We buy houses in Sun City, AZ
Sell your Sun City house for cash.
America's original active-adult community: mostly 1960s–70s homes, a median resident in their 70s, and recreation-center fees at every sale. Written offer, usually within 24 hours, and we pay the closing costs.
- No repairs, cleaning, or showings
- No commissions. We pay the closing costs
- Close in as little as about 14 days, or later
Get your cash offer
Takes about a minute. No obligation.
Sun City opened in 1960, and its homes show it: the median was built in 1973, and 89% were built before 1980, the oldest housing stock of any community we serve. The median resident is 72.7 years old. Most homes here are sold by owners moving to assisted living or by heirs, and many of those heirs live out of state.
Sun City housing at a glance
| Sun City | Maricopa County | |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1973 | 1994 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 89% | 27% |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 3% | 40% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84% | 65% |
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $280,900 | $482,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,569 | $1,820 |
| Median resident age | 72.7 | 38 |
| Mobile or manufactured homes | 1% | 5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
What the numbers mean if you're selling
A 1970s Sun City home that has had one careful owner can still have its original plumbing, electrical panel, ductwork, and windows. Inspectors flag these, and they can make insurance hard for a buyer to get. Many families sell as-is instead of renovating a house they won't live in.
Sun City is unincorporated Maricopa County, not a city, so permits and code issues go through the county. The Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC) charge fees when a home changes hands. RCSC's fee sheet effective December 19, 2025 lists a $4,000 Preservation and Improvement Fee, a $1,500 Capital Improvement Fee, a $500 transfer fee, and a $30 recording fee, with an annual assessment of $680 per property for 2026. Who pays which fee is set by the purchase contract. Check the current fee sheet before you sign.
Houses are often full of a lifetime of belongings. A cash sale lets the family take what matters and leave the rest.
Selling a house in Sun City: who handles what
- Deeds, notices, and liensMaricopa County Recorder
- Parcel records and rental registrationMaricopa County Assessor
- Property taxes and tax liensMaricopa County Treasurer
- ProbateMaricopa County Superior Court, Probate
- Permits and building recordsMaricopa County Planning and Development (permits; Sun City is unincorporated)
- Code and deed-restriction questionsSun City Home Owners Association (deed restrictions)
- Flood zoneFEMA Flood Map Service Center
ZIP codes we cover
85351, 85373.
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Selling in Sun City
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Questions
Sun City questions.
What fees are due when a Sun City home sells?
The Recreation Centers of Sun City charge a Preservation and Improvement Fee, a Capital Improvement Fee, a transfer fee, and a recording fee when a home changes hands ($4,000, $1,500, $500, and $30 on the fee sheet effective December 19, 2025). The purchase contract says who pays them.
How do I sell my mother's Sun City house if she's in memory care?
Someone with legal authority signs. That is your mother if she still has capacity, or an agent under a durable power of attorney that covers real estate, or a successor trustee if the house is in a trust. If none of those exists, a court-appointed conservator may be needed.
Is Sun City part of a city?
No. It is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, so county permits and rules apply, plus the Sun City Home Owners Association's deed restrictions.
Can I sell a Sun City house with everything still in it?
Yes. Take what the family wants and leave the rest.
How it works
- Tell us about the house. About a minute, no obligation.
- Get a written offer. We walk the house once; offer usually within 24 hours.
- Close when it works for you. At a licensed title company, in as little as about 14 days.
Who you are dealing with
- Buying Valley houses since 2012
- Local office: 3602 E Greenway Rd, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- We proudly partner with Great American Title Agency.
- A+ rating with the BBB
“Thank goodness for the great people at Huge Cash Offer. They bought my house and paid for my moving truck. It was convenient to have that taken care of. I would sell my house to them twice if I could.”
Get a cash offer on your Sun City house.
Get a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. No obligation and no pressure.
- Houses in all kinds of condition
- A real person calls, usually the same day
- A flexible closing date
Get my cash offer
Takes about a minute. No obligation.