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Exploring MLS listings Phoenix? Whether you are looking for an urban condo in the heart of downtown, a single-family home in a quiet neighborhood or gated development, a new construction home with the latest designer features, sprawling horse property with room to roam, or a  luxury estate in one of the many exclusive golf courses communities, Phoenix homes for sale accommodate every lifestyle and buyer. Now is the right time to buy as the Phoenix market is booming and home values are rising at a rate of 3.1% each month, according to Tina Tamboer, a real estate data analyst for the Cromford Report. To put that in perspective, Tamboer said that 0.5- 1.0% per month is a normal range for home appreciation. Skyrocketing home prices in the Phoenix metro area are an issue of supply and demand, with more buyers than available inventory, and homebuilders in the area can’t build homes fast enough. With all of this current demand, navigating the home-buying process can be difficult. Buyers will want to partner with a qualified agent who can help them find the perfect home for their family and secure an offer. Cathy Carter is a top-rated Phoenix REALTOR® and luxury home specialist with over 25 years of experience. Highly knowledgeable, Cathy is very familiar with the different neighborhoods and communities in Phoenix and has all the real estate tools and resources to ensure a successful home buying experience. Get started on finding your dream home today by contacting Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or get in touch by email.  

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If you would like more information about any of the above MLS listings Phoenix, or to schedule a private showing, please contact Cath Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate. A licensed, full-time Phoenix REALTORⓇ, Cathy is always the first to know when new inventory becomes available - ensuring that her buyers have immediate access to the best Phoenix homes for sale and secure an offer. A local expert, Cathy knows Phoenix inside and out and can help educate you on the most desirable neighborhoods and communities, the types of homes and features offered, the top local builders, schools districts, private schools, surrounding area amenities, nearby attractions, and so much more.

Narrow down your home search by having Cathy put together MLS listings Phoenix that best match your specific home criteria and arrange for private showings. Cathy would be happy to meet with you to discuss the type of home and neighborhood you have in mind and answer any questions you might have regarding properties, pricing, financing options, and more. Feel free to reach out to Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or by email. 

Why You Should Consider Living in Phoenix, AZ

A thriving metropolitan city, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona, the center of the Phoenix metro area, and home to over 1,721,504 People. Residents of Phoenix enjoy warm weather and sunshine most days of the year, major employment opportunities (Phoenix is the second-fastest-growing metro area in the U.S. for tech-sector jobs and is a major hub for software and emerging technology companies), exciting cultural and entertainment offerings, world-class shopping and dining options, popular annual events (Barrett-Jackson Car Auction and Waste Management Phoenix Open, just to name a few), nationally recognized school districts, scenic parks with miles of hiking and biking trails, over 200 courses, 4 major sports teams, Cactus League spring training baseball and more.

Other than the mountains in and around Phoenix, the city is generally flat, allowing the main streets to run on a precise grid with wide, open-spaced roadways. The area is split generally between its south, central, and northern parts, with locals referring to these areas as simply “South Phoenix” for example. Neighboring towns like Scottsdale and Mesa to the east and Glendale directly to the west of the city often get lumped into the area. Downtown Phoenix is rich in both historic charm and modern, cosmopolitan sophistication. 

In terms of development, Phoenix looks more like an actual city than it has in decades. New apartment buildings and other commercial development have transformed the downtown area, and neighborhoods outside the urban core are bustling with hubs of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. A thriving business and entertainment district, Downtown Phoenix is home to indie restaurants, live music, professional sports, craft brews, cocktail culture, shopping at CityScape, and art galleries on Roosevelt Row, where the downtown art community congregates. Murals decorate the walls of the buildings, and colorful sculptures adorn the streets. Major arts and cultural institutions are also located in the Downtown area.  

The Average Temperatures In Phoenix 

The coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 43.4°F. In July, which is the warmest month, the average daytime temperature rises to 104.2°F.

