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Arcadia Lite, A Neighborhood Between The Giants

A wondeful small neighborhood with ranch homes, palm trees, lots of character and a strong sense of community.

Arcadia Lite, Arcadia homes for sale, 85018,

The Biltmore, Arcadia or the Camelback Corridor it's not.  This area is in disputed territory, no one knows where it belongs.  Now at least it's a bit clearer.  This is Arcadia Lite.  While not Arcadia proper the sentiment is more toward the east then west.

Arcadia Lite is bound by Campbell to Indian School and 32nd St. to 36th St.  The name has been around  while but only recently did the street signs receive that added neighborhood sign as pictured above. 

There are about 500 homes represented in this neighborhood.  They are mostly ranch homes of medium size from the mid century and many remodeled homes.  While still in a transitional phase the trends are good.  Some of the homes are simply beautiful and it seems that residents care to preserve the character of the area and it's architecture. 

The neighborhood is between Arcadia and the Biltmore each of which offers a lot to its residents from jobs, shopping, dining, culture and nearby the Phoenix mountains.

Home range from the mid $200,000 to near half a million. 

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    4 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,939 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 11/02/09, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4283656
    Tract: Camelback Way
    The price of this listing was last increased on 8/30/2010 by 7%


    BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED HOME AND ON A CORNER LOT NESTLED IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BILTMORE AREA! THE OPEN EAT-IN KITCHEN FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERS, RAISED PANEL MAPLE CABINETRY, UPDATED APPLIANCES AND BREAKFAST BAR THAT OVERLOOKS THE COZY LIVING ROOM W/GAS FIREPLACE AND TONS OF WINDOWS! WOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT ALL LIVING AREAS, NEWER CARPET IN THE BEDROOMS, 2-TONE PAINT, FRENCH DOORS LEAD TO THE YARD FROM THE FAMILY ROOM. THERE IS A DEN AND OVERSIZED MASTER SUITE THAT FEATURES A HUGE SITTING AREA AND REMODELED BATH WITH GRANITE COUNTERS AND UPDATED FIXTURES. THIS HOME ALSO HAS A 4/BEDROOM POTENTIAL BY CONVERTING THE DEN. THIS IS A SHORT SALE SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL!

    Listed with Keller Williams Integrity First Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 1 bath
    Home size: 1,100 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 08/09/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4444965
    Tract: Palms Parkway 2
    The price of this listing was last reduced on 8/30/2010 by 3%


    BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 3 BEDROOM HOME IN DESIRABLE AREA. WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT HOME WITH 18' CERAMIC TILE IN KITCHEN. KITCHEN BOASTS UPGRADED STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATOR, STOVE & RANGE (FLAT TOP). KENMORE ELITE BLACK DISHWASHER. BLACK GRANITE TILE COUNTERS. UPGRADED PLANTATION SHUTTERS THROUGHOUT HOME. UPGRADED LIGHT FIXTURES & CEILING FANS. DECORATOR PAINT TOUCHES THROUGHOUT HOME. LARGE BACKYARD WITH FIREPIT & CITRUS TREES.

    Listed with Exp Realty LLC


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,423 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 08/19/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4444975
    Tract: Cavalier Campus


    REDUCED PRICE !THIS HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED AND IS READY TO MOVE IN. CHARMING 3 BED-2 BATH IN GREAT BILTMORE CORRIDOR NEIGHBORHOOD. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, WOOD FLOORS, NEW KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS, UPGRADED BATHROOM TILE AND SHOWERS, AND AMAZING FIREPLACE! DESERT LANDSCAPING IN FRONT BACK YARD. CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN VIEWS, AND LOCATED NEAR BILTMORE FASHION PARK AND FASHION SQUARE MALL. 2 MINUTE WALK TO POSTINOS AND LA GRANDE ORANGE. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.Purchase this property for as little as 3% down!This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing.This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.Close by June 30 and receive an extra 3.5% in closing costs or appliances! See the Special Offers tab on HomePath.com, or ask me for more details

    Listed with Red Crown Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,232 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 08/10/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4439708
    Tract: Sherwood Glen


    This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

    Listed with RE/MAX Excalibur Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 2,327 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 07/13/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4423227
    Tract: Casa Marbella Amended


    Nice spaious updated home, including kitchen,Ceramic tile, fireplace in family room,Master bedroom has a master retreat. Living room could be another bedroom or office.

