About North Phoenix Arizona Homes
About North Phoenix Arizona Homes
North Phoenix Arizona homes offer a blend of established neighborhoods and newer developments, generally with more space and natural desert landscape than central Phoenix while remaining firmly part of the city rather than a separate suburb.
North Phoenix encompasses a large and diverse area in the northern part of Phoenix proper. Unlike New River or other distinct suburbs, it’s part of the city of Phoenix but has its own character.
Please note that this North Phoenix Arizona home search will result homes in many of the towns and cities that fall under the north part of metro Phoenix. The North Phoenix search is meant to pull all homes in the northern half of the Phoenix Valley.
Here are some facts about the area:
Location & Geography
- Generally considered the area of Phoenix north of Northern Avenue or Dunlap Avenue
- Extends north to the Phoenix city limits (near Desert Hills/New River)
- Bordered by Scottsdale to the east and Glendale to the west
- Encompasses notable mountains including North Mountain, Shaw Butte, and Lookout Mountain
- Gradually increasing elevation moving north, providing views of the valley
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve cuts through parts of North Phoenix
- Desert Ridge area sits at the northeastern section
- Sonoran Desert landscape with more preserved natural areas than central Phoenix
- Several washes and small waterways cut through the region
- Typically 1-3°F cooler than central Phoenix due to elevation
Housing Characteristics
- Wide variety of housing options from modest to luxury
- Mix of older established neighborhoods (1960s-1980s) in southern sections
- Newer master-planned communities in the northern sections (post-1990s)
- Housing density decreases moving northward
- Many mid-century ranch homes in areas like Moon Valley and Sunnyslope
- Luxury estates in areas like Desert Ridge and Paradise Valley Village
- Significant condominium and apartment development along major corridors
- Many homes feature desert landscaping or traditional grass yards
- Various architectural styles from mid-century modern to southwestern to contemporary
Popular Neighborhoods
- Moon Valley (established golf course community)
Sunnyslope (historic area with mix of gentrification) - Desert Ridge (upscale master-planned community)
- Paradise Valley Village (not to be confused with the town of Paradise Valley)
- Tatum Ranch (golf community near Cave Creek)
- Deer Valley (diverse area near the airport)
- Norterra (newer development in northwest Phoenix)
- Desert View (northeastern area with mountain views)
- Lookout Mountain (upscale homes near the preserve)
Amenities & Features
- Desert Ridge Marketplace (major shopping center)
- High Street shopping and entertainment district
- Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve
- Multiple golf courses including Moon Valley Country Club
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve hiking trails
- Arizona State University West Campus
- Deer Valley Airport
- Mayo Clinic Hospital
- Multiple major resorts
- Cave Creek and Carefree nearby for Western charm
- Major medical centers including HonorHealth facilities
- Proximity to the Loop 101 freeway for easy commuting
Community Aspects
- Generally family-oriented with good public and private schools
- Mix of longtime residents and newcomers
- More suburban feel than central Phoenix
- Active HOAs in many newer communities
- Higher elevation provides slightly milder temperatures
- Generally middle to upper-middle income demographics
- Strong outdoor recreation culture
- Mix of political viewpoints, generally becoming more conservative moving north
- Many residents commute to Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix or the West Valley
- Range of cultural diversity depending on specific neighborhood
- Active community centers and parks programming
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Current North Phoenix Arizona Homes for Sale
8,312 Matches Found
$397,900
4224 W NORTH Lane, Phoenix, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,878SF
Last Modified: 3:32pm, May 4, 2026
$398,000
17312 W RED FOX Road, Surprise, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,568SF
Last Modified: 9:31pm, April 16, 2026
$398,000
15027 W HOME RUN Drive, Surprise, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,500SF
Last Modified: 7:01am, May 17, 2026
$398,000
11300 N CASA DEGA Drive 1093, Surprise, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,285SF
Last Modified: 7:01am, May 17, 2026
$398,000
11226 N 60TH Court, Glendale, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,340SF
Last Modified: 3:27am, April 1, 2026
$398,000
5222 W HATCHER Road, Glendale, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,590SF
Last Modified: 8:13pm, May 13, 2026
$398,365
18156 W Paraiso Drive, Surprise, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,494SF
Last Modified: 2:02am, April 9, 2026
$398,500
16838 W DESERT BLOSSOM Way, Surprise, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,862SF
Last Modified: 6:54am, May 10, 2026
$398,500
1057 E BUTLER Drive B4, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,147SF
Last Modified: 4:45pm, April 23, 2026
$398,750
15252 N 100TH Street 1163, Scottsdale, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,302SF
Last Modified: 11:15pm, May 11, 2026
$398,999
9845 N 15TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,386SF
Last Modified: 8:04pm, April 30, 2026
$399,000
17442 N 24TH Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Active
4BD
2BA
2,432SF
Last Modified: 8:26pm, May 16, 2026
$399,000
12323 W MORNING DOVE Drive, Sun City West, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
2,103SF
Last Modified: 7:00am, May 17, 2026
$399,000
16036 N 11TH Avenue 1137, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,355SF
Last Modified: 10:17pm, May 13, 2026
$399,000
11109 W MADISEN ELLISE Drive, Surprise, AZ
Active
4BD
2BA
1,530SF
Last Modified: 8:08pm, May 5, 2026
$399,000
12714 W SCOTTS Drive, El Mirage, AZ
Active
3BD
3BA
1,794SF
Last Modified: 6:57am, April 26, 2026
$399,000
1750 W UNION HILLS Drive 91, Phoenix, AZ
Active
3BD
3BA
1,547SF
Last Modified: 2:30pm, April 26, 2026
$399,000
1920 W WILLOW Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Active
4BD
2BA
2,133SF
Last Modified: 4:51pm, May 12, 2026
$399,000
1676 W OWENS Way, Anthem, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,454SF
Last Modified: 7:11am, May 10, 2026
$399,000
5252 W LUPINE Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,139SF
Last Modified: 5:10am, April 5, 2026
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