Peoria, Arizona · Northwest Valley · 10 Lakes

Ventana LakesPeoria, Arizona

$250K–$480K Price Range
2,400+ Homes
55+ Age Restricted
10 Lakes On-Site
Gated Security

The most distinctive visual setting of any mid-price 55+ community in Peoria — Ventana Lakes is built around 10 man-made lakes, offering waterfront living in the desert at prices well below most gated NW Valley alternatives.

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At a Glance

Ventana Lakes — Key Numbers

Price Range
$250K–$480K
Resale only
HOA / Month
~$120–$170
Gate
Gated
Lakes
10 Lakes
Fishing, paddle, views
Golf
None On-Site
Hospital
Banner Del E. Webb
~20 min

10 Lakes — What That Actually Means

Ventana Lakes was designed around a network of 10 man-made lakes, and homes throughout the community have lake views or waterfront access. In a state where water is psychologically significant, this is a genuine differentiator — there's nothing comparable in the NW Valley at this price point. Residents fish, paddleboat, and walk lakeside trails. The visual effect is genuinely distinctive in desert Arizona.

The Community

What Ventana Lakes Offers

Ventana Lakes is a 1990s-era gated active adult community in Peoria built around the lake system that defines its identity. The community has multiple clubhouses, pools, fitness facilities, tennis courts, and an active social calendar — the standard NW Valley 55+ package — but the lake setting is what draws buyers specifically here rather than Westbrook Village or similar-priced alternatives.

No golf on-site. Westbrook Village (Robson, 2 courses, ~$280K–$550K) is the primary golf alternative in Peoria at a similar price tier. For buyers who golf regularly, Westbrook is the stronger choice. For buyers who don't golf and want the waterfront setting, Ventana Lakes' lower HOA and lake access make it compelling.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is approximately 20 minutes away — the primary hospital for the Sun City and NW Valley corridor. Good medical access without the remoteness of Pinal County alternatives.

Pros and Cons

The Honest Picture

What Ventana Lakes Gets Right

10-lake system — unique visual setting in NW Valley desert, nothing comparable at this price
Lower HOA than most gated Peoria 55+ alternatives (~$120–$170/mo)
Gated security in a well-located Peoria address
Banner Del E. Webb 20 min — strong NW Valley medical access
Fishing and paddleboating on-site — unusual recreational option in desert AZ

What to Consider

No golf — Westbrook Village (2 courses) is the better choice for golfers at similar price
1990s construction — home vintages vary; some sections need updating
Not all homes have lake views or waterfront access — verify before purchasing
Less resort amenity depth than Westbrook Village's dual rec center model

Interested in Ventana Lakes?

Waterfront lots command a premium — we can identify current lakefront listings and help you compare against Westbrook Village for your priorities.