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Sun City Festival

Buckeye, AZ 85396 · Phoenix West Valley

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Aerial photograph of the clubhouse and amenities at Sun City Festival
The heart of Sun City Festival from above, flown 2023 Aerial, USDA NAIP, public domain

What this profile can answer today

Price signal
From $306,990 to $919,990
Reported by third party
Recurring costs
A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).
Plus 2 sourced charge layers
Age rule
The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community
Published by operator
Open questions
4 fields still unverified
sales or inventory status, pet policy, rental policy, and 1 more
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Overview

What this community is

Sun City Festival in Buckeye lists Single-family homes. Published price information: From $306,990 to $919,990. Several community rules are still being checked.

Operator
Sun City Festival Community Association
Community type
active adult
Research status
Public community profile
Quick facts

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Price range
From $306,990 to $919,990
Reported by third party
HOA / POA
A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).
Reported by third party
Recurring charges
2 layers
Listed separately below
Housing
Single-story single-family homes, 1,279 to 3,343 square feet
Reported by third party
Age policy
The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community
Published by operator
Rules coverage
1 decision rule
Golf, pets, rentals, and guests
Community photos
Aerial view on file
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Sun City Festival: costs, housing, and rules

This profile records age as “The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community,” housing as “Single-story single-family homes, 1,279 to 3,343 square feet,” and HOA or POA as “A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent)..” Sources remain attached. Missing, disputed, or outdated amounts are not treated as $0. Confirm eligibility, rules, availability, and costs before deciding.

Sources checked Sep 2, 2026.

Costs

Price, dues, and every separate charge

Current price rangeFrom $306,990 to $919,990

Time-sensitive builder-linked listing snapshot; refresh periodically.

Reported by third party
HOA / POA duesA third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).
Reported by third party
Fees

Fees as of

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Recurring and one-time charges recorded for Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ.
ChargeAmount and frequencyApplies toStatusSourceVerified
HOA / POA duesAssociation$540A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).Association dues for the home; inclusions not itemizedThird partySun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD Tax
Sun City Festival master association feeMaster association$540 a quarter$540 per quarter (approximately $180/month equivalent)Covers recreation centers, common areas, and community programming; Skyline series homes carry an additional landscaping/exterior-maintenance feeThird partySun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD Tax
Festival Ranch Community Facilities District assessmentOther recurringReported at roughly $3,500 to $4,000 per lot, levied by the City of Buckeye and billed through the property tax bill, amortized over about 20 yearsFestival Ranch parcels; billed via the property tax bill, not the HOA statementThird partySun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD Tax
One-time fees (transfer, capital contribution, application)One-timeNot published as of Sep 2, 2026Purchase or transfer; ask the association for the current scheduleUnverifiedNo source attached
Costs

Recurring charges

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Sun City Festival master association feemaster association · Covers recreation centers, common areas, and community programming; Skyline series homes carry an additional landscaping/exterior-maintenance fee
$540 per quarter (approximately $180/month equivalent)Source
Festival Ranch Community Facilities District assessmentdistrict · Festival Ranch parcels; billed via the property tax bill, not the HOA statement
Reported at roughly $3,500 to $4,000 per lot, levied by the City of Buckeye and billed through the property tax bill, amortized over about 20 yearsSource
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Rules

Age policy, housing, and daily-use rules

Age policy or published age marketingThe community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community

Marketing language; not an independent HOPA-compliance determination.

Published by operator
Current sales / inventory statusCurrent sales and inventory status not yet verified
Not verified
Housing typesSingle-story single-family homes, 1,279 to 3,343 square feet
Reported by third party
Golf policyA 27-hole golf course is operator-listed
Published by operator
Pet policyPet policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Rental policyRental policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Guest policyGuest policy not publicly verified
Not verified
Questions

Frequently asked questions

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What are the HOA or POA dues at Sun City Festival?

A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent). Reported by third party, checked Sep 2, 2026.

Source: Sun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD Tax. Checked .

Does Sun City Festival have a CDD or special district charge?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. No CDD or special district charge appears in the sources checked for this profile, which is not confirmation that none applies. Ask for the current district assessment before buying.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

What is the age policy at Sun City Festival, and is the 80/20 rule documented?

The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community. Marketing language; not an independent HOPA-compliance determination. Published by operator, checked Sep 2, 2026. Whether the 80 percent occupancy rule is documented is not published as of Sep 2, 2026.

Source: Our Sun City Festival. Checked .

Can a home at Sun City Festival be rented out?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Rental policy not publicly verified. Confirm the rental policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Are pets allowed at Sun City Festival?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Pet policy not publicly verified. Confirm the pet policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Is golf included at Sun City Festival, and what are the club fees?

A 27-hole golf course is operator-listed. Published by operator, checked Sep 2, 2026. Club and golf fee amounts: not published as of Sep 2, 2026.

Source: Our Sun City Festival. Checked .

What is the guest policy at Sun City Festival?

Not published as of Sep 2, 2026. Guest policy not publicly verified. Confirm the guest policy directly with the association or listing representative.

Derived from the profile ledger. Checked .

Amenities

What the sources list, and what we can publish

Amenities

Amenities listed by the sources

  • Two recreation centers (Sage and Senita/Saguaro)
  • 27-hole Copper Canyon Golf Club
  • Resort-style pools
  • Indigo Grille restaurant
  • Wood shop and craft studios
  • Dog park
  • Pickleball complex
  • Softball field

A listed amenity does not necessarily mean access or membership is included in the fee.

Sources: Sun City Festival Community Association

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Sources

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Last checked Sep 2, 2026
  1. Our Sun City FestivalSun City Festival Community Association · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  2. Sun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD TaxLoving Phoenix Realty · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  3. Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ, Community by Del WebbJome · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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  4. 2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files: ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs): ZCTA 85396 internal pointU.S. Census Bureau · retrieved Sep 2, 2026
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