Ahwatukee Real Estate & Information
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Ahwatukee, Arizona - Today
Ahwatukee is a thriving "village" of Phoenix, one of 15 villages. It is located west of Tempe with South Mountain preserve to the north and northwest and the Gila Indian Reservation to the South. Some have called it the "World's Largest Cul-de-Sac" given the limited entry into the area from the east. The city is home to approximately 88,000 residents. The average household income is about $96,700 according to the local Chamber of Commerce.
The city is a popular one for its mountainous terrain, extensive bicycle and running paths, access to South Mountain Preserve for hiking, extensive shopping and retail experience, and overall outdoorsy feel. It is common to see residents out exercising and enjoying the natural aspects of the area. South Mountain Preserve is a popular destination for residents and the avid hiker. As well, shopping and dining has blossomed in the area and is a favorite destination for residents from neighboring cities.
Ahwatukee is part of the Kyrene School District which is very respected across the Valley.
Ahwatukee, Arizona - A History
Ahwatukee's original roots date back to the Native Americans who lived and farmed the land there. In 1921, Dr. W.V.B. Ames and his wife is said to have purchased 2,000 acres on the southeast side of South Mountain and built a home there. The home would later be called the "Casa de Suenos" or "House of Dreams." This was translated into a Native American language which many believe to be the root name of Ahwatukee. However, there is debate that the name "Ahwatukee" in the Crow language actually means "land in the next valley" which would reference the unique placement of the Ahwatukee area.
The development of Ahwatukee into a thriving city then starts with the purchase of large amounts of land by the Presley Development Company. The company surveyed and subdivided the land to become what Ahwatukee is today, a popular village of the Phoenix area. An interesting note: The Presley Development Company was run by Elvis Presley's uncle!
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Ahwatukee Real Estate
Ahwatukee is a popular city for residents in the East Valley. In reality, Ahwatukee is a part of Phoenix and made up of the 85044, 85045, and 85048 zip codes. It's overall location near Tempe with easy access to I-10 allow for residents to get to other Valley cities easily while still enjoying coming home to their mountainous enclave away from everything else. Ahwatukee home values tend to run higher than Tempe and other Valley areas, but not at the same premium that Scottsdale typically enjoys.
Within Ahwatukee, homes range in value as well as age. The northern part of Ahwatukee is the most mature while newer development runs more south and wast. Ahwatukee homes closer to the desert hills run higher in price generally. Golf courses and homes situated on golf course lots are common and often fetch a premium. The community has a strong mix of tract, semi-custom and custom homes.
Other attractions for Ahwatukee real estate is the sense of an active lifestyle that Ahwatukee seems to have created. Running, bicycling, hiking, and walking are very popular. Much of the shopping and dining in the area has been developed with a casual, "be outside" focus.
Lastly, Ahwatukee's schools are part of the Kyrene School District and contributes to the positive perception many in the area have of the village.
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