Verrado, Buckeye.
8,800 acres in the White Tank foothills
built around a Main Street.
Verrado is an 8,800-acre master-planned community in Buckeye, developed by DMB, with entitlement for up to 14,080 homes. It has more than 26 miles of paths and trails, more than 86 neighborhood parks and a Main Street district.
Verrado on the map
Approximate outline drawn around the recorded subdivision plats named for Verrado on the Maricopa County Assessor map. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
A master-planned community in the White Tank foothills
Verrado sits in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains in Buckeye, about 25 miles from downtown Phoenix. Access is from I-10 at Verrado Way, exit 120. The developer's site lists DMB White Tank, LLC as the entity behind the community.
The plan covers 8,800 acres and allows up to 14,080 homes, plus about four million square feet of office, light industrial and retail space. Housing types range from rental lofts, row homes and cottages to single-family, golf, foothill and custom homes.
Verrado is within the City of Buckeye and is not a separate town. The name comes from the Spanish word verdad, meaning truth.
From open desert to a Main Street town
Construction at Verrado began in summer 2002. The community held its grand opening on January 24, 2004, and the first residents moved in during 2004. Verrado Middle School opened in fall 2004 and Verrado High School opened in fall 2006.
Regional growth followed. Banner Health bought 62 acres in December 2007, and the first phase of its hospital campus opened in 2012. I-10 was widened out to Verrado Way in 2011, and Loop 303 was completed in 2014.
2002
Construction begins in summer 2002.
2004
Grand opening on January 24. Verrado Middle School opens that fall.
2011
I-10 is widened out to Verrado Way.
Main Street, parks and 26 miles of trails
Verrado is laid out so most homes sit about two blocks from a neighborhood park. The community has a Main Street district, a community center, two golf courses and a trail network that climbs into the White Tank foothills.
- Main Street.A walkable Main Street district with shops and restaurants. The Center on Main is the community center. Life in Verrado
- Parks.More than 86 neighborhood parks across the community.
- Trails.More than 26 miles of paths and trails, with a mountain trails map published by the developer. Maps and collateral
- Golf.Two golf courses. The developer's site names Verrado Golf Club and the Victory Course.
- Heritage Swim Park.A community swim park named on the developer's amenity list.
- Shopping.Marketside and Village Grove, with Verrado Marketplace, Fry's Marketplace, Bashas' and CVS listed by the developer.
- Victory at Verrado.Verrado's site lists Victory as an active adult 55+ community within Verrado, with The Victory Club and The Spa at Victory. Victory at Verrado
Owning a home in Verrado
Verrado's site names the Verrado Community Association, Inc. as the body that oversees community standards, amenities and resident services, and the Verrado Assembly as the body that handles community meetings and events. The resident site carries a Community Governance and Design Review section for exterior changes.
Water is supplied by EPCOR. The developer's FAQ says Verrado lies outside Luke Air Force Base's high-noise and accident-potential zones but inside the territory in the vicinity of a military airport, and that military aircraft overfly parts of the community.
Litchfield Elementary School District operates Verrado Elementary School at 20873 West Sunrise Lane, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Agua Fria Union High School District operates Verrado High School at 20050 W. Indian School Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85396.
Verrado, answered
How big is Verrado?
Verrado covers 8,800 acres and its plan allows up to 14,080 homes, according to the developer's FAQ.
Who developed Verrado?
Verrado was developed by DMB. The developer's site lists DMB White Tank, LLC as the owning entity.
When did Verrado open?
Construction began in summer 2002 and the grand opening was held on January 24, 2004.
Is Verrado its own town?
No. Verrado is within the City of Buckeye and is not incorporated as a separate town.
How do you get to Verrado?
Verrado is reached from I-10 at Verrado Way, exit 120. It sits about 25 miles from downtown Phoenix.
How many trails and parks does Verrado have?
The developer lists more than 26 miles of paths and trails and more than 86 neighborhood parks.
Is any part of Verrado age-restricted?
Verrado's site lists Victory at Verrado as an active adult 55+ community.
Is Verrado near a military airport?
The developer's FAQ says Verrado is outside Luke Air Force Base's high-noise and accident-potential zones but inside the territory in the vicinity of a military airport, and that military aircraft overfly parts of the community.
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Sources: Verrado home page, Verrado FAQ, Life in Verrado, Verrado maps and collateral, Victory at Verrado, Verrado Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary School District, Agua Fria Union High School District boundaries, Maricopa County Assessor parcel map. All checked 3 November 2026.