City of Phoenix AZ Real Estate

The City of Phoenix is but one city within the "Valley of the Sun" which is an apt name for the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. The entire metro area has a population of about 3.7 million (2005). By some recent estimates, today the Greater Phoenix population exceeds 4 million residents. But the actual 2005 population of the City of Phoenix itself is 1,461,000 which is ranked fifth nationally.

The City of Phoenix is comprised of 15 "Urban Villages" each with its own Village Planning Committee which is appointed by the Phoenix City Council. Each Village Planning Committee assists the Phoenix Planning Commission by identifying needs that addressed by a General Phoenix Plan. Essentially it deals with densities, characters within subareas of each village and commenting on proposals involving zoning and land use issues.

City of Phoenix Village Map.

The following map identifies the location of each of the 15 villages which include the Urban Villages of Ahwatukee Foothills, Alhambra, Camelback East, Central City, Deer Valley, Desert View, Encanto, Estrella, Laveen, Maryvale, New Village, North Gateway, North Mountain, Paradise Valley, and South Mountain.

Although some people believe these Villages are cities and towns, they are all within the boundaries of the City of Phoenix. However, it interesting to note that there is also a Town of Paradise Valley that borders Northeast Phoenix but the Village of Paradise Valley and the Town of Paradise Valley are distinctly different areas although both are with the Valley of the Sun Metropolitan area.

Villages Within Phoenix, Arizona

Metro Phoenix Area Map.

Regions Within The City of Phoenix.

Each of the 15 Urban Villages are situated within six (6) Regions of the City of Phoenix.

1. Downtown Phoenix.
2. West Phoenix.
3. North/Northwest Phoenix.
4. Southwest Phoenix.
5. South Phoenix.
6. Ahwatukee.

Real Estate Diversity Within The City of Phoenix.

As with all major cities, there is a broad spectrum of real estate classifications. There are older regions and newer regions. There are differing and unique architectural styles as well as differing housing densities with the various regions, urban villages and subareas within each village. And of course.....differing lifestyle amenities and home values with a varying degrees of home and real estate appreciation rates.

If you are relocating to the City of Phoenix or any one of its suburban cities and towns, it is recommended that you discuss your lifestyle desires, needs and objectives with a Preferred Phoenix Area Realtor that can answer your specific questions and make suggestions of which areas may best complement your relocation criteria.

Urban Village Overviews.

Following are the fifteen urban villages within the City of Phoenix. The Villages vary in age with the Central City being the oldest with Historic Districts. Some Villages boast of greater diversity. The outer-laying villages are typically the newer Villages with more modern homes. The Laveen Village is a fast-growing area of the city and comprises the most agricultural real estate with wide open spaces and an abundance of horse property and large residential acreage.

Ahwatukee Foothills Real Estate
Alhambra Real Estate
Camelback East Real Estate
Central City Real Estate
Deer Valley Real Estate
Desert View Real Estate
Encanto Real Estate
Estrella Real Estate
Laveen Real Estate
Maryvale Real Estate
New Village Real Estate
North Gateway Real Estate
North Mountain Real Estate
Paradise Valley Real Estate
South Mountain Real Estate