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Desert Hills Estates

West Placita de la Cotonia, Green Valley, AZ

55+ community

About the community

About Desert Hills Estates

About Desert Hills Estates Desert Hills Estates in Green Valley, Arizona is a 55+ community in Pima County. Situated next to the Desert Hills Golf Course, homeowners not only enjoy the natural beauty of the Santa Rita Mountains but also golf course views. Though there isn't an on-site community clubhouse, homeowners can obtain a membership to Green Valley Recreation s network of amenities. This active adult community in Southern Arizona is surrounded by open space and walking paths. In addition, Desert Hills Estates is ideally located just east of Interstate 19, making traveling north to Sahuarita and Tucson a breeze. Desert Hills Estates Amenities Residents of Desert Hills Estates can enjoy 13 recreation centers throughout Green Valley. Membership to Green Valley Recreation (GVR) includes multiple ballrooms, meeting rooms, and plenty of hobby studios. Staying fit and healthy is never difficult because GVR offers 5 fitness centers, aerobics and dance studios, indoor and outdoor pools, and miles of walking and biking trails. Those looking for friendly competition can meet friends for billiards, racquetball, table tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and tennis. All of these sports courts are located throughout the Green Valley area, but no more than 15 minutes away from Desert Hills Estates. Desert Hills Estates Homes & Real Estate Desert Hills Estates offers the largest homes of all Desert Hills subdivisions. Homebuyers can find a resale home that was built from the late 1970s to late 1980s. These luxurious homes range in size from about 1,900 to just over 4,000 square feet in size. Residences were built with two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached garage. Some homes even include a guest house and private swimming pools. Desert Hills Estates Lifestyle Desert Hills Estates is a tight-knit neighborhood of just 73 homes however, residents enjoy a myriad of opportunities for leisure and fun. GVR s facilities are the social hub of the Green Valley area and they host a variety of clubs, activities, and events. Activities include bridge, bocce ball, ceramics, hiking, swimming, exercise classes, dance instruction and more. Common interest groups like state clubs, art leagues, and card clubs meet on a regular basis and plan fun events. Area Desert Hills Estates is located on West Placita de la Cotonia just west of Interstate 19. This 55+ community of spacious low-maintenance homes is located in Green Valley, Arizona. 85% of Green Valley is made up of age-restricted communities, meaning homebuyers are always surrounded by peers. Tucson is located about 33 minutes north and Nogales is about 40 minutes south of Desert Hills Estates. When not enjoying the many area golf courses and warm climate, residents can easily travel with Tucson International Airport just 25 miles north. When looking for a luxurious 55+ home in Green Valley, AZ, Desert Hills Estates is a wonderful option for resale homebuyers.

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What we know from public sources

Age restriction
55+
Community size
73 homes
Home types
Single-Family
Housing offering
Homes for sale
Construction years
1979–2006
Published HOA
Not publicly found
Published home purchase range
High $300ks - High $600ks
Community features
Activity director
Last source check
August 5, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Restaurant

Health & wellness

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Parks & Natural Space

Activities & engagement

  • Arts & Crafts Studio
  • Clubhouse/Amenity Center

Outdoor spaces

  • Table Tennis
  • Walking & Biking Trails
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • R.V./Boat Parking

Other published features

  • Racquetball Courts
  • Picnic Area
  • Photography Studio
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Ceramics Studio
  • Aerobics & Dance Studio
  • Lapidary Studio
  • Ballroom
  • Computers
  • Billiards
  • Bocce Ball Courts
  • Shuffleboard Courts
  • Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds

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