Encanterra Homes with Pool

Encanterra homes with a pool come two ways: a private pool in your own backyard, or a home that relies on the club pools at La Casa and The Algarve. Encanterra is a Shea Homes country club community in the Queen Creek and San Tan Valley area with all-ages neighborhoods and age-restricted (55+) Trilogy neighborhoods.

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The listings button shows the Encanterra homes with a private pool that were for sale on Nov 6, 2026, in both the all-ages and the 55+ sections. Check each listing for the section it sits in.

Two kinds of pool life in Encanterra

When buyers tell me they want an Encanterra home with a pool, my first question is which kind they mean. Some want water steps from the back door. Others want lap lanes, a resort pool and poolside dining at a club. Those are two different searches, and I like to settle the question before a listing photo settles it for you.

Shea Homes describes Encanterra as a golf resort community with all-ages and 55+ neighborhoods, built around a championship 18-hole golf course and two clubs, La Casa and The Algarve.

Club pools at La Casa and The Algarve

The Encanterra Country Club's pools page lists:

• Two resort pools: one at La Casa and one at The Algarve, each with poolside dining.
• Indoor and outdoor lap pools: used for water aerobics classes and low-impact workouts.

Shea Homes describes the Algarve's resort pool, La Playa, as an addition to the resort pool at La Casa, with a poolside spot called Tapas next to it.

Club pool use follows club and association rules, and access depends on the membership that goes with the home. In general terms, expect posted hours, guest rules, rules for younger visitors and safety postings. I ask the club for current rules and read the membership documents with buyers. I do not quote fees here; ask for current figures in the resale disclosure package once you are under contract.

Age rules: all-ages and 55+ sections

Encanterra is partial 55+. Shea Homes markets it with homes for all ages and with neighborhoods that are age-restricted (55+). The age and occupancy rules for any address are set in the CC&Rs recorded for that section, not in a brochure headline. If the age restriction matters to your search, either way, I confirm the section for each address before we tour.

For a wider look at age-restricted options, see the Arizona 55+ living hub and 55+ homes with a pool in the East Valley.

Buying a home with a private pool

Encanterra pool homes are mostly resales, so pools range in age and condition. Here is what I walk through with buyers on a private-pool tour:

• Equipment: pump, filter, heater if there is one, and controls. Ask for service records and recent repair invoices.
• Shell and deck: cracking, surface wear and deck movement. A pool-specific inspection is worth adding to your general home inspection.
• Barrier: fence, gates, latches and any doors that open to the pool area. More on the rules below.
• Section: whether the address is in an all-ages or a 55+ section, if that is part of your search.

A pattern I see: buyers who start out set on a private pool sometimes change their minds after a few visits to the resort pool at La Casa or The Algarve. Before I treat a private pool as a must-have, I suggest a visit during posted hours.

If golf matters as much as water, compare pool lots with my Encanterra golf course homes page. For the newest listings, see Encanterra new listings, and for the full community picture start with Encanterra homes for sale in Queen Creek.

Adding or changing a pool: rules and permits in general terms

If you plan to add, remodel or remove a pool, there are two separate approvals to line up:

• Association approval: read the current architectural rules for the section the home is in before you sign, and get written approval before work starts.
• Building permit: pools need a permit from the local building department.
• Neighbors' pools: don't assume a neighbor's older pool means your lot can get one the same way.

Confirm the jurisdiction first. The Town of Queen Creek Town Council approved annexing Encanterra in October 2019. A court challenge followed. The Pinal County Superior Court ruled for the town in December 2019, and the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of the residents' complaint in March 2020. Confirm with the Town of Queen Creek which office issues permits for the address.

Where Queen Creek is the permitting office, its residential pool guideline asks for a permit application, a licensed contractor declaration, a dimensioned site plan that shows the pool, equipment and barrier, and engineered plans for in-ground pools. The town says every pool must have a barrier, describes barrier fences five feet tall, and requires doors with direct pool access to be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 54 inches above the floor. Barriers must be in place before the pre-plaster final inspection.

Arizona's pool enclosure statute, A.R.S. 36-1681, sets a 5-foot minimum enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool. The same statute requires anyone selling, renting or leasing a home with a pool to give the buyer or renter a state-approved pool safety notice.

This is a general overview, not legal advice. Confirm the specifics for your lot with the permitting office and the association.

Encanterra pool home prices right now

Encanterra homes with a private pool: 11 closed sales May 12 to Oct 22, 2026. Fewer than 10 pool homes sold in the last 90 days, so this uses six months. The median sold price was $749,000, and the median price per square foot was $345. On Nov 6, 2026, 8 pool homes were active, listed from $465,900 to $1,495,000.

For context, all of Encanterra had 28 sales Aug 17 to Nov 3, 2026, with a median sold price of $592,500 and $306 per sq ft. On Nov 6, 2026, 70 homes were active, listed from $359,000 to $1,495,000. Figures cover all sections.

Source: ARMLS data compiled by Terry Day, DeLex Realty. ARMLS® COPYRIGHT 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Private pool or club pool, by home features

A private-pool home suits a buyer who wants an enclosed backyard with water and will keep up with equipment, cleaning and inspections. A no-pool home suits a buyer who wants less yard work and would rather use the resort and lap pools at the clubs.

Some resales carry FHA or VA loans that a qualified buyer may be able to assume, subject to lender approval. I check for that on every listing we look at. Before you tour, ask me for floor plans so the model name matches the interior you are walking.

Questions people ask

Does every Encanterra home have a private pool?

No. Some homes have a private pool and many do not. Many owners use the club pools instead, under club rules.

What pools does Encanterra have?

The Encanterra Country Club lists a resort pool at La Casa and a resort pool at The Algarve, each with poolside dining, plus indoor and outdoor lap pools used for water aerobics.

Is all of Encanterra age-restricted?

No. Encanterra is partial 55+, with all-ages neighborhoods and age-restricted (55+) neighborhoods. The rules for a specific address are in that section's CC&Rs.

Can I add a private pool to an Encanterra home?

Possibly. You need association architectural approval, a building permit from the office that covers the address, and a barrier that meets town and state rules. Confirm the jurisdiction with the Town of Queen Creek first.

How do I see current Encanterra homes with a pool?

Use the listings button on this page, or call Terry at 602-483-4665 and I will send private-pool homes as they come on the market.

Whether you want your own backyard pool or a short trip to the resort pool at La Casa, I can help you compare homes side by side. I am Terry Day, REALTOR® with DeLex Realty. If you are selling a pool home in Encanterra, call me for a free home value.

Call Terry: 602-483-4665