Solera Homes for Sale in Chandler, AZ
Solera is a gated 55+ active adult community by Del Webb in southeast Chandler, south of Riggs Road with gates off Riggs Road and Hunt Highway, ZIP 85249. It has about 1,149 single-level homes built in the early 2000s, a clubhouse with pools and fitness, and the Lone Tree Golf Club inside the community.
I'm Terry Day with DeLex Realty. Solera is one of the smaller Del Webb communities in the Valley, and buyers who visit often tell me that is exactly what they like about it. You get a golf course, a busy clubhouse and a gated setting without the sheer size of the Sun Cities. Here is what to know before you buy or sell in Solera.
Solera at a glance
- Location: southeast Chandler, south of Riggs Rd, gated entries at Mountain Blvd (off Riggs) and Santa Rita Way (off Hunt Hwy)
- ZIP code: 85249
- Type: 55+ age-restricted, gated
- Builder: Del Webb (Pulte), built about 2001 to 2005, resale only today
- Homes: about 1,149 single-level homes, roughly 1,150 to 2,420 sq ft
- Golf: Lone Tree Golf Club, 18 holes, semi-private
- Recorded name: Springfield Lakes (you will see it on deeds and plats)
See Solera homes for sale Call Terry: 602-483-4665
Where it is
Solera sits in the far southeast corner of Chandler, near where Hunt Highway begins. Most people come in from Riggs Road, turning onto Mountain Boulevard and through the gate, and there is a second gated entry off Hunt Highway at Santa Rita Way. The Loop 202 Santan Freeway is roughly 5 miles to the north and I-10 roughly 8 miles to the west, so getting to Ocotillo, downtown Chandler or Sky Harbor is an easy drive. Other adult communities such as Sun Lakes and SunBird are nearby, so it is easy to compare a few in one day.
One naming note: the recorded subdivision is Springfield Lakes, and the homeowners association was once called the Springfield Lakes Owners Association. That is not the same as the nearby community called Springfield. And Solera at Johnson Ranch is a completely separate Del Webb community in San Tan Valley, in Pinal County. When you search, make sure you are looking at the right one.
The homes
Every home in Solera is a single-level, single-family home. Del Webb offered about ten models across the Holiday, Tradition and Vista series, from compact two-bedroom plans of about 1,150 square feet up to larger plans of about 2,400 square feet. The smaller plans have two-car garages, and lots are generally compact, with the golf course, paths and common areas providing much of the open space.
Because the homes are now 20-plus years old, condition varies a lot. Some have been fully updated, others still have original kitchens, flooring and air conditioning units. When I walk a Solera home with a buyer, I look at the age of the AC and water heater, the roof, and any changes made to the patio or yard, since those can need HOA approval. Golf course lots and homes close to the clubhouse tend to draw the most interest.
Things to do
Life in Solera centers on the clubhouse. Community listings describe a fitness center, two outdoor pools and a spa, a ballroom, a library and computer lab, ceramics and arts and crafts studios, and a dance and aerobics studio. Outside there are tennis, pickleball and bocce courts plus walking and biking paths. A full-time activities coordinator helps run a long list of clubs, from bridge and book clubs to bowling, birding and dancing.
Lone Tree Golf Club, at 6262 S. Mountain Blvd., is an 18-hole semi-private course that opened in 2001. It has a practice area, pro shop and a grill, and it is open to the public as well as residents. Golf is not required to live in Solera, and club details can change, so ask the course directly about current play options. For more golf choices nearby, see my Chandler golf community homes page.
Age rules (55+)
Solera is an age-restricted 55+ community. Under federal fair housing law, a community can operate as housing for older persons when at least 80% of occupied homes have at least one resident who is 55 or older, it publishes and follows policies showing that intent, and it verifies residents' ages. Each community writes its own rules about younger residents and guest stays inside that framework. I always get the current CC&Rs and age policy from the HOA for any buyer before we write an offer, so you know exactly how the rules apply to your household.
Schools
Because Solera is a 55+ community, many listings show "adult" in the school fields. Where school names do appear, they are Chandler Unified School District schools, such as Navarrete Elementary, Santan Junior High and Basha High School. Confirm boundaries with the district for any address.
HOA basics
The association is the Solera Chandler Homeowners Association, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit formed in 2000. It runs the gates, clubhouse, pools, courts and common areas, and it enforces the CC&Rs and the age policy. Dues and any transfer or capital fees change over time, so I get the current numbers, the latest budget and the management company's contact for each home. In listings I see SRP for electric, city water and public sewer, but I confirm utilities for each address.
Buying in Solera
- Get the age policy and CC&Rs early. They cover who can live in the home, guest stays, rentals and exterior changes.
- Inspect with the home's age in mind. AC, water heaters, roofs and plumbing on early-2000s homes deserve a close look.
- Know your lot. Golf course homes have views but also stray balls and course noise, so walk the backyard at different times.
- Ask about the loan. Some homes have an FHA or VA loan that may be assumable. See my assumable mortgage guide.
Selling in Solera
Solera buyers compare carefully against nearby 55+ communities, so pricing and presentation matter. I price with recent Solera sales by model, condition and lot type, and I make sure buyers can see the clubhouse and golf course in the marketing. Updated kitchens, newer AC and a clean, low-care yard tend to stand out. See my guide on how to price your Arizona home to sell.
Questions buyers ask
Is Solera in Chandler a 55+ community?
Yes, Solera is an age-restricted 55+ active adult community built by Del Webb. Federal law lets it operate as housing for older persons, and the HOA's written policies spell out the age and occupancy rules, so I get them for every buyer.
Is Solera gated?
Yes, Solera is gated, with entries off Riggs Road at Mountain Boulevard and off Hunt Highway at Santa Rita Way.
Do I have to join the golf club to live in Solera?
No, buying a home in Solera does not require golf, and Lone Tree Golf Club is a semi-private course that is also open to the public. Ask the club about current play and membership options.
Is Solera in Chandler the same as Solera at Johnson Ranch?
No, they are two different Del Webb communities. Solera is in Chandler (ZIP 85249), while Solera at Johnson Ranch is in San Tan Valley in Pinal County.
Nearby communities
Thinking about a home in Solera?Call
Terry Day at DeLex Realty to tour Solera homes or price yours at
602-483-4665.
Details come from Arizona Corporation Commission records, golf course information, community and MLS listing data, and federal fair housing rules, and can change. Verify age rules, HOA fees, utilities, school assignment and flood zone for a specific home before you buy.