    Listed with West USA Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    2 beds, 1 bath
    Home size: 959 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 06/04/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4402365
    Tract: Camelback Way


    SHORT SALE!!! COMPLETELY REMODELED ARCADIA BUNGALOW: WALLS MOVED; TOTALLY NEW KITCHEN FEATURING GOLDEN MAPLE CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, RECESSED LIGHTING; 20x20 TILE; NEW CARPET IN BR'S; REMODELED BATH; NEW INT & EXT PAINT - WALK TO LA GRANDE AND ZEN 32. IT'S TRUE - OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS ARE RARE! LARGE IRRIGATED LOT CAN ACCOMODATE YOUR CUSTOM BUILT MASTER & BATH

    Listed with Nextage Elite Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,359 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 05/17/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4392219
    Tract: Palms Parkway 1


    Short sale opportunity in GREAT neighborhood. 3BR/2BA Home in Biltmore Corridor. This home shows well. You will not be disappointed. Room for expansion in this quite neighborhood located on the fringes of Arcadia.

    Listed with RE/MAX Fine Properties


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,957 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 05/05/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4385589
    Community: Casa Marbella
    Tract: Casa Marbella Amended
    The price of this listing was last reduced on 8/1/2010 by 13%




    Listed with Housepad.LLP


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    4 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,870 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 02/25/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4348778
    Tract: Palms Parkway 2
    The price of this listing was last reduced on 8/9/2010 by 5%


    WONDERFULLY UPDATED HOME IN EXCELLENT LOCATION WITH LARGER BEDROOMS, RAISED PANEL MAPLE CABINETS, LARGE COVERED BACK PATIO THAT'S PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING, TILE AND CARPET THROUGHOUT, BEAUTIFUL TILED BATHROOMS SPLIT BEDROOMS AND MUCH MUCH MORE! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS APPROVED SHORT SALE! ALL WE NEED IS A BUYER! IF IT IS SHOWING AS ''ACTIVE'' IN THE MLS IT IS AVAILABLE AND EASY TO SEE!

    Listed with Keller Williams Arizona Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    4 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,890 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 01/08/10, Last Updated: 08/27/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4316240
    Tract: Whitcombs Roundup Ranchos
    The price of this listing was last reduced on 6/8/2010 by 5%


    TRADITIONAL SELLER; NOT A SHORT SALE OR BANK OWNED! THIS IS UPDATED, LIGHT, BRIGHT AND WITH OPEN FLOORPLAN HOME BOASTS 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WITH A SPARKLING FIBERGLASS DIVING POOL AND MISTING SYSTEM. GAS FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM AND DOUBLE SINKS IN GUEST BATHROOM ARE GREAT FEATURES. HOME INCLUDES MEDIA ROOM AND IS NESTLED ON A SPACIOUS LOT WITH VIEWS OF CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN. THIS HOME HAS NORTH/SOUTH EXPOSURE AND IS LOCATED NEAR THE BILTMORE AND THE ARCADIA DISTRICT. LARGE BACKYARD IS BUILT FOR ENTERTAINING AND INCLUDES CANTERA STONE, COVERD PATIO WITH CEILING FANS, MATURE LANDSCAPING AND YARD WATERING SYSTEMS. LOTS OF STORAGE THROUGHOUT AND RV GATE WITH SPACE FOR PARKING. UNATTACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP INCLUDES 230 VOLT OUTLET. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE!

    Listed with Century 21 Seago, Inc.


