Alta at Verrado (Regent Hills)

Independent Assessment

Independent research found clear, multi-source evidence that Alta and Victory are genuinely distinct: they sit in different neighborhoods within Verrado (Victory in the original foothills district near Verrado's core, versus Alta in Regent Hills, a newer neighborhood further west/northwest near the Loop 303 corridor); they have different builders (Victory has been built by a rotating roster including Standard Pacific, Maracay, Lennar, TW Lewis, David Weekley, and K. Hovnanian, while Alta is built exclusively by David Weekley Homes); they have different construction eras (Victory broke ground around 2015-2016, while Alta began sales in 2023); they have different dedicated amenity centers (the Victory Club versus a separate private clubhouse and beach-entry pool at Regent Hills); and they sit at dramatically different price points (Victory's resale market starts in the mid-$300,000s, while Alta starts near $1 million). Every independently checked current source (Zillow, David Weekley's own site, Homes.com, Redfin, and NewHomeSource) consistently shows Alta at Verrado Regent Hills pricing from roughly $940,000-$1,015,000 at entry up to $1.2 million or more. Given the strength and consistency of the higher figures across independent, dated sources, the earlier $350,000-$650,000 figure is treated as outdated or incorrect and is not repeated.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want brand-new, larger, single-story luxury construction from a single consistent builder (David Weekley Homes), including RV-garage options and 80-by-130-foot homesites, and who have a budget well above $1 million, are the best fit for Alta at Verrado. It suits buyers who want Verrado's Main Street and mountain-trail lifestyle without needing golf bundled in, and who prefer a smaller, newer, gated enclave over Victory's larger, more established, multi-builder district.

Homes, Builders & Development History

David Weekley Homes began construction of Alta at Verrado Regent Hills in 2023, marketing single-story homes ranging from roughly 2,790 to 3,860 square feet, with three to four bedrooms, up to four bathrooms, and two- or three-car garages with an optional RV-garage upgrade, on 80-by-130-foot homesites. The community is planned for approximately 322 homes at full buildout within the gated Regent Hills neighborhood. Unlike Victory at Verrado's multi-builder history, Alta has a single, consistent builder across its construction to date.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Multiple independent, current sources (Zillow, David Weekley's own site, Homes.com, Redfin, NewHomeSource) consistently show Alta at Verrado Regent Hills pricing starting around $940,000-$1,015,000 for entry-level plans (such as the Joven), rising to approximately $1.2 million or more for larger plans. This positions Alta well above Victory at Verrado's broader resale range, reflecting its larger single-story luxury floor plans and newer construction.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Alta at Verrado Regent Hills is in active new-home sales as of the last update, with David Weekley Homes offering current floor plans and its standard builder warranty. Because the community only began sales in 2023, resale inventory and comparable closed sales remain limited; buyers should request current builder pricing and incentives directly and separately check for any early resale activity through a local agent.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Maricopa County property tax, assessed and billed at the county level; given the significantly higher price point of homes in this enclave, buyers should expect a correspondingly higher first-year tax bill and should confirm current rates and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Maricopa County Assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Alta at Verrado Regent Hills is a gated, luxury-tier enclave built around larger single-story homes on generous 80-by-130-foot lots, with its own private clubhouse and beach-entry pool as the primary social hub, supplemented by shared access to the broader Verrado master plan's Main Street, parks, and trails. It is a notably quieter, smaller-scale, higher-end setting than Victory at Verrado's larger, more established, multi-builder district.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Alta at Verrado sits within Regent Hills, a newer neighborhood in the western foothills of the Verrado master plan in Buckeye, with described proximity to the Loop 303 corridor. It shares Verrado's overall roughly 35-40 minute drive time to downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor via I-10 and Loop 303. The estimated coordinates for Alta are derived from its Buckeye street address (in the 4100s block of N 218th Drive) and have not been independently geocoded to rooftop precision.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Alta at Verrado Regent Hills is marketed and listed (including by 55places, a directory that filters specifically for age-restricted and active-adult communities) as a 55+ community, consistent with David Weekley's other age-restricted Verrado offerings. A recorded CC&R or HOPA-certification document specific to this enclave was not independently obtained; buyers should confirm the current age-restriction terms and occupancy-verification procedures directly with David Weekley Homes or the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Alta's entry price (roughly $940,000-$1,015,000 and up) is dramatically higher than Victory at Verrado's broader range — buyers should not assume Alta offers similar affordability to Verrado's older 55+ sections. As a newer (2023-onward) enclave, Alta has a thinner resale/comparable-sales history than Victory, making pricing comparisons harder. The specific combined HOA figure (Regent Hills/Alta assessment plus the Verrado master fee) was not independently confirmed and should be verified directly before purchase.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Alta at Verrado is best compared directly to Victory at Verrado, the original, much larger, multi-builder 55+ district elsewhere in the same Verrado master plan: Victory offers a substantially lower entry price, an established resale market, and a dedicated 35,000-square-foot clubhouse (the Victory Club), while Alta offers newer (2023-onward) single-builder construction, larger single-story luxury floor plans on bigger lots, and a smaller, quieter, gated setting — at roughly triple Victory's typical entry price. Buyers comparing the two should treat them as genuinely separate communities with different builders, amenity centers, and price tiers rather than interchangeable options within Verrado.

Current Listings

A connected local agent or David Weekley Homes sales representative can provide current available homesites, builder pricing, and the current combined HOA figure for this enclave.

Is Alta at Verrado the same community as Victory at Verrado under a different name?

No. Independent research confirmed these are two genuinely distinct, separately built and amenitized 55+ enclaves within the larger Verrado master plan — different neighborhoods (Victory's original foothills district vs. Alta's newer Regent Hills location), different builders (Victory's multi-builder roster vs. Alta's exclusive David Weekley Homes), different construction eras (2015-2016 vs. 2023), and dramatically different price tiers.

How much do homes cost at Alta at Verrado?

Independently verified current sources show pricing from roughly $940,000-$1,015,000 at entry up to about $1.2 million or more for larger plans — notably higher than the $350,000-$650,000 range found in some outdated secondary sources.

Who builds at Alta at Verrado?

David Weekley Homes is the sole builder, with active sales beginning in 2023.

Is Alta at Verrado age-restricted?

It is marketed and listed as a 55+ community, consistent with David Weekley's other age-restricted Verrado offerings, though a recorded CC&R document specific to this enclave was not independently obtained — confirm current terms directly with the builder or HOA.