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  1. Sun City FestivalBuckeye, AZ 85396 · Phoenix West Valley
  2. Arizona TraditionsSurprise, AZ 85374 · Phoenix West Valley

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  1. Sun City FestivalBuckeye, AZ 85396
  2. Arizona TraditionsSurprise, AZ 85374

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    Sun City Festival
    From $306,990 to $919,990
    Arizona Traditions
    $320,000 to $500,000+ overall; golf-course homes from about $400,000, pool homes from the upper $300,000s
  • HOA / POA
    Sun City Festival
    A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).
    Arizona Traditions
    A third-party profile reports HOA fees of $205 per month, plus a one-time CARE fee of $2,460 for buyers and a $400 disclosure fee for sellers; 55places.com separately reports a broader $113-$205 monthly range across listings.
  • Separate recurring charges
    Sun City Festival
    Sun City Festival master association fee: $540 per quarter (approximately $180/month equivalent); Festival Ranch Community Facilities District assessment: 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
    Arizona Traditions
    Arizona Traditions HOA fee: Reported at $205 per month by one source and $113 to $205 per month across listings by another
  • Published age policy
    Sun City Festival
    The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community
    Arizona Traditions
    Third-party sources report a 55+ age restriction

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Sun City FestivalBuckeye, AZ 85396
Arizona TraditionsSurprise, AZ 85374
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
LocationBuckeye, AZ 85396Surprise, AZ 85374
Community typeactive adultactive adult
Current sales / inventoryCurrent sales and inventory status not yet verifiedCurrent sales and inventory status not yet verified
Current published priceFrom $306,990 to $919,990$320,000 to $500,000+ overall; golf-course homes from about $400,000, pool homes from the upper $300,000s
HOA / POAA third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).A third-party profile reports HOA fees of $205 per month, plus a one-time CARE fee of $2,460 for buyers and a $400 disclosure fee for sellers; 55places.com separately reports a broader $113-$205 monthly range across listings.
Separate recurring chargesSun City Festival master association fee: $540 per quarter (approximately $180/month equivalent); Festival Ranch Community Facilities District assessment: 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 yearsArizona Traditions HOA fee: Reported at $205 per month by one source and $113 to $205 per month across listings by another
Published age policyThe community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult communityThird-party sources report a 55+ age restriction
HousingSingle-story single-family homes, 1,279 to 3,343 square feetSingle-family homes, 1,105 to 2,391 square feet, 1 to 3 bedrooms
GolfA 27-hole golf course is operator-listedThe on-site golf club is operator-confirmed; a partner course is third-party-reported
Amenities in cited sourcesTwo 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 field18-hole golf course (Dick Bailey design), 20,400 sq ft clubhouse with 700-person ballroom, Three pools, Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, Softball field, Fitness center, Arts and crafts studios, Library
Cited sources4 sources5 sources
Last verified2026-09-022026-09-02

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Current sales / inventory

Current published price

HOA / POA

  • Sun City Festival
    A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).
  • Arizona Traditions
    A third-party profile reports HOA fees of $205 per month, plus a one-time CARE fee of $2,460 for buyers and a $400 disclosure fee for sellers; 55places.com separately reports a broader $113-$205 monthly range across listings.

Separate recurring charges

  • Sun City Festival
    Sun City Festival master association fee: $540 per quarter (approximately $180/month equivalent); Festival Ranch Community Facilities District assessment: 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
  • Arizona Traditions
    Arizona Traditions HOA fee: Reported at $205 per month by one source and $113 to $205 per month across listings by another

Published age policy

  • Sun City Festival
    The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community
  • Arizona Traditions
    Third-party sources report a 55+ age restriction

Housing

Golf

Amenities in cited sources

  • Sun City Festival
    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
  • Arizona Traditions
    18-hole golf course (Dick Bailey design), 20,400 sq ft clubhouse with 700-person ballroom, Three pools, Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, Softball field, Fitness center, Arts and crafts studios, Library

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