Trilogy at Verde River: A Buyer’s Guide
Planning a retirement move? This is the newest community in the Verde River corridor: a Shea resort community built around the Verde River Golf & Social Club. Like Sterling Grove and Trilogy at Encanterra, it has two parts: a 55+ section and an all-ages family section. Expect contemporary homes and a modern resort lifestyle on both sides.
New to the area? Rio Verde is a corridor of golf communities northeast of Scottsdale. Trilogy at Verde River is the newest, and the only one with both a 55+ section and an all-ages section.
Read the full Rio Verde area guide →Trilogy at Verde River is Shea’s resort community along the Verde River, and it’s the modern one of the three. Where Rio Verde Country Club and Tonto Verde are established 55+ clubs, Trilogy brings newer homes, a fresh resort clubhouse, and, importantly, two sections: one 55+ and one for all ages. So if you’re shopping Trilogy at Verde River homes for sale, the first question is simple: do you want the 55+ section, or the all-ages side?
From founder Jarl Kubat
Founder Jarl Kubat has spent 22+ years helping buyers and sellers in Arizona 55+ and retirement communities, in the West Valley and the East Valley. He lives in Arizona Traditions in Surprise, so he knows active adult life as a neighbor, not just as an agent. In Rio Verde, the club structure matters more than almost anywhere else. That’s why we walk every buyer through the age rule, the club buy-in and the drive before we ever talk about a house.

2026 BUYER’S GUIDE
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Not 55+, and that’s the point
Trilogy at Verde River has a 55+ section and an all-ages family section, much like Sterling Grove and Trilogy at Encanterra. So it works for two kinds of buyers. If you want a true 55+ retirement neighborhood, buy in the 55+ section. If you’re not 55 yet, have a working spouse, or have family who visits and stays, the all-ages side gives you the same resort setting without the age rule.
At last check (October 2026), about 65 homes were for sale in the whole community, and about 19 of them were in the 55+ section. Our listings window below shows every home for sale in the community, so ask us which ones sit in the 55+ section.
If you want a community that is 55+ throughout, its two neighbors, Rio Verde Country Club and Tonto Verde, are both 55+. We can compare all three so you land in the right one.
Because the community has two sections, the neighbors are a mix. In the 55+ section, you’ll live among active adults and buyers making a retirement move. On the all-ages side, many neighbors are still working. Of course, that mix is exactly what some buyers want, and exactly what others want to avoid. So be honest with yourself about which side fits you.
The Verde River Golf & Social Club
Life here centers on the Verde River Golf & Social Club: golf, a modern clubhouse, dining, a resort pool, fitness, and the packed Trilogy social calendar. It’s the contemporary, amenity-forward experience Trilogy is known for, set against the desert and river scenery of the corridor. Our notes also list a spa and a restaurant at the club, though offerings can change, so we confirm what’s open before you tour.
How the membership works here is different from its neighbors. At Rio Verde and Tonto Verde, the social membership is bundled into the HOA. At Trilogy at Verde River, however, there’s a separate one-time club membership (the Initial Social Membership) on top of your HOA, with a large share of it refundable when you sell. Golf is a further upgrade. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s required and what it costs before you commit.
Golf and pickleball at Trilogy at Verde River
The golf course is the centerpiece. Our builder notes list it as an 18-hole course, though we haven’t yet confirmed the designer, the par or the tee yardages for this page. Golf runs through the club as its own membership, so your HOA dues don’t fund golf. Instead, you’d budget for golf on top of the HOA and the social buy-in.
Meanwhile, pickleball and the other rec courts are community amenities, separate from the golf side. We’re still confirming the current court count, so ask us and we’ll get you the latest. To compare golf and courts across the Valley, see our golf course homes guide and our Arizona 55+ pickleball guide.
Homes here
Trilogy at Verde River is mostly single-family homes: newer, contemporary floor plans, many with mountain or golf-course views. Because Shea has built here in recent years, you’ll find homes in excellent modern condition. Still, we go through the specifics of any home with you, from the lot to the finishes. In recent sales, homes ran from about 1,540 to 3,300 square feet, so there’s a real range of sizes.
Shea may still be selling new homes here, too. If so, a new build and a resale can sit side by side in your search. Before you visit the sales office, though, tell us. That way we can help you compare the two on price, lot and timing.
The Trilogy at Verde River market right now
Here’s what changed hands over the last 90 days, from the Arizona Regional MLS as of September 30, 2026. All home types are included.
| Market measure | Last 90 days |
|---|---|
| For sale | 44 (asking about $539,000 to $2,595,000) |
| Under contract | 8 |
| Coming soon | 5 |
| Sold | 10 |
| Sold price range | ~$501,000 to ~$1,600,000 |
| Average sale | ~$902,000 (median about $817,000) |
| Sale vs. list price | ~96% |
| Price per sq ft | ~$405 |
| Days on market | ~129 |
What the numbers say: there were about 44 Trilogy at Verde River homes for sale against 10 sales, so buyers had plenty to choose from. Also, summer is the slow season out here, and we expect more sales from October through April. Ranges shift as the market changes, so call or text (480) 710-6326 to verify today’s numbers. To compare communities, see our Arizona 55+ market update.
Trilogy at Verde River homes for sale
Here are the live single-family listings, updated throughout the day. In other words, these are the Trilogy at Verde River homes for sale right now, including the mountain-view and golf-course-view homes. Want only golf lots? Just ask, and we’ll set up that search for you.
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See Every Listing Contact UsFees (2026)
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HOA (quarterly) | $1,626 × 4 = $6,504/yr | About $542/month |
| Initial Social Membership | $9,550 | One-time club buy-in, a large share refundable at resale |
| Capital improvement fee | $3,116 | One-time |
| New home administration fee | $85 | One-time |
The number to plan around is the $9,550 club membership on top of the HOA. That’s the real cost of entry, not just the monthly dues. The good news is that a large portion is typically refundable when you sell. Golf is a further, separate membership. We confirm every figure and the current refund terms with the club before you commit. To see how other communities’ dues compare, also check our Arizona 55+ HOA fees page.
Fees are current for 2026 as provided and subject to change.
Is Trilogy at Verde River right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a 55+ section, or the same resort lifestyle on the all-ages side if you’re not 55 yet.
- Prefer newer, contemporary homes.
- Want a modern golf-and-social club and a full activity calendar.
- Like the quiet, scenic Verde River corridor near Scottsdale.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- Separate $9,550 club membership on top of the HOA (partly refundable), so plan for it.
- Only part of it is 55+. If you want a community that is 55+ throughout, look at Rio Verde CC or Tonto Verde.
- It’s a drive to central Phoenix and Sky Harbor.
How it compares with other Trilogy communities
Shea runs several Trilogy communities in Arizona, and they don’t all follow the same age rule. For example, Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria is an age-restricted 55+ community. Meanwhile, Trilogy at Encanterra in San Tan Valley has both a 55+ side and an all-ages side. Trilogy at Verde River works the same way as Encanterra, with a 55+ section and an all-ages section, and it’s the most remote of the three. So if you love the Trilogy brand, compare all of them before you choose the setting.

