Explore Single-family Homes for Sale in Queen Creek
The town of Queen Creek, Arizona is a friendly, family-oriented suburb located in the fast-growing Southeast Valley about 23 miles southeast of Mesa. Buyers who are seeking a more relaxed, rural lifestyle with easy access to East Valley employment hubs, amenities, and attractions will want to put single-family homes for sale in Queen Creek at the top of their list. Youll find a wide variety of single-family real estate in Queen Creek tucked away in beautiful neighborhoods, gated subdivisions and exclusive golf course communities along with sprawling luxury estates with breathtaking desert and mountain views. Cathy Carter is highly-rated REALTOR® in Queen Creek as well as a luxury home specialist with over two decades of local experience. Intimately familiar with the Queen Creek market, Cathy can provide you with all the resources you need for making the most informed home purchase decision. Get the process started today by contacting Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch with her here.
On our easy-to-use website, you’ll be able to search the MLS for the most accurate up-to-date listings for single-family homes for sale in Queen Creek. You can view images of available homes, save your search, find detailed real estate information, create a free account, and receive notifications of new listings that match your specific home criteria delivered directly to your email. Be sure to scroll down below to learn more about Queen creek, current market trends, and living in family-friendly Queen Creek:
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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 single-family homes for sale in Queen Creek, please contact top REALTOR® in Queen Creek - Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate.
Queen Creek Real Estate & Market Trends
Over the past several years, the Queen Creek market has continued to remain strong and with Queen Creek home values and prices on the rise, now is the perfect time to buy while single-family real estate in Queen Creek is still affordable. Home values in Queen Creek increased 7.0% over the last year and real estate industry experts are predicting they will rise 4.5% over the next year. The median price of currently listed single-family homes for sale in Queen Creek is $335,500. As a licensed, professional REALTOR® in Queen Creek, Cathy Carter keeps her finger on the pulse of the local market at all times.
Cathy is aware of new inventory as soon as it hits the market, ensuring that her buyers have access to the best homes and securing an offer. It’s true that anyone can search online for a house, and may even be able to get a peek inside without formally signing with an agent. But unless you have time to make searching for the perfect home in the right neighborhood a part-time job, a highly-qualified REALTOR®in Queen Creek like Cathy can help narrow down your search and help match you with the perfect home much faster.
If you’re looking for something specific, like a 4 bedroom single-family home with a four-car garage, pool, and casita, Cathy will know if there's a property available in Queen Creek that will fit your needs. As your personal agent, Cathy can provide you with detailed information that goes well beyond what you’ll find searching the MLS. She can inform you about the different neighborhoods and communities in Queen Creek, the types of homes and features offered, the builders, HOAs, schools, surrounding area amenities, local community developments, and so much more.
Get started today on finding your dream home today by contacting Queen Creek real estate expert - Cathy Carter. You can reach her directly at (480) 459-8488 or get in touch here.
Why You Should Consider Living in Queen Creek
The family-friendly town of Queen Creek encompasses about 25.8 square miles and is situated in both Maricopa and Pinal counties. Queen Creek is home to approximately 42,503 residents, with a growing population that has nearly doubled over the past decade, Most of Queen Creek is served by the highly-acclaimed Queen Creek Unified District which has six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
A smaller portion of Queen Creek is served by 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 in town 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 located in Chandler and the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University in Mesa.
Queen Creek has several great shopping destinations that include Queen Creek Marketplace, Cornerstone at Queen Creek, Power Marketplace, and Queen Creek Village. You’ll find national retailers like Bed, Bath & Beyond, Cost Plus World Market, Kirkland's, Ross, Super Target, Stein Mart, and T.J. Maxx, Walmart Supercenter, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walgreens, PetSmart, Home Goods, and a Harkins Movie Theater, just to name a few. Everything you could want or need can be found just a short drive from home.
Located only 9.8 miles north of Queen Creek is San Tan Village, an outdoor lifestyle center in Gilbert featuring major retailers like Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, and Macy’s. Specialty stores include Apple, Barnes & Noble, Charming Charlies, Coach, Forever 21, and Sephora, just to name a few. Located in Chandler about 18 miles away is Chandler Fashion Center, the second-largest mall in Arizona. The upscale mall features 180 different stores, restaurants, and eateries, a 20-screen Harkins movie theater, a seasonal splash pad for the kids, and more.
Local Attractions
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek is a 38-acre facility that provides 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 including 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. The 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. The Barney Family Sports Complex (The Barn) is a 77,000 Sq.ft. indoor sports facility in Queen Creek with 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.
Area Attractions
The Phoenix metro area is host to hundreds of popular 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.
For baseball fans, The Cactus League spring training baseball in the Phoenix metro area includes the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers. With 10 facilities hosting 15 teams, the Phoenix metro area has the greatest concentration of professional baseball facilities found anywhere in the U.S.
Outdoor Recreation
Queen Creek and the surrounding area offer plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as 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
Golfers 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 along with dozens of additional courses scattered throughout the valley. 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 and features a private 18-hole desert/traditional golf course designed by golf architect Tom Lehman, with stunning views of The Superstition and San Tan Mountains. The large, undulating greens are paired with strategically placed bunkers creating some interesting challenges.
Travel & Commute
Approximate commute times to major employment hubs:
- Chandler is about a 26-minute (16.2 miles) commute from Queen Creek via AZ-202 Loop W.
- Gilbert is about a 28-minute (16.3 miles) commute from Queen Creek via S. Ellsworth Rd.
- Mesa is about a 31-minute (23.1 miles) commute from Queen Creek via US-60 W.
- Phoenix is about a 43-minute (38.0 miles) commute from Queen Creek via US-60 E.
The closest major airports serving the community include Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport located in south Mesa (15-minute drive from the center of town) and Sky Harbor International Airport (45-minute drive from the center of town).
Partner with The Highest-rated REALTOR® in Queen Creek - Cathy Carter
Whether you're in the market for single-family homes for sale in Queen Creek or its time to list your current property, experience matters most in a changing market. Serving buyers and sellers in the area since, Cathy believes in maintaining close relationships with her client-family, knowing that any successful business takes care of people first.
Known for her warm and friendly personality, exemplary customer service and local expertise, Cathy always goes above and beyond for her clients to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. To find out more about buying or selling single-family real estate in Queen Creek, please contact Cathy today at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch with her here.
CATHY CARTER, ABR, CRS, CDPE
RE/MAX Alliance Group
725 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 111
Gilbert, AZ. 85233
Cell: 480-459-8488
Toll-Free: 800-519-5578
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