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55+ Communities in Buckeye AZ

Looking for 55+ communities in Buckeye AZ? Our guide lists every age-restricted community we cover in Buckeye, with a one-line summary, sourced fee and price ranges, and a map link for each. Buckeye is the far west edge of the metro. Our guide covers three 55+ communities here: Del Webb's Sun City Festival, Victory at Verrado (the 55+ district inside Verrado), and Sundance Adult Village. Regent Hills in Verrado is a newer luxury neighborhood, but we haven't verified it as age-restricted; see the new-construction page.

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Buckeye AZ 55+ communities: the short answer

Our guide covers three age-restricted 55+ communities in Buckeye: Sun City Festival (Del Webb, still building, 27-hole golf), Victory at Verrado (55+ district of Verrado, new construction, Victory Course) and Sundance Adult Village (built out, about 1,100 homes). Recurring fees: $1,361.84 a year at Sundance (HOA, 2026), $540 a quarter at Sun City Festival (2026) and about $258 a month at Victory for a standard home (Victory + Verrado master, 2026). None of the three is gated.

Sources: each community's guide page (dated fees and official HOA/builder links), checked Nov 2, 2026. A third-party site lists Sun City Festival at $168/mo and Victory at $240/mo; where sources conflict we show the higher figure. Fees change yearly; confirm in the resale packet.

55+ communities in Buckeye AZ

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.

Fees: $540 per quarter (per Greg Slaughter, local agent, figures as of 2026, verify before purchase). One-time: 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).

Price range: 55places lists high $300Ks to high $700Ks (Oct 2026).

Sun City Festival 55+ guide → · Sun City Festival home values · Map of Sun City Festival

Victory 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.

Fees: $258/mo for a standard home ($112 Victory district + $146 Verrado master, 2026). One-time: Community Enhancement Fee of 0.65% of the sale price + $500, plus a $438 reserve fee and about $575 in transfer/disclosure fees.

Price range: 55places lists low $400Ks to low $1Ms (Oct 2026).

Victory at Verrado 55+ guide → · Victory at Verrado home values · Map of Victory at Verrado

Sundance 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.

Fees: $1,361.84 per home per year ($340.46/quarter), approved 12/17/2025 (HOA). One-time: $2,315.13 capital improvement fee (2026, HOA) + about $250 transfer + about $20.67 master working capital.

Price range: contact Greg for current figures.

Sundance Adult Village 55+ guide → · Sundance Adult Village home values · Map of Sundance Adult Village

Living in a Buckeye 55+ community: pros and cons

Pros

Two communities still building (Sun City Festival, Victory at Verrado), so new homes and resales are both available
Golf in or next to all three: Copper Canyon (27 holes), the Victory Course and Sundance Golf Club
Sundance Adult Village has the lowest recurring fee in our Buckeye guide ($1,361.84/yr, 2026)
White Tank Mountain setting and trails, especially at Victory at Verrado
Newer homes overall than the older Sun Cities

Cons

Far west location, with longer drives to central Phoenix and Sky Harbor
Percentage-based one-time fees: 0.25% at Sun City Festival and 0.65% + $500 at Victory
None of the three communities is gated
Ongoing construction at Sun City Festival and Victory
Victory owners pay two associations (Victory district + Verrado master)

Based on the dated, sourced facts on our community pages. Every buyer weighs these differently.

Nearby, just east: PebbleCreek (guard-gated, Goodyear) and CantaMia (Goodyear). See 55+ communities in Goodyear AZ. Regent Hills in Verrado is a newer neighborhood we haven't verified as age-restricted.

About 55+ age rules (HOPA): Age-restricted communities operate under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act. It generally requires at least 80% of occupied homes to have at least one resident 55 or older, and each community sets its own rules in its CC&Rs. Ownership is open to anyone; occupancy rules are what's restricted. Confirm the current rules with the HOA before you buy.

A Buckeye 55+ community may suit you if

You want a newer or brand-new home in a 55+ community
You want mountain views and desert trails close to home
You are comfortable with a longer drive to central Phoenix
You want golf nearby without necessarily paying for it in your dues (Sundance)

These are general fit notes based on the sourced facts on this page, not a recommendation about who should live anywhere. Every community is open to any qualified buyer under fair housing law.

Homes for sale in Buckeye 55+ communities

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Community guides: Homes for sale in Sun City Festival · Homes for sale in Victory at Verrado · Homes for sale in Sundance Adult Village

Buckeye 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 and Arizona property tax breaks for seniors (Senior Freeze, exemptions and the Property Tax Refund Credit).
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 and Arizona summer heat safety at 55+ (warning signs, cooling centers, APS and SRP help).
City services: City of Buckeye official website.
Getting around without driving: senior ride programs, paratransit and volunteer drivers in Buckeye and nearby.
Medicare & care nearby: Medicare guide for West Valley retirees and the hospitals & healthcare guide.

Other West Valley cities: Living in Surprise at 55+ · Living in Peoria at 55+ · Living in Goodyear at 55+ · Living in Glendale at 55+

All West Valley 55+ communities (sortable fees) · Community map

More tools: Community map · Which community fits you? quiz · What's my home worth? · Market snapshot · Events calendar · Free Buyer's Guide (PDF)

Practical guides for daily life in the West Valley at 55+, beyond fees and floor plans.

Frequently asked questions

How many 55+ communities are in Buckeye AZ?

Our guide covers three age-restricted 55+ communities in Buckeye: Sun City Festival, Victory at Verrado and Sundance Adult Village. Sundance's master plan also has all-ages sections that share the name, so confirm which HOA governs a given address.

Which Buckeye 55+ community has the lowest HOA fee?

In our guide, Sundance Adult Village: $1,361.84 per home per year ($340.46/quarter), approved Dec 17, 2025 by the HOA. Sun City Festival is $540/quarter, and Victory is about $258/mo combined for a standard home (2026).

Are there new 55+ homes in Buckeye AZ?

Yes. Del Webb is still selling at Sun City Festival, and multiple builders are selling at Victory at Verrado. Sundance Adult Village is built out, so homes there are resales.

Are Buckeye 55+ communities gated?

No. Sun City Festival, Victory at Verrado and Sundance Adult Village aren't gated (per our community guides). If you want a guard-gated 55+ community nearby, PebbleCreek in Goodyear is one option.

What 55+ communities are in Buckeye, AZ?

Our guide covers 3 in Buckeye: Sun City Festival, Victory at Verrado, Sundance Adult Village. See each community card below for fees, price ranges and a map link.

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%.

Can Greg show me homes in Buckeye if I live out of state?

Yes. Greg Slaughter does video tours, so you can walk through homes and communities before you fly in.

How can I see homes for sale in Buckeye 55+ communities?

Use the Homes for sale section on this page to open Greg's live MLS search for Buckeye, or call or text Greg at 623-523-1557. Each community guide also has its own homes-for-sale link.

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Sources (checked October 2026)

Facts on this page were gathered from the official HOA, recreation-center, builder and city 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.