Month 

Low

High

Jan

43.4°F

65.0°F

Feb

47.0°F

69.4°F

Mar

51.1°F

74.3°F

Apr

57.5°F

83.0°F

May

66.3°F

91.9°F

Jun

75.2°F

102.0°F

Jul

81.4°F

104.2°F

Aug

80.4°F

102.4°F

Sept

74.5°F

97.4°F

Oct

62.9°F

86.4°F

Nov

50.0°F

73.3°F

Dec

43.5°F

65.0°F

Economy & Jobs

Downtown Phoenix is a prominent center for banking and finance. The regional headquarters for several major financial institutions, including JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of America, Compass Bank, and MidFirst Bank, are all located within or near the Downtown Phoenix core. The Phoenix metro area is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the country for technology and software companies. With operational costs 42% less than California, according to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Phoenix has become a hub of commercial activity as more and more businesses are choosing to relocate here from other parts of the U.S.

Technology and bio-science are major economic drivers in the region with health care, manufacturing, and financial services solidly growing industries. Fortune 500/1000 companies based or having major operations in Phoenix include Avnet, Freeport-McMoRan, Republic Services, PetSmart, Apollo Group, Insight Enterprises, ON Semiconductor, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Amkor Technology, Swift Transportation, and First Solar. 

In-demand Industries in Phoenix include construction, professional and technical services, information technology, transportation and warehousing, health care and social assistance, and real estate and rental and leasing (Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity).  Workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.16 as of 2019 (the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). When compared nationwide, Phoenix area employment was more highly concentrated in office and administrative support, business and financial operations, and computer and mathematical.

The top ten highest paying jobs in Phoenix, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

  • Psychiatrists
  • General Internal Medicine Physicians
  • Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • Chief Executives
  • Pediatricians, General
  • Dentists, General
  • Nurse Anesthetists
  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
  • Architectural and Engineering Managers 

Schools & Education

Phoenix is home to several award-winning school districts filled with top-rated schools. There are 458 public schools serving 253,554 students in Phoenix. There are 30 school districts with more than 200 charter schools and a number of top-rated private schools. Under Arizona’s open-enrollment law, children can attend other schools within the district or in another district by applying to that school, so families can be confident their child is receiving the best education possible. Phoenix has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona. The 3 highest ranked public schools in Phoenix include Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale, and Basis Phoenix. 

Public School Review’s list of highest ranked schools in Phoenix:

  1. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School Ranked: 10/10 Top 1% (9-12)  
  2. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 1% (K-12)
  3. Basis Phoenix (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 1% (5-12)
  4. Kyrene De La Sierra School: Ranked 10/10 Top 1% (PK-5)
  5. Basis Ahwatukee (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (3-12) 
  6. Alhambra Traditional School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-8)
  7. Madison Traditional Academy: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-8)
  8. Fireside Elementary School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-6)
  9. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-12)
  10. Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-6)
  11. Aaec - Paradise Valley (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (9-12)
  12. Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (Charter School):  Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (9-12)
  13. Hopi Elementary School: Rank 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
  14. Adams Traditional Academy (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-8)
  15. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
  16. Kyrene De Los Cerritos School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-5)
  17. Benchmark School (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-6)
  18. Kyrene De Los Lagos School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-5)
  19. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
  20. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)

There are numerous higher-education opportunities situated throughout the Phoenix metro area. Downtown Phoenix is home to the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Arizona State University has campuses in Downtown Phoenix and the city of Mesa, with its main campus in the city of Tempe.  

Art & Culture 

The Phoenix area offers an abundance of art and culture. The downtown Phoenix art scene has seen major development over the past decade and dozens of museums span the valley, including the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Capitol Museum, Arizona Military Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, and the Heard Museum, among others. Performing arts in the Phoenix area includes the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Orpheum Theatre, Dorrance Theater, and Herberger Theater Center. Concert venues include Talking Stick Resort Arena and Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix, and Gammage Auditorium in Tempe (the last public building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright).

