Master-planned community with parks and walking trails
Set 10 miles southeast of Downtown Gilbert, Bridges at Gilbert is a master-planned suburb near several shopping plazas, splash pads and highly rated schools. The homeowners association keeps the streets clean and the landscaping manicured, and locals here are often seen jogging or walking their dogs down paved paths that connect neighborhood parks. “It’s a great neighborhood for people from all walks of life, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, raising your family or in your later years and maybe retired,” says Janine Igliane, a Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity and over 10 years of experience. The area’s many houses of worship include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Gilbert Arizona Temple, and the overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
The scenic and tranquil Pirate Park is located in The Bridges at Gilbert.
The Bridges at Gilbert includes plenty of tennis and pickleball courts.
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Higley Unified District schools receive high marks from Niche
Bridges at Gilbert is a part of the Higley Unified School District, rated A-minus overall by Niche. Local kids may attend Bridges Elementary, before moving on to Sossaman Middle, both rated A. At the former, Kids Club is a before-and-afterschool program where students can receive additional academic support and enjoy enrichment activities likes games and field trips. Teens can attend the B-plus-rated Higley High, which offers dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Higley High School in Gilbert is a comprehensive "A" rated school near The Bridges at Gilbert.
Bridges Elementary School is one of the top elementary schools near The Bridges at Gilbert.
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Community parks for family outings
Igliane says there are several parks throughout the neighborhood that are just for residents, connected by a network of walking paths that weave through subdivisions. Some of these paths lead to bridges over small streams that flow into a lake, where folks can try catch-and-release fishing. There are neighborhood courts for volleyball, basketball and bocce, and several picnic ramadas (an Arizona term for a covered, open-air shelter) equipped with BBQ grills for family gatherings; Pirate Park has a pirate-themed playground. On summer days when temperatures regularly top 100 degrees, the neighborhood’s splash pads are a welