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55+ Community Homes for Sale in Santa Clara, Utah
Santa Clara sits just west of St. George along the Santa Clara River, and while it's better known for its historic swiss-influenced neighborhoods and red-rock backdrop than for age-restricted communities, a handful of 55+ developments have taken root here as the broader Washington County area has become a magnet for retirees leaving Nevada, California, and Idaho. SunRiver, technically just across the line in St. George, draws many Santa Clara-area buyers, but Santa Clara itself has smaller pocket communities and single-level, low-maintenance homes that function the same way — lock-and-leave living with minimal yard work in a place that averages around 300 days of sunshine a year. Winters stay mild, summers run hot and dry, and golfers and pickleball players treat it as a near year-round season.
Buyers looking at 55+ homes here are usually trading a bigger house and a snow shovel for single-story floor plans, HOA-maintained landscaping, and proximity to Snow Canyon State Park, Tonaquint Nature Park, and the shopping corridor along Sunset Boulevard and Bluff Street in St. George. Many of these homes were built in the last 15-20 years with stucco exteriors and desert-friendly landscaping suited to the climate and water restrictions common across the region. HOA dues typically cover exterior maintenance and community amenities, which matters for anyone splitting time between Utah and a second home elsewhere. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this stretch of Washington County.
July 2026 · Santa Clara market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Santa Clara right now.
Median sale
$526,200
6 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
10 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
69
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 55+ community homes in Santa Clara.
What does 55+ actually mean for a Santa Clara community? ▾
Under federal Housing for Older Persons rules, at least one resident in each home must be 55 or older, and at least 80% of occupied homes must meet that age requirement. Most Santa Clara age-restricted HOAs also limit how long younger guests or grandchildren can stay. Check the specific CC&Rs before writing an offer — they vary community by community.
Which 55+ neighborhoods are closest to Santa Clara? ▾
Sun River St. George is the largest nearby active-adult community and sits just across the river from Santa Clara off Pioneer Parkway. Within Santa Clara proper you'll see smaller age-targeted pockets in places like Sunbrook-adjacent patio-home sections and parts of the Lava Flow corridor. SunRiver and Coral Canyon Sun River are the two names most buyers compare against.
What do HOA dues typically cover in these communities? ▾
Most Santa Clara-area 55+ HOAs run somewhere between $150 and $300 per month and cover front-yard landscaping, common-area maintenance, and access to a clubhouse with a pool, pickleball courts, and a fitness room. Some also include basic cable or internet. Always pull the most recent budget and reserve study before closing.
Are these homes a good fit for lock-and-leave snowbirds? ▾
Yes — that's a big part of why they exist here. Single-level layouts, HOA-managed landscaping, low-water yards, and a dry climate that's gentle on a vacant house make Santa Clara very snowbird-friendly. Many owners spend roughly October through April here and head north or back home for the summer heat.
How hot does it really get in the summer? ▾
Summer highs in Santa Clara routinely hit 100-108°F from mid-June through August, with cooler evenings than you'd see in Phoenix or Las Vegas because of the slightly higher elevation (about 2,700 feet). Most full-time residents handle it with covered patios, refrigerated AC, and early-morning walks in Snow Canyon.
Can I rent a 55+ home out short-term if I'm not using it? ▾
Almost never. Age-restricted HOAs in the Santa Clara and St. George area typically prohibit short-term and nightly rentals, and many require minimum lease terms of 6 or 12 months plus age verification of the tenant. If rental income is part of your plan, a non-age-restricted neighborhood is usually the better path.