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Planning a retirement move without a big monthly bill? Here you get an 18-hole golf course next door, a 15,000 sq ft clubhouse, three heated pools, and HOA dues of about $113 a month. That last number isn’t a typo.
Questions about buying here? Then call or text Jarl at (480) 710-6326 — or send a message.
Sundance is a 55+ active adult golf community in Buckeye, officially the Sundance Active Adult Village (you’ll also see it written SunDance). It has about 1,100 homes, it’s built out, and it’s quietly one of the best-value communities in the West Valley. So the Sundance homes for sale deserve a closer look than most buyers give them.
We’re going to lead with the money, because in this case the money is the story.
Why you can trust this guide
Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona’s 55+ and retirement communities, across the West Valley and the East Valley. He has sold homes in Sundance. He also lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, so he knows West Valley 55+ life as a neighbor, not just as an agent.
That’s why this page covers the things a brochure skips, like who can buy under the age rules, what you really pay at closing, and the RV rule that catches people off guard.
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What you actually get in Sundance for $113 a month
The HOA dues run $340.46 a quarter, or about $113 a month, at last check for 2026.
Now look at what that covers: a 15,000 square foot clubhouse, plus a resort pool, a lap pool, and a spa, all three heated. It also covers a fitness center and courts for tennis, pickleball, bocce, and racquetball. Meanwhile, an 18-hole championship golf course sits right in the community, though golf is paid separately.
Put it next to the others
So how does the cost compare? Here are monthly HOA and club fees at 55+ communities we work in:
| Community | Monthly (2026, about) |
|---|---|
| Sundance | $113 |
| Arizona Traditions | $215 |
| Corte Bella | $255 |
| PebbleCreek | $294 |
| Trilogy at Vistancia | $340 |
| Sterling Grove | $355 |
Of course, that’s not a small gap. Over ten years, the difference between $113 and a $355-a-month community is roughly $29,000, and that money stays in your pocket instead of the association’s.
“Affordable” usually means “you get less.” Here, it doesn’t, really. You get a full golf course nearby, a real clubhouse, and heated pools. What you don’t get is a guard gate, a spa with treatment rooms, or a Nicklaus name on the scorecard. So if those matter to you, we’ll show you the communities that have them, and the fees that come with them.
But if what you want is a comfortable home, an easy round of golf, a warm pool in January, and money left over to actually enjoy your retirement, this community deserves a serious look. Most buyers never even hear about it.
The Sundance market right now
At last check there were about 16 Sundance homes for sale, with asking prices from about $254,000 to about $410,000. Over the last 90 days, 12 homes sold from about $220,000 to $350,000.
| Last 90 days (as of September 30, 2026) | About |
|---|---|
| Middle (median) sale | $316,600 |
| Average sale | $307,500 |
| Share of list price paid | 97% |
| Price per square foot | $198 |
| Days on market | 115 |
In other words, homes here sell close to their asking price, but they take a while. Still, that’s normal for a small, quiet community. However, prices change as homes get reduced and the market shifts, so call or text (480) 710-6326 to check today’s numbers. You can also compare 49 other communities on our Arizona 55+ market update.
Figures come from the Arizona Regional MLS (90-day sold report, all home types, run September 30, 2026). They are believed accurate but not guaranteed.
Sundance golf: the Sundance Golf Club
Want one of the Sundance homes for sale right on the fairway? Then browse the golf course homes listed right now.
The course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout that’s open to the public. According to course listings, it opened in 2003 and Arizona architect Greg Nash designed it. You also get the White Tank Mountains to the north and the Estrella Mountains to the south, which is a better view than the green fee suggests. For tee times and rates, see the club’s official website.
| Tees | Yards | Rating / slope |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,944 | 73.1 / 133 (men) |
| Blue | 6,371 | 70.6 / 123 (men) |
| Combo | 6,111 | 69.0 / 120 (men) |
| Gray | 5,824 | 68.1 / 116 (men) · 74.1 / 132 (women) |
| Teal | 5,272 | 65.1 / 107 (men) · 70.7 / 127 (women) |
Also, there’s a driving range, a short-game area, a practice putting green, and a full golf shop. Because it’s a public course, you’ll see outside players, but there’s no forced membership. Instead, annual passes give regulars lower green fees and priority tee times.
