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Glendale, Arizona Real Estate Homes for sale in thriving Phoenix metro area
Glendale is a dynamic city in the speedily growing northwest region of the Phoenix metro area. The city is known for exceptional educational and medical facilities, beautiful neighborhoods, a variety of cultural events and a friendly business environment. Glendale home buyers can choose from residences for every lifestyle and budget, from starter homes to prestigious classic homes in the tree-lined streets of Historic Downtown Glendale, to new developments with a diversity of home prices. Several planned communities are located in Glendale, including Arrowhead Ranch, the home of many of Arizona’s millionaires. No matter what amenities, size, convenience or price you’re searching for in a new home, Glendale has the home for sale you need.
Glendale condominiums for sale include affordable apartment-style condos, elegant townhouses and resort-style luxury condos, which can be found at communities such as Windstream, Northern Manor West and Fairways at Arrowhead.
Glendale gated homes for sale are found in the city’s newest subdivisions and planned communities. Arrowhead Ranch, Mission Ranch and Cholla Cove have a number of gated neighborhoods, some with homes that have waterfront or golf course views.
Glendale’s golf course communities offer custom golf homes for sale with spectacular panoramas of the fairways. Bellaire Golf Course, Glen Lakes Municipal Golf Course, Desert Mirage Golf Course, The Arrowhead Country Club and Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course feature the finest luxury golf homes in Glendale.
Glendale offers homes with acreage and/or facilities for horse, some near public preserves that give horse owners easy access to riding trails. Some of the Glendale horse properties on MLS have horse facilities already in place for horse owners’ convenience.
Glendale historic home buyers can select from a variety of homes, from classy houses in Historic Downtown Glendale, to the charming 1920s bungalows in the Catlin Court Historic District.
Many of Arizona’s millionaires reside in Glendale’s Arrowhead Ranch development, and several planned communities in the northern part of the city offer Glendale luxury homes for sale including gated-access homes, waterfront homes, golf course estates and custom homes with incredible amenities.
Many Glendale homes for sale have private pools in their backyards to take full advantage of the desert city’s climate. Glendale gets over 300 days of warm sunshine a year, so Glendale pool homes are widely available.
Glendale view homes for sale offer residents mountain vistas, lush green fairways, Sonoran Desert scenery, shimmering city lights, or placid water views. Glendale features attractive neighborhoods that enhance the city’s natural scenic beauty.
Glendale waterfront homes are located in esteemed planned communities with resort-style amenities including golf courses and lakes. Arrowhead, Stetson Valley and other luxurious developments have Glendale waterfront homes for sale.
Glendale planned communities feature comfortably luxurious homes
Glendale’s planned communities are well-known, for a large percentage of Arizona’s millionaires live in Arrowhead Ranch. North Canyon Ranch and Sierra Verde are also popular. These and other planned communities in Glendale include golf properties, gated enclaves, equestrian properties, luxury estates, townhomes and condos for sale. In addition to championship golf, Glendale’s planned communities feature community pools, children’s playgrounds, hiking trails, fitness centers and much more to enhance your lifestyle. Please peruse our updated MLS listings of Glendale homes in planned communities.
Attractions enjoyed by Glendale home owners
Glendale sports focuses on the new NFL Cardinals Stadium and Glendale Arena, a sports and entertainment site within the 223-acre Westgate City Center. The Fiesta Bowl’s new home is Arizona Cardinals Stadium, and Glendale Civic Center has ballrooms, meeting rooms and charming outdoor courtyards.
Thunderbird Mountain Park is a popular place for recreational activities. Located in northern Glendale in the Hedgpeth Hills, the park attracts picnickers, hikers, mountain bikers, joggers, horseback riders and bird watchers. The nearby Lake Pleasant provides an enjoyable place to participate in water sports.
Founded in 1892, Glendale honors its past by preserving and restoring the city’s oldest neighborhoods and landmarks. The flourishing Old Town Glendale and Catlin Court Historic District comprises antique stores, restaurants and trendy boutiques. Shoppers locate one-of-a-kind treasures downtown, where each winter the holiday season is celebrated through Glendale Glitters lights and events. Other extraordinary events in Glendale include the Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival, Glendale Hometown 4th of July, Catlin Court’s old-time Front Porch Festival and the scrumptious Glendale Chocolate Affaire.
Educational opportunities for Glendale real estate residents
Glendale students are served by four elementary and secondary school districts. Opportunities for higher learning include the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale Community College, Arizona State University's West Campus, the distinguished Garvin School of International Management ("Thunderbird"), and Midwestern University, a health sciences school.
Arrowhead Towne Center, in the elite Arrowhead community, comprises a championship golf course, custom estates, an wide variety of retail outlets and some superb restaurants. Other exclusive neighborhoods include Verrado, Marshall Ranch and luxury lofts in Glendale’s center, set to open in late 2006. Glendale also has an assortment of age-restricted communities for affluent active retirees.
