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Garfield Historic District Boundaries are Roughly Roosevelt to Van Buren, 7th Street to 16th Street
North Garfield Historic District Boundaries are Roughly I-10 to Roosevelt, 7th Street to 16th Street
Garfield Historic District is a diverse, historic front-porch community in the heart of downtown Phoenix.
It’s one of the most culturally cosmopolitan, multi-generational communities in Phoenix.
The neighborhood has a unique demographic profile shaped by more than 100 years of evolution.
While it is the oldest, intact neighborhood in Phoenix, some houses are still a bargain. Prices range from $400,000 to $1.5 million, but the median price is roughly $455,000.
Garfield Historic District is Booming With Fun, Trendy Vibes
Downtown Phoenix continues to boom and the Garfield District is highly walkable to Roosevelt Row which is considered the hippest neighborhood in Phoenix. The overall vibe is fun and trendy.
First Friday Art Walks, Chase Field, great food, street musicians, and museums is the short list. Garfield is where you can still enjoy an affordable urban lifestyle without the commute. It is now one of the most popular historic districts in Phoenix.
Homes are in Walking Distance to Endless Amenities
The homes in Garfield are walking distance to downtown events of all types: Art, music, sports, theater, museums and politics.
From most streets in Garfield, you can walk around the corner and see a high-rise staring you in the face. Garfield is the easternmost historic district to downtown Phoenix which is just booming like crazy today.
Dining in and Around Garfield
The dining in Garfield is now immense. Restaurants, bars, wine cafes and nightlife continue to thrive. And the people and residents in Garfield are amazing.
The number of new restaurants that continue to open is staggering. The current choices are already fabulous with a variety of vibes, energy, fun and ambiance.
A Few Noteworthy Restaurants Near Garfield
- Rito’s at 907 North 14th Street has some good eats with its humble exterior
- The Los Altos Ranch Markets at 1602 E Roosevelt is cafeteria-style cocina also with good eats
- The 5-star Pizzeria Bianco at 7th Street and Adams which will leave you drooling as you wait to get a table
- Cibo Italian at 603 N 5th Ave
- Thai Elephant at 20 W Adams Street
- The Breadfruit & Rum Bar at Address 108 E Pierce St
The Architectural Home Styles in Garfield
Garfield homes were designed and constructed from the 1890s to the 1930s. The Garfield Historic District contains primarily modest Craftsman Bungalows, Classic and California Bungalow styles.
Overall, the neighborhood provides a sampling of architectural styles from the earliest vernacular homes in Phoenix to the early Ranch-style homes that would become prevalent following World War II.
Pyramid Cottages In Garfield
Period Revival style homes exist in Garfield as well. But it also includes a noteworthy concentration of older turn-of-the-century structures, including the largest concentration of “Pyramid Cottages” in Phoenix and variants of Southwest styles, Prairie-influenced styles, and International.
The Homes Square Footage In Garfield Historic District
The square footage averages 800 square feet and goes up to about to 1800 square feet. Most commonly, 2 bedroom, 1 bath homes are the norm.
However, there are also 3 bedroom homes with up to 2 bathrooms and this is before reconstruction and remodels. It’s not uncommon to now see more square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Garfield Has Some of the Oldest Homes in Phoenix
Some of the homes built in Garfield Historic District are quite old and date back to the 1880s.
The greater Garfield neighborhood is roughly one square mile and stretches from the I-10 to Van Buren, then from 7th Street to 16th Street, and houses two historic districts; Garfield and North Garfield.
The North Garfield Historic District
North Garfield is comprised by an 80-acre historic pocket spanning the northern section of the greater Garfield neighborhood.
While the south part of Garfield is known for having the most brick pyramid cottages, North Garfield is recognized for its tight-knit rows of one-story properties with prominent front porches and even has some adobe style homes.
Garfield and North Garfield are Fast Changing Historic Districts
The landscape in Garfield and North Garfield continues to be changing right before our eyes. It’s so exciting because everyone finally sees what this neighborhood has to offer.
The single-family homes are being coveted by multiple investors who are still literally going door-knocking offering to buy residence’s homes.
If no one answers, they’re leaving good old-fashioned hand-written notes and calling the owners telling them they want to buy their homes for cash now.
The Residents of Garfield and its Rapid Change
The majority of the residents in Garfield have been there for years.
We’re talking about childhood memories where generations of families have lived, where all the neighbors know each other for decades, look out for each other and have each other’s backs.
Many are now selling their homes and moving on to their next phase which is giving the opportunity for many newcomers of all types, but the diversity still exists.
Garfield Residents and The City of Phoenix
Thanks to the hard work of Garfield residents, its Historic Preservation Officers, and the Garfield Organization, the Garfield neighborhood has two of the largest historic districts in the city of Phoenix being:
- Garfield
- North Garfield
Garfield Historic District Pre-2008 Crash
Right before the market crash of 2008, Garfield Historic District was just beginning to attract investors and very few remodels were done.
Not a lot of housing activity happened in this neighborhood immediately after the crash, but it is now. The number of homes being renovated by both homeowners and investors is at an all-time high.
Garfield’s Fixer-Uppers
Where else can you get a 1900s fixer-upper in a historic district? Consider fixing up your own historical home in Garfield, and be within walking distance to Chase Field, ASU Downtown Campus, the new T-Gen Genetic research facility, and Light Rail.
Investors Continue to Scour Garfield
For years, investors have been and continue to scour Garfield homes. I’ve been telling people since the market crash, “Just wait and see what’s going to happen after the market begins to recover.”
People were skeptical and now the persistence to my stance is paying off investors with huge profits. The people who are investing, moving into and out of Garfield are quite happy.
Garfield: Developed From 1883 to 1931
Garfield, the oldest historic neighborhood in Phoenix, is still relatively intact. It was annexed to the original Phoenix Townsite in the 1800s.
National Registry of Historic Places
Garfield and North Garfield were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Garfield was developed from 1883 to 1955. Additionally, the neighborhood was one of the first additions to the original Phoenix townsite.
It is also an excellent example of a “streetcar subdivision,” where residential development was directly related to the establishment of a streetcar line through the neighborhood.
Buying or Selling a Home in Garfield or North Garfield Historic District?
The Garfield’s are just fantastic neighborhoods. Whether you’re considering buying a home in Garfield historic district or you’re selling a Garfield historic district home, benefit from my 22-years experience of being a Phoenix historic homes specialist. Contact me, Laura Boyajian, on my cell phone at (602) 400-0008 for a no obligation consultation.
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