The Real Cost of Buying in Goodyear

Goodyear homes often look affordable until you factor in everything else. Many master-planned communities have HOA fees from $150 to $350 monthly covering amenities you may rarely use. Newer areas include Mello-Roos that add $2,000 plus annually to property taxes for decades. Insurance costs vary by age and proximity to fire stations. Commute expenses matter if you work in central Phoenix or the East Valley, you're burning serious gas money. We've seen buyers underestimate their total monthly outlay by $400 or more, leaving them stretched thin after closing.