Tonto Verde is an exclusive golf retirement community for active adults age 55 plus nestled in the high Sonoran desert. Located in the far northeast corner of the Valley, about 10 miles east of Scottsdale and 8 miles north of Fountain Hills, the town of Rio Verde is comprised of three very beautiful and exclusive adult communities: RIO VERDE, TONTO VERDE, and the newest community, VISTA VERDE.

Each luxury community was developed separately and has its own private equity golf course and country club.

First conceived as a winter golf camp in the late 1960's by a group of Minnesota investors, the first community, Rio Verde began development in 1973. When the Rio Verde property was approaching build-out another 695 acres was acquired and called Tonto Verde. By November of 1993 the first Tonto Verde golf course was ready for play.

The first Tonto Verde residents moved into their homes in November of 1994 and others quickly followed. Home sales grew rapidly and by late 1996 a 26,000 square foot clubhouse overlooking two lakes and an 18-hole putting course was ready for use. The view from this spot is widely known as one of the most spectacular in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The final lots were sold in 2009 and there are now 613 homes in Tonto Verde, and about 1,200 residents.

Amenities at Tonto Verde

The community is largely a golf community and nearly 70% of the residents are members of the Golf Club. The two golf courses dominate the community area providing many with breathtaking views.

The 26,000 square foot clubhouse also has a fitness center and large outdoor pool area with a jacuzzi and both a lap pool and a lounging pool. Non-golfers and children also enjoy the 18-hole putting course.

Tonto Verde has luxury townhomes and custom-built single family homes on large lots.

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Tonto Verde is a private members-only club. The initiation fee for a full equity golf membership is $40,000. Tonto Verde has two 18-hole courses and has reciprocal playing privileges at Rio Verde. That reciprocity will likely continue with Vista Verde once it becomes private.

• Tonto Verde Country Club – (private) two 18-hole courses. Full membership is $40,000
• Tonto Verde HOA