
Live from the MLS
148 golf community homes for sale at $750,000 and up.
Homes the MLS lists in a golf community across greater Tucson, newest first and updated every 15 minutes.
Newest listings first, 6 of 148
$765,000
891 W Paseo Potrerro
Green Valley, AZ 85622
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,613 SqFt.
$1,749,000
4917 W Dove Nest Place
Marana, AZ 85658
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,864 SqFt.
$3,595,000
930 W Tortolita Mountain Circle
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,240 SqFt.
$815,000
5852 N Placita Bacanora
Tucson, AZ 85718
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,555 SqFt.
$849,000
3956 E Calle Cayo
Tucson, AZ 85718
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,860 SqFt.
$879,000
6081 N Vía Del Tecaco
Tucson, AZ 85718
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,471 SqFt.
Three separate decisions
The club, the association and the home.
The club. Each club sets its own categories, initiation fees, dues and waiting lists. Ask for a dated written proposal before you count on access.
The association. The homeowners association, and sometimes a second sub-association, sets exterior rules and assessments. Those costs sit alongside any club dues.
The home. Fairway frontage, cart paths, ball exposure and patio orientation shape daily life more than a course’s reputation. Walk the property at the times of day you would use it.
Questions buyers ask
About Tucson golf communities.
Does buying a home in a Tucson golf community include club membership?
Usually not. In the communities on this page, membership is arranged with the club separately from the home purchase. Confirm the club’s current terms before you buy.
Which Tucson golf communities are gated?
Skyline Country Club Estates and Tucson Country Club Estates are guard-gated, Stone Canyon is gated, and parts of Ventana Canyon sit behind gates. Gate arrangements vary within La Paloma and Dove Mountain, so check the specific home.
How should I compare club costs?
Ask each club for a dated written proposal covering initiation, dues and any minimums or assessments, then add the home’s own association assessments. Compare the total cost, not only the initiation fee.
Local guidance
Compare the course and the home together.
Susanne and Matt can help you weigh club terms, association costs and the homes around each course.