Homes For Sale in Yaple Park Historic District
Yaple Park Historic District is Bound by 3rd and 7th Avenues, Turney and Minnezona Avenues in Phoenix
The Yaple Park historic district homes sit on only three streets and is adjacent and walking distance to the popular Melrose District on 7th Avenue.
Yaple Park was named after the first family who were farmers of this land.
There were 103 homes built in Yaple Park between 1929 and 1938 and there are only 108 total which are mostly Transitional Ranch style homes.
About Yaple Park Neighborhood and Streetscape
Yaple Park as a whole feels very open because there are very few fences or walls in the front yards. It’s adjacent to the Grand Canal and features an urban irrigation system with shallow ditches along the streets. This accounts for the mature landscaping which is a key feature in the neighborhood.
The majority of lots in the district have front lawns, with hedges, vines, low flower beds, and mature pine, palm, orange, eucalyptus, and pepper trees. The homes have long and shallow front porches and typically constructed with brick or block.
Architectural Styles In Yaple Park Historic District
Although the majority of Yaple Park homes are Transitional Ranches, there is also a mix of select and unique architectural styles, such as:
- One 2-story Craftsman style home
- Only one Cape Cod Revival built in 1938
- One Adobe style home
- One French Provincial style Ranch house
- One Pueblo Revival
- Two stone houses
- Two Spanish Colonial Revivals houses
- Two Monterey Revival houses
- Six English Cottages
Square Footage of Yaple Park Homes
The square footage range of Yaple Park homes is between roughly 1,000-1,800. The average square footage in this delightful neighborhood is around 1,200, however there are homes under 1,000. Many Yaple Park homes have up to 1,800 square feet when accounting for recent additions and guest quarters.
For Bicyclists
The bike score is 83 out of 100. If you’re an avid bicyclist, the nearby Grand Canal paths take you to old town Glendale or downtown Tempe also connecting to other canal paths. You’ll get about a 10 mile workout in either direction.
Yaple Park Neighborhood Early Years
Yaple Park has a wonderful history. The neighborhood evolved from rural farmland irrigated by the Grand Canal into a distinct suburban haven with a primary period of significance from 1928 to 1940. This district spans roughly 30 acres between 3rd and 7th Avenues and Turney and Minnezona Avenues.
Buying a Yaple Park Home?
Please contact me Laura Boyaijan, anytime on my cell at (602) 400-0008 and let me help you find the perfect Yaple Park historic home, or a home in any of one the 36 historic Phoenix districts.
Listing and Selling a Yaple Park Historic Home?
It’s super important to hire real estate agent who is familiar and knowledgeable of this neighborhood and knows how to sell Yaple Park historic homes.
I’m a real estate agent who specializes in old homes and have been working in these historic neighborhoods for 22 years. For a smooth and wonderful experience, call my cell at (602) 400-0008 or email me.
Yaple Park Historic District Homes For Sale
