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
8,311 Matches Found
$55,000
11596 W Sierra Dawn Boulevard 64, Surprise, AZ
Active
2BD
1BA
728SF
Last Modified: 8:24pm, April 13, 2026
$55,900
205 W BELL Road 246, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,056SF
Last Modified: 10:08pm, May 11, 2026
$57,000
2650 W Union Hills Drive 155, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,152SF
Last Modified: 9:50pm, April 30, 2026
$57,000
10810 N 91st Ave. 96, Peoria, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
780SF
Last Modified: 6:57am, April 12, 2026
Open House
$58,000
10330 W THUNDERBIRD Boulevard A316, Sun City, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,039SF
Last Modified: 12:05am, May 17, 2026
$58,500
10201 N 99TH Avenue 129e, Peoria, AZ
Active
2BD
1BA
896SF
Last Modified: 6:34am, May 14, 2026
$58,999
11596 W SIERRA DAWN Boulevard 156, Surprise, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,352SF
Last Modified: 9:52pm, April 23, 2026
$59,000
2233 E BEHREND Drive 41, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
3BA
840SF
Last Modified: 7:16am, April 24, 2026
$59,000
2650 W UNION HILLS Drive 25, Phoenix, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,152SF
Last Modified: 6:10am, May 16, 2026
$59,000
10201 N 99TH Avenue 66, Peoria, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
980SF
Last Modified: 6:34am, May 14, 2026
$59,900
16005 N 32ND Street 9, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
896SF
Last Modified: 11:41pm, May 10, 2026
$60,000
12721 W GREENWAY Road 237, El Mirage, AZ
Active
3BD
2BA
1,140SF
Last Modified: 11:26pm, May 1, 2026
$61,000
17839 N 17th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
790SF
Last Modified: 5:12pm, May 7, 2026
$62,000
2523 E CONTENTION MINE Road 41, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,024SF
Last Modified: 2:23am, May 9, 2026
$62,000
205 W BELL Road 235, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,248SF
Last Modified: 3:08pm, May 12, 2026
$62,000
2650 W UNION HILLS Drive OFC, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,000SF
Last Modified: 7:30pm, April 15, 2026
$62,000
16005 N 32nd Street 31, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
896SF
Last Modified: 4:40pm, April 13, 2026
$62,500
19802 N 32ND Street 73, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
840SF
Last Modified: 8:43pm, May 15, 2026
$62,500
2650 W UNION HILLS Drive 164, Phoenix, AZ
Active
2BD
2BA
1,248SF
Last Modified: 6:15pm, May 14, 2026
$62,900
10330 W THUNDERBIRD Boulevard A132, Sun City, AZ
Active
1BD
1BA
750SF
Last Modified: 12:07am, May 17, 2026
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