A vibrant green community encircled by miles of Arizona desert, Sun City Festival visually stands out from the surrounding landscape. However, this relative isolation does not signal a lack of activity. One of the main draws to this 55-and-over community is how much there is to do. “We have just about every amenity you can think of,” says Audre Skakoon, Neighborhood Specialist for the Festival Team of Homesmart. “Golf, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, pools — you name it, we have it.” Sun City Festival’s liveliness, desert scenery and variety of home options contribute to its continued growth.
Pickleball is popular at Copper Canyon and brings the community together.
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Mediterranean-style homes and new construction
Sun City Festival’s homes flank wide residential streets and the occasional cul-de-sac. Many houses back up to the golf course fairway. With tiled roofs and stucco exteriors, most of these Mediterranean-style builds are one story. Properties generally range from the mid-$300,000s to the mid-$800,000s based on square footage and floorplan, although a few houses towards the neighborhood's edge have reached $1 million. Newly constructed homes continue to emerge onto the market, allowing those younger than 55 to buy in the neighborhood. “Houses that have been sold already are restricted to 55 and over, but you only have to be 45 to buy new construction,” Skakoon says. On the neighborhood's east side, the Festival Foothills area is not age-restricted and is available for all potential residents. Much of the neighborhood is included in the Sun City Festival HOA, which assesses a $145 monthly fee.
Beautifully maintained front yards can be found throughout Copper Canyon.
Homes in Copper Canyon feature unique architectural details that helps your home to stand out.
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Play a round at Copper Canyon Golf Club
The centerpiece of Sun City Festival is Copper Canyon Golf Club, a well-manicured 27-hole course that overlooks the mountains to the southeast. Golfers can enjoy a round or work on their swing at the driving range. Next door to the golf club, the Sage Recreation Center houses a gym, a pool for neighborhood residents, and courts for tennis, pickleball and bocce. The Saguaro Recreation Center provides many of the same amenities for the portion of the neighborhood south of Sun Valley Parkway. For a more traditional park open to all, Festival Foothills Community Park includes a playground, a softball field, and a basketball court. Residents are not confined to the neighborhood for their recreation, though — a 30-minute drive away, White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a popular spot for biking, hiking and horseback riding through a scenic, rugged landscape.
Golf enthusiasts enjoy they many courses throughout Copper Canyon.
Golf lovers will enjoy the immaculately maintained golf courses in Copper Canyon.
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Join a club in Sun City Festival
Sun City Festival may be in the middle of the desert, but there’s no lack of action in the neighborhood. “The events are really what tie this community together,” Skakoon says. “We have an amphitheater that puts on all sorts of music events. There are outdoor movies, wine-tasting events, even karaoke. There are tons of things to do here.” Neighborhood residents can also pursue their passions or pick up a new hobby in one of Sun City Festival’s 40 different clubs and interest groups, including arts and crafts, cooking and sports.
Wood crafting workshops are popular among Copper Canyon residents.
Copper Canyon engage in community sports that keep residents active.
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"Taco Tuesday" at Indigo Grille
Sun City Festival’s pleasant solitude gives it the feel of a desert retreat, but it also means residents have limited dining options. The only restaurant in the neighborhood is Indigo Grille, located at the Copper Canyon Golf Club. Residents praise the recently upgraded menu and “Taco Tuesday” offerings. Otherwise, those who live in Sun City Festival will have to drive the 10 miles east into Surprise. Safeway and Walgreens occupy the Surprise Farms shopping center for groceries and other essentials.
The Indigo Grille
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The lone school in Sun City Festival
Despite its mainly 55-and-up nature, Sun City Festival does have Festival Foothills Elementary. The kindergarten through eighth-grade school received a B-minus grade from Niche. Students then enroll at Wickenburg High School, which received a C. The school, just over 40 miles from Sun City Festival, offers career training programs in disciplines including Culinary Arts and Agricultural Education.
Festival Foothills Elementary School teaches children from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Buckeye’s Festival Foothills Elementary School teaches kids attending K - 8th grades.
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Getting around the neighborhood and the globe
Many residents of Sun City Festival utilize golf carts to ride around the neighborhood. An underpass specifically for them crosses Sun Valley Parkway from one side of the development to the other. For further trips, residents can drive the hour to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Residents at Copper Canyon get around the community by golf carts.
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Sun City Festival Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sun City Festival, Buckeye sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun City Festival, Buckeye over the last 12 months is $436,165, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Up to 3% of base price or total purchase price, whichever is less, is available through preferred lender. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a Spanish exterior and a thoughtfully designed interior. The kitchen is equipped with the Whirlpool LUX gas range package, while the owner's bath offers a low-threshold shower with a seat for added comfort. Interior highlights include 8' doors, 9'
Discover resort-style living in Sun City Festival, Buckeye's premier 55+ active adult community. This 2023-built Pulte Odyssey floor plan delivers modern design, low-maintenance desert living, and 1,524 square feet of upgraded single-level comfort with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms—ideal for buyers seeking a move-in-ready home in Buckeye, AZ.Inside, the home feels truly like new, featuring
Highly sought after PURSUIT MODEL at great price- Placed on a corner lot, this split floorplan is perfect layout of space. Beautiful, paved entryway/patio welcomes you. Enter into 10 ft ceilings, bright sunlit foyer & great room. Wide open eat in kitchen, breakfast bar w/ tons of cabinets. Split bedrooms & SEPARATE DEN! Owner's suit is generous-has massive closet, large bathroom & double sinks.
PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED WITH THIS LIGHTLY LIVED IN, FURNISHED, TURN-KEY HOME ON A LARGE CORNER LOT & 3 CAR GARAGE! !You will be greeted by a charming front courtyard, perfect for morning coffee. Enter the open concept floorplan, the main living area has a cozy fireplace. A large picture window floods the space w/ natural light and offers plenty of room for dining & entertainment. The chef's
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AMAZING HIDEAWAY MODEL ON A HUGE WALLED LOT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Enter this well designed, open concept floor plan w/upgraded flooring, contemporary lighting & window treatments. The expansive living area seamlessly blends into the spacious dining area and the heart of the home which features upgraded appliances, sleek granite counters, custom backsplash, & large island w/seating. The owners
Feel at home in this gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ, ideal for guests 55+ seeking stays of 30 days or more.This home features a den, living room, dining room, and garage access. Both bedrooms have king-size beds, and the den offers a pull-out sofa. Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen and the fully equipped patio with a BBQ, seating, outdoor fireplace, and
Beautifully upgraded SOLAR home is in the 55+ community of Sun City Festival. Closer to Surprise on Bell Rd than Buckeye. Enjoy AZ outdoor living on an extended backyard patio paved in travertine, in the private pool w/ water feature, or around the built-in gas fireplace. This home is sure to please. Interior upgrades include 18'' tile in all but bedrooms/den, hardwood in Master, Plantation
Welcome to this beautiful golf course lot home with upgrades galore. This home is located in Sun City Festival, a 55+ retirement community. This 2 bed, 2 bath open floor with an office area is waiting for you to come enjoy AZ anytime you want. The kitchen is spacious. Has a large breakfast bar area and dining area and open to the living area. Large primary retreat and a primary bathroom with a
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