Sun City Festival
Buckeye, AZ 85396 · Phoenix West Valley
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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
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
Scan the decision fields first
These fields summarize what is known, what is sourced, and what still needs verification before the full evidence table.
- 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
- Public-domain USDA aerial. No stock or generated substitute
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 Missing, disputed, or outdated amounts are not treated as $0.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.
Price, dues, and every separate charge
Time-sensitive builder-linked listing snapshot; refresh periodically.
Fees as of
Every recurring charge is listed separately with its source and the date it was checked. An amount that is not published is shown as not published, never as $0.
| Charge | Amount and frequency | Applies to | Status | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 itemized | Third party | Sun 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 fee | Third party | Sun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD Tax | |
| Festival Ranch Community Facilities District assessmentOther recurring | 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 years | Festival Ranch parcels; billed via the property tax bill, not the HOA statement | Third party | Sun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD Tax | |
| One-time fees (transfer, capital contribution, application)One-time | Not published as of Sep 2, 2026 | Purchase or transfer; ask the association for the current schedule | Unverified | No source attached |
Recurring charges
A charge may apply only to a certain home, association, district, club, or service, so we list each one separately.
Tell me when fees or rules change here
One email when a sourced fee, rule, or verification date on the Sun City Festival profile changes. Nothing else, and never a sales handoff.
Age policy, housing, and daily-use rules
Marketing language; not an independent HOPA-compliance determination.
Frequently asked questions
Each answer names its source and the date it was checked. A field that no source publishes is reported as not published, never as $0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What the sources list, and what we can publish
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
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Sources and dates
- Our Sun City FestivalSun City Festival Community Association · retrieved Sep 2, 2026View source
- Sun City Festival HOA Fees Explained: Dues & the CFD TaxLoving Phoenix Realty · retrieved Sep 2, 2026View source
- Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ, Community by Del WebbJome · retrieved Sep 2, 2026View source
- 2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files: ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs): ZCTA 85396 internal pointU.S. Census Bureau · retrieved Sep 2, 2026View source
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