Apache Junction Arizona Real Estate

Location: 35 miles east of Downtown Phoenix. Shares a border with Mesa Arizona Population: 31,000 (2006) Quick Overview: Nestled at the base of the Superstition Mountain. A western town once a filming site of Hollywood movies and a popular retirement and winter visitor location. Gateway to the Apache Trail and Canyon Lake water recreation area.

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Apache Junction AZ. Historic, Serene and Scenic.

Apache Junction marks the eastern-end of the Greater Phoenix area and sets beneath the world famous Superstition Mountain where wild flowers come alive in the spring among the statuesque Saguaro Cacti. Apache Junction AZ was so named as the route to the Apache Trail, one of the most scenic drives in Arizona.

Apache Junction still boasts its charm as a western town that was once a popular movie filming location. Beside being a growing suburban community, Apache Junction is a favorite area for retirees and winter visitors. Its winter population will swell from about 31,000 residents to over 75,000 enticed by mild weather and nearby attractions such as Canyon Lake and hiking in the wilderness area.

Located about 35 miles to the east of downtown Phoenix, the cultural amenities of the nations fifth largest city is nearby. Whether you're seeking a starter home, condo, a retirement home, horse property, golf course views, a luxury estate or a family residential area, Apache Junction features wide open spaces. Homes in Apache Junction are among some of the most affordable in the Valley of the Sun.

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Quick History of Apache Junction Arizona.

Historically, Apache Junction is built around ancient canyon pathways of the Apache Indians. Today's Apache Trail follow next to such ancient trails used by the Native Apaches. The trail extends past Canyon Lake as it turns to dirt roads through cliff edges as it makes its way to Apache Lake and eventually to Roosevelt Lake. Don't miss this scenic drive in the spring when desert wildflowers are in bloom.

According to legend, somewhere within the Superstition Mountains, the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine still lies hidden. The story goes that in 1840 the Peralta Family developed a rich gold mine and the mine was rediscovered by Jacob Waltz, The "Lost Dutchman". Waltz died in 1891 without ever revealing where the mine was hidden from view. He once boasted that the mine was so rich that the gold could be cut with a knife. To this today, thousands still trek through the hills looking for the lost riches.

Helpful Information.

City of Apache Junction
Apache Junction Chamber
Apache Junction Unified School District
Apache Trail Overview
Lost Dutchman State Park
Superstition Wilderness

Apache Junction Homes, What A Great Idea.

Real estate in Apache Junction AZ comes with stately mountain views old western charm, ancient Native American history and wide open spaces. Find a diverse variety of homes and affordablilty that satisfies lifestyle desires at your budget. Lush golf courses, spectacular scenery, wilderness hiking, lakes and rivers. All this with the big city amenities and culture just a short drive away. That's Apache Junction, a great place to live. Grab a piece Apache Junction AZ real estate.

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