Why Do People Buy Historic Homes in Downtown Phoenix, AZ?

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I was speaking with a friend the other day; he asked why I specialize in helping people buy and sell historic homes in downtown Phoenix. It was a significant question worthy of a thoughtful answer. Since then I have done some pondering. The quick answer includes by days at UC Santa Barbara where I studied [...]

Encanto Vista Historic District Homes, Information and History Phoenix, AZ

Encanto Vista Historic Homes

Encanto Vista Historic District is a small enclave of homes in the heart of the Encanto region in downtown Phoenix, AZ. It is comprised of 79 homes mostly from the mid 1940’s to the late 1950’s… plus a few more built into the 1970’s. Most of the homes are ranch style homes with many being [...]

Encanto Manor Historic District, Home Tour, Map and History Phoenix AZ

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Just south of Thomas Road between 7th and 15th Avenue is Encanto Manor Historic District in downtown Phoenix, AZ. One of 35 designated historic neighborhoods in Phoenix, Encanto Manor is also one of the smallest with 83 homes, a church and parish house. This article explore the history of Encanto Manor as well as take [...]

Buy a Home in FQ Story Historic District in downtown Phoenix AZ

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F.Q. Story Historic District is one popular place to buy a historic home in downtown Phoenix, AZ. The reasons are many, especially because of the many incredible revival style homes in the area. In addition to the fine homes for sale in FQ Story is the neighborhood itself. FQ Story is located southwest of 7th [...]

FQ Story Historic District History, Tour Information Phoenix, AZ

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One of the sweetest, yet least known historic districts in downtown Phoenix is FQ Story. I first discovered F.Q. Story after stopping at the Starbucks at the corner of 7th Avenue and McDowell and deciding to take a neighborhood walk. I was honestly surprised by the variety of revival style homes F.Q. Story offers it’s [...]

The Homes and History of Del Norte Place Historic District in Phoenix AZ

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If you head over to 15th Ave and Encanto you’ll be near one of Phoenix’s sweetest historic home districts, Del Norte Place. The two by four block area is home to a wonderful assortment of historic homes with many English cottages, Tudor revivals, Provincial ranch and other styles of homes. We’d like to talk a [...]

Historic homes for sale in Ashland Place Phoenix AZ

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The Ashland Place Historic district in downtown Phoenix is one of the sweetest little historic districts in downtown Phoenix. People are often trying to buy a home in Ashland, yet it is tough since there are only 50+ homes in the district. From a historical view, Ashland Place has great value. Located close to Los [...]

search for historic homes in Phoenix

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Welcome to the Urban Team’s page dedicated to finding historic homes for sale in Phoenix. The home information is updated several times per day and is provided by the Arizona Multiple Listing Service. MANY WAYS TO SEARCH FOR HISTORIC HOMES   The Broad Historic Home Search: We set up a general historic home search that [...]

Problems and Concerns when buying a historic home in Phoenix AZ

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So you’ve decided you really want to buy a historic home in the downtown Phoenix area. Those Tudor revivals, Monterrey’s and Bungalow are so sweet and the thought of living in a cookie cutter home gives you nightmares. If buying a historic home is in your dreams, then you’ve come to the right place… we [...]

2011 Encanto Palmcroft Home Tour Info Maps Pictures

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Every two years the public is invited into what many say is  Phoenix’s most prestigious historic district for the Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Home Tour. Encanto Palmcroft has a rich history dating back to 1927 when Dwight B. Heard and William Hartranft envisioned  a fantastic new neighborhood. Soon it was filled with a variety of revival style [...]