The Woodlea Historic District is Bound by Glenrosa Avenue and Mackenzie Drive, 7th and 15th Avenues
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Woodlea Historic District has about 166 historic homes in this adorable neighborhood. Just west, you’ll find the popular vintage shops at Melrose on 7th Avenue.
Woodlea provides an beautiful blend of mid-century charm, strong community spirit, and a vibrant, walkable lifestyle.
Residents enjoy a peaceful, tree-lined cottage community directly adjacent to the trendy and pedestrian-friendly Melrose District.
A Valley Metro Light Rail station is also within walking distance. This neighborhood is in a highly desired central Phoenix location.
Woodlea Historic District: A Quiet, Cottage Community
Although the historic Woodlea neighborhood is nestled in one of the historic districts that’s in the the heart of Phoenix, it is a quiet cottage community where most of the homes are between 40 and 70 years old.
Homeowners love the history of Woodlea Historic District and seek it out because of its central location, lush landscaping and nearby amenities including Melrose on 7th Avenue.
The Architectural Styles and Square Footage in Woodlea Historic District
This historic neighborhood includes only 166 single family homes on irrigated lots. The architectural styles are diverse and stunning with modest square footage ranging from about 850 to 1,300 square feet.
They’re mostly Cottage Style homes like Transitional Ranches including French Provincials from the 1930s and 1940s.
Additional Historic Home Designs
A wide range of additional historic design types are also exist. This includes various Period Revival styles. Square footage ranges from around 850 to around 1300 with either 2 or 3 bedrooms and 1 to 2 bathrooms.
Shade Trees and Unique Curbing
Woodlea graces an abundance of large palms and mature trees providing ample shade and give the neighborhood a unique charm.
The street curbing is vertical and sidewalks are present but there is no landscaped parking strip.
Most homes have concrete driveways with detached garages in the rear yard, although several of the Ranch style homes have attached garages.
The Melrose District
The adjacent Melrose District, also called Melrose on 7th, is a very hip stretch along 7th Avenue.
With many quaint restaurants, LGBTQ+ bars, music stores, boutiques, antique stores and coffee shops like Copperstar Coffee, you’ll never be at a loss for local and fun things to do.
The Annual Melrose on 7th Street Fair Every February Includes:
Classic Car Show: Features over 100 classic, antique, and vintage cars, trucks, and hot rods.
Artisan Market: More than 200 local and independent artisans, makers, and a local farmer’s market.
Entertainment: Live music stages, multiple food trucks, a dedicated kids zone, and a craft beer garden.
Melrose First Fridays
Melrose First Fridays happens monthly. It’s block party and art walk held along 7th Avenue with DJs, local vendors, food trucks, and drag performances.
Melrose on 7th Commercial Buildings
Melrose on 7th Avenue’s buildings with old school shopping are also historic with cool architecture. The modern and quirky businesses are usually nostalgic and a huge draw to this fun neighborhood.
Mom and Pop Shops
There’s even a newer organic Herb store getting a lot of attention that I frequent. There are an abundance of antique shops, restaurants and unique boutique shops up and down the houses that surround the Melrose neighborhood,
The Original Platted Subdivision
The Woodlea Historic District homes include most of the original Woodlea Subdivision as originally platted.
You’ll find homes in a wide range of styles from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s throughout this district. The oldest houses are generally sit on Mackenzie Drive and 9th Avenue.
Construction Materials Used
Most homes in Woodlea are brick or concrete block with the exterior walls painted or stuccoed.
There are also a few adobe homes. So, the homes are generally one-story in height.
Woodlea’s First Home
Woodlea Historic District development occurred between 1928-1949. The first known home built is believed to be in 1916.
One noteworthy resident was Lorna Lockwood, the state’s first female Supreme Court judge, who lived in Woodlea while serving on the bench. Historic Designation was given to Woodlea in January, 1999.
Nearby Historic Districts to Woodlea
If you like the location and homes of Woodlea, you’ll probably like Pierson Place and Yaple Park, both just across on the east side of 7th Avenue also walking distance to the Melrose District.
Also definitely worth checking out nearby are Cheery Lynn, North Encanto and Del Norte Place Historic Districts.
Buying or Selling a Home in Woodlea Historic District?
This is one of the most superb neighborhoods in Central Phoenix in a tight-knitted community. Woodlea has a wonderful neighborhood association.
Considering buying a home in Woodlea Historic District? Or, if you’re selling a Woodlea home, benefit from my 22 years of experience of specializing in historic Phoenix homes. Contact me, Laura Boyajian, on my cell phone at (602) 400-0008 for a no obligation consultation. You can also email me at HistoricCentralPhoenix@cox.net.