INTRODUCTION
Sun City Shadow Hills is one of the premier 55+ active adult communities in the Coachella Valley, delivering an extraordinary resort lifestyle in the heart of North Indio, California in the city known as the "City of Festivals."Developed by Del Webb in phases between 2003 and 2016 on a stunning site surrounded by the magnificent Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and San Gorgonio Mountain ranges, Sun City Shadow Hills is the only development in North Indio to offer single-family homes on a golf course, and one of the best-priced active adult golf communities in the entire valley.
With 3,450 single-family homes across 30 different floor plans, a Schmidt-Curley 18-hole championship golf courseand a challenging par 3 course ranked #4 in the Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses for 2026 by GolfPass, two clubhouses, the acclaimed Shadows Restaurant, and some of the lowest HOA fees in the Coachella Valley, Sun City Shadow Hills consistently attracts buyers who want to maximize lifestyle and value without sacrificing quality.
Both courses are open to the public and managed by Troon, the largest third-party manager of golf and club operations in the world. Residents receive a Players Card for just $45/year providing significant discounts on every round. No mandatory golf membership is required.
Ideally located within a 30-minute drive to Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert, Sun City Shadow Hills delivers endless opportunities for dining, shopping, and first-class entertainment right outside the gates.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Sun City Shadow Hills real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE GOLF
Schmidt-Curley 18-Hole Championship Course plus Challenging Par 3 Course
Designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design
Built 2003 to 2016 | Managed by Troon
Par 3 Course ranked #4 in Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses 2026
Open to the public | Resident Players Card $45/year
Sun City Shadow Hills features two outstanding golf experiences designed by the acclaimed team of Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design:
The 18-Hole Championship Course winds through the dramatic North Indio landscape with stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and beautifully contrasting green fairways against the rugged desert terrain. The course adds to the beauty and tranquility of the community and creates vistas enjoyed by both golfers and non-golfers alike.
The Challenging Par 3 Course has been ranked #4 in the Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses for 2026 by GolfPass, one of the most significant course rankings in golf. This is an extraordinary achievement for a community golf course and a testament to the exceptional quality of the Sun City Shadow Hills golf program.
Both courses are open to the public, with residents receiving the Players Card for just $45/year for significant discounts on every round. Both courses and Shadows Restaurant are managed by Troon, the largest third-party manager of golf and club operations in the world.
A driving range, pro shop, short game area, and putting green round out one of the most complete golf practice environments of any 55+ active adult community in the Coachella Valley.
THE RESIDENCES
Sun City Shadow Hills offers 3,450 single-family homes built between 2003 and 2016 on fee simple land in North Indio. All homes are single-level with 2-car garages (larger floor plans offer 3-car garages). The community is designed exclusively for residents 55 years of age and older (one resident per home must be 55+).
Homes are offered in 30 different floor plans across four collections: The Shadow Series, Santa Barbara Series, Living Well Collection, and Santa Rosa Series. Floor plans range in size from approximately 1,098 to over 3,000 sq ftwith 2 to 4 bedrooms. The average lot size is approximately 7,215 sq ft. Both resale homes and occasional new construction opportunities are available.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $405,000 to $920,000. Median listing price approximately $478,000 as of May 2026. Average days on market approximately 60 days.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Montecito Clubhouse (35,000 sq ft)
Santa Rosa Clubhouse (14,000 sq ft)
Recreation
HISTORY
Sun City Shadow Hills was developed by Del Webb (a brand of Pulte Group), the pioneer of active adult retirement communities in America. Construction began in 2003 and was completed in 2016, producing 3,450 single-family homesacross 30 floor plans in four collections.
The community was built on a dramatic North Indio site surrounded by the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and San Gorgonio Mountain ranges, creating a visual setting unlike any other active adult community in the valley.
Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design were commissioned to design both golf experiences, bringing world-class golf course architecture to what would become one of the most popular 55+ communities in the Coachella Valley. Both courses are managed by Troon, the largest third-party golf management company in the world. The par 3 course has earned the extraordinary distinction of being ranked #4 nationally in the Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses for 2026 by GolfPass.
Today Sun City Shadow Hills is home to approximately 3,450 active adult residents who enjoy championship and par 3 golf, two clubhouses, a restaurant, miles of walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and one of the lowest HOA fee structures of any golf community in the desert. The community mission is to foster a strong sense of community where residents feel proud, safe, and actively engaged.
LOCATION
Sun City Shadow Hills is located at 80814 Sun City Boulevard in North Indio, California, off Avenue 41 and Jackson Street near Interstate 10.
Indio is known as the "City of Festivals" and is home to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Music Festival, along with the Tamale Festival and National Date Festival. The McCallum Theatre, Fantasy Springs, Spotlight 29, and three Agua Caliente casino resort locations are all minutes away. Acrisure Arenahosts world-class concerts and entertainment. The community is within a 30-minute drive to Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Sun City Shadow Hills is one of the most active resale markets of any active adult community in the Coachella Valley, with 3,450 homes and consistent buyer demand year-round. Knowing which of the 30 floor plans fits your lifestyle, which lot orientation captures the best mountain views, and how the golf discount program works requires genuine local expertise.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley real estate including Sun City Shadow Hills, Sun City Palm Desert, Trilogy at The Polo Club, Trilogy at La Quinta, Del Webb Rancho Mirage,and the full range of active adult and luxury desert communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level two-bedroom home, a spacious four-bedroom with casita for visiting family, or a golf course home with panoramic mountain views, Billy and Stacy bring the market expertise and personal service to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Sun City Shadow Hills listings.
