Ahwatukee “House of Dreams”

Ahwatukee, originally called, “Casa de Sueños,” meaning “house of dreams, is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States. One of the twenty-three individual communities within the Phoenix area, it is ideally located in south Phoenix to the east of South Mountain.

Beginning as an individually owned property, the dream home of Mr. and Mrs. W.V.B. Ames, part of Ahwatukee 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.

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.

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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