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Willo Historic District Homes are Bound by Roughly Thomas and McDowell Roads and Central and 7th Avenues
Willo Historic District is about one square mile of stunning and charming residential homes in a manicured neighborhood.
It sits just north of the downtown Phoenix core with a primary zip code of 85003.
About Willo Historic District:
- It has been voted one of the top 10 cottage communities in the United States
- An amazing urban location with very short distance to the core of Downtown Phoenix
- Walkable to 3 different Metro Phoenix Light Rail stops
- Walk or bike to an abundance of restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, arts districts, sporting venues and employment centers
- Palm tree-lined streets
- A diverse mix of architectural styles
- Immaculately well-kept homes with manicured lawns and mature landscaping
- Pride of ownership
- Community oriented
- Family oriented
- A peaceful neighborhood
- Near several parks including Encanto Park
Want to Live in a Phoenix Historic District Where You Can Walk and Bike?
Willo Historic District is a very accessible neighborhood. Its walking and biking distance to an abundance of venues.
The Walk Score is approximately 68-69 and has an impressive Bike Score of 75, making it a designated biker’s paradise.
Nearby locations include The Arizona Science Center, Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix Theater, Heard Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. There’s also easy access to the Valley Metro Light Rail for a quick connection to all that downtown and Central Phoenix offers.
Willo Elegance is Pricey
The elegant homes for sale in Willo come at a price. Willo is one of the most, if not the most desired historic districts in Central Phoenix with prices ranging from around $525,000 for entry-level up to $2 million or more for luxury properties. Even the Willo historic fixer-uppers are selling for around $350,000 to $600,000.
There are comparable historic districts in the immediate area that are also worth checking out. The glamorous Encanto-Palmcroft homes and FQ Story historic district neighborhoods will also appeal to the fussiest buyers.
Tree-Lined Streets
The spectacular tree-lined streets are worth an extra mention because they add such an amazing look and feel to the neighborhood.
These streets alone, in this downtown neighborhood will intrigue you from the moment your eyes land on the first home, no matter which street you stumble across.
Architecture of Willo Historic District Homes
Architecture of Willo homes is vast. They were built primarily during the first half of the 20th century and now have around 700 distinctive and exclusive homes built between 1920 and 1944.
The Willo Historic District is also one of the largest historic districts with a variety of Bungalow style homes, Tudor Revivals, Dutch Colonials, Spanish Colonials, Pueblo Revivals, American Colonials and Greek Revivals.
The National Register of Historic Places and History
The Willo Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. J.P. Holcomb used a Homestead Patent in 1878 to acquire the southern section of Willo Historic District, between Encanto Boulevard and McDowell Road.
Then, in 1886 Holcomb acquired the northern section, which is between Encanto Boulevard and Thomas Road, through a Timber Culture Land Patent. The history of Willo Historic District is as amazing as its homes.
22 Different Subdivisions in Willo
Willo consists of 22 individual subdivisions. Each is different. You can see this in the architecture, landscaping, lot sizes and street styles. This is part of what makes Willo so unique.
In the early 1900s, four different subdivisions were originally platted which accounted for 41 Bungalow Style planned home sites. Willo is now one of downtown Phoenix’s largest historic districts with over 900 homes.
Buying or Selling a Home in Willo Historic District? Contact Laura Boyajian
Willo is such a dynamic neighborhood. Considering buying a home in Willo? If you’re selling a Willo historic district home, benefit from my 22 years of experience as a historic Phoenix homes specialist. Contact me, Laura Boyajian on my cell phone at (602) 400-0008 for a no obligation consultation.
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