The Mesa Arts Center located in Mesa also supports regular independent musical and theater performances. The city of Scottsdale is renowned for its exceptional arts and culture, home to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts, the Musical Instrument Museum, and over 100 fine art galleries. Scottsdale’s art-driven events include the free weekly Scottsdale Art Walk, Canal Convergence, and Scottsdale Contemporary Month. Taliesin West, located in Scottsdale, is the Arizona home and studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the winter campus for the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Also in Scottsdale is the site of the Cosanti Foundation, founded by the Italian architect and builder Paolo Soleri. 

Shopping

From quaint antique shops to chic boutiques and some of the most fashionable shopping centers you will find anywhere, the Phoenix area has it all. Scottsdale alone has more than 2,500 luxury retailers, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and upscale malls. Old Town Scottsdale is home to dozens of gift shops, Native American jewelry stores, and Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest shopping destination. In North Scottsdale, Scottsdale Quarter featured high-end stores in sunny outdoor settings.  

  • Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale, super-regional luxury shopping mall located in the downtown area of Scottsdale. It is the largest shopping mall in Arizona with approximately 2 million square feet of retail space. Scottsdale Fashion Square offers a compelling retail experience with over 220 specialty stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. The mall offers the very best in every category. Elite brands include Burberry, Hugo Boss,  Kate Spade, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., St. John, Max Mara, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus.
  • Kierland Commons, a major upscale, master-planned shopping, residential, and resort community, is located on the eastern edge of Phoenix, on the border with Scottsdale. 
  • Desert Ridge Marketplace, located north of Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix is anchored by AMC Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, and Target. The outdoor lifestyle center features premier shopping, chef-driven restaurants, entertainment, and more. 
  • The Shops at Norterra Mall is a 354,000 square foot lifestyle center featuring specialty retailers and junior anchors in the North Phoenix area known as the Black Canyon Corridor. The mall includes Harkins Theaters, DICK’s Sporting Goods, BevMo, Victoria’s Secret, Best Buy, and others, with full-service and fast-casual restaurant options: Mellow Mushroom, Sauce, Pita Jungle, P.F. Chang’s, Chipotle, and Panera Bread.
  • The Paradise Valley Mall, which opened in 1978, has long been the hub of Paradise Valley Village, a lively residential suburb and a master-planned community in Phoenix. The Mall is currently closed (except for JCPenny and Costco) with major redevelopment underway. An exciting mix of retail shops, a  grocery store, restaurants, multi-family residential units, entertainment, office, self-storage, and other uses, all in a walkable area, is coming soon.
  • CityScape is an entertainment destination and shopping center in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The office tower and residential apartments are centered around a lively courtyard, retail shops, bars, restaurants, a boutique hotel, and a live stand-up comedy club —perfect for a quick lunch, happy hour, date night, or anything in between. 
  • Biltmore Fashion Park is an open-air lifestyle center, Arizona’s original luxury retail destination, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Hyde Park Jewelers, Lululemon, and more, plus a stellar line-up of restaurants including The Capital Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and True Food Kitchen. 
  • Outlets at Anthem offers a pet-friendly open-air shopping experience with more than 60 designer brand shops.  

Restaurants & Fine Dining

From top chefs to award-winning cuisine, the Scottsdale-Phoenix area benefits from entrepreneurism in its restaurant scene with numerous fine dining establishments to savor and enjoy. The best fine dining restaurants in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area include: 

Nightlife 

Phoenix has one the most vibrant and busy nightlife scenes in the west, offering plenty of places to enjoy an exciting night out. Nightlife in Downtown Phoenix Includes the Roosevelt Row Arts District with spots such as The Churchill, Sazerac, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., and Angels Trumpet Ale House; Crescent Ballroom, where local and national music acts take to the stage almost every night; Cobra Arcade Bar; Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour; Little Rituals; Dust Cutter; and the two-block CityScape complex, which includes Chico Malo, and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails. Central Phoenix is where the locals play after work at neighborhood hangouts such as Culinary Dropout at The Yard, The Vig Uptown, Linger Longer Lounge, The Womack, Across the Pond, The Casual Pint, and more. 

