Is Chandler a Good Place to Buy Real Estate?
Yes, Chandler is a great place to buy real estate! A suburb of Phoenix and home to nearly 258,000 people, Chandler is considered to be one of the best places to live in Arizona. The city is bordered by Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix (Ahwatukee) with The Gila River Indian Community at its southern border. With year-round warm-sunny weather, a healthy job market, a vibrant downtown, exciting cultural and recreation options, fabulous shopping (Chandler Fashion Center) and restaurant choices, an excellent school system, several top-rated golf courses, over 60 parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities for all groups, Chandler appeals to young professionals, growing families, and retirees alike. Over the past several years Chandler has been a strong seller’s market with more buyers than available listings. Many Chandler homes for sale get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies, and go pending in around 29 days. The current median listing price for Chandler homes is $388.9K. In October 2020, homes for sale in Chandler sold for approximately the asking price on average.
Homebuyers will quickly find that Chandler real estate runs the gamut. Whether you’re in the market for a low-maintenance condo or townhome, a single-family home in an established neighborhood or master-planned development, a custom home tucked away in an exclusive golf course and waterfront community, a new construction home with the latest builder features, horse property, or a luxury estate with plenty of privacy, Chandler real estate accommodates every lifestyle. Some of the most popular neighborhoods (and median home price) in Chandler include Sun Groves ($410K), Cooper Commons ($349.9K), Ocotillo ($479.9K), The Provinces ($349K), Clemente Ranch ($375K), Andersen Springs ($385K), Sunbird Golf Resort ($243.5K), Solera Chandler ($385K), Fulton Ranch ($499.7K), Chandler Ranch ($337.3K), Redwood Estates Markwood South ($473.7K), and Springfield ($310.8K), among others. For more information about Chandler real estate, feel free to call top-rated Chandler REALTOR® - Cathy Carter directly at (480) 459-8488.
On our website, you’ll be able to search the MLS Chandler homes for sale - listings updated daily. You can view photos of available properties, create a free account, save your search, receive notifications of new listings that match your specific home criteria delivered directly to your email, and access current market data. Be sure to scroll down below to learn more about Chandler real estate and living in this vibrant, family-oriented community:
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If you would like to schedule a private showing or would like more information on any of the above Chandler real estate listings, please contact Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate. As a licensed, professional Chandler REALTOR®, Cathy keeps her finger on the pulse of the market at all times and has access to the most up-to-date listings - ensuring that her buyers have the advantage they need in a competitive seller's market.
Serving the community since 1994, Cathy is very familiar with the area and has all the resources and information to help you explore your options and find your dream home. Cathy would love to speak with you to discuss the type of home you have in mind, the neighborhood or community you would like to live in, your specific home criteria and price range, and answer any questions you may have about specific Chandler properties for sale, pricing, financing, and more. Get the home search process started today by calling Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488.
THE BENEFITS OF LIVING IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA
Chandler Community Overview
The affluent, suburban-city of Chandler is the 4th largest city in Arizona. The median age of locals is 37, and 41% of households include children under the age of 18. Homeowners occupy the majority (67%) of homes, while 33% are occupied by renters. Residents of Chandler enjoy more than 330 sunny days a year with an average high of 106 degrees during the warmest months and an average low of 40 degrees during the coolest months. The city has a thriving local economy, a healthy job market, exciting cultural and entertainment options, great shopping (Chandler Fashion Center) destinations, a wide variety of restaurants, an excellent school system, several top-rated golf clubs, numerous parks, and plenty of outdoor activities for all ages, With so much to offer, it's no surprise that Chandler is consistently ranked among the best places to live and raise a family in the U.S.
Chandler Economy and Jobs
In the 1980s, Chandler’s agriculture-based economy shifted to technology when Intel Corporation began its operations here. As more and more tech companies chose to locate to the area instead of Silicon Valley, Chandler and the surrounding East Valley was nicknamed the “Silicon Desert.” Today, Chandler's innovative technology base and excellent educational facilities provide the foundation for a comfortable lifestyle. The largest employer in Chandler is Intel Corporation, with 2 campuses in the city, one in West Chandler at Chandler Blvd/Rural Rd. and the other in the Ocotillo area at DobsonRd./Ocotillo.
