What is it like to live in Seville in Gilbert, AZ?

Seville sits in south Gilbert, close to the Chandler line, and it's built around one thing, the Seville Golf and Country Club. Drive past the stone towers at the entrance and you'll see palm lined streets, fairways running behind homes and several smaller neighborhoods, each with its own name and its own feel.

If you like the idea of a golf course community but don't want to be far from the rest of the East Valley, Seville belongs on your list. Here's what to know before you start touring.

The golf course and the club

The course is an 18 hole championship layout designed by Gary Panks, and it opened in 2000. The club operates as a private club, with dining, pools and a water slide, tennis, pickleball and a fitness center for members.

Here's the part buyers miss. Owning a home in Seville and being a member of the club are two different things. Your HOA dues pay for the community. Club membership is its own decision, with its own fees and its own rules. Ask the club directly what membership levels are offered today and what each one costs, and ask the HOA what, if anything, residents can use without joining.

Home styles and pricing

Seville was built mostly through the 2000s, with some newer homes along the way. Sizes run from about 1,300 square feet to more than 6,000, according to this neighborhood overview, so you'll find everything from smaller single story homes to large custom style homes on the course.

What to compare	Why
Golf course lot vs. interior lot	Course frontage prices differently, so compare like to like
Gated vs. non gated neighborhood	Gates add their own costs and rules
Sub neighborhood	Each may have its own builder, style and association
Single story vs. two story	Price per square foot runs differently

When I price a home here, I compare it to homes in the same part of Seville with the same kind of lot. A home on the fairway and a home two streets back aren't the same product, even if the square footage matches.

Gated neighborhoods inside Seville

Some neighborhoods inside Seville have their own gates, and some don't. A gate means one more set of rules, one more budget line and sometimes one more association. If you're comparing a gated home to one outside the gates, put the total monthly cost side by side, dues included. More in Gated community living near Chandler.

The HOA

There's a master association for Seville, and some neighborhoods have their own association on top of it. Ask for the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), the rules, the budget, the reserve study and recent meeting minutes for every association that applies to the home. Read the rules on things like paint colors, solar, RV parking and rentals before you fall in love with a house. More in Understanding your HOA before you buy.

Living on a golf course

A home on the course comes with views and open space behind you. It also comes with a few things to check:

1 - Stray golf balls. Look at the back wall, windows and patio for signs of hits.

2 - Privacy. Golfers and cart paths may be in view of your yard.

3 - View fencing and walls. Ask who owns and maintains the wall along the course.

4 - Early mornings. Mowers and maintenance crews start early.

None of this is a reason to pass. It's a reason to stand in the backyard for a while before you write an offer. More in Golf course community homes near Chandler.

Schools

School boundaries in this part of Gilbert can follow a different district than you'd expect. Much of Seville is served by the Chandler Unified School District, but confirm the boundary for the exact address with the district. If schools are part of your decision, look up each school's state A through F letter grade on the Arizona School Report Cards site.

Gilbert is a town, and that matters a little

Gilbert is officially the Town of Gilbert. For you, that mostly means water, trash and permits come from the town. Look up the home's actual property tax bill on the Maricopa County Treasurer's website, and ask the seller for twelve months of utility bills so you know the real monthly cost. More in Living in Gilbert, AZ.

What to check on a home from the 2000s

Most homes in Seville are now around twenty years old. That's the age when the original big ticket items start to wear out. During your inspection period, look closely at:

1 - The tile roof underlayment, which often reaches the end of its life around this age. More in Tile roof underlayment in Arizona.

2 - The AC units and their age.

3 - The water heater.

4 - Pool equipment, if the home has a pool.

Get rough contractor numbers for anything near the end of its life, so you can negotiate with real figures instead of guesses.

Commute

The Loop 202 Santan Freeway is the main connection, which makes trips toward Chandler, Tempe and Phoenix workable. Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport is also nearby. Drive your actual commute at rush hour before you decide.

The bottom line

Seville gives you a golf course community with a private club, a range of home sizes and a choice between gated and non gated neighborhoods. The key is knowing exactly what your HOA covers, what the club costs and how the home compares to others on the same kind of lot. I'll help you sort that out before you make an offer.

Reach out to my team and I today.