55+ communities in Goodyear
| Community | Location | Opened | Homes | Golf | Recurring fees | One-time fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PebbleCreek | Goodyear | 1993 | About 6,100–6,300 | 54 holes: Eagle's Nest (18) + Tuscany Falls East & West (36) | $1,761 semi-annually ($3,522/yr) | $3,522 Community Enhancement Fee + $400 document fees |
| CantaMia at Estrella | Goodyear | Village Center opened 2011 (per a local agent site); Taylor Morrison now building | 1,700+ home sites (per CantaMia HOA) | No course inside CantaMia. The Golf Club of Estrella is about 3 miles away (separate). | $348/mo ($265 CantaMia + $83 Estrella master, 2026) | about $5,126 on a resale ($500 enhancement + $2,088 working capital + $2,088 reserve + $50 startup + $400 disclosure), plus a $696 prepaid assessment |
Fees and rates are subject to change. Last checked October 2026. Verify with the HOA.
Fees and rules change, often yearly. Each figure is sourced and dated on that community's guide page. Confirm in the resale disclosure packet.
PebbleCreek
A guard-gated Robson resort community in Goodyear with 54 holes of golf and a huge pickleball scene.
PebbleCreek guide → · Home valuesCantaMia at Estrella
A gated 55+ community inside the lake-filled Estrella master plan in Goodyear, with a 29,000 sq ft Village Center.
CantaMia at Estrella guide → · Home valuesGoodyear at a glance
- Population: 95,294 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census, via QuickFacts).
- Spring training: Goodyear Ballpark, spring training home of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians (per MLB.com).
- Arizona taxes for retirees: 2.5% flat state income tax; Social Security isn't taxed by Arizona (Arizona Department of Revenue). See cost of moving to Arizona.
- Summer heat: Phoenix Sky Harbor's 1991–2020 normal July high is 106.5°F; January is 67.6°F (NOAA). See the snowbird & seasonal living guide.
- City services: City of Goodyear official website.
Other cities: Living in Surprise at 55+ · Living in Buckeye at 55+ · Living in Peoria at 55+ · Living in Glendale at 55+
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Frequently asked questions
What 55+ communities are in Goodyear, AZ?
Our guide covers 2 in Goodyear: PebbleCreek, CantaMia at Estrella.
Does Arizona tax Social Security if I retire in Goodyear?
No. The Arizona Department of Revenue lists Social Security as income Arizona doesn't tax. Arizona's individual income tax is a flat 2.5%.
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Sources
Facts on this page were gathered from the sources below in October 2026. Third-party agent and listing sites are noted as such. Fees and rules change, so always check the association's current documents.
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: 2020 Census population (Surprise, Buckeye, Peoria, Goodyear, Glendale)
- MLB.com: Spring Training ballparks
- NOAA NCEI: 1991–2020 monthly climate normals, Phoenix Sky Harbor (USW00023183)
- Arizona Department of Revenue: Individual Income Tax Highlights (2.5% flat rate)
- Arizona Department of Revenue: Individual Income Tax Information (Social Security exclusion)
- City of Goodyear: official website
- OpenStreetMap: Goodyear, Arizona
- PebbleCreek: see sources on our community guide
- CantaMia at Estrella: see sources on our community guide