Chandler’s largest employment corridor, known as the Price Corridor is currently home to the offices of 15 companies on the 2020 Fortune 500 list. The largest non-government employers in Chandler include the Intel Corporation, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Verizon, Freescale Semiconductor, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Orbital Sciences, Microchip Technology, Nationstar Mortgage, Bashas, Education Management Corp., Avnet, and General Motors. In the government sector, the Chandler School District and the City of Chandler are the two largest employers in town.
Chandler Fashion Center (second largest mall in Arizona)
Chandler Shopping and Dining Destinations
Chandler is known for its fabulous shopping and dining destinations. Chandler Fashion Center is one of Chandler’s most popular shopping destinations as well as the second-largest mall in Arizona, with more than 185 shops. The mall includes an outdoor entertainment pavilion with seasonal concert series as well as several name-brand stores. Chandler locals also enjoy shopping at The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, the nearby Phoenix Premium Outlets, and a variety of quaint shops and boutiques located in Chandler's historical downtown.
The city's exciting culinary scene reflects its cosmopolitan flair with local flavors, ethnic specialties, and national and regional chains. Some of the best restaurants in Chandler include Shula’s Steakhouse, CHoP Steakhouse, Kai Restaurant, Atlas Bistro, and Flemings Prime Steak House & Wine Bar, just to name a few.
Chandler Schools and Education
For parents of school-age children, most of the community is served by the nationally-recognized, A-rated Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), which also serves portions of nearby Gilbert and Queen Creek. CUSD schools have been named Arizona A+ Schools of Excellence or U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence 86 times since 1983, the most of any district in Arizona. Students living west of the Loop 101 Freeway attend schools in the highly-regarded Kyrene School District and Tempe Union High School District.
CUSD schools have been named Arizona A+ Schools of Excellence or U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence 86 times since 1983, the most of any district in Arizona. With test scores that exceed state and national averages, the district includes 11 of the top 100 highest ranked schools in Arizona. Parents can choose from personalized learning experiences that meet the needs of their children including self-contained gifted programs (Chandler Academically Talented Students); traditional academies; honors classes and advanced placement courses; and the International Baccalaureate Program.
Chandler is part of Arizona School Choice, created to help Arizona parents navigate the many educational opportunities available to their children as they progress through grade school and beyond. Students can apply for admission to any public school of their choice, based on available classroom space. Post-secondary education in Chandler includes the two-year Chandler-Gilbert Community College located east near the Chandler/Gilbert border. Private educational institutions include International Baptist College located in Chandler and Arizona State University located 14 miles from the center of town in Tempe.
Chandler Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Chandler provides plenty of options for families to spend quality time outdoors, with more than 60 regional, community, and neighborhood parks, special-use facilities, and a variety of park programs to participate in. Located in east Chandler is Veterans Oasis Park, which offers open green spaces, wetlands, and 4.5 miles of trails around a fishing lake. Nearby San Tan Mountain Regional Park and Preserve is a great spot for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, while Desert Breeze Park is known for its pet-friendly area and locomotive that takes visitors on an express train ride around the park.
Tumbleweed Park features Playtopia, a playground with themed zones (Guide to Chandler Parks). Youth sports are also very popular in Chandler where kids can learn important life skills and have a great time. Families can cool off at any one of the three spray and splash pads, enjoy the bike or the skate park, or take their dog for a stroll at one of four dog parks located in town.
Ocotillo Golf Club
Chandler Golf Courses
Chandler has several outstanding options for the avid golfer, including a wide variety of courses and plenty of tee times to fit your schedule. Golf enthusiasts have their pick among some of the best courses in the valley such as San Marcos Golf Resort, Ocotillo Golf Club, Springfield Golf Resort, Sunbird Golf Club, Lone Tree Golf Club, and Ironwood Golf Club along with over 200 additional golf courses within the surrounding Phoenix metro area.