Old Town is the entertainment hub of nearby Scottsdale and the place to go for nightlife, with a lot of venues and clubs within blocks of each other. One of the most glamorous nightclubs is The Mint Ultralounge, a 7,000 square foot space (formerly a bank) designed to evoke the Hollywood Regency style.  AZ88 Bar & Restaurant in Old Town is the perfect place for a relaxing nightcap with friends. Rockbar Inc. bills itself as the city's top rock 'n roll destination and features live music, rock DJs, and exclusive performances from local and national acts. Check out Paris of Scottsdale if you're looking for a Latin-inspired nightlife spot. 

Maya Day + Nightclub brings a touch of Vegas flash to the desert and is one of the most popular dance clubs in Scottsdale. The Beverly is an Old Town Scottsdale gem full of old-school glamour and sophistication. Casablanca Rooftop Lounge is a good option when you're looking for a quieter, sophisticated night in Old Town with panoramic views of both Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain from the lounge balcony. Dakota is a popular Old Town hybrid restaurant, bar, and nightlife venue, offering casual and fun with a touch of glam. For a night of comedy, head to any of the local comedy clubs in the Phoenix area. Check out the Laugh Factory Club in Scottsdale, and Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ, Stand Up Live, and Torch Theater in Phoenix. 

Outdoor Recreation

The Scottsdale-Phoenix area provides an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for all age groups. Hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and golfing are among the most popular activities in the region and can be enjoyed year-round. In Phoenix, McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers spectacular features spectacular views, and more than 21,000 acres of pristine desert, with miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. South Mountain Park & Preserve, the largest municipal park in the U.S. includes over 51 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking for all ability levels. Salt River also provides plenty of recreational fun with bike paths and picnic areas that surround the lake.

Camelback offers some of the best urban hiking in the U.S. and attracts over 300,000 hikers every year. Some of the best trails can be found around Lost Dutchman State Park or Desert Foothills Park. You’ll also find some great local park options like Echo Canyon Recreation Area or Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The Best hiking trails in Phoenix can be found at Piestewa Peak / Dreamy Draw, South Mountain Park/Preserve, and Papago Park. Located in North Scottsdale, McDowell Sonoran Preserve provides many trailheads with a variety of trails for both beginners and experts. Gateway Trail and Sunrise Peak are among some of the local favorites. Peak hiking season begins in late October and can run through winter into spring. There are 59 moderate trails in Scottsdale ranging from 1.9 to 52.2 miles and from 1,686 to 5,209 feet above sea level.

Some of the best trails include:

  • Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.  
  • Pinnacle Peak Trail is a 4-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
  • Gateway Loop Trail is a 4.2-mile heavily trafficked loop trail and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
  • Blue Wash Trail is a 2.8-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and horses. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
  • Lost Dog Wash Trail to Ringtail Trail Loop is a 4.4-mile heavily trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
  • Inspiration Point is a 5.7-mile out-and-back trail that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

Golf 

Home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Scottsdale-Phoenix area boasts more than 200 golf courses, many of which are accessible to the public. Each year when the PGA Tour converges on TPC Scottsdale for the “Greatest Show on Grass,” thousands of recreational golfers escape the cold winter weather for sunny skies set against picturesque desert mountain vistas in central Arizona.

If you want to play TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, you will be paying a hefty price. In the weeks after the Phoenix Open, which is the high season for golf in the area, the TPC Scottsdale green fee is as high as $384 at the peak of the day. The green fee goes down to $259 after 2 p.m. Prices start to go down in April to a maximum of $289 per player. Yes, you can easily pay a couple of hundred dollars for a round of golf in Scottsdale but you can also find deals even during peak season. Many courses cut their greens fees by more than 50% for late-morning or early-afternoon tee times. Three courses to try out include the Silverado Golf Course (afternoon tee times for $50 or less), the McDowell Mountain Golf Club (afternoon tee times are around $100), and the Boulders Club offering two scenic championship courses ((afternoon tee time are around $180).

