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Homebuyers who are seeking scenic desert beauty with plenty of open spaces, a low-key, relaxed lifestyle, an excellent school system, and easy access to major employment hubs will want to consider living in the friendly town of Queen Creek, Arizona. Located about 23.1 miles southeast of Mesa, Queen Creek is a great place to live and raise a family and homes for sale in queen creek AZ run the gamut. From low-maintenance condos and townhomes, single-family homes in friendly neighborhoods and gated subdivisions, semi-rural horse properties, homes on the golf course to sprawling luxury estates with breathtaking views, real estate in Queen Creek has something for everyone. Buyers will need to work with a qualified agent who can help them navigate the local market and find the right home for their lifestyle and needs. Cathy Carter is a top-rated Queen Creek REALTOR® as well as a luxury home specialist with over 25 years of local experience. Intimately familiar with Queen Creek and the surrounding area, Cathy can provide you with all the resources and information you need to choose the perfect home for your family. Get started on your home search today by contacting Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
On our easy-to-use website, you’ll be able to search the MLS for homes for sale in Queen Creek AZ the most accurate and up-to-date listings available. You can view photos of available homes, find detailed real estate information, save your search, create a free account, receive notifications of new listings that match your specific home criteria delivered directly to your email and read about current market data. Be sure to scroll down below to learn more about real estate in Queen Creek and the benefits of living here:
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If you would like to schedule a private showing or would like more information about any of the above listings for homes for sale in Queen Creek AZ, please contact the highest-rated Queen Creek REALTOR® - Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate.
More About Real Estate in Queen Creek AZ
Over the past several years, the Queen Creek market has continued to remain strong and with Queen Creek home values and home prices only going up, now is the ideal time to buy while real estate in Queen Creek is still affordable. Queen Creek home values increased 6.5% over the last year and real estate industry experts are predicting they will rise 4.6% over the next year. The median price of currently listed homes for sale in Queen Creek AZ is $343.915.
The median sale price of homes sold in Queen Creek over the past five years:
- December 2015 $206K
- December 2016 $209K
- December 2017 $237K
- December 2018 $265K
- December 2019 $302K
Cathy keeps her finger on the pulse of the market at all times and is the first to know when new inventory becomes available - ensuring that you have immediate access to the most valuable homes and securing an offer. As a local expert, Cathy can help educate you on the different neighborhoods and communities in Queen Creek, the types of homes and features offered, the builders, school districts, local community developments, surrounding area amenities & attractions, and so much more.
Cathy can also help you narrow down your home search by putting together a list of properties that are the best match based on your specific wants and needs. Cathy will make sure she knows exactly what you’re looking for in your next home and won’t waste your time showing you properties that are not the right fit. Get the process started today by contacting Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or yo can get in touch with her here.
Why You Should Consider Living in Queen Creek, AZ
Horseshoe ark and Equestrian Center in Queen Creek
One of the best-kept secrets in Arizona, Queen Creek is a family-oriented, bedroom community offering the benefits of small-town living along with easy access to major employment hubs and the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Home to approximately 42,503 people, Queen Creek has a growing population that has nearly doubled over the past decade. The median household income in Queen Creek is $83,809 a year, which is the third-highest median household income in the state. Boasting over 330 days of warm weather and sunshine per year, a low-stress lifestyle, an excellent school system, and easy access to major employment hubs, Queen Creek is a great place to live, raise a family, and buy a home.
For parents with school-age children, the Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) offers exceptional education for students throughout the town of Queen Creek, which includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. QCUSD holds the distinction of being one of only nine "A" graded school districts from the Arizona Department of Education for 5 years in a row. Some Queen Creek students also attend schools in the highly-regarded Coolidge Unified School District, Florence School Unified School District, Higley Unified School District, Chandler Unified School District, and Combs Unified School District. Alternative education options include Benjamin Franklin Charter School, Cambridge Academy, and Heritage Academy Queen. Post-secondary educational options in the immediate area include the Chandler-Gilbert Community College and the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University.
Queen Creek residents enjoy shopping at Queen Creek Marketplace, Cornerstone at Queen Creek, Power Marketplace, and Queen Creek Village where you’ll find national retailers such as Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kirkland's, Ross, Super Target, T.J. Maxx, Walmart Supercenter, Sprouts Farmers Market, PetSmart, Home Goods, a Harkins Movie Theater, and more. San Tan Village is an outdoor lifestyle center located north of Queen Creek in Gilbert, featuring major retailers, dozens of specialty stores, eateries, and more. Also located in nearby Chandler is Chandler Fashion Center, the second-largest mall in Arizona, featuring major retailers, specialty stores, a variety of restaurants, a Harkins movie theater, a seasonal splash pad, and more.
Horse lovers will appreciate the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, a 38-acre facility providing English and Western equestrian events as well as home shows, RV and car shows, concerts, and private weddings. The park is home to a number of prestigious organizations and events such as the Arizona Cutting Horse Association, Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Shelley Productions Priefert World Series of Team Roping, Queen Creek Barrel Racing Association, and Vintage and Vino.