Getting Around Chandler and Beyond
The city of Chandler provides convenient access to several major routes including US-60 (Superstition Freeway), I-10, 202 (Santan Freeway), and 101 (Price Freeway), making for an easy work commute and getting where you want to go in the valley. Public transportation is provided by Valley Metro, which operates daily bus service in Chandler with an extensive list of routes traveling throughout the Phoenix metro area. Several of the routes make connections to the METRO light rail traveling in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa.
Chandler Municipal Airport is a two-runway general aviation facility located in the heart of the city south of Loop 202. Stellar Airpark is a privately owned airport that is open to the public, located in western Chandler. The nearest commercial airport is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport located roughly 10 miles to the east in South Mesa. For international and regional travel, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located about 20 miles from downtown Chandler.
Partner With HIghly-rated Chandler REALTOR® - Cathy Carter
With over two decades of local experience, Cathy Carter provides the kind of knowledge, skills, dedication, and personal service you need and deserve. She understands that buying or selling a home is a huge personal and financial decision and that you are looking for someone you can trust. As your real estate agent, Cathy will protect your interests, advocate for you, negotiate on your behalf, and be your trusted guide and advisor every step of the way.
Intimately familiar with Chandler and the surrounding area, Cathy is able to provide her clients with the kind of knowledge and valuable insight that few other agents can offer. She can inform you about the different neighborhoods and communities, the types of homes and features offered, the top builders in the region, school districts, surrounding area amenities, local community developments, and much more. Cathy truly has a gift for uncovering the perfect home for her clients' lifestyle needs in the right Chandler neighborhood.
For sellers, Cathy will create an aggressive marketing strategy that exposes your home to the public as well as to other real estate agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, and so on. Your luxury home listing will appear on all the most popular real estate sites where buyers spend hours a day looking at homes such as Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, REMAX, Redfin, and dozens of others. Your property will also be featured on Cathy's highly-trafficked website realestatechandler.com. You can be assured that Cathy will get your home sold fast and for the highest market price.
Cathy's client testimonials speak for themselves:
"Cathy was a terrific agent from beginning to end. Her comps were accurate and helpful at the outset. Her marketing was the best we have seen in our experience and we have sold 7 previous homes. She handled all the selling and closing negotiations very well and helped us navigate several anxious turns in the process. Cathy is calm, judicious, and responsive and we found her opinions and ideas valuable. We would use her to sell or buy a house again without hesitation. Great to work with and got great results."
"Cathy Carter is a highly respected, seasoned real estate professional who is very responsive, knowledgable, and open-minded. She kept my deal together by going beyond the call of duty to do some of the work of a novice agent (representing the buyer) on the sale of my house. Plus, she really went to bat for me on the purchase of my new home, getting upgrades and closing in 3-weeks. I highly recommend Cathy to represent you in selling and purchasing your next home or investment."
“I have dealt with many real estate agents and I would have to say Cathy Carter was a pleasure to deal with. We flew in from New York to see the area and Cathy gave us as much time as we needed. She showed us around and made us feel comfortable and welcome. As of today we are currently in contract for the sale of our home and are actively looking at homes in the Gilbert and Chandler areas. Cathy emails homes for us to look at on a regular basis and we would not use anyone else.”
“My husband and I worked with Cathy to find our home in the East Valley suburbs of Phoenix AZ. We were transferred to Phoenix from the east coast and Cathy did a wonderful job of orienting us to the area and helping us gain perspective into the different homes and neighborhoods in the East Valley. While working with Cathy, she was always very attentive and efficient. Cathy is extremely knowledgeable. She listened to our ideas about the ideal home, offered suggestions, and took us to see properties that were in line with our expectations. Cathy is extremely responsive and has even reached out to check on us after we moved into our hew home. I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone who is interested in selling their home or purchasing a new home.”
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Cathy works extremely hard for her clients and will always go the extra mile to ensure the best possible results. If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling Chandler real estate, please give Cathy Carter a call today at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
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RE/MAX Alliance Group
725 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 111
Gilbert, AZ. 85233
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