INTRODUCTION
Sun City Shadow Hills is one of the premier 55+ active adult communities in the Coachella Valley, delivering an extraordinary resort lifestyle in the heart of North Indio, California in the city known as the "City of Festivals."Developed by Del Webb in phases between 2003 and 2016 on a stunning site surrounded by the magnificent Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and San Gorgonio Mountain ranges, Sun City Shadow Hills is the only development in North Indio to offer single-family homes on a golf course, and one of the best-priced active adult golf communities in the entire valley.
With 3,450 single-family homes across 30 different floor plans, a Schmidt-Curley 18-hole championship golf courseand a challenging par 3 course ranked #4 in the Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses for 2026 by GolfPass, two clubhouses, the acclaimed Shadows Restaurant, and some of the lowest HOA fees in the Coachella Valley, Sun City Shadow Hills consistently attracts buyers who want to maximize lifestyle and value without sacrificing quality.
Both courses are open to the public and managed by Troon, the largest third-party manager of golf and club operations in the world. Residents receive a Players Card for just $45/year providing significant discounts on every round. No mandatory golf membership is required.
Ideally located within a 30-minute drive to Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert, Sun City Shadow Hills delivers endless opportunities for dining, shopping, and first-class entertainment right outside the gates.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Sun City Shadow Hills real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE GOLF
Schmidt-Curley 18-Hole Championship Course plus Challenging Par 3 Course
Designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design
Built 2003 to 2016 | Managed by Troon
Par 3 Course ranked #4 in Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses 2026
Open to the public | Resident Players Card $45/year
Sun City Shadow Hills features two outstanding golf experiences designed by the acclaimed team of Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design:
The 18-Hole Championship Course winds through the dramatic North Indio landscape with stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and beautifully contrasting green fairways against the rugged desert terrain. The course adds to the beauty and tranquility of the community and creates vistas enjoyed by both golfers and non-golfers alike.
The Challenging Par 3 Course has been ranked #4 in the Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses for 2026 by GolfPass, one of the most significant course rankings in golf. This is an extraordinary achievement for a community golf course and a testament to the exceptional quality of the Sun City Shadow Hills golf program.
Both courses are open to the public, with residents receiving the Players Card for just $45/year for significant discounts on every round. Both courses and Shadows Restaurant are managed by Troon, the largest third-party manager of golf and club operations in the world.
A driving range, pro shop, short game area, and putting green round out one of the most complete golf practice environments of any 55+ active adult community in the Coachella Valley.
THE RESIDENCES
Sun City Shadow Hills offers 3,450 single-family homes built between 2003 and 2016 on fee simple land in North Indio. All homes are single-level with 2-car garages (larger floor plans offer 3-car garages). The community is designed exclusively for residents 55 years of age and older (one resident per home must be 55+).
Homes are offered in 30 different floor plans across four collections: The Shadow Series, Santa Barbara Series, Living Well Collection, and Santa Rosa Series. Floor plans range in size from approximately 1,098 to over 3,000 sq ftwith 2 to 4 bedrooms. The average lot size is approximately 7,215 sq ft. Both resale homes and occasional new construction opportunities are available.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $405,000 to $920,000. Median listing price approximately $478,000 as of May 2026. Average days on market approximately 60 days.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Montecito Clubhouse (35,000 sq ft)
Santa Rosa Clubhouse (14,000 sq ft)
Recreation
HISTORY
Sun City Shadow Hills was developed by Del Webb (a brand of Pulte Group), the pioneer of active adult retirement communities in America. Construction began in 2003 and was completed in 2016, producing 3,450 single-family homesacross 30 floor plans in four collections.
The community was built on a dramatic North Indio site surrounded by the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and San Gorgonio Mountain ranges, creating a visual setting unlike any other active adult community in the valley.
Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design were commissioned to design both golf experiences, bringing world-class golf course architecture to what would become one of the most popular 55+ communities in the Coachella Valley. Both courses are managed by Troon, the largest third-party golf management company in the world. The par 3 course has earned the extraordinary distinction of being ranked #4 nationally in the Golfers Choice Top 25 Public Short Courses for 2026 by GolfPass.
Today Sun City Shadow Hills is home to approximately 3,450 active adult residents who enjoy championship and par 3 golf, two clubhouses, a restaurant, miles of walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and one of the lowest HOA fee structures of any golf community in the desert. The community mission is to foster a strong sense of community where residents feel proud, safe, and actively engaged.
LOCATION
Sun City Shadow Hills is located at 80814 Sun City Boulevard in North Indio, California, off Avenue 41 and Jackson Street near Interstate 10.
Indio is known as the "City of Festivals" and is home to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Music Festival, along with the Tamale Festival and National Date Festival. The McCallum Theatre, Fantasy Springs, Spotlight 29, and three Agua Caliente casino resort locations are all minutes away. Acrisure Arenahosts world-class concerts and entertainment. The community is within a 30-minute drive to Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Sun City Shadow Hills is one of the most active resale markets of any active adult community in the Coachella Valley, with 3,450 homes and consistent buyer demand year-round. Knowing which of the 30 floor plans fits your lifestyle, which lot orientation captures the best mountain views, and how the golf discount program works requires genuine local expertise.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley real estate including Sun City Shadow Hills, Sun City Palm Desert, Trilogy at The Polo Club, Trilogy at La Quinta, Del Webb Rancho Mirage,and the full range of active adult and luxury desert communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level two-bedroom home, a spacious four-bedroom with casita for visiting family, or a golf course home with panoramic mountain views, Billy and Stacy bring the market expertise and personal service to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Sun City Shadow Hills listings.
We will be able to provide you with the most advantageous and up to date knowledge of the desert. Buyers and Sellers alike will tell you that they received the highest level of customer service and care.