Thinking about Trilogy at Verde River?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the Valley’s resort and 55+ communities. I’ll spell out the club membership and refund terms and help you weigh Trilogy against its 55+ neighbors.
Call or Text: (480) 710-6326 Contact PageTrilogy at Verde River: frequently asked questions
Age rules and the basics
Is Trilogy at Verde River a 55+ community?
Partly. It has a 55+ section and an all-ages family section, much like Sterling Grove and Trilogy at Encanterra. At last check, about 19 of the 65 homes for sale were in the 55+ section. Its neighbors, Rio Verde Country Club and Tonto Verde, are 55+ throughout.
Is Trilogy at Verde River a retirement community?
Partly. The 55+ section is a true retirement community, and the club life suits buyers planning a retirement move. The all-ages section has no age rule. If you want a retirement community that is 55+ throughout, look at Tonto Verde or Rio Verde Country Club.
Is Trilogy at Verde River gated?
We haven’t verified a gate here, so we don’t call it gated. If a gate matters to you, we’ll confirm how entry works today before you tour.
Club, fees and golf
What’s the club membership cost?
There’s a one-time Initial Social Membership of $9,550 on top of the HOA, and a large share is typically refundable when you sell. Golf is a separate, further membership. We’ll confirm the current amounts and refund terms with the club.
Do HOA dues pay for golf?
No. Golf runs through the club as its own membership, so you budget for it on top of your HOA dues and the social buy-in. Pickleball and the other rec courts, on the other hand, are community amenities.
How is it different from the other Verde communities?
It’s newer, has both a 55+ section and an all-ages section, and uses a separate club-membership buy-in rather than bundling the social membership into the HOA like Rio Verde and Tonto Verde do. Homes are more contemporary, too. Different structure, different feel, so we can compare them side by side.
Homes and prices
Are the homes new?
They’re recent-build, contemporary Shea homes, many with mountain or golf-course views, so they tend to be in excellent modern condition. We’ll still go through the specifics of any home with you.
What do homes cost here?
Over the 90 days to September 30, 2026, 10 homes sold from about $501,000 to $1,600,000, with an average near $902,000. Prices shift with the market, so call or text (480) 710-6326 for today’s numbers.
Working with an agent
Who is the best real estate agent for Trilogy at Verde River?
Look for an agent who works mostly in 55+ communities and knows Trilogy at Verde River’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.
Have a question we didn’t cover? See our Arizona 55+ buyer questions, or just ask us.
The rest of the Rio Verde area
- Rio Verde area overview — all three golf communities compared.
- Rio Verde Country Club — 55+, with the social membership in the HOA. Our area guide covers it.
- Tonto Verde — 55+, with two courses and townhomes.
See all communities we serve →

Jarl Kubat · Licensed Arizona 55+ Communities Specialist · West USA Realty
Listing accuracy: Property listings are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Market figures come from a 90-day ARMLS report (all home types) run September 30, 2026. Confirm details with your agent before relying on them.
Fees & community information: Fees are current for 2026 as provided and subject to change by the Trilogy at Verde River association and the Verde River Golf & Social Club. Membership structures, refund terms, golf, amenities, and CC&Rs are summarized for general information and can change. Verify all figures and rules with the association, the club, or your licensed agent before you buy. The builder is Shea Homes. This page is independent buyer-focused information and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shea Homes, Trilogy, or the Verde River Golf & Social Club. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.