
Phoenix
Historic districts, mountain preserves and a city that keeps growing
Living in Phoenix
Historic districts, mountain preserves and a city that keeps growing.
Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the United States and the center of a metro area of about five million people. For home buyers, that means real choice: 1920s bungalows in the Willo and Roosevelt historic districts, mid century ranches in North Central and Moon Valley, hillside homes around the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, and newer master planned communities in Deer Valley and Norterra near the TSMC campus.
Angela has closed homes across the city, with the heaviest activity in North Phoenix (85029, 85032, 85020), West Phoenix (85037) and the central historic districts, including the sale of a restored 1924 North Chelsea home in the Willo district. Every pocket of Phoenix trades differently, and she prices and negotiates each one against its own comparable sales rather than a city wide number.
Angela's Phoenix track record
Based on Angela Dansereau's closed transactions in Phoenix (2017 to 2026), ARMLS. ZIP codes: 85003 to 85086.
Explore the area
Life in Phoenix
Parks and Outdoors
Parks and Outdoors
- Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak trailheads
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve and Dreamy Draw
- Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Zoo
- South Mountain Park, one of the largest city parks in the country
Dining and Shopping
Dining and Shopping
- Roosevelt Row and the downtown arts district
- Biltmore Fashion Park and the Camelback corridor
- Arcadia and Central Avenue restaurant scenes
- Norterra and Happy Valley Towne Center in the north
Golf and Recreation
Golf and Recreation
- Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
- Papago Golf Course
- Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton
- Encanto and Cave Creek municipal courses
Schools and Districts
Schools and Districts
- Phoenix Union High School District downtown and central
- Paradise Valley and Deer Valley unified districts in the north
- Washington Elementary and Madison districts
- Arizona State University downtown campus and GCU
Getting Around
Getting Around
- Valley Metro light rail through downtown, midtown and north to Metrocenter
- I-17, I-10, Loop 101 and SR 51
- Sky Harbor International Airport minutes from central Phoenix
- Deer Valley Airport for general aviation
Entertainment and Events
Entertainment and Events
- Chase Field and Footprint Center downtown
- Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard Museum
- First Fridays on Roosevelt Row
- Phoenix Symphony and the Orpheum Theatre
Buying in Phoenix
Phoenix is really a collection of villages. Angela starts by narrowing the map to the commute, school and lifestyle fit, then studies the last 60 to 90 days of sales in that pocket so your offer is grounded in real numbers.
Historic district homes can carry design guidelines and older systems. Angela builds inspection periods and specialist reviews into the offer so surprises stay out of escrow.
North Phoenix has seen strong employment growth around the Deer Valley and Norterra corridors. New construction is available there, and Angela represents buyers with the builders at no cost to the buyer.
Selling in Phoenix
A well presented Phoenix listing is competing with hundreds of others in the same price band. Angela's marketing combines professional photography, video and targeted digital campaigns with her YouTube audience of 28,000 plus subscribers who are actively researching Phoenix.
Sellers in central Phoenix and Arcadia often attract relocation and out of state buyers, so video walkthroughs and clear, complete disclosures shorten the path to contract.
Angela reviews the timing of your sale against seasonal patterns. Late winter through spring is typically the deepest buyer pool in Phoenix.
FAQ
Questions about Phoenix real estate
What is the median home price in Phoenix, AZ?
Angela's Phoenix closings have a median sold price of roughly $330,000, with sales ranging from condos under $250,000 to historic and hillside homes above $1 million. The right number depends heavily on the specific neighborhood, so Angela prices by pocket rather than by city.
Which Phoenix neighborhoods are best for first time buyers?
North Phoenix ZIP codes such as 85029, 85032 and 85020, along with West Phoenix (85037) and Laveen, offer some of the most attainable single family homes in the city with quick freeway access.
What are the historic districts in Phoenix?
Phoenix has more than 35 designated historic districts. The best known are Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft, Roosevelt, F.Q. Story, Coronado and Garfield, all clustered around central Phoenix between Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street.
How is the commute from Phoenix to the West Valley or Scottsdale?
Central Phoenix sits roughly 20 to 30 minutes from Scottsdale via Loop 101 or SR 51, and 30 to 45 minutes from the West Valley cities via I-10 or Loop 101, depending on the time of day.
Does Angela Dansereau sell homes in all parts of Phoenix?
Yes. Angela is licensed statewide and has closed homes in central, north, west and south Phoenix. Her most active areas are North Phoenix, West Phoenix and the central historic districts.
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