Why that tee range matters more than it sounds
A course that only plays long is a course you eventually stop enjoying. Sundance, however, can be a real test from the back tees and a pleasant walk from the front. So you can still play it in fifteen years, and so can your friends who don’t hit it 250 anymore. For a 55+ community, that’s not a small design decision.
There’s a restaurant at the course as well, The 19th Hole, and it’s the place people end up after a round. Keep in mind that your HOA dues don’t pay for golf; the course is owned separately. Compare more courses on our golf course homes guide.
The Sundance clubhouse and amenities
The 15,000 sq ft clubhouse is the hub, and in fact it’s better equipped than the fee would suggest.
Three heated pools
A resort-style pool, a lap pool, and a spa, and all three are heated. That’s the detail, because heated means you actually swim in January instead of looking at the water.
Fitness center
It has equipment and daily activities, so it’s not a token room with two treadmills.
Courts
Tennis, pickleball, bocce, and racquetball, which almost no 55+ community still has.
Billiards & card room
This is where a lot of the community’s actual social life happens.
Arts & crafts room
There’s also a library, and daily activities run through the clubhouse.
The restaurant
It’s at the golf course, so there’s somewhere to eat without getting in the car.
Pickleball at Sundance
Court directories list about 12 lighted pickleball courts here: 8 permanent courts plus 4 temporary ones, with restrooms and water nearby. They’re community courts for residents and their invited guests, and guests pay a small fee. We’ll confirm the current count and guest rules with the association for you. Also, see how it compares on our Arizona 55+ pickleball communities hub.
Sundance Buckeye homes for sale right now
Here are the Sundance homes for sale right now, single-family listings updated throughout the day. Use the golf button above to see only homes on the course.
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Sundance is small, with about 1,100 homes, and it’s fully built out. So inventory is thin, and the value here is no secret to the people already living in it. The best Sundance homes for sale, especially on the golf course, don’t sit long.
Tell us what you want, such as a golf lot, a certain floor plan, or a budget. Then we’ll reach out the moment a match hits the market, often before it lands on the big sites. Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Homes: resale only
Builders worked here from about 2002 to 2018, and the community is now fully built out, so every one of the Sundance homes for sale is a resale. There’s no new construction.
Homes run roughly 1,000 to 2,217 square feet, and recent sales were mostly two and three bedrooms. That’s a modest range by West Valley standards, and it’s part of why the community is affordable. So if you’re right-sizing out of a big family house and you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, that’s a feature, not a limitation: less house to clean, less house to cool, and less house to pay for.
There’s an upside to a finished community, too. The landscaping is grown in, the window coverings are hung, the appliances are installed, and somebody else paid for all of it. Also, there’s no construction traffic. The limit is inventory, though, so you wait for the right one, which is why the watch list matters.
Sundance HOA fees (2026)
What you’ll pay ongoing
| Fee | Notes | 2026 amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOA dues | Billed quarterly, about $113 a month | $340.46 / quarter |
One-time at closing (buyer)
| Fee | Notes | Amount (about) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital improvement fee | One year of dues, set by the Board each year | $1,356 |
| Transfer fee | One-time, typically paid by the buyer | $250 |
| Total at closing | On top of your down payment and closing costs | About $1,606 |
On the other hand, the seller, not you, pays the two $400 disclosure fees for the residential HOA and the master HOA. Dues also get prorated at closing, so your first bill depends on the date you close.
Now look at that closing number in context. About $1,606 is less than a fifth of the roughly $8,837 a buyer pays at closing in a club community like Sterling Grove. Combined with $113 a month ongoing, this is one of the least expensive ways into a real golf community in the West Valley. We’ll build every one of these numbers into your figures before you write an offer on any of the Sundance homes for sale, but there aren’t many surprises to build in here, and that’s the point.
Golf fees are separate from your HOA dues. Fees are current for 2026 at last check and can change, so we’ll confirm every figure with the association before you commit. To see how other communities stack up, read our Arizona 55+ HOA fees guide.
Location: Buckeye, and it’s growing fast
The community sits in Buckeye, about 20 miles from Phoenix, with Avondale only about five miles east. It’s not gated; instead, it’s an open community.
Here’s what’s changed, and it’s the reason Sundance is worth a fresh look if you dismissed it a few years ago: shopping is springing up all around it. Buckeye is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and the retail is finally catching up with the rooftops. The shopping over by Verrado is close, and the corridor between keeps filling in with stores, restaurants, and services.
What does that mean in practice? The errands that used to be a project are becoming a quick trip. Also, a community with retail growing up around it tends to hold its value better than one stranded on its own, and that’s good news for Sundance homes for sale.
Is Sundance a retirement community? Age rules and the recorded CC&Rs
Yes. It’s an age-restricted 55+ community that qualifies as housing for older persons under federal housing-for-older-persons law. You’ll sometimes see it listed as 45/55+, and here’s why. While the builder was selling, it could sell a small share of homes (under 20%) to buyers 45 and up. On a resale today, though, someone 55 or older has to live in the home.
So we read the recorded Sundance Active Adult Village CC&Rs (the 2002 declaration and its 2017 amendment) so you know what’s actually written down.
| Rule | What the recorded CC&Rs say |
|---|---|
| Age | Each home must have at least one resident 55+. Resales must have a 55+ occupant, and the owner confirms that before selling or leasing. A surviving spouse or partner 45+ may be allowed to stay, at the association’s option. |
| Grandkids visiting | No one under 18 may live here, and minors may stay no more than three months in any 12-month period. |
| RVs, boats & trailers | They can’t be parked or stored on a lot or anywhere in the community. However, a pickup of one ton or less that looks like a family vehicle is fine. |
| Leasing | Allowed to a single family, with a three-month minimum, and tenants must meet the age rule, too. |
| Pets | A reasonable number of dogs, cats, or common household pets, leashed outside the home or yard. Owners pick up after them, and the Board decides what “reasonable” means. |
| Home changes | Exterior changes, like adding a private pool, go through the Architectural Committee first. |
The golf course is owned separately
Sundance is built around a public golf course that’s owned separately, not by the HOA. So play and fees are separate from your dues, and tee times follow the course’s own terms. Also, course-side homes carry the usual errant-golf-ball disclaimer. If golf is central to your decision, we’ll confirm current access and cost.
Rules are summarized from the recorded Declaration for the Sundance Active Adult Village (recorded 2002) and its First Amendment (recorded 2017). Rules can change by amendment, so confirm the current documents with the association before you buy.
Is Sundance right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want real amenities without a big monthly fee. This is the value play in the West Valley.
- Golf, and want a course that stays playable as the years go by.
- Want a heated pool you’ll actually use in January.
- Are right-sizing and don’t need 2,500 square feet anymore.
- Want a smaller community where people know each other.
- Play racquetball, which is hard to find anymore.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Not gated. If a guard gate matters to you, look at Corte Bella or Arizona Traditions instead.
- Homes are smaller, roughly 1,000 to 2,217 sq ft, and that’s part of the affordability.
- Resale only, because it’s built out.
- Inventory is thin. With about 1,100 homes, only a handful of Sundance homes are for sale at any one time.
- No RVs or boats can be stored here, so plan on outside storage.
- It’s Buckeye, the far west Valley, so Sky Harbor and the East Valley are a real drive.
- Fewer bells and whistles than a big Sun City. That’s the trade you’re making, and it’s a deliberate one.
If any of that gives you pause, let’s talk it through. Sometimes a different community is the better fit, and we’d rather point you to the right home than the nearest one.
Comparing nearby communities?
- Sun City Festival — also Buckeye, much larger, with 27 holes of golf and three rec centers. New homes are still being built there.
- Victory at Verrado — Buckeye, two golf courses and a walkable downtown. A step up in price.
- PebbleCreek — Goodyear, 54 holes and 36 pickleball courts. Far bigger, with dues to match.
- Arizona Traditions — Surprise, guard gated and close-knit, at about $215 a month.
- Sun City West — nine golf courses and four rec centers, and also excellent value.
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Not sure how Sundance stacks up? See them side by side
The best way to know if this is your place is to see it next to the others, in person, in one trip. When you come to town, you ride with us, and we drive, on our gas, not yours. In a day, we’ll loop through Sundance and everything else on your list and walk the clubhouses, so you’ll scratch half the list yourself. Then, the next day, we tour real homes in the ones that made the cut.