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center provides Broadway-quality theater, spectacular plays and entertaining musical acts in its modern 777-seat theater. Queen Creek is also home to Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona's only working olive farm and mill. Family owned and operated, the 100-acre farm has over 7000 olive trees. You can taste your way through the gourmet marketplace and shop for locally made olive oils and also enjoy the Italian inspired eatery featuring old-world family recipes.
Barney Family Sports Complex (The Barn), is a 77,000 Sq.ft. indoor sports facility in Queen Creek that includes two indoor hockey rinks. The Barn offers different youth and adult sports, clubs, and leagues as well as hosts many special events like high school dances, gymnastics tournaments, roller derbies, and birthday parties.
Queen Creek and the surrounding area offer plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding, which can be enjoyed year-round. Desert Mountain Park, Queen Creek Founders Park, Queen Creek Community Center, and local schools provide a variety of amenities that include sports fields, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, community pools, and more. San Tan Mountain Regional Park is just a short drive from Queen Creek (7.7 miles), which encompasses over 10,000 acres and preserves a small portion of The San Tan mountain range. A network of trails crisscrosses the park providing opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
In nearby Phoenix, you can hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park, including the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock, featuring the main chamber that looks out over nearby lagoons and the distant downtown skyline. The trails in Papago Park are typically smooth with little elevation, providing easy access for walking, hiking, mountain biking or trail running.
Another great hiking destination is Camelback Mountain located in the Echo Canyon Recreation Area between the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix and Paradise Valley. Two difficult trails ascend 1,420 feet to a summit resembling the hump of a camel's back, affording 360-degree views of the surrounding city. Camelback offers some of the best urban hiking in the U.S. and attracts over 300,000 hikers every year.
Golf enthusiasts can choose from several top-rated golf courses in the immediate area including Las Colinas Golf Club, Apache Sun Golf Club, and Encanterra Golf Course. Las Colinas Golf Club is a public 18-hole traditional style golf course designed by golf architect Mike Asmundson. The course stretches over a gently rolling landscape with over 2000 cottonwoods along with other native grasses and plants. The layout features an interesting variety of holes and offers a challenge for all skill levels.
Apache Sun Golf Club is a public traditional 9-hole course designed by golf architect Leo Johnson. The course features tree-lined fairways, lush green grass, fabulous views, and provides challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Encanterra Country Club is located in nearby San Tan Valley, featuring a private 18-hole desert/traditional golf course designed by golf architect Tom Lehman.
The Phoenix area hosts hundreds of annual events such as the popular Waste Management Phoenix Open (best-attended golf tournament in the world) and the Barret Jackson Auto Show in Scottsdale, just to name a few. For sports fans, there are 4 Major League sports teams all within the Phoenix metro area, plus a professional WNBA team. The Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) play their home games at Chase Field. The Phoenix Suns play in the NBA's Pacific Division and play their games at Talking Stick Arena.
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional football team (NFL) based in Phoenix and play at State Farm Stadium and the Arizona Coyotes are a professional hockey league team based in Glendale. The Phoenix Mercury is a professional women's basketball team (WNBA) based in Phoenix and also plays at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Baseball fans can also enjoy Cactus League spring training baseball in the Phoenix area. With 10 facilities hosting 15 teams, the Phoenix area has the greatest concentration of professional baseball facilities found anywhere in the U.S.
Commute to major employment hubs near Queen Creek:
- Chandler is about a 26-minute (16.2 miles) commute
- Gilbert is about a 28-minute (16.3 miles) commute
- Mesa is about a 31-minute (23.1 miles) commute
- Phoenix is about a 43-minute (38.0 miles) commute
The closest major airports serving the community include Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport located in south Mesa (15-minute drive) and Sky Harbor International Airport (45-minute drive).
Partner with Top-rated Queen Creek REALTOR® – Cathy Carter
Whether you’re interested in homes for sale in Queen Creek AZ or its time to list your current property, experience matters most in a changing market. Serving the local community since 1994, Cathy provides the kind of knowledge, skills, dedication, and personalized service you need and deserve. One of the things Cathy loves most about being Queen REALTOR® is helping families find the home of their dreams. Known for her warm and friendly personality, you will immediately sense the loyalty and commitment that Cathy brings to her business relationships with her clients and her devotion to your real estate needs.
For sellers, Cathy has a proven marketing strategy for getting your home in front as many potential buyers as possible. Your property will be listed in hundreds of locations all around the Internet and will get exposure on all the major sites that buyers frequently visit such as Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and others as well as feature your listing on her own highly-trafficked website - realestatechandler.com. You can be assured that Cathy is fully committed to getting your home sold as quickly as possible and for the highest market price.
Known for her professionalism and warm and friendly personality, Cathy goes above and beyond for her clients to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. To learn more about buying or selling Queen Creek real estate, please call Cathy today at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
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Gilbert, AZ. 85233
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