The Numbers
All-in monthly cost — $500K Verona home
HOA (low estimate)$400/mo
Douglas Co. tax (~0.58%)~$242/mo
Homeowners insurance (CO hail)~$130–$175/mo
Utilities~$150–$190/mo
Total monthly carrying cost~$922–$1,007/mo
All-in monthly cost — $600K Verona home
HOA (mid estimate)$435/mo
Douglas Co. tax (~0.58%)~$290/mo
Homeowners insurance (CO hail)~$150–$200/mo
Utilities~$150–$200/mo
Total monthly carrying cost~$1,025–$1,125/mo
Why the HOA is this high — and what it actually coversVerona’s HOA covers all exterior painting, roof, grounds, snow removal on driveways and walks, trash, recycling, sewer, and common area insurance. No exterior maintenance responsibility whatsoever. When you back out the cost of those services on a standalone single-family home — exterior paint every 8 years ($4K–$8K), roof replacement ($12K–$20K), landscape, snow — the effective all-in comparison vs Anthem Ranch narrows to roughly $100–$150/month, not $200/month.
No clubhouse, no pool — adjust your expectations accordinglyUnlike Anthem Ranch ($240/mo HOA with 32,000 sq ft clubhouse) or Skyestone ($195/mo with resort pool), Verona has no on-site clubhouse or pool. The $400–$470/mo HOA is entirely for exterior maintenance and infrastructure — not amenities. If amenity access is important to you, this is not the right community.