# Paulette Ezell — REALTOR®

> Sun City West & West Valley Arizona REALTOR® at HomeSmart WEST TEAM. 30 closed sales, $13.8M total volume. Specializes in 55+ active adult communities, downsizing, and West Valley relocation.

Paulette Ezell is a licensed Arizona REALTOR® (AZ Lic# SA678300000, valid through 5/31/2026) with HomeSmart WEST TEAM — an independently owned and operated brokerage at 13576 W Camino Del Sol, Suite 22, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

Tagline: "Focused on educating, guiding, advocating every step of the way."
Promise: "Working with me is like working with your best friend."

## Contact
- Cell / text: (928) 255-3884
- Office: (623) 209-3200
- Email: realtorpauletteezell@gmail.com

## Markets served
- Sun City West, AZ (primary)
- Sun City, AZ
- Surprise, AZ
- Buckeye, AZ

## Specialties
- 55+ Active Adult Communities (Sun City West focus)
- Buyer's Agent
- Seller's Agent
- West Valley resale homes
- Downsizing & relocation

## Verified track record (source: Homes.com)
- 30 closed sales
- $13.8M total sales volume
- $460,600 average sale price
- Price range: $359,900 – $738,000

## Background
Paulette is an Active Adult Community Specialist and Arizona REALTOR® with nine years of real estate experience and a professional background in education. She guides clients with patience, clear communication, and a commitment to helping them feel informed, confident, and empowered. Whether clients are relocating, downsizing, considering a retirement community, searching for an active adult community, or preparing to sell, her goal is exceptional service, honest advice, and a personalized experience that helps them find the right home and lifestyle.

## Pages
- [Home](/): hero, stats, contact form
- [About Paulette](/about): full biography and credentials
- [Track Record](/track-record): production data and city breakdown
- [Reviews](/reviews): client testimonials
- [Blog](/blog): real estate articles for buyers, sellers, and downsizers

## Articles
- [Buying in a 55+ Community in Sun City West](/blog/buying-in-a-55-plus-community-sun-city-west.html)
- [Surprise vs Sun City West vs Sun City](/blog/surprise-vs-sun-city-west-vs-sun-city.html)
- [Downsizing in Your 60s and 70s](/blog/downsizing-in-your-60s-and-70s.html)
- [What to Expect from First Call to Closing](/blog/homesmart-buyer-seller-experience.html)
- [Pricing Your West Valley Home](/blog/pricing-your-west-valley-home.html)
- [Relocating to Buckeye](/blog/relocating-to-glendale-or-buckeye.html)

## Optional
- [Privacy](/privacy)
- [Terms](/terms)
- [Accessibility](/accessibility)

## New pages (April 2026)
- /buyers — 8-step buyer process, FAQ, free guides
- /sellers — 9-part listing plan, CMA methodology, seller FAQ
- /lifestyle — climate table, weekly rhythm, healthcare, day trips
- /market-update — current West Valley snapshot by community (quarterly)
- /faq — comprehensive Q&A across buying, selling, snowbirds, downsizing
- /resources — downloadable PDF community & lifestyle guides

## Community deep-dive guides (lifestyle, cost of living, market trends, golf, rec centers)
- /communities/sun-city-west — Sun City West, AZ 85375. ~17,000 homes, built 1978-1997 by Del Webb. 7 resident-owned recreation centers, 9 golf courses, 100+ chartered clubs. No traditional HOA: RCSCW annual assessment ~$600-650/yr plus a one-time ~$4,500 Preservation & Improvement Fee. Early-2026 median resale ~$360,000; range ~$250K-$600K.
- /communities/sun-city-grand — The Grand, Surprise, AZ 85374. ~9,802 homes, built 1996-2005 by Del Webb. 4 recreation centers, 3 golf courses (Granite Falls North/South, Desert Springs, Cimarron). Community assessment ~$1,860/yr. Early-2026 median resale ~$535,000; range ~$375K-$1.2M.
- /communities/corte-bella — Corte Bella Country Club, Sun City West, AZ 85375. ~1,300 homes, built 2003-2010 by Del Webb/Pulte. 24/7 guard-gated, ~30,000 sq ft Tuscan clubhouse, private Greg Nash 18-hole championship course. HOA ~$215-250/mo; golf membership optional. Early-2026 median resale ~$625,000; range ~$425K-$1.1M.

