Side by side
| Sun City Festival | Victory at Verrado | |
|---|---|---|
| City | Buckeye | Buckeye |
| Opened | Mid-2000s (sources cite 2005–2006); still building | Mid-2010s (grand opening reported Jan 2016); still building |
| Developer | Del Webb (PulteGroup) | DMB Development (Verrado); multiple home builders |
| Approx. homes | About 7,200 planned at buildout | About 3,000 entitled homes (per DMB) |
| Age rule | 55+ community. One local guide notes Del Webb may allow a limited share of new-build buyers aged 45+. Confirm with Del Webb/HOA. | 55+ age-qualified district. contact Greg for current figures on the specific occupancy rules. |
| Golf | 27-hole Copper Canyon Golf Club (association-owned, managed by Troon) | 18-hole Victory Course (Tom Lehman design); Verrado's second course nearby |
| Gated | No | No |
| Recurring HOA / rec fee | $540 per quarter (per Greg Slaughter, local agent, figures as of 2026, verify before purchase) | $258/mo for a standard home ($112 Victory district + $146 Verrado master, 2026) |
| One-time buyer fees | 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) | Community Enhancement Fee of 0.65% of the sale price + $500, plus a $438 reserve fee and about $575 in transfer/disclosure fees |
| General price range | 55places lists high $300Ks to high $700Ks (Oct 2026) | 55places lists low $400Ks to low $1Ms (Oct 2026) |
Fees and rates are subject to change. Last checked October 2026. Verify with the HOA.
Figures as of 2026. Verify before purchase. These are the same figures, with the same labels and sources, as each community guide. Run your own numbers in the Cost to Live calculator.
Sun City Festival may suit you if…
- Buyers who want a classic Del Webb 55+ layout with two rec centers and an association-owned 27-hole course
- People comparing lower recurring HOA ($540/quarter per Greg, 2026) against Victory's combined monthly fees
- Buyers who like Del Webb's single-builder new homes, including the Skyline yard-care series
Victory at Verrado may suit you if…
- Buyers who want a 55+ neighborhood inside a full all-ages town (Verrado Main Street, parks and trails)
- People who like Victory's park neighborhoods and the hilltop Victory Club
- Buyers who want homes from several builders, not just one
Frequently asked questions
Which has lower yearly HOA fees, Sun City Festival or Victory at Verrado?
Sun City Festival's HOA is $540 per quarter, or $2,160 a year (per Greg Slaughter, 2026, verify before purchase). Victory's two assessments total about $258 a month ($3,096 a year) for a standard home in 2026, per the Loving Phoenix Team's fee guide. Some Victory neighborhoods add a service area assessment. Golf is separate in both.
How do the one-time buyer fees compare?
Festival's cap fee is 0.25% of the purchase price (per Greg), plus a reported $1,080 working capital fee and about $365 in disclosure and transfer fees. Victory's Community Enhancement Fee is 0.65% of the sale price + $500, plus a $438 reserve fee and about $575 in transfer/disclosure fees on a resale. On a $500,000 home, Festival's cap fee is about $1,250; Victory's enhancement fee is about $3,750.
Are either gated?
No. Neither Sun City Festival nor Victory at Verrado is gated. Victory is described by DMB as having no gates or walls.
Do both still have new construction?
Yes. Del Webb is still building at Sun City Festival, and multiple builders are still selling new homes in Victory at Verrado.
Deciding between Sun City Festival and Victory at Verrado?
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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.