Located 30 miles from Phoenix in Surprise, Arizona, Happy Trails is a 55+ community where joy is contagious. “It’s Happy Trails for a reason, and our residents love living here,” says Sharon Dickies, Office Administrator at Happy Trails Resort. “Our residents are retired, but they’re certainly active, and there’s something happening every day.” Events include pickleball tournaments, bingo, and even a farmers' market each Friday in the fall and winter. Happy Trails Resort was opened in 1985 and has been a haven for retirees since. This gated community has security on staff 24 hours a day to ensure safety. Most residents settle into Happy Trails for the long haul, but renting is an option. As of June 2024, 93% of the residents are homeowners. While the community is open to all residents over 55 years of age, the median age is 72, and 66% of residents are over the age of 65.
Happy Trails Resort is a gated community in Surprise for 55+ adults.
Many of the homes in Happy Trails are large parking spaces for RVs.
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Pickleball and plenty of golf
There’s no shortage of activities at Happy Trails, where residents can join the community band, participate in dances and play card games daily. There are four community pools that often host pool volleyball and water aerobics. “There’s tons of participation from our residents in all of our activities,” says Dickies. The resort also offers 10 pickleball courts and four tennis courts. As is the case all over Arizona, there are plenty of golf courses near Happy Trails. The Arizona Traditions Golf Club is a par-70 18-hole course just to the west of Happy Trails. Granite Falls Golf Club has a pair of courses just north of the community. Residents can also head to Surprise Stadium during February and March to catch Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals Spring Training games.
Granite Falls in Surprise is a golf course with a restaurant and a pro shop.
Arizona Traditions is a par-70 golf course in Surprise designed in a traditional parkland style.
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Chef Peter's on-site
Residents don’t need to travel far for meals. Chef Peter’s Bistro is a restaurant on-site that is open Tuesday-Sunday providing breakfast and lunch. The restaurant also offers dinner on Fridays. The menu is made up of classic American fare with a southwestern twist. “Some residents eat there every day it’s open,” claims Dickies. Just south of the neighborhood is Bell Road which features plenty of other local eateries, like Sakura Sushi Teppan. Oregano’s is a local chain with Italian classics and Chicago deep dish pizza. Diners can grab a drink at the bar or sit at one of the many booths under the eclectic decor hanging from the walls and ceilings. Great Eagle Bar & Grill has an outdoor patio where locals can enjoy one of 20 craft beers with a view. Safeway and WinCo Foods both have locations just south of Bell Road.
Single-story homes
Housing in Happy Trails consists largely of two-bedroom, two-bathroom single-story units with parking large enough for RV access. Most units have covered porches where residents can enjoy the dry Arizona air. While the community opened in 1985, most of the houses were built in the early 1990s. Homes are around 800 total square feet and wheelchair accessible. Many homes have hanging plants outside their homes to brighten up the community. Units are priced between $235,000 and $260,000. There are no sidewalks, but it’s still walkable, as the roads are quiet, with little traffic. Dog lovers will appreciate the off-leash park on-site.
Happy Trails homes start at $235,000.
Many homes in the Happy Trails community have covered porches.
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No public transit
The neighborhood is located just a mile west of Highway 303, which provides direct access to Route 60. Locals can take Route 60 for 13 miles to Glendale or 30 miles to downtown Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 32 miles away and can be accessed in 45 minutes. There is no public transportation in the neighborhood, so a car is a necessity.
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Parks in this Area
Mark Coronado Park
Soccer
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Kingswood Parke HOA Park
Basketball
Lake
Picnic Area
Sierra Montana Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Dick McComb / Surprise Farms Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
West Halifax Court Park
Legacy Parc HOA Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
53 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Happy Trails
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Happy Trails, Surprise sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Happy Trails, Surprise over the last 12 months is $234,287, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Happy Trails 2 BR 2 BA Park Model with extended AZ room. Single-level floor plan with easy access to Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen w/eating space, Bedrooms and Bathrooms. Situated on a SW facing lot. Updated DW (2019), Garbage Disposal (2019), Hot Water Tank 2019 & Plumbing to master bath, Large front deck, Large Shed w/overhead storage, Entire roof patched and coated (2019), Paving for side
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,153
Median Age
76
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
4.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
80.4%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,933
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,601
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
24%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
34.1%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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