Discover Queen Creek, Arizona Real Estate
If you are currently in the market to buy a home in the greater Phoenix area, Queen Creek Arizona real estate deserves consideration. The town of Queen Creek is primarily located in the southeast corner of Maricopa County, with some overlap into Pinal County. The city of Mesa borders Queen Creek to the north and the town of Gilbert to the east. Queen Creek has experienced tremendous growth over the past ten years and has sought to maintain the community’s friendly, small-town feel while providing economic and recreational opportunities and high quality of life. With plenty of open space, parks and recreational activities, great schools, and spectacular views, Queen Creek is a great place to live and buy a home, especially for growing families. Buyers interested in Queen Creek Arizona homes for sale will find a wide range of residential choices. Families in friendly subdivisions live among farmers and ranches enjoying a rural lifestyle. From low maintenance condos and townhomes to single-family homes in beautiful neighborhoods and gated subdivisions to sprawling horse properties and luxury estates, Queen Creek has something for everyone. In order to navigate the local market and find the right home for your lifestyle and needs, buyers will want to partner with a qualified agent. Top-rated Queen Creek Arizona REALTOR® - Cathy Carter has over 25 years of experience serving Queen Creek and the surrounding areas. Cathy is a local expert and would love to help you find your dream home. Get the process started today by calling Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
Be sure to scroll down below to explore the MLS for Queen Creek Arizona homes for sale and learn more about Queen Creek Arizona real estate and the benefits of living in the friendly community of Queen Creek:
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If you would like to schedule a private showing or would like more information about any of the Queen Creek Arizona homes for sale listed above, please contact top-rated Queen Creek Arizona REALTOR® - Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate.
More About Queen Creek Arizona Real Estate & Market Trends
As a licensed, professional Queen Creek Arizona REALTOR®, Cathy keeps her finger on the pulse of the local market at all times and is the first to know when new inventory becomes available, ensuring that her buyers have access to the most desirable homes and securing an offer. Over the past several years, the Queen Creek market has remained strong with home values and home prices only going up. Queen Creek home values have increased 6.7% over the last year and real estate industry experts are predicting they will rise 4.9% over the next year. The median price of currently listed Queen Creek Arizona homes for sale is $343.915. Cathy can help narrow down your home search by only showing you properties in Queen Creek that are the best fit based on your specific wants and needs. Get your home search started today by calling Cathy at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
The Benefits of Living in Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek is a suburb of Phoenix offering a relaxed, small-town vibe, beautiful neighborhoods, and plenty of opportunity for growth. Most Queen Creek homes for sale come with scenic views of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park and are within minutes of shopping centers, restaurants, stores, and parks. Home to approximately 42,503 people, the median household income in Queen Creek is $83,809 a year, which is the third-highest in Arizona. With 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, it's easy to see why so many families are choosing to move to Queen Creek.
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 Queen Creek’s 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 Olive Mill is 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.
Schnepf Farms is a fourth-generation family farm in Queen Creek and the largest organic peach grower in Arizona. You can experience everything from peach picking to watching a historical re-enactment, enjoying a classic car show, or an antique craft fair or just stop in to pick veggies in the u-pick garden. Seasonal events include the Pumpkin & Chili Party (October), Winter Wonderland (December), Peach Blossom Festival (February), Dinner Down the Orchard (Spring), and Easter Egg-citement.
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 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. 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.
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 Queen Creek ARIZONA REALTOR® - Cathy Carter
Whether you are in the market for Queen Creek Arizona homes for sale or its time to list your current home, experience matters most in a changing market. Serving Queen Creek and the surrounding area for over two decades, Cathy's knowledge, skills, dedication, and local expertise will exceed your expectations.
Known for her warm and friendly personality, Cathy goes above and beyond to ensure the best possible results. To find out more about buying or selling Queen Creek Arizona real estate, please contact Cathy today at (480) 459-8488 or you can reach her here.
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