Last updated: December 6, 2025

What Are Sorrento HOA Fees in Maricopa AZ?

Recent local data shows most resale homes in Sorrento paying in the range of $75 to $85 per month in HOA dues, while newer D.R. Horton phases are often marketed around $98 per month. These amounts can change yearly, so buyers and sellers must confirm them with the current HOA and escrow package.

What are the current Sorrento HOA fees in Maricopa AZ?

For most resale homes in Sorrento, recent data shows monthly HOA dues in a range around $75 to $85, with newer D.R. Horton phases published around $98 per month. Your exact fee depends on your lot, phase, and the current-year budget.

Amenities commonly included for these dues are walking paths, a community lake, a splash pad, and tennis courts, typically managed by Associated Asset Management (AAM). Want to see current Sorrento homes for sale and their exact HOA dues?

• Most resale phases: typically reported between $75 and $85 per month.
• Newer D.R. Horton sections: often advertised around $98 per month.
• Billing frequency: monthly.
• Common manager: Associated Asset Management (AAM) for the master HOA.

These numbers are based on public summaries and should be used as a guide only. The HOA board can adjust assessments, so your purchase contract and official resale disclosure will control your actual payment.

Do Sorrento HOA fees differ for new builds vs resale homes?

Yes. New construction phases in Sorrento often start with a different budget than older phases, which can result in a different monthly HOA fee. The difference reflects construction timing, adopted budgets, and amenity responsibilities in each phase.

When you're comparing two Sorrento listings, ask your agent to pull the HOA line from the MLS data and the preliminary title quote. That ensures you're looking at the real monthly number for that specific address.

What one-time Sorrento HOA fees should buyers and sellers expect at closing?

When a Sorrento home sells, you'll usually see an HOA resale disclosure fee, a separate transfer fee, and sometimes a one-time capital or working-capital fee. The disclosure fee is capped by Arizona law; the other amounts must come from the current resale demand and HOA documents.

Resale disclosure fee (seller side). Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1806 allows a planned community to charge a resale disclosure fee for preparing the HOA packet. The statute caps that fee at $400, and many Arizona HOAs routinely charge the full cap.

The disclosure package normally includes:

• CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules and regulations.
• Current budget and reserve information.
• A ledger showing the seller's account status and any violations.
• Information on planned assessments or major projects.

Transfer fee (usually $100–$300 in Sorrento). This covers updating ownership records with the HOA. Exact amount is listed on the current AAM resale demand or in the CC&Rs—always verify.

Capital or working-capital fees. In some communities, buyers pay a one-time "working-capital" or "capital improvement" fee at closing, often tied to a multiple of the monthly dues. Whether Sorrento currently charges this on resales must be confirmed from the resale demand.

For sellers in Sorrento, these HOA-related closing costs are often several hundred dollars in total. They should be part of your estimated net proceeds and negotiation strategy from the start. Get a free home evaluation with Sorrento HOA closing costs baked in.

Who usually pays the Sorrento HOA disclosure, transfer, and capital fees?

In Maricopa resales, payment of these fees is a negotiable item in the Arizona purchase contract. A common starting point in negotiations is for the seller to pay the disclosure fee (as they are requesting the documents) and for the buyer and seller to discuss splitting or allocating the transfer and capital fees.

Because these items are contract-driven, talk to Maricopa agents who know Sorrento transfer fees cold and review them with your title officer before you go live. You want a clear plan for who pays what, instead of renegotiating under deadline when the HOA demand arrives.

How do Sorrento HOA fees compare to other Maricopa neighborhoods?

Sorrento's HOA dues generally sit in the middle of the Maricopa market: higher than true "budget" neighborhoods, but lower than resort-style or bundled-internet communities. Buyers are trading a moderate monthly fee for newer homes and family amenities.

Public HOA snapshots across Maricopa show a spread, with Sorrento in the "mid-fee, mid-amenity" band. You're not paying the highest monthly dues, but you are paying more than the lowest-fee neighborhoods that offer fewer amenities and often older housing stock.

Most Sorrento commuters budget 35–50 minutes to central Phoenix during normal hours. That’s the typical trade-off families accept for newer homes and lower dues than many East Valley neighborhoods.

Ready to see if Sorrento’s dues and amenities fit your budget better than Province or Tortosa? Or maybe explore lower-fee or non-HOA neighborhoods in Maricopa?

What does that mean for your monthly budget and home price?

Sorrento’s mid-range dues rarely kill a buyer’s qualification, but they do lower the max loan amount by roughly $15,000–$25,000 for many borrowers. That’s the quiet math every serious buyer runs.

This is where strategy comes in for sellers. Work with your agent to price and market your home so that its condition, upgrades, and amenities clearly show buyers what they're getting for that monthly HOA line item. View the latest Maricopa market snapshot (includes active Sorrento listings).

How do Sorrento HOA rules affect selling your home?

Sorrento, like most Maricopa HOAs, regulates things such as landscaping, exterior paint, parking, and rentals. Those rules protect property values, but they also surface during resale through violations, buyer questions, and compliance reviews.

When you prepare to sell, focus on the items HOAs tend to flag:

• Weeds, dead plants, or missing rock in front landscaping.
• Peeling or faded exterior paint, especially on trim and fascia.
• Trash cans stored in view instead of behind the gate or in the garage.
• Extra concrete, widened driveways, or added sidewalks installed without written approval.
• Boats, trailers, RVs, or work vehicles visible from the street.

The safest approach is to treat the CC&Rs and rules like a checklist well before you list. Walk your property with your agent, compare what you see to the obvious rules, and cure violations early. Learn more about selling a home in Sorrento with HOA rules and violations.

Can you use your Sorrento home as an Airbnb when you move?

Short-term rentals are possible in Sorrento, but the HOA CC&Rs often restrict them more than city or state law. Most owners find standard leases simpler and less stressful.

Arizona law restricts cities from banning short-term rentals outright in many cases, but private HOAs can still adopt more restrictive rules in their recorded CC&Rs.

How can you get the HOA to inspect a Sorrento home before closing?

You usually can't force Sorrento's HOA to inspect a home on your timetable, but you and your agent can request a compliance review through the management company and use your purchase contract to address any violations before you close.

If you're buying in Sorrento, here's a practical approach:

• Ask your agent to request an HOA compliance review early in escrow.
• Read the resale disclosure packet to see whether any violations or fines are already on record.
• Write into your offer that existing HOA violations must be cured by the seller before closing or credited to you.
• Have your inspector flag items that look like they might violate common HOA standards.

The big takeaway: even if the HOA doesn't catch something before you buy, they can still send you a violation notice later. You're better off catching those issues now, while you still have the leverage of an open escrow.

Frequently asked questions about Sorrento HOA fees and selling in Maricopa AZ