Apache Wells Mesa 55+ Homes and Golf

Apache Wells is a 55+ adult community in Mesa with more than 1,400 homes, an 18-hole country club course and an activity complex. Homes include manufactured homes on owned lots, single-family homes and townhomes, so the first thing to sort out is which type, and which association, fits the property you are touring.

See homes in Apache Wells Call Terry: 602-483-4665

Golf at Apache Wells Country Club

The club's own site describes an 18-hole, par 71 layout of about 6,100 yards with five par 5s and six par 3s. It also lists a driving range, tournaments, golf instruction and a turf conversion and water conservation project. The course is operated by KemperSports, which lists Jack Snyder and Milt Coggins as designers and 1963 as the year built.

The club offers both public tee times and member tee times, and runs White Feather Bar & Grill along with banquets and social events. Golf membership is handled by the club, so ask for the current membership terms in writing and confirm how they relate to the homeowners association for the lot you are considering. I do not publish membership or green fee amounts here.

A tip for golf-lot buyers: stand in the backyard on a busy morning. Cart traffic and stray balls feel different in person than in a listing photo.

Activity complex and recreation

According to the community, the Activity Complex includes a library, craft rooms, a game room, ceramics, billiards and lapidary, and woodworkers have a stand-alone woodshop building. Other amenities listed are a pool and spa, a fitness center, shuffleboard, and outdoor games such as bocce ball, cornhole, pickleball and softball. The community also describes many clubs and groups.

Some neighborhoods inside the broader Apache Wells area have their own association and amenities. A recent Apache Wells 2 townhouse listing, for example, showed its own HOA with a community pool, heated spa, clubhouse and fitness center. Ask for the disclosure packet for the specific property, not a general Apache Wells summary, and confirm which amenities that address can use.

Home types: manufactured and site-built

Apache Wells is not a single home series. Listings show a mix:

• Manufactured homes on owned lots. A recent listing in Apache Wells Mobile Park Unit 3-B was a multi-wide manufactured home on a fee simple lot, with the land included in the sale.
• Single-family homes. Other listings are classified as single-family residences with block and stucco construction.
• Townhomes. Apache Wells 2 has townhouses with a separate HOA.

Because the construction type changes from street to street, I confirm each property using the listing, county records and the association documents. Ask Terry for floor plans and for recent examples of each home type.

What that means on tour:

• Order an inspection that matches the construction type in front of you. Manufactured homes, site-built homes and townhomes each have different things to check.
• Confirm on the title report that the lot is included, rather than relying on the listing remarks.
• Read every association packet that touches the property during your contingency period.

Association basics

Apache Wells Homeowners Association, Inc. is registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission as a nonprofit corporation, with a Mesa place of business on N 56th Street. Rules for age occupancy, rentals, pets, guests and exterior changes are in the CC&Rs and related documents. The community says residents can own or rent, full time or seasonally. Separate association or club fees may apply depending on the property. I do not publish dues amounts on this page.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk with a real estate attorney or tax professional about your situation.

Compare with Dreamland Villa and Leisure World

Dreamland Villa: a 55+ age-restricted community in Mesa with Read Hall, Farnsworth Hall and three pools. Its club site does not list a golf course. See our Dreamland Villa homes for sale page.

Leisure World: a gated Mesa community with 24-hour guarded security and two 18-hole courses, Coyote Run and Heron Lakes. It is a different scale with its own document set. See our Leisure World homes for sale page.

Apache Wells: an 18-hole country club course plus a mixed housing stock, including manufactured homes on owned lots. If Mesa is your target, touring all three on the same day makes the differences clear quickly. For more Mesa options, see Mesa 55+ manufactured home communities and Viewpoint Golf Resort, or browse the 55+ community finder and our Arizona 55+ guide.

Buying tips: resale, financing and assumable loans

Homes here are resales. Manufactured-home financing can come with extra lender conditions, so talk with your lender early about the specific property. If a listing mentions an assumable FHA or VA loan, assumption is subject to lender approval. I do not quote rates or payments.

Who it fits, by home features

Often a fit when you want:

• A Mesa 55+ address with an on-site 18-hole course
• A manufactured home on an owned lot, a single-family home, or a townhome section
• A comparison stop against Dreamland Villa and Leisure World

Often a miss when you want:

• A newer master plan with one uniform home series
• No golf traffic near your lot
• One association document that covers every Apache Wells neighborhood the same way

Questions buyers ask

Is Apache Wells in Mesa age-restricted?

Yes. Apache Wells describes itself as a 55+ adult community. The exact occupancy language is in the CC&Rs, so review it for the specific property.

Does Apache Wells have a golf course?

Yes. Apache Wells Country Club has an 18-hole, par 71 course of about 6,100 yards, with both public and member tee times. Ask the club for current membership terms.

What home types are in Apache Wells?

Listings include manufactured homes on owned lots, single-family homes and townhomes in Apache Wells 2. Confirm the construction type for each address with the listing, county records and association documents.

Do manufactured-home owners in Apache Wells own the land?

Recent listings show manufactured homes sold with fee simple lots. Confirm it on the title report for the specific lot.

How does Apache Wells compare with Leisure World?

Leisure World is gated with guarded security and two golf courses. Apache Wells has one 18-hole country club course and a wider mix of home types. Touring both is the fastest way to compare.

How do I tour Apache Wells?

Call Terry at 602-483-4665 and say whether golf, a manufactured home on an owned lot, a single-family home or a townhome is your priority.