Arcadia is One of the Most Desirable and Priciest Addresses in Phoenix
Arcadia is one of the most desirable and priciest addresses in Phoenix.
I personally lived in Arcadia starting in 1989 as the first house I ever purchased was in this eclectic, community oriented neighborhood.
I had a stunning view of Camelback Mountain in my back yard like so many homes in Arcadia do.
In fact, most homes have a view of Camelback Mountain.
I can attest to all the wonderful attributes Arcadia has to offer. But don’t take my word for it, get in your car and go cruise the area. You’ll fall in love with it.
The true Arcadia corridor is bound by 44th Street to 68th Streets and from Indian School Road to Camelback Mountain. Immediate surrounding areas have more recently been referenced as Lower Arcadia or the Arcadia area. Contrary to many people trying to ride on the “Arcadia” name, there are indeed true and defined boundaries of the Arcadia Corridor.
Arcadia neighborhood is not officially a historic Phoenix district and its eastern edge is in the City of Scottsdale, but Arcadia has more than earned its huge place in Phoenix history.
Homes For Sale in Arcadia
Arcadia is one of the most desirable and priciest addresses in Phoenix. The homes in Arcadia range from small ranch houses under 1,000 Square feet to stunning luxury estates that sit on five acres with a lot of in-between.
You’ll find a wide variety of architectural styles from sprawling 4 to 5-bedroom ranches built in the postwar era to Revivals and Pueblo-style homes dating to the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Arcadia’s Immediate Surroundings
The Arcadia neighborhood is immediately surrounded by original luxury guest resorts along Camelback Road such as the Royal Palms. It’s walking distance to many trendy restaurants are bars such as The Vig, LaGrande Orange Grocery and Pizzeria, Postino’s Wine Cafe, Zipps, The Arcadia Tavern, the famous Pete’s Fish and Chips and so much more. Eating and drinking your way around Arcadia is fun and can take some time.
Arcadia Midtown
Many people now refer to Arcadia as Midtown as it’s in the middle of everything superb and its overall location is in the center of it all. Sky Harbor Airport is just a hop and a skip away as is Biltmore Fashion Park, Fashion Square in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Did I mention the plethora of fantastic golf courses?
Downtown and Central Phoenix are just a very short jaunt as is I-10, the Loop 202, the 51 and the 143.
Arcadia Park, G.R. Herberger Park, Camelback Mountain (and its hiking trails) along with easy access to the canal gives many options for hiking, jogging, biking and walking.
Arcadia Schools are Top Tier
Arcadia public schools are top tier and literally some of the best in the state. Hopi Elementary School, Ingleside Middle School and Arcadia High School in the Scottsdale Unified School District making it an extremely family friendly community. There are also private schools in the area.
Arcadia is a Community Focused Neighborhood with Stunning Homes
Arcadia is the type of community neighborhood where the neighbors know each other’s names and walk their dogs together. They’re also out with their children enjoying each other and the tranquility this wonderful neighbor offers.
Its homes have stunning character, are well-kept and have high property values as the neighborhood. It’s adjacent to the upscale suburbs of Paradise Valley, the Biltmore area, Scottsdale and North Central Phoenix. Most lawn have lush, green lawns, custom landscaping, palm trees and citrus trees galore.
Built on Former Citrus Groves
Built on former citrus groves, Arcadia is known for well-irrigated, mature landscaping. Several yards prominently feature orange, lemon and grapefruit trees as reminders of the area’s past. The area used to be occupied by citrus farmers from 1919 to the mid-1950s. In the mid-1950s, the rest of Phoenix caught up with the farms and the area suburbanized with characteristic ranch homes on large lots. Arcadia High School serves and derives its name from the neighborhood.
The film, Everything Must Go, takes place in Arcadia.
In 2002, CNNMoney voted Arcadia as one of the “Best Places To Live” stating:
In stark contrast to Ahwatukee’s desert foliage are the lush green lawns of Arcadia, a neighborhood that sits on the Phoenix and Scottsdale city line. Arcadia is a former orange grove with its own irrigation system, and rows of citrus trees line its blocks of quaint homes built in the 1950s and 1960s on large lots.
Because Arcadia is so highly regarded for its greenery and high-performance schools, which are in the Scottsdale system, prices are on the high end: Starter homes begin at $300,000. Homeowners tend to do a lot of remodeling, adding much diversity to the once similar-looking homes; it’s not uncommon to see a country cottage adjacent to a Spanish hacienda. Residents brag about being close to Scottsdale’s high-end shopping, a world-class resort, arts centers and good restaurants, as well as downtown Phoenix.
I couldn’t agree more. After all, living in Arcadia for so many years, I’m hooked.
Contact an Arcadia Neighborhood Home Specialist in Phoenix
If you’d like to buy a home in Arcadia or are selling an Arcadia home, please contact me directly at (602) 400-0008. You can also email me.