Why Live in Amberwood
Amberwood, located 5 miles from downtown Flagstaff, is set within North America’s largest ponderosa pine forest and offers views of the San Francisco Peaks. The neighborhood features a mix of Craftsman-style houses, modern log cabins and luxury homes, mostly dating back to the 1990s to early 2000s. Properties often include four-car garages and manicured yards. Local attractions include the 28-acre Foxglenn Park, which has a basketball court, soccer field and skate park, and Campbell Mesa’s trails, popular for hiking and mountain biking. The Museum Club, a historic dance venue, and the Lowell Observatory, known for its astronomical discoveries, are notable points of interest. The annual Heritage Festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona celebrates Native American culture with dance demonstrations and craft sales. Dining options include Salsa Brava, famous for its Navajo tacos, and the Flagstaff Brewery Trail downtown. Grocery stores like Fry’s and Whole Foods are a few miles west. The neighborhood is served by Mountain Line Public Transit, with Amtrak trains available downtown. Major roads include Interstate 40, Historic Route 66 and Interstate 17. Safety considerations include a higher risk of fires and flooding, with flood insurance required in designated zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amberwood a good place to live?
Amberwood is a good place to live. Amberwood is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Amberwood is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $110,425 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Amberwood are home owners, with 19.1% of residents renting and 80.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Amberwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Amberwood neighborhood guide.
Is Amberwood, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Amberwood, AZ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Amberwood?
The median home price in Amberwood is $1,295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $259,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $267K a year to afford the median home price in Amberwood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Amberwood is $110K.
What are the best public schools in Amberwood?
The best public schools that serve Amberwood are:
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Are home prices dropping in Amberwood?
Yes, home prices in Amberwood are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Amberwood, AZ
On average, homes in Amberwood, Flagstaff sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Amberwood, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $1,279,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,279,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,279,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,867
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$1,295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%