Many Scottsdale golf clubs, including We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Wildfire Golf Club, have multiple courses and offer bounce-back rates so you can play the courses for a discounted fee on different days. Or, consider teeing off at one of these municipal courses: Continental Golf Course, Coronado Golf Course, or Papago Golf Course. There are also a number of top-rated courses outside Scottsdale’s city limits that have fewer golfers, incredible views, and lower prices such as the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Course, Verde River Golf & Social Club, and Desert Canyon Golf Club, among others. 

Best Public Golf Courses in the Scottsdale Area

Professional Sports & Events

For sports fans, the Phoenix area offers a wide variety of professional sports & events such as the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) /Chase Field, Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), ASU Sun Devil Football, ASU Cardinals Football, Phoenix International Raceway (NASCAR), Turf Paradise (Thoroughbred Racing), Waste Management Phoenix Open, and The Cactus League Spring Training Baseball. Phoenix professional sports facilities: Chase Field - Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, tours available year-round; Talking Stick Resort Arena - Home of the Phoenix - Suns, Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers.

Transportation

Public transportation in the Phoenix area is provided by Valley Metro, which includes trains, buses, and a rideshare program. The 26-mile Valley Metro Rail, referred to simply as "the light rail" by locals, connects downtown Phoenix to Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by way of the PHX Sky Train. From end to end, there are currently 38 stations, including 11 park-and-ride stations. Use Valley Metro's trip planner to find the best route to your destination using light rail and busses (Metro Rail Maps and Schedules). Bicyclists may bring their bikes aboard the train.  

Metro light rail trains depart stations at each end of the route every 12 minutes from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every 20 minutes at other times. Trains start running at about 3:30 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends and holidays. The last full trip of the day on Monday through Thursday begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at about 12:25 a.m. early the next morning. On Friday nights and Saturday nights (Saturday and Sunday mornings) the last full trip is at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at 3:25 a.m.  

Metro light rail fares: single-ride tickets cost $2; an all-day pass is $4. Passes for seven days ($20), 15 days ($33), and 31 days ($64) are also available. Certain groups can get a discount—including seniors ages 65 and older, students, Medicare cardholders, and the disabled—children five and under ride for free with an adult. Passengers must have proof of eligibility to qualify for reduced fares. 

In addition to the light rail system, Valley Metro operates the local, express, and RAPID bus services and rural and neighborhood circulars - covering 513 square miles. Many attractions, including the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Arizona Science Center, are along the light rail's route. Valley Metro Rail is also ideal for events. Parking in downtown Phoenix can be a challenge for sporting events, concerts, and First Fridays, so many people park at one of the park-and-ride lots and take the light rail to their desired destination.  

The closest major airport serving Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with over 1000 flights per day. The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in Mesa about 20 miles southeast of Phoenix.

Partner with Top-Rated Phoenix REALTOR® - Cathy Carter

Whether you are interested in Phoenix homes for sale or you're ready to sell your current property, Cathy Carter provides the kind of knowledge, skills, dedication, and personalized service you need and deserve. Known for her warm and friendly personality, and caring demeanor, Cathy's personal approach to the real estate process allows her to connect with her clients and uncover the right homes for them. She is also a competent negotiator and will use her skills to get you the best deal on your new home. If you are looking to sell, Cathy will get your home sold quickly for top dollar - with most of her listings selling within 5 days or less. As your agent, she will protect your best interests, advocate for you, negotiate on your behalf, and be your trusted guide and advisor every step of the way.  

For more information about buying or selling real estate in the Phoenix metro area, please call Cathy Carter today at (480) 459‑8488 or get in touch with her by email. 

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