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  1. Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun LakesSun Lakes, AZ 85248 · Scottsdale and the East Valley
  2. Dreamland VillaMesa, AZ 85205 · Scottsdale and the East Valley

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  1. Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun LakesSun Lakes, AZ 85248
  2. Dreamland VillaMesa, AZ 85205

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    Current published price range not yet verified
    Dreamland Villa
    High $200,000s to low $500,000s resale-market snapshot
  • HOA / POA
    Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    2025 dues: Cottonwood $1,754 per year; Palo Verde $2,379 per year (includes gate and road maintenance)
    Dreamland Villa
    Dreamland Villa Retirement Community states it is sustained by annual fees, but the current fee amount is not published on its official site
  • Separate recurring charges
    Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    2025 Cottonwood annual dues: $1,754 per year for Cottonwood homes; 2025 Palo Verde annual dues: $2,379 per year for Palo Verde homes, including gate and road maintenance; Capital Contribution Fee: $5,000 Capital Contribution Fee, in effect for 2024 and 2025, paid at purchase
    Dreamland Villa
    No separate recurring charge verified
  • Published age policy
    Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    The association states Cottonwood Palo Verde is a 55 and older community under Arizona and federal fair housing law
    Dreamland Villa
    The organization's official page describes Dreamland Villa as age-restricted to persons 55 and older

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Dreamland VillaMesa, AZ 85205
GolfCheck neededGolf is association-listed among community offerings; course access, membership, and rates are not detailed on the homepageGolf policy not publicly verified
Pet policyCheck neededPet policy not publicly verifiedPet policy not publicly verified
Rental policyCheck neededRental policy not publicly verifiedRental policy not publicly verified
Guest policyCheck neededGuest policy not publicly verifiedGuest policy not publicly verified
Document statusPublic profile; sources not yet checkedPublic profile; sources not yet checked
LocationSun Lakes, AZ 85248Mesa, AZ 85205
Community typeactive adultactive adult
Current sales / inventoryCurrent sales and inventory status not yet verifiedCurrent sales and inventory status not yet verified
Current published priceCurrent published price range not yet verifiedHigh $200,000s to low $500,000s resale-market snapshot
HOA / POA2025 dues: Cottonwood $1,754 per year; Palo Verde $2,379 per year (includes gate and road maintenance)Dreamland Villa Retirement Community states it is sustained by annual fees, but the current fee amount is not published on its official site
Separate recurring charges2025 Cottonwood annual dues: $1,754 per year for Cottonwood homes; 2025 Palo Verde annual dues: $2,379 per year for Palo Verde homes, including gate and road maintenance; Capital Contribution Fee: $5,000 Capital Contribution Fee, in effect for 2024 and 2025, paid at purchaseNo separate recurring charge verified
Published age policyThe association states Cottonwood Palo Verde is a 55 and older community under Arizona and federal fair housing lawThe organization's official page describes Dreamland Villa as age-restricted to persons 55 and older
HousingSingle-family homes across two country club neighborhoods (Cottonwood and Palo Verde)Single-family homes
Amenities in cited sourcesGolf, Pickleball, Tennis, Swimming pools, Fitness facilities, Dining venues, Live music and entertainment, Theater programming, Clubs and organizationsRead Hall Complex with two pools and a spa, Farnsworth Hall Complex with auditorium, kitchen, band shell, pool, and spa, Desert Nature Walk, Clubhouse/amenity center, Fitness center, Ceramics studio, Arts and crafts studio, Woodworking shop, Pickleball courts, Shuffleboard courts
Cited sources3 sources3 sources
Last verified2026-09-022026-09-02

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Current sales / inventory

Current published price

HOA / POA

  • Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    2025 dues: Cottonwood $1,754 per year; Palo Verde $2,379 per year (includes gate and road maintenance)
  • Dreamland Villa
    Dreamland Villa Retirement Community states it is sustained by annual fees, but the current fee amount is not published on its official site

Separate recurring charges

  • Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    2025 Cottonwood annual dues: $1,754 per year for Cottonwood homes; 2025 Palo Verde annual dues: $2,379 per year for Palo Verde homes, including gate and road maintenance; Capital Contribution Fee: $5,000 Capital Contribution Fee, in effect for 2024 and 2025, paid at purchase
  • Dreamland Villa
    No separate recurring charge verified

Published age policy

  • Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    The association states Cottonwood Palo Verde is a 55 and older community under Arizona and federal fair housing law
  • Dreamland Villa
    The organization's official page describes Dreamland Villa as age-restricted to persons 55 and older

Housing

Amenities in cited sources

  • Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes
    Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, Swimming pools, Fitness facilities, Dining venues, Live music and entertainment, Theater programming, Clubs and organizations
  • Dreamland Villa
    Read Hall Complex with two pools and a spa, Farnsworth Hall Complex with auditorium, kitchen, band shell, pool, and spa, Desert Nature Walk, Clubhouse/amenity center, Fitness center, Ceramics studio, Arts and crafts studio, Woodworking shop, Pickleball courts, Shuffleboard courts

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