## Free downloadable guides (PDF)
- /guides/sun-city-grand-lifestyle-guide.pdf
- /guides/sun-city-festival-guide.pdf
- /guides/arizona-traditions-guide.pdf
- /guides/midwest-to-arizona-snowbird-guide.pdf

## New blog articles
- /blog/hoa-fees-west-valley-55-plus.html
- /blog/surviving-your-first-arizona-summer.html

## West Valley resource directory (verified addresses & phone numbers)
- /directory — searchable directory of recreation centers, golf courses, hospitals, HOA/association offices, libraries, and public safety contacts for Sun City West, The Grand (Sun City Grand), and Corte Bella. Every entry includes street address, phone number, hours where published, and a Google Maps link.

### Sun City West recreation (Recreation Centers of Sun City West — RCSCW)
- R.H. Johnson Recreation Center — 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 544-6000
- Beardsley Recreation Center — 12755 W. Beardsley Rd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 544-6525
- Kuentz Recreation Center — 14401 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 544-6561
- Palm Ridge Recreation Center — 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 544-6580
- R.H. Johnson Library — 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 544-6130

### Sun City West golf courses (all seven RCSCW courses)
- Pebblebrook Golf Course — 18836 N. 128th Ave. — (623) 544-6010
- Grandview Golf Course — 14260 Meeker Rd. — (623) 544-6013
- Trail Ridge Golf Course — 21021 N. 151st Ave. — (623) 544-6015
- Deer Valley Golf Course — 13975 W. Deer Valley Dr. — (623) 544-6016
- Echo Mesa Golf Course — 20349 N. Echo Mesa Dr. — (623) 544-6014
- Stardust Golf Course — 12702 Stardust Blvd. — (623) 544-6012
- Desert Trails Golf Course — 22525 N. Executive Way — (623) 544-6017

### The Grand (Sun City Grand), Surprise AZ
- Palm Center / Welcome Center — 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374 — (623) 546-7500
- Sonoran Plaza — 19753 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374 — (623) 546-7449
- Chaparral Center — 19781 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374
- Village Center Fitness Center — 19775 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374 — (623) 546-7456
- Cimarron Center — 17100 W. Clearview Blvd., Surprise, AZ 85387 — (623) 975-5630
- Granite Falls Golf Club — 15949 W. Clearview Blvd., Surprise, AZ 85374 — (623) 546-7575
- Desert Springs Golf Club — 19900 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374 — (623) 546-7400
- Cimarron Golf Club (public) — 17100 W. Clearview Blvd., Surprise, AZ 85387 — (623) 975-5654

### Corte Bella Country Club, Sun City West AZ
- Corte Bella Golf Club & Clubhouse — 22129 N. Mission Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 556-8951
- Bella Vista Restaurant — 22129 N. Mission Dr. — (623) 455-9045
- Corte Bella Community Association (AAM) — 22131 N. Mission Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 328-5068

### Healthcare & public safety
- Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center — 14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 524-3000
- Banner Boswell Medical Center — 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351 — (623) 832-4000
- Sun City West Sheriff's Posse — 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375 — (623) 584-5808

## Community comparison
- /compare — full side-by-side comparison table of Sun City West vs. The Grand (Sun City Grand) vs. Corte Bella Country Club across 30+ lines: total homes, year built, gating, governance, median resale price, price per sq ft, recurring fees, one-time closing fees, property taxes, utilities, golf courses and total holes, golf access model, recreation centers, clubs, pools, pickleball, performing arts, healthcare proximity, inventory, days on market, cash-buyer share, and the main risk to watch in each market.
- Quick answers: Sun City West is the least expensive (median ≈ $360,000; RCSCW assessment ≈ $600–$650/yr) and has the most golf (7 courses / 126 holes, no membership required). The Grand is the middle tier (median ≈ $535,000; assessment ≈ $1,860/yr) with newer, larger homes and 22 resident-only pickleball courts at Cimarron Center. Corte Bella is the highest-priced (median ≈ $625,000; HOA ≈ $215–$250/mo), the newest (2003–2010), the smallest (≈ 1,300 homes), the only 24/7 guard-gated option, and the only one with a private championship golf course.