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  1. Sun City FestivalBuckeye, AZ 85396 · Phoenix West Valley
  2. CantaMia at EstrellaGoodyear, AZ · Phoenix West Valley

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  1. Sun City FestivalBuckeye, AZ 85396
  2. CantaMia at EstrellaGoodyear, AZ

Biggest differences

  • Current published price
    Sun City Festival
    From $306,990 to $919,990
    CantaMia at Estrella
    Mid $300,000s to mid $700,000s
  • HOA / POA
    Sun City Festival
    A third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).
    CantaMia at Estrella
    A third-party guide reports a CantaMia community assessment of $265/month plus an Estrella master-community fee of $83/month, for a combined $348/month (2026).
  • 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
    CantaMia at Estrella
    CantaMia community assessment: $265 per month; Estrella master community assessment: $83 per month, added on top of the CantaMia community assessment
  • Published age policy
    Sun City Festival
    The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community
    CantaMia at Estrella
    Builder and third-party sources report a 55+ age restriction with a builder-era exception

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Sun City FestivalBuckeye, AZ 85396
CantaMia at EstrellaGoodyear, AZ
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 85396Goodyear, AZ
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 $919,990Mid $300,000s to mid $700,000s
HOA / POAA third-party guide reports a quarterly master-association HOA fee of $540 (about $180/month equivalent).A third-party guide reports a CantaMia community assessment of $265/month plus an Estrella master-community fee of $83/month, for a combined $348/month (2026).
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 yearsCantaMia community assessment: $265 per month; Estrella master community assessment: $83 per month, added on top of the CantaMia community assessment
Published age policyThe community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult communityBuilder and third-party sources report a 55+ age restriction with a builder-era exception
HousingSingle-story single-family homes, 1,279 to 3,343 square feetSingle-family homes only
GolfA 27-hole golf course is operator-listedGolf and neighboring clubhouse access are 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 field29,000 sq ft Village Center, Fitness facilities, Pools, Arts studios, Billiards, Tennis and pickleball courts, 18-hole championship golf course, Access to Starpointe Clubhouse
Cited sources4 sources3 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).
  • CantaMia at Estrella
    A third-party guide reports a CantaMia community assessment of $265/month plus an Estrella master-community fee of $83/month, for a combined $348/month (2026).

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
  • CantaMia at Estrella
    CantaMia community assessment: $265 per month; Estrella master community assessment: $83 per month, added on top of the CantaMia community assessment

Published age policy

  • Sun City Festival
    The community association's site markets Sun City Festival as a 55+ active adult community
  • CantaMia at Estrella
    Builder and third-party sources report a 55+ age restriction with a builder-era exception

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
  • CantaMia at Estrella
    29,000 sq ft Village Center, Fitness facilities, Pools, Arts studios, Billiards, Tennis and pickleball courts, 18-hole championship golf course, Access to Starpointe Clubhouse

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