Arcadia Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Arcadia is a beautiful neighborhood.  Lush green manicured lawns, large oleander hedges, huge mature trees, palms, and a scent of orange blossoms in the air in the spring all create a unique climate in the desert.  Camelback Mountain looms over the neighborhood with its eternal beauty. 

The boundaries or Arcadia are not clear.  They are believed to be the Scottsdale border to the East, Camelback Rd. to the North, Thomas on the South and 32nd St. to the West.  44th St. is the major artery of Arcadia.

Arcadia is still filled with postwar ranch homes on large 1 plus acre lots.  This is the Arcadia trademark.  Many of these ranch homes, though now old, are quite beautiful, especially when they have been well cared for as most are.  The trend in Arcadia is to buy these ranch homes, tear them down and build new mansions of huge proportions and many architectural styles from contemporary to Santa Barbara to French chateau style homes of varying degrees of aesthetic.  These new homes are beautiful and lend themselves well to this neighborhood, while some homes, especially the Tuscan minimalist style tends to look out of place.  

Though mostly a single family home neighborhood, there atownhome townhome complexes, apartment complexes and small multifamily buildings in Arcadia.  

Arcadia is in the middle of shopping, entertainment and dining.  You canBiltmore Biltmore Fashion Park or Scottsdale Fashion Square for hard goods, or go to downtown Scottsdale or any of the bistros and restaurants in the area.   

The Arizona Canal just to the North of Indian School Rd provides a great place to ride your bike, take a walk or jog of some work stress.   A major focal point are the falls at about 57th st, it’s a great public art project.  There is Shemerhe Shemer Arts Center, it’s a large old house with galleries; a permanent collection, exhibits, art classed and performances make this an arts center to visit often.

Arcadia is a beautiful neighborhood to live in.  There are still plenty of opportunities to build your dream home on a large lot, but you can also buy well cared for (in most cases) older ranch homes and enjoy the greenery, beautiful architecture and great location.  Call us about buying in Arcadia.