
About Mesa Arizona Homes
About Mesa Arizona Homes
Mesa Arizona homes offer a blend of suburban comfort with city-scale amenities, therefore making it popular for families, retirees, and those seeking more affordable housing options, within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Mesa is one of the largest suburbs in the Phoenix metropolitan area and Arizona’s third-largest city. In addition to the size, Mesa has very highly rated public schools.
Here are some facts about the area:
Location & Geography
- Located in the East Valley of the Phoenix metro area
- Approximately 20 miles east of downtown Phoenix
- Situated in the Sonoran Desert with typical desert landscape
- Generally flat terrain with the Superstition Mountains visible to the east
- Hot desert climate with mild winters and very hot summers
- Bordered by Tempe to the west, Chandler to the south, and Apache Junction to the east
- Salt River runs along the northern boundary
Housing Characteristics
- Wide range of housing options from affordable to luxury
- Mix of older established neighborhoods and newer master-planned communities
- Strong presence of single-family homes, but also condos and apartments
- Many retirement communities, particularly in east Mesa
- Some historic homes in the downtown area
- Range of architectural styles from southwestern to modern
- Many neighborhoods feature desert landscaping
Popular Neighborhoods
- Las Sendas (upscale community in northeast Mesa with golf course)
- Eastmark (large master-planned community in southeast Mesa)
- Red Mountain Ranch (established neighborhood with mountain views)
- Dobson Ranch (mature community with lakes and golf)
- Superstition Springs (popular family area with amenities)
- Downtown Mesa (historic district with revitalization efforts)
- Val Vista Lakes (waterfront community)
Amenities & Features
- Mesa Riverview and Superstition Springs Center (shopping malls)
- Several golf courses throughout the city
- Mesa Arts Center (largest arts center in Arizona)
- Sloan Park (Chicago Cubs spring training facility)
- Hohokam Stadium (Oakland Athletics spring training facility)
- Mesa Community College and satellite campuses
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in southeast Mesa
- Usery Mountain Regional Park on the northeastern edge
- Proximity to Salt River recreation areas
- Light rail connection to Tempe and Phoenix
Community Aspects
- Family-oriented with many good schools
- Large retirement population, especially in east Mesa
- Significant Mormon influence and history
- More affordable than some Phoenix suburbs
- Diverse population with notable Hispanic community
- Mix of urban and suburban atmospheres
- Strong parks and recreation programs
- Mesa Public Schools is the largest school district in Arizona
- Annual events like the Mesa Arts Festival and Arizona Renaissance Festival
- Home to museums like the Arizona Museum of Natural History and Mesa Historical Museum
Give Us a Call
All Mesa Arizona homes actively listed for sale are below. If you’re looking for average pricing, comparative market analysis reporting and/or specific neighborhood details, you’ll want to contact one of our real estate agents by contacting our team; we’ll be happy to provide you with listing and sale stats.
 
											
				 
			
					