Yavapai Hills

Yavapai Hills is an age-targeted custom home community set on the rolling hills and valleys of what was once the historic Tom Mix Bar Circle A Ranch in Prescott, Arizona. Perched at 5,400 feet elevation in Arizona's 'mile-high city,' the community enjoys mild summers typically 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and four gentle seasons with light winter snow. Master-planned to preserve the natural beauty of the high desert landscape, Yavapai Hills is home to abundant wildlife — deer, javelina, quail, coyotes, rabbits, and the occasional bobcat wander through the greenbelts and open spaces that border many homesites. The community comprises roughly 1,015 homes (with build-out planned for over 1,200 sites) spread across a spacious layout where most lots back to open space, state land, or seasonal creeks. Homes here are custom and semi-custom builds ranging from modest 1,006-square-foot residences up to expansive 6,741-square-foot estates. Construction began in 1977 and continues today, with the newest phase offering view lots from $95,900 to $176,000+ and pre-padded lots ready for immediate build. Buyers can bring their own builder or choose from custom home builder lot/home packages. Underground utilities run to the curb on most lots, keeping overhead wires from cluttering the views. Social and recreational life centers on the community clubhouse, which features a large meeting and banquet room with expansive kitchen and serving area plus a small library. Outdoor amenities include a heated pool (84°F) and spa (102°F), two championship tennis/pickleball courts, a sport court, horseshoes, a playground, and BBQ/picnic areas. Two hiking trails wind through the community's open spaces and greenbelts. The activity calendar includes water aerobics, fitness classes, and scheduled social events throughout the year. Yavapai Hills is technically not deed-restricted 55+ — it's age-targeted, meaning it draws a mix of retirees and some families, though the vibe skews heavily toward active retirees and empty-nesters who appreciate the quiet, the views, and the low-maintenance landscape. One of the community's standout features is its remarkably low HOA: just $440 per year (roughly $37 per month) as of 2026, which covers common area maintenance and amenities — unheard of for a community with this level of facilities. Location is a major draw. Yavapai Hills sits centrally between Prescott and Prescott Valley, less than two miles from Costco, Trader Joe's, and Gateway Mall. Downtown Prescott's historic Whiskey Row, Courthouse Square, museums, and restaurants are about 10 minutes away, and Phoenix Sky Harbor is roughly 90 minutes south. Yavapai Regional Medical Center and the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System are both within 8 miles. Residents have easy access to Lynx Lake, Prescott National Forest, the Granite Dells, and panoramic views of Granite Mountain, Thumb Butte, Mingus Mountain, and the Bradshaw Mountains from various vantage points around the community.