Homes For Sale in Verde GrovesVerde Groves: A Gated, Maintenance-Free 55+ Community in Mesa
Small, gated, and truly lock-and-leave — where one monthly fee covers your exterior, water, sewer, and trash. Here’s what to know before you buy.
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Verde Groves is a small, gated 55+ community in Mesa built for easy, lock-and-leave living. It has just 210 single-level patio homes, built by Hughes Development between 1999 and 2004, wrapped around a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse. The big draw here is simple: one monthly fee covers your exterior maintenance, water, sewer, and trash. That makes it a favorite for snowbirds and anyone who wants to travel without worrying about the house. Small, tidy, and truly low-maintenance — that’s Verde Groves.
The lock-and-leave value
Your monthly HOA fee at Verde Groves covers all exterior maintenance, plus water, sewer, and trash. For a lot of buyers, that’s the whole appeal: you can lock the door, fly home for the summer, and not think about the yard or the bills tied to the home. It’s about as close to worry-free as ownership gets.
Quick snapshot
Location: Mesa, AZ (east Mesa, near Broadway Road)
Built: 1999–2004 by Hughes Development · Homes: 210 single-level patio homes
Type: age-restricted 55+ — gated
Fee includes: exterior maintenance, water, sewer & trash
Clubhouse: 10,000 sq ft with a pool, lap pool, fitness room, and more
Why buyers choose Verde Groves
- True lock-and-leave. The monthly fee handles the exterior, water, sewer, and trash — ideal for travelers and snowbirds.
- Small and gated. Just 210 homes behind the gate makes for a quiet, tight-knit community.
- Single-level patio homes. No stairs, easy to maintain, easy to get around.
- A surprisingly full clubhouse. 10,000 square feet with a pool, lap pool, fitness room, and hobby studios.
- A handy east-Mesa location. Close to shopping, dining, and health care.
Where Verde Groves sits
Verde Groves is in east Mesa near Broadway Road, so everyday shopping, restaurants, and medical care are all close by, with easy access to US 60 and the rest of the Valley. It’s a settled, convenient part of Mesa — the kind of location where you can run every errand within a few minutes of home. For a lock-and-leave buyer, being close to everything is part of the appeal.
Age rules
Verde Groves is an age-restricted 55+ community with a common “80/20” rule. At least 80% of homes must have a resident 55 or older. The other 20% can have a resident who is at least 40, and no one under 19 may live there permanently. Because that 20% allowance is limited, it must be verified before you buy if you’re under 55. Not quite 55 yet? There may be a door open here — let us confirm the current numbers for you.
Homes & floor plans
Verde Groves is made up of single-level, attached patio homes — low-maintenance by design. There are five floor plans to choose from:
| Floor plan | Style |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Single-level patio home |
| Vintage | Single-level patio home |
| Heritage | Single-level patio home |
| Majestic | Single-level patio home |
| Summit | Single-level patio home |
Square footage, bedrooms, and upgrades vary by plan and by home, and many homes have been updated over the years. Want the detailed floor-plan sheets for any of these? Just ask — we’ll send them over and pull the specifics on any home you like.
Good to know: these same five floor plans were also built at Ironwood Village in Casa Grande. So if you love a particular plan but the timing or price isn’t right here, you may find the same home there too — just ask and we’ll watch both.
A note on pets: because these are attached patio homes, pet rules are set at the community level and can have limits. If pets matter to you, let us verify the current pet policy before you fall for a specific home — it’s a quick, important check.
Clubhouse & amenities
For a community this size, the clubhouse punches above its weight. The 10,000-square-foot amenity center includes:
- An outdoor swimming pool and a separate lap pool.
- A fitness room.
- Arts & crafts, ceramics, and sewing studios.
- A card room, billiards, and a library.
- A small ballroom, demonstration kitchen, and meeting rooms.
It’s the social heart of the community — enough to keep you as busy as you’d like, on an easy, walkable scale.
HOA & fees (2026)
Here are the current 2026 figures. Remember, the monthly fee covers a lot — exterior maintenance, water, sewer, and trash.
| Fee | 2026 amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly HOA fee | $403 | Includes exterior maintenance, water, sewer & trash |
| Disclosure fee | $225 | Seller’s responsibility |
| Transfer fee (one-time) | $95 | Paid at title transfer |
| Capital improvement fee (one-time) | $1,500 | Paid by the buyer at purchase |
Good to know: When you compare Verde Groves to other communities, remember to factor in everything the monthly fee already covers — the water, sewer, trash, and exterior upkeep add up. Fees can change through the Association, so we’ll confirm the current numbers and exactly what’s included before you buy.
Is Verde Groves right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want true lock-and-leave living with the exterior and utilities handled.
- Prefer a small, gated, quiet community over a sprawling one.
- Like a single-level patio home that’s easy to maintain.
- Travel often, or spend summers away, and want peace of mind.
Worth knowing before you buy…
- With only 210 homes, listings are limited and good ones can move fast.
- These are attached patio homes, so verify the pet policy if pets matter.
- The amenity set is right-sized — not the giant lineup of the big communities.
- There’s no golf inside; the community is built around ease, not sport.
If a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle is what you’re after, Verde Groves is hard to beat. Tell us what matters most and we’ll help you find the right home.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Verde Groves a 55+ community?
Yes — it’s an age-restricted 55+ community with an 80/20 rule: at least 80% of homes must have a resident 55+, the other 20% can have a resident 40+, and no one under 19 lives there permanently. We’ll confirm the current numbers before you buy.
Is Verde Groves gated?
Yes — it’s a gated community of 210 patio homes.
What does the monthly fee include?
The 2026 monthly fee is $403 and covers exterior maintenance, water, sewer, and trash — which is what makes Verde Groves such an easy lock-and-leave community.
What floor plans are available?
There are five single-level patio-home plans: Legacy, Vintage, Heritage, Majestic, and Summit. Ask us and we’ll send the floor-plan sheets and pull details on any home for sale.
What are the other fees?
Sellers pay a $225 disclosure fee. Buyers pay a one-time $95 transfer fee and a one-time $1,500 capital-improvement fee. Fees can change — confirm current figures before you buy.
Weighing the lock-and-leave communities? Ride with us
You don’t have to sort east Mesa out from your laptop. When you come to town, you ride with us and we drive — our gas, not yours. In a day we’ll run through Verde Groves and the other communities you’re weighing, walk the clubhouses, and you’ll cross half the list off yourself. The next day we go back into the finalists and tour real homes, so you can see the floor plans and the fit for yourself.
It’s the easiest, least stressful way to go from “there are too many choices” to “this is the one.” Ask us about setting up your community tour →
Thinking about buying — or selling — in Verde Groves?
I’m Jarl Kubat, a licensed Arizona agent with 22+ years in the state’s 55+ communities. With a community this small, having someone watch the market for you makes all the difference. We’ll help you find the right patio home, understand exactly what the fee covers, and negotiate with confidence.
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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; confirm details with your agent before relying on them.
Community information: Community facts are compiled from public sources and believed accurate but not guaranteed. HOA fees (2026) are current as provided and subject to change by the Association. Verify age rules, fees, what the monthly fee includes, pet policies, floor plans, and availability with the Association or your licensed agent before you buy. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.
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