Monday, March 16, 2015

W. Phoenix 3 acres, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2430 sf w/ detached 4 car garage and guest house 85033

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Seller financing available!!Hard to find property type that is ideal for horses, contractors who need space or even subdivision (could fit 16 6000sf lots!)!! This ranch home with 4 bedrooms,(2 master suites), a 2 bed guest house and 4 car garage sits on a large 3 acre lot with tremendous, versatile potential. Features include an open floorplan, a spacious den, plus a small office for flex use, tile flooring throughout, Split plan, a cozy fireplace and new AC. Property is close to 101 and I-10 access; Univ of Phoenix Stadium, Gila River Arena, Westgate, Tanger Outlets and plenty of shopping and dining.

Muirfield Village, Mesa, AZ 85209 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome for sale

Muirfield Village, Mesa, AZ townhome,3 bed,2.5 bath 1535 SF

This lovely town home is only steps from the community pool and children's playground. This home is move in ready and features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1535 sq.ft, cherry cabinets with 42" uppers in the kitchen, quartz kitchen counters, a spacious laundry room, brand new carpet and dual vanities in the master and bath 2. For more info, contact Adam Tarr PC, Citywide Real Estate 480-236-7374

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Desert Ridge Schools, Phoenix, AZ 85050



Schools are an important factor for most home buyers.  Whether you have kids and want to make sure they are getting the best possible education, or you just want to know that you are in a good school district for resale value, this information will help.

Desert Ridge is a master planned community is situated just north of the Loop 101 and NE from the interchange of the 101 and State Route 51. and is located within the Paradise Valley Unified School District.  The district serves parts of northeast Phoenix and North Scottsdale.  Desert Ridge is served by three elementary schools, Desert Trails, Wildfire and Fireside, Explorer Middle School and Pinnacle High School.  All the schools have received an A grade from the Arizona Department of Education on their A-F performance ranking showing an excellent performance level in all schools.  The schools have received numerous awards and recognition locally and nationally.  For example, Pinnacle HS, ranked in US News and World Reports top 5% of high schools nationally. 

For more specific information regarding each of the schools, I invite you to check out the Desert Ridge page of my web site, WeAreAZRealEstate.com.  On that page you will find general information on this wonderful community and a link for the school information.


If you prefer, please feel free to contact me directly regarding the schools or any other Desert Ridge info.  I know the area well, as I have lived there for 14 years, and my kids have attended the schools.  Please all me at 480-236-7374 or email me at adam@weareazrealestate.com

February 2015 Real Estate stats for Scottsdale, 85254

February 2015 saw a total of 67 home sales in the 85254 Zip code of Scottsdale.  As of this writing there are 299 active listings and 128 under contract within 85254, so the inventory levels are at 4.46 months worth of supply based on the February sales.  85254 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Shea Blvd on the south,Tatum Blvd on the west, Bell Rd and the CAP canal on the north and Scottsdale Road on the East in Scottsdale and NE Phoenix.   Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85254 include Kierland Commons, Westin Kierland ResortCrackerJax Family Fun Center, Orange Tree Resort, Excelling Paradise Valley Unified School District and Scottsdale School District schools and much more.  85254 has long been called the "magic zip code" in the real estate business for it's desirability.  For more information on the area as well as available homes, please  call me at 480-236-7374.

Total February sales: 67
Average Price Per foot: $181.44
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 96%
Average sale price: $414,329
Average Days on market: 82

This breaks down by type as follows:

Single Family Detached Homes
Sales: 51
Average Price Per foot: $17.44
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $442,123
Average Days on market: 78

Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales :16
Average Price Per foot: $187.82
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 95%
Average sale price: $325,734
Average Days on market: 94

Prices for all properties ranged from $80,000 for a 1/1, 560 sq. ft. condo to $1.975M for a for a 3/2.5, 3842 sq.ft. condo at Kierland.

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
480-236-7374

Saturday, March 7, 2015

February 2015 Phoenix 85054 Real Estate Statistics

February 2015 saw a total of 8 homes sales in the 85054 Zip code of Northeast Phoenix.  As of this writing there are 90 active listings and 14 under contract within 85054, so the inventory level is 11.25 months worth of supply based on the February sales.  85054 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Scottsdale Road, Jomax Rd, Tatum Blvd and the CAP Canal in Northeast Phoenix.   Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85054 include Scottsdale 101 Shopping as well as Desert Ridge MarketPlaceMusical Instrument MuseumHorse Lovers ParkReach 11 Sports Complex, Excelling Paradise Valley Unified School District schools and much more in the adjacent 85050 ZIP code.  The  junction of the Loop 101 and SR 51 lies just east and the Loop 101 runs through 85054 with access at 56th St and Tatum Blvd. for easy access to all parts of the valley.  For more information on the area as well as available homes, please  call me at 480-236-7374.

Total February sales: 8
Average Price Per foot: $200.72
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 96%
Average sale price: $492,938
Average Days on market: 137

This breaks down by type as follows:

Single Family Detached Homes
Sale: 6
Average Price Per foot: $205.09
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 96%
Average sale price: $584,917
Average Days on market: 102

Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales : 2
Average Price Per foot: $187.60
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 96%
Average sale price: $217,000
Average Days on market: 63

The normally healthy condo market in this area is slow for this time of year.  Overall data is strong.  Data includes single family detached homes, town homes and condos.  It does not include mobile or land.

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
480-236-7374

Phoenix AZ 85050 February 2015 Real Estate Statistics

February 2015 saw a total of 51 home sales in the 85050 Zip code of Northeast Phoenix.  As of this writing there are 157 active listings and 81 under contract within 85050, so the inventory levels  are 3.08 month's worth of supply based on the February sales.  85050 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Union Hills Drive, Cave Creek Road, Jomax Road and Tatum Boulevard in Northeast Phoenix.   Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85050 include Desert Ridge MarketPlace, Musical Instrument Museum, Horse Lovers Park, Reach 11 Sports Complex, Excelling Paradise Valley Unified School District schools and much more.  The  junction of the Loop 101 and SR 51 lies in the midst of 85050 for easy access to all parts of the valley.  For more information on the area as well as available homes, please  call me at 480-236-7374. - 
Total February sales: 51
Average Price Per foot: $157.59
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $280,251
Average Days on market: 95

This breaks down by type as follows:

Single Family Detached Homes
Sale: 43
Average Price Per foot: $159.35
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $291,870
Average Days on market: 97
Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales 8
Average Price Per foot: $148.19
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 96%
Average sale price: $217,800
Average Days on market: 85

Prices for all properties ranged from $133,000 for a 3/2.5 1372 town home to $585,000 for a for a 5/4.5, 3566 sq.ft. single family home in Fireside at Desert Ridge.  Data includes single family, town home and condos.  Data does not include land or mobile.

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
480-236-7374 

Desert Ridge, Phoenix February 2015 Real Estate Statistics

February 2015 saw a total of 23 home sales in the Desert Ridge area.  As of this writing there are 165 active listings, This brings the  inventory level to 7.17 months worth of supply based on the February sales.   There are currently 45 properties under contract.   Desert Ridge is a wonderful master planned community in Northeast Phoenix.  Desert Ridge is ideally situated close to the junction of the Loop 101 and SR 51 for easy access to all parts of the valley.  Desert Ridge boasts award winning schools, fabulous shopping and dining and wonderful neighborhoods.  For more info on Desert Ridge Homes, check out Desert Ridge or call me at 480-236-7374. Find out about the Desert Ridge Lifestyle now!


Total February sales: 23
Average Price Per foot: $187.75
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $403,887
Median sale price: $374,000
Average Days on market: 109

This breaks down by type as follows:

Single Family Detached Homes
Sale: 17
Average Price Per foot: $191.48
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $452,294
Median sale price: $472,500
Average Days on market: 116

Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales : 6
Average Price Per foot: $177.20
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $266,733
Median sale price: $269,500
Average Days on market:89


Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
Phoenix AZ