55+ communities in Buckeye
| Community | Location | Opened | Homes | Golf | Recurring fees | One-time fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City Festival | Buckeye | Mid-2000s (sources cite 2005–2006); still building | About 7,200 planned at buildout | 27-hole Copper Canyon Golf Club (association-owned, managed by Troon) | $540 per quarter (per Greg Slaughter, local agent, figures as of 2026, verify before purchase) | Cap fee 0.25% of purchase price (per Greg Slaughter, local agent, figures as of 2026, verify before purchase); plus working capital & disclosure/transfer fees (reported) |
| Victory at Verrado | Buckeye | Mid-2010s (grand opening reported Jan 2016); still building | About 3,000 entitled homes (per DMB) | 18-hole Victory Course (Tom Lehman design); Verrado's second course nearby | $258/mo for a standard home ($112 Victory district + $146 Verrado master, 2026) | Community Enhancement Fee of 0.65% of the sale price + $500, plus a $438 reserve fee and about $575 in transfer/disclosure fees |
| Sundance Adult Village | Buckeye | Built from about 2002 (per golfat55); fully built out | About 1,100 (per the HOA) | Sundance Golf Club runs through the community (golf fees separate; ask Greg) | $1,361.84 per home per year ($340.46/quarter), approved 12/17/2025 (HOA) | $2,315.13 capital improvement fee (2026, HOA) + about $250 transfer + about $20.67 master working capital |
Fees and rates are subject to change. Last checked October 2026. Verify with the HOA.
Fees and rules change, often yearly. Each figure is sourced and dated on that community's guide page. Confirm in the resale disclosure packet.
Sun City Festival
Del Webb's newest West Valley Sun City at the foot of the White Tank Mountains. New construction and resale.
Sun City Festival guide → · Home valuesVictory at Verrado
A 55+ district inside the Verrado master plan, set in the White Tank foothills, with the hilltop Victory Club and the Victory Course.
Victory at Verrado guide → · Home valuesSundance Adult Village
The 55+ section of Buckeye's all-ages Sundance master plan: about 1,100 homes around the Sundance golf course, fully built out.
Sundance Adult Village guide → · Home valuesBuckeye at a glance
- Population: about 91,500 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census, via QuickFacts).
- Arizona taxes for retirees: 2.5% flat state income tax; Social Security isn't taxed by Arizona (Arizona Department of Revenue). See cost of moving to Arizona.
- Summer heat: Phoenix Sky Harbor's 1991–2020 normal July high is 106.5°F; January is 67.6°F (NOAA). See the snowbird & seasonal living guide.
- City services: City of Buckeye official website.
Other cities: Living in Surprise at 55+ · Living in Peoria at 55+ · Living in Goodyear at 55+ · Living in Glendale at 55+
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Frequently asked questions
What 55+ communities are in Buckeye, AZ?
Our guide covers 3 in Buckeye: Sun City Festival, Victory at Verrado, Sundance Adult Village.
Does Arizona tax Social Security if I retire in Buckeye?
No. The Arizona Department of Revenue lists Social Security as income Arizona doesn't tax. Arizona's individual income tax is a flat 2.5%.
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Sources
Facts on this page were gathered from the sources below in October 2026. Third-party agent and listing sites are noted as such. Fees and rules change, so always check the association's current documents.
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: 2020 Census population (Surprise, Buckeye, Peoria, Goodyear, Glendale)
- NOAA NCEI: 1991–2020 monthly climate normals, Phoenix Sky Harbor (USW00023183)
- Arizona Department of Revenue: Individual Income Tax Highlights (2.5% flat rate)
- Arizona Department of Revenue: Individual Income Tax Information (Social Security exclusion)
- City of Buckeye: official website
- OpenStreetMap: Buckeye, Arizona
- Sun City Festival: see sources on our community guide
- Victory at Verrado: see sources on our community guide
- Sundance Adult Village: see sources on our community guide