Posts filed under ‘Southeast Chandler’
Portello (Village at Dobson Crossing), Chandler AZ
Here’s a look at a new home community in the very popular Ocotillo area of south Chandler known as PORTELLO. Formerly Village at Dobson Crossing, PORTELLO has a total of 162 lots comprised of 87 1-story and 75 2-story homes, built between 2006-2010. This community was started by Randall Martin who then lost the remaining vacant 86 lots to a trustee sale which were purchased by Blanford Homes in April 2009 who then completed the project.
PORTELLO is located just south of Queen Creek road and west of Arizona avenue and is a lovely community located close to Intel, Hancock, Elementary School, Hamilton High School and several public golf courses including Bear Creek, Loan Tree Golf Club, Ironwood, Oakwood and Ocotillo Golf Course as well as all the restaurants and shopping that Chandler has to offer. A brand new Target is almost completed and is located a mile south of this community.
There is only 1 active listing in PORTELLO which is 2,929 square feet, a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath and listed at $229,990 or $78 psf and a short sale. Properties of this same size in 2006 were closing at $142 psf or approximately $434,000. That’s 53% of the value from 2006!
There are 2 pending transactions at $237,900/$82 psf (2,910sf) and $259,900/$79 psf (3,273sf) both of which are lender owned properties.
There have only been 2 closings since January 1, 2011. One was an 1,800 square foot property which sold for $194,900, the other a 2,746 square foot property which sold for $229,900. These 2 closing fetched 97% and 100% of list price.
In case you hadn’t noticed, our inventory is shrinking and with interest rates still historically low, this is a great time to buy!
If you’re thinking of making a move whether buying or selling in the southeast valley, why not check out PORTELLO or the many communities that I have put together for your review at Stephanie Weiss Moves and then give me a call.
Stephanie Weiss, REALTOR® 480.273.7472 Stephanie Weiss Moves
Ironwood Vistas, Chandler, AZ
If you’re looking for a gated property in south Chandler, Ironwood Vistas is a gorgeous little community located off of Arizona Avenue and Wood Drive, (just south of Chandler Heights Blvd). Built by Maracay Homes from 2000-2002, this very well maintained community has only 199 lots with 131 1-story and 68 2-story homes that includes a community pool however 59 of the homes do have private pools. Ironwood Vistas is located close to Intel, Hamilton High School and several public golf courses including Bear Creek, Ironwood, Oakwood and Ocotillo as well as all the restaurants and shopping that Chandler has to offer. Zip code 85248 consistently has the highest price per square foot, highest average sales price and highest median price compared to all other Chandler zip codes.
There are only 5 active listings in Ironwood Vistas with pricing ranging from $155,000 to $222,000 ($79-104 per square foot) and square footage from 1,603 to 2,540. There are currently 6 pending transactions of which 3 are short sales. Those are priced from $114,000 to $275,000 ($79-101 psf) with square footages of 1,131 to 3,237. Within the past 5 months there were 3 closings ranging from $145,900 to $218,000 ($79-$94 psf) and square footage of 1,603 to 2,678. The closed properties are averaging 99% of list price. In case you hadn’t noticed, our inventory is shrinking and with interest rates still historically low, this is a great time to buy!
If you’re thinking of making a move whether buying or selling, why not check out Ironwood Vistas and then give me a call.
Stephanie Weiss, REALTOR® 480.273.7472
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Solera by Del Webb, Gated Active Adult Retirement Community
This is high season for buyers to be in town shopping for their current or future retirement homes so why not cash in on the great deals available in active adult golf communities? Solera by Del Webb, formerly Springfield Lakes is a beautiful gated community with 1,150 homes, built 2001-2004 and located in Chandler on Riggs between Gilbert and Lindsay Roads. With spectacular views of the San Tan Mountains, this community has a very tranquil feeling and is gorgeous!!! Prior to entering the gate on South Mountain Drive, Lone Tree Golf Resort is on the right. Lone Tree Golf Resort is a privately owned traditional course and runs through the Solera community and is open to the public, however the property owners in Solera by Del Webb receive approximately 20% in discounts. The homeowners association dues run on average about $100-$110 per month. Properties are currently closing at an average of $120 per square foot which is a 34% drop from the 2005 averages of $183 PSF. There are currently 41 properties available in Solera by Del Webb ranging from 1,150 to 2,425 square feet and $150,000 to $380,000. 12 properties are pending and 23 have closed in the past 3 months. This is a great time to buy whether you’re ready to retire or planning it for the future and interest rates are still historically low. If you’d like a more in-depth analysis or are thinking of buying or selling a retirement home, please give me a call. Stephanie Weiss 480.273.7472 http://StephanieWeissMoves.com
Sun Groves Chandler Arizona
If you’re looking for well priced homes in the Chandler area, SUN GROVES has it all with approximately 50 active listings and a “list price” range of $130,000 (1,512 sq ft) to $310,000 (4,330 sq ft). The average list price of homes in SUN GROVES is $202,000 and closing at $202,000 or an average per square foot price of $83. The lowest price paid was $123,000 and the highest price was $298,000. The properties in SUN GROVES are on the market an average of 92 days with 43 properties currently pending and 43 closings in the past 3 months! The closings were made up of 35% short sales, 21% lender owned properties and 44% regular transactions.
SUN GROVES was built between 2001 thru 2010 by Beazer, Blanford Homes, Continental, DR Horton, Elite Homes, Fulton Homes, KB Homes, Morrison Homes, Richmond American, Standard Pacific, Sunwest and Taylor Woodrow to name a few and has a good mix of single and two-story homes. If you’re thinking of making a move, give me a call. 480.273.7472 http://StephanieWeissMoves.com
Southeast Chandler Closing Comps July 2010
Here’s an update on closings in the Southeast Chandler area, east of Arizona Avenue in zip codes 85249 and 85286. I extract this information from the ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service). Total inventory in this area is currently 650 with 431 of those being ACTIVE and 133 PENDING. There were 91 closings in July 2010. Here is a link to the statistical information sorted by community name: 2010 July-SE Chandler Comps 85249 85286. Some of the communities included are ABRALEE MEADOWS, ALAMOSA ESTATES, ANATOLIAN COUNTRY ESTATES, ASHLEY HEIGHTS, BROOKS RANCH, CHANDLER HEIGHTS ESTATES, CIRCLE G, COOPER COMMONS, COOPER CORNERS, COUNTRY LANE ESTATES, COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES, CREEKWOOD RANCH, FIELDSTONE ESTATES, GENEVA ESTATES, LAGOS VISTOSO, MARKWOOD, SIENNA AT MARKWOOD, MESQUITE GROVE ESTATES, NORTH BARRINGTON, OLD STONE RANCH, PASEO CROSSING, PINELAKE ESTATES, PONTE AL SOLE, QUAIL SPRINGS, REDWOOD ESTATES, REIDS RANCH, ROCKWOOD ESTATES, SQGUARO CANYON, SANTAN VISTA, SHADOW RIDGE, SPRINGFIELD LAKES, SUN GROVES, SUN RIVER, SYMPHONY, TIERRA LINDA, WHISPERING HEIGHTS and WHITEWING. If you’re thinking of making a move, give me a call. Stephanie Weiss 480.273.7472. http://StephanieWeissMoves.com
