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55+ Active Adult Community
Living in Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ
A Del Webb 55+ community in north Buckeye, with recreation centers, a 27-hole golf club and the White Tank Mountains for a backdrop.
55+
Active Adult
2006
Year Started
$540
HOA per Quarter
6
Video Tours by Michelle
Known for The 27-hole Copper Canyon Golf Club, the Sage and Saguaro recreation centers, resort-style pools and fitness centers, pickleball, tennis and bocce, a softball stadium and outdoor amphitheater, dozens of clubs, and White Tank Mountain views. An age-restricted 55+ community originally developed by Del Webb, with new homes now sold by Pulte.
About Sun City Festival
A Del Webb community under the White Tanks
Sun City Festival is an age-restricted 55+ active adult community against the White Tank Mountains in north Buckeye. Del Webb developed it, opening in 2006, and new homes are now sold by Pulte, including a series where yard work and exterior landscaping are handled for owners.
Life centers on the Sage and Saguaro recreation centers, with resort-style pools and spas, fitness centers and an indoor walking track, plus the smaller Senita center for clubs. Residents run more than 40 clubs and interest groups, and Festival Learning holds classes at the Sage Center. If you are weighing new against resale, my new construction guide covers what to check.
“Sun City Festival is classic Del Webb living with mountain views. You get a 27-hole golf course, two recreation centers, pickleball, a softball stadium and more clubs than you could ever join, often at a lower price than other West Valley 55+ communities. It is farther out, so shopping takes a short drive, but that is changing, with Festival Ranch Marketplace planned to open in late 2027. For relocating buyers who want the full active-adult lifestyle and great value, it is a community I always show.”
Michelle Seymour · eXp Realty
What Makes It Unique
Why people choose Sun City Festival
- Copper Canyon Golf Club27 holes by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, owned by the community, managed by Troon and open to public play. Copper Canyon Golf Club.
- Sage and Saguaro recreation centers31,000 and 24,000 square feet, with resort-style pools and spas, fitness centers and a ballroom with a stage. Sage Recreation Center.
- A 16-court pickleball complexWith spectator seating, plus tennis, bocce, basketball and volleyball at the Sage Center. Pickleball Complex.
- Wood shop and craft studiosWoodcraft, glass arts, and pottery and ceramics. Wood Shop and Craft Studios.
- More than 40 clubsChartered clubs and interest groups, plus Festival Learning classes. The clubs.
- New homes by PulteStill selling, including homes with yard care handled. New homes at Sun City Festival.
Relocating to Arizona
Moving here from out of state?
Moving to Arizona? Sun City Festival is about 72 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and about 48 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. Many of my buyers relocate from California, the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest, and plenty close before they ever visit.
Until Festival Ranch Marketplace opens in late 2027, the nearest grocery stores are about 12 miles away, so plan on a short drive for errands.
I will tour homes with you on live video or FaceTime, give you honest feedback on every street and floor plan, and coordinate inspections and closing while you are still at home.
How far is it?
- About 1 hour 12 minutesto Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, 53 miles
- About 1 hour 5 minutesto downtown Phoenix, 48 miles
- About 34 minutesto the Village at Prasada, 21 miles
Drive times without traffic. Rush hour adds more.
The Homes
Golf, mountain views and new Del Webb homes
01
Golf course homes
Homes along the 27 holes of Copper Canyon Golf Club.
02
Mountain-view homes
Homes with the White Tank Mountains for a backdrop.
03
New homes by Pulte
Pulte is still selling new homes here, including homes where the yard care is handled.
04
Homes with a pool
Search the Sun City Festival homes for sale with a private pool.
Homes for Sale
Sun City Festival homes for sale now
Quick picks
$839,900
Pending
19527 N 265TH Drive Buckeye, Arizona
2 Beds 3 Baths 0.18 Acres
$799,999
Active
19612 N 265TH Avenue Buckeye, Arizona
2 Beds 3 Baths 0.21 Acres
$775,000
Pending
26364 W MATTHEW Drive Buckeye, Arizona
3 Beds 3 Baths 0.25 Acres
$715,000
Active
19672 N 267th Avenue N Buckeye, Arizona
2 Beds 2 Baths 2,337 SqFt 0.2 Acres
$715,000
Pending
20276 N Wagner Wash Drive Buckeye, Arizona
3 Beds 3 Baths 0.17 Acres
$710,000
Active
20440 N 265TH Avenue Buckeye, Arizona
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,527 SqFt 0.22 Acres
The newest Sun City Festival listings from ARMLS, updated throughout the day.
Tour Sun City Festival with Michelle
See Sun City Festival before you visit
What is Sun City Festival like?
My tour of Sun City Festival: the clubs, the golf course and the neighborhoods, and what a day here can look like.
12:38 · Community tour
The amenities, from the clubs to the courts
9:04 · Community tour
Is a golf course home here worth it?
12:00 · Home tour
People wait years for this
13:23 · Home tour
A 55+ home tour
16:40 · Home tour
A short home tour
7:09 · Home tour
The big trade-offs of living in Buckeye
12:33 · Around Buckeye
Want to see Sun City Festival for yourself? I will show you around in person or on live video.
Around Sun City Festival
Shopping, dining and healthcare
Shopping
- Festival Ranch Marketplace
Canyon Springs Boulevard and Sun Valley Parkway · coming late 2027
A Safeway-anchored shopping center planned at the northeast corner. - Safeway
Bell Road, Surprise
Grocery store with a pharmacy. - Sam’s Club
Bell Road, Surprise
Membership warehouse club. - Costco Surprise
Waddell Road near Loop 303, Surprise
Warehouse store.
Until Festival Ranch Marketplace opens, the nearest grocery stores are about 12 miles away, around Bell Road and Loop 303 in Surprise.
Dining
- The Indigo Grille and Bar 28
Copper Canyon Golf Club, in the community
Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast on Sundays. - Village at Prasada
Loop 303 and Waddell Road, Surprise · about 34 minutes away
Open-air center with restaurants, shops and entertainment. - Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Village at Prasada · about 34 minutes away
Steaks and seafood. - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Village at Prasada · about 34 minutes away
Burgers and a sports bar.
Healthcare
- Abrazo Surprise Hospital
Bell Road, Surprise
Hospital with a 24-hour emergency room. - Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Sun City West
Full-service hospital with a 24-hour emergency room. - Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City
Hospital with emergency and intensive care.
Drive times vary by address. I am glad to map them for any home you are considering.
From the Blog
More from Michelle
Questions
Questions I hear most about Sun City Festival
Is Sun City Festival a 55+ community?
Yes. Sun City Festival is an age-restricted 55+ community. Ask me how the age rules apply to any home you are considering.
What do homes cost in Sun City Festival?
Homes in Sun City Festival typically range from the upper $200,000s to the low $700,000s, with a median in the mid-$400,000s. New Pulte homes start in the mid-$300,000s and run to the upper $500,000s, and homes run from about 1,200 to over 2,800 square feet.
As of November 2026, listings run from about $280,000 to $840,000. Prices change with the market, so I send a current list for the homes you like.
What are HOA fees in Sun City Festival?
Standard dues are $540 a quarter, about $180 a month. At closing, buyers typically pay a capital improvement fee of about $1,080 (two quarters of dues; some older forms show $1,008), a community enhancement fee of 0.25% of the price ($1,250 on a $500,000 home), a transfer fee of about $100 to $125, a disclosure fee of about $275 to $325, and an ownership setup fee of about $50 to $175. I confirm current amounts for any home you are considering.
What are the pros and cons of Sun City Festival?
Pros: The full Del Webb amenity package; 27 holes of golf; two recreation centers and a big club calendar; mountain views and a quiet setting; often lower prices than other West Valley 55+ communities; new construction still available from Pulte; Festival Ranch Marketplace, a Safeway-anchored center, planned nearby for late 2027.
Cons: Until Festival Ranch Marketplace opens, the nearest grocery and shopping are about 12 miles away; a longer drive to central Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport; ongoing construction as the community builds out; summer heat, like all of the Phoenix area.
Can I buy a new home there?
Yes. Pulte is still selling new homes in Sun City Festival, which Del Webb originally developed, and resales come up across the community. The new construction search above shows what is listed now.
Can you help me buy if I live out of state?
Yes. Most of my clients relocate. I tour homes on live video, send honest feedback, and coordinate inspections, paperwork and closing remotely. Many of my buyers close before they ever visit.
How do I see homes for sale in Sun City Festival?
Use the Sun City Festival searches above, which update throughout the day, or reach out and I will set up a search for the neighborhoods you like.
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Tell me how you want to spend your days, and I will show you the Sun City Festival homes that fit, near the recreation centers or out by the golf course.