It’s the fastest, least overwhelming way to land on the right community. Ask us about setting up your tour →
Thinking about buying — or selling — in Sundance?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in Arizona’s 55+ and retirement communities. I’ve sold homes in Sundance, and I’ll tell you honestly where it beats the pricier communities, and where it doesn’t.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageSundance FAQ: retirement, fees and golf questions
Age rules & fees
Is Sundance a retirement community?
Yes. Sundance Active Adult Village in Buckeye is an age-restricted 55+ community. Every home needs at least one resident 55 or older, and no one under 18 may live there. Early on, the builder could sell a small share of homes to buyers 45 and up, but on a resale today someone in the home must be 55+.
Can I buy in Sundance if I’m under 55?
Only if someone 55 or older will live in the home with you. The recorded CC&Rs require a 55+ occupant on every resale. So if both of you are under 55, we’ll show you communities with different age rules instead.
What are the HOA fees at Sundance?
It’s $340.46 per quarter, about $113 a month for 2026. That’s among the lowest of any golf community in the West Valley, and it covers the clubhouse, the fitness center, the three heated pools, and the courts. At closing, you’ll pay about $1,606 in one-time fees: a capital improvement fee of about one year of dues, plus a $250 transfer fee. Meanwhile, the seller pays the two $400 disclosure fees. Golf is separate, so confirm all figures with the association before you rely on them.
Is Sundance gated?
No. Sundance is not a gated community, so access is open. If a gate or a 24/7 guard is important to you, look at Corte Bella or Arizona Traditions instead, and expect to pay more in dues.
Golf, pools & homes
Tell me about the golf course.
The Sundance Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 public course, with tees from about 5,272 to 6,944 yards. So it plays as a real test from the back and a pleasant walk from the front. There’s no forced membership, annual passes are available, and there’s a restaurant at the course. Golf fees are separate from your HOA dues, so ask us for current rates.
Are the pools heated?
Yes, all three: a resort-style pool, a lap pool, and a spa. It sounds like a small thing until January, when it’s the difference between swimming and looking at the water.
How big are the homes?
Most Sundance homes for sale run roughly 1,000 to 2,217 square feet, built from about 2002 to 2018. They’re smaller than in some communities, which is part of why Sundance is affordable. So if you’re right-sizing out of a big family home, less house to clean, cool, and pay for is usually the whole idea.
Can I buy a brand-new home here?
No. Sundance is fully built out, so every home is a resale. However, if a new home matters to you, we’ll show you the Valley communities where builders are still going.
Location & daily life
Is Sundance a good place to retire?
For buyers who want golf nearby, heated pools, and low fees, yes. However, it’s far west in Buckeye, and the homes are smaller, so we’ll help you weigh both.
Is it too far out?
It’s Buckeye, about 20 miles from Phoenix, with Avondale about five miles east. So Sky Harbor and the East Valley are a real drive, and you should be honest with yourself about that. Still, Buckeye is growing fast, and the errands that used to be a project get easier every year.
Can I park my RV or boat at home?
No. The recorded CC&Rs don’t allow RVs, boats, or trailers to be parked or stored on a lot or anywhere in the community. So plan on an outside storage lot, and we can point you to a few nearby.
Working with an agent
Who is the best real estate agent for Sundance?
Look for an agent who works mostly in 55+ communities and knows Sundance’s fees, age rules and resale market. Founder Jarl Kubat of Arizona 55+ Communities Real Estate (West USA Realty) has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona 55+ and retirement communities across the West Valley and East Valley. He lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, and clients rate the team 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text (480) 710-6326.
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Listing accuracy: Property listings and availability are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Listings change throughout the day, so confirm details with your agent before relying on them.
Market figures: The market snapshot covers Sundance (all home types) over a trailing 90-day period as of the date shown, from the Arizona Regional MLS. Prices shift as homes are reduced and as the market changes, so confirm current numbers with your agent.
Fees & community information: Fees are current for 2026 as provided and are subject to change by the association. Fee comparisons to other communities reflect figures published on this site for 2026 and are for general illustration only; each community’s fees change on their own and cover different amenities. Golf rates, amenities, court counts, hours, age rules, and CC&Rs are summarized here for general information and can change. Verify all figures and rules with the association or your licensed agent before you buy. This page is independent buyer-focused information and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Sundance HOA or Sundance Golf Club. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent with West USA Realty.