Ahwatukee Real Estate

Ahwatukee Real Estate has distinctive custom luxury estate homes, golf properties, waterfront, and luxury homes hidden away in Ahwatukee Custom Estates, Club West, Foothills, Lakewood, Mountain Park Ranch, and Mountainside.

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History of Ahwatukee

Before and during the 1800s, Indians hunted and farmed the real estate now known as Ahwatukee. It was at the time when 32 gold and silver mines were registered in this rich area. The area's first home was built for a dentist, Dr. Ames, in 1921. It was later purchased by Helen Brinton in 1935 and she named it, Ahwatukee (Ah-wa-too-kee), a Crow Indian word meaning 'House of Dreams'.  Ahwatukee  is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States.

According to Indian legend, if you hang a 'dream catcher' over your window at night, as you bring the morning light in, good dreams will be caught in the web and remain while bad dreams trickle down the dangling feathers and drift away. The Ahwatukee Foothills area must have a giant dream catcher hanging over this community!

Beginning as an individually owned property, the dream home of the Ames family, part of Ahwatukee real estate was purchased and developed in 1971 as a residential community. Since then, other land parcels have been added to the original Ahwatukee community, further adding to its diversity.

It has continued to grow and properties within its boundaries have the best median home prices in the area with the exception of Scottsdale. Master-planned golf communities, retirement communities with all of the amenities, luxury homes, modest starter homes, condominiums, and town houses have all sprung up in the area. Although the housing boom is slowing down, the appeal of Ahwatukee remains strong.

Ahwatukee is actually part of Phoenix AZ, but because of Ahwatukee's distinct and strong identity, it is sometimes perceived as a separate town.  However, Ahwatukee is one of the twenty-three individual communities within the Phoenix area.   Ahwatukee is east of South Mountain, accessible by Interstate 10, bordered by Tempe to the east and Chandler to the southeast.

Ahwatukee real estate and homes are surrounded by mountains and therefore, offer mountain views from almost any angle. Those views and the Arizona sunshine create a fabulous backdrop for recreational activities. The communities in Ahwatukee offer peaceful neighborhoods in the midst of beautiful desert scenery. South Mountain Park, the largest city owned park in the nation, offers miles of recreational opportunities from hiking trails to horseback riding. Master planned communities are abundant, supplying amenities, which include parks, golf courses, community centers, and landscaped walking paths.

Ahwatukee living is unique. Everything is at your fingertips, no need to drive great distances getting to that favorite restaurant or shop. In fact, Ahwatukee homes are often webbed in and around the upscale retail centers found throughout the foothills. But don’t think for a moment that such proximity is at the expense of privacy. Planned communities such as Club West and Mountain Park Ranch enjoy the best that an Ahwatukee home has to offer while continuing to provide beauty and privacy.

This cozy area has all the warmth and charm of a small town blessed by the amenities of a big city just over the hill. There is a mix of folks in both people and housing, as well as many places for visitors and neighbors to come together and enjoy the Arizona outdoors.

Because our economy is vibrant, the sunshine and great weather aren't the only reasons people are attracted to this area. Ahwatukee is one of the fastest growing communities in the valley. Today, the population exceeds 70,000 and development plans anticipate an eventual population of around 120,000. In fact, the area has been growing so rapidly that in recent years a new school has opened each year to accommodate our new neighbors. The residents of Ahwatukee have the highest income per household in the valley.

Touting one of the lowest costs of living, metropolitan Phoenix offers diverse business opportunities. Small businesses, especially those owned by women, experience a high level of success here. The availability of high-tech careers in aerodynamics and electronics help to make the greater Phoenix area a major player in manufacturing.

The warm, dry climate, that allows outdoor activities throughout most of the year, is responsible for a great deal of the appeal of Ahwatukee. Fishing at one of the area’s seven lakes, boating, horseback riding, picnicking, and tubing down Salt River offer exciting opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty that Arizona has to offer.

Golf reins as one of the undisputed kings of recreational activity in the area with almost two hundred courses available. South Mountain Park, the largest city park, is just as popular with its multitude of trails, including its almost fifteen mile National Trail that requires one to park a vehicle at each end of the park. At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve often is referred to as the largest municipal park in the country. It boasts 51 miles of primary trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels skills

The Phoenix area, drawing in people from all cultural backgrounds, has reached a population of about 90,000 people. Botanical gardens, parks, zoos, museums, theaters, and art galleries in nearby Phoenix provide stimulation for the mind as well as the soul. For the athlete, the area is home to football, soccer, and hockey teams. Several annual events in the greater Phoenix area, including PGA’s Phoenix Open, the Parada del Sol in Scottsdale, and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, draw sports enthusiast each year.

The Kyrene school district provides an excellent educational experience for elementary school children. The Tempe Union High School District offers two different High School locations, Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista, for their older students. The Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management, in nearby Glendale, has the reputation of the number one school in the nation for international management.

Unique sunsets plastered above natural desert scenery, comfortably warm air pungent with the aromatic scent of wildflowers, a relaxing lifestyle, great investment opportunities, friendly neighborhoods, and diverse cultural and recreational experiences create a unique place with dream homes for almost anyone. Ahwatukee, Arizona has it all with its own unique flavor.
 

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