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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    3 beds, 2 baths
    Home size: 1,655 sq ft
    Lot Size: 0 sq ft
    Added: 08/24/10, Last Updated: 08/26/10
    Property Type: Single Family - Detached, Residential
    MLS Number: 4448882
    Tract: City Scene


    BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME LOCATED NEAR THE CAMELBACK CORRIDOR & SITUATED ON A CUL-DE-SAC LOT. ***NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE*** THIS WELL KEPT HOME INCLUDES WOOD LAMINATE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, WINDOW COVERINGS, PLANT SHELVES, CEILING FANS, BUILT IN BOOK SHELVES, 2 CAR GARAGE AND A LARGE COVERED PATIO WHICH EXTENDS THE WIDTH OF THE HOME. THE BACK YARD HAS PLENTY OF GRASS FOR CHILDREN, PETS OR BOTH. ATTRACTIVE FRONT LANDSCAPING IS MAINTAINED BY THE HOA!

    Listed with Fisher Realty


    Brought to you by Joanna Zajusz. Call me today at 602-358-1392, or visit my website at www.PhoenixMarketTrends.com!


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Arcadia Lite And Its Schools

Squaw Peak Traditional Academy ("SPTA")

Hi Joanna & Artur, 

I live in the neighborhood and I read an article on the internet called "Arcadia Lite - a Neighborhood Between the Giants".  Because you are doing business in this area, and because I think schools are something most buyers want to know about, I wanted to let you know about some of the changes at Squaw Peak Traditional Academy ("SPTA"). 

I don't work at SPTA, but I do plan on sending my two kids there in the next two years (one is 4 and one is 5).  SPTA is the public, kindergarten through 8th grade elementary school that serves the familes between 32nd and 40th Street, and between Northern and Indian School Road.  As you probably know, for several years most of the parents in this neighborhood sent their kids to private or charter schools, but I think that is about to change. 

In August of 2009, SPTA stopped busing the children in from outside the neighborhood.  As a result, there are now only 150 k - 7th graders at the school (and 100 8th graders who were "grandfathered in").  There is a parent movement from within the neighborhood to revitalize the school and to start a new foreign language immersion program, that will start in kindergarten and 1st grade in August of 2010. 

For the first time in several years, there are scores of parents who are signing up on waiting lists to enroll their children at SPTA.  The foreign language program is the main reason.  There are only three other programs like it in the state.   In the program, children learn a foreign language through immersion education -  50% of their regular curriculum will be taught in Spanish, and 50% will be taught in English. 

The program has been so successful at the other schools that they have waiting lists that are 3 to 4 years long. At SPTA, the program is just starting in August 2010, so there is still plenty of room.  The school (and the parents) are hoping to have enough children in August 2010 to have two classes of kindergarteners and two classes of first graders.  

We would greatly appreciate it if you would tell families who are considering moving into this neighborhood about this new program at SPTA.  As I mentioned, I do not work there, I am just a parent who is planning on having her kids start there in the next couple years, and I'd like to see the program have enough children enrolled to ensure it is a success.

Also, it would be great if you would consider including something about this new program in any future articles you may write about the neighborhood!   To give you a little more information, I wrote a summary below:

Foreign Language Immersion

Squaw Peak Traditional Academy, located at 4601 N. 34th Street, is the k - 8 public elementary school serving the neighborhoods between 32nd and 40th Street, and Indian School and Northern.  The school is offering a foreign language immersion program that will teach children to speak, read, and write in two languages.  The program will begin in kindergarten and first grade for the 2010 - 2011 academic year, and will add an additional grade every year thereafter.  English speaking children enrolled in the program will spend half of the school day learning the traditional academy curriculum in Spanish, and the other half learning in English. 

The school's goal is to provide a rigorous, accelerated education that includes an opportunity to master a second language.  The curriculum also includes Music, Art, P.E., and Technology.  To learn more, please attend one of the foreign language immersion information sessions on January 28, 2010 at 8:00 am or at 5:00 pm, or go to squawpeakimmersion.com.  To sign up for the waiting list, please call Squaw Peak Traditional Academy at 602-381-6169.   Children from outside the school boundaries are welcome to enroll to the extent space is available. 

Also, here is a link to an Arizona Republic article that was recently published about the program and the efforts of the parents in the neighborhood who are behind it.   http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2009/11/20/20091120Phx-ncimmersion1121.html.  The parents have started a website about the program, and you can see that at www.squawpeakimmersion.com

Thank you so much!  

Renee 

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