Sun City

Living in Sun City

Sun City is the oldest part of Menifee and by far its most distinctive. It was developed by Del Webb beginning in the early 1960s as an active adult community, decades before Menifee existed as a city, and it was folded into Menifee when the city incorporated in 2008. It sits in the 92586 ZIP code.

The housing reflects that history. Homes here are generally single story, smaller, and on compact lots, built for people downsizing rather than growing families. The median home that sold recently was about 1,421 square feet, compared with roughly 2,169 in the Menifee Lakes area. There are golf courses and community clubhouses woven through the neighborhood.

Over the 90 days ending November 7, 2026, 118 homes closed in Sun City at a median sold price of $429,000 and a median of 29 days on market (source: CRMLS). At roughly $150,000 below the Menifee city median of $578,985, this is the most affordable entry point anywhere in our coverage area. Sales ran from $207,500 to $890,000.

The single most important thing to check here: parts of Sun City carry age restrictions and parts do not. The restrictions, the governing documents, and the association dues vary by section, and they determine both who can live in the home and who you can later sell it to. Confirm the status of any specific property early, because it is central to both your purchase and your eventual resale. We check this on every Sun City home we show.

Sun City real estate FAQs

What is the median home price in Sun City Menifee?

Over the 90 days ending November 7, 2026, the median sold price in Sun City was $429,000 across 118 closed sales, with a median of 29 days on market, according to CRMLS. That is roughly $150,000 below the Menifee city median of $578,985 and the most affordable area we cover.

Is Sun City age restricted?

Parts of Sun City carry age restrictions and parts do not. The restrictions, governing documents, and association dues vary by section. Confirm the status of any specific property early, because it determines who can live there and who you can sell to later.

Is Sun City part of Menifee?

Yes. Sun City was developed by Del Webb beginning in the early 1960s as a standalone active adult community, and it became part of the City of Menifee when Menifee incorporated in 2008. It uses the 92586 ZIP code.

How big are Sun City homes?

The median home that sold recently was about 1,421 square feet, and homes are generally single story on compact lots. That is roughly 750 square feet smaller than the median in the Menifee Lakes area, which reflects the community being built for downsizing rather than growing families.

Why is Sun City cheaper than the rest of Menifee?

Mainly home size and age. Sun City homes are older, smaller, and mostly single story, built in the 1960s onward, while newer parts of Menifee offer larger modern floor plans. For buyers who want a manageable single-story home at a lower price, that trade is often the point rather than a drawback.

Is Sun City a good investment?

It depends heavily on whether the specific home carries an age restriction, because that limits your future buyer pool. On the other hand it is the most affordable entry point in the area and homes still sold at a median of 29 days. We will walk you through the restriction status and the resale picture on any property before you commit.

Thinking about Sun City specifically? Call or text Rory Ellis at (951)383-2468, or send us a note. We can pull recent sales on your exact street.