Prescott
Pines, four seasons and Everybody's Hometown, 90 minutes north of the Valley
Living in Prescott
Pines, four seasons and Everybody's Hometown, 90 minutes north of the Valley.
Prescott sits a mile high in the pines, about 96 miles north of Phoenix, and it feels like a different state: four real seasons, summer highs 20 degrees cooler than the Valley, and a historic downtown built around the Yavapai County courthouse and the saloons of Whiskey Row. It was twice the capital of the Arizona Territory, and the town square still carries that character through festivals, parades and the courthouse lighting every December.
For Valley residents, Prescott is the classic second home and retirement move, close enough for a weekend, cool enough for the summer. Angela is licensed throughout Arizona and helps her Phoenix area clients make that move, from Victorian era homes near downtown to golf course living at Prescott Lakes, Talking Rock and Capital Canyon, and acreage properties out Williamson Valley Road.
Prescott at a glance
City snapshot. Angela is licensed statewide and helps Valley clients buy and sell in the Prescott area. ZIP codes: 86301, 86303, 86305.
Explore the area
Life in Prescott
Parks and Outdoors
Parks and Outdoors
- Watson Lake and the Granite Dells
- Thumb Butte and the Prescott National Forest
- Goldwater Lake and Lynx Lake
- More than 450 miles of trails in the Prescott Circle system and beyond
Dining and Shopping
Dining and Shopping
- Whiskey Row's historic saloons and restaurants
- Courthouse Plaza shops and galleries
- The Gateway Mall and Highway 69 corridor
- Antique stores along Cortez Street
Golf and Recreation
Golf and Recreation
- Capital Canyon Club
- Prescott Lakes' private Hale Irwin course
- Talking Rock's ranch style club
- Antelope Hills' two municipal courses
Schools and Services
Schools and Services
- Prescott Unified School District
- Yavapai College and its performing arts center
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott campus
- Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Getting Around
Getting Around
- State Route 69 to I-17, about 90 minutes to north Phoenix
- State Route 89 north to Chino Valley
- Prescott Regional Airport with daily commercial service
- Williamson Valley Road to the ranch communities
Entertainment and Events
Entertainment and Events
- The World's Oldest Rodeo every July
- Courthouse lighting and the Christmas City season
- Concerts on the Courthouse Plaza
- Whiskey Row New Year's Eve boot drop
Buying in Prescott
Prescott inventory is a mix of in town historic homes, gated golf communities and acreage. Angela helps Valley buyers compare them against what their money buys in the Phoenix metro before committing to the move.
Second home buyers should weigh elevation and winter access, HOA rules on short term rentals, and well and septic on acreage properties. Angela builds those checks into every offer.
Wildfire insurance and defensible space matter in the pines. Angela gets insurability confirmed early in escrow, not at the finish line.
Selling in Prescott
A large share of Prescott buyers come up from the Valley. Angela markets Prescott listings directly to that Phoenix audience, where she has spent a decade building her client base and YouTube following.
Seasonality is real at 5,400 feet. Spring through early fall is the deepest buyer pool, and Angela times listings accordingly.
View corridors, usable outdoor space and proximity to downtown or the lakes drive Prescott pricing, and her marketing leads with them.
FAQ
Questions about Prescott real estate
What is the average home price in Prescott, AZ?
Prescott generally trades above the Phoenix metro average for comparable square footage. In town homes commonly sell from the $500,000s, while golf communities like Prescott Lakes, Talking Rock and Capital Canyon and acreage properties run from the $700,000s to well over $2 million.
How far is Prescott from Phoenix?
Prescott is about 96 miles north of downtown Phoenix. The drive via I-17 and State Route 69 takes about 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic and where in the Valley you start.
Is Prescott cooler than Phoenix?
Yes. At about 5,400 feet of elevation, Prescott's summer highs typically run 20 to 25 degrees cooler than Phoenix, and the city gets four distinct seasons, including occasional winter snow.
Is Prescott a good place to retire?
Prescott is one of Arizona's most popular retirement destinations because of its climate, trail system, healthcare at Yavapai Regional Medical Center and the walkable historic downtown. Golf and gated communities like Prescott Lakes and Talking Rock are built around that lifestyle.
Does Angela Dansereau work in Prescott?
Yes. Angela is licensed throughout Arizona and regularly helps Valley clients purchase second homes and retirement homes in the Prescott area, coordinating showings, inspections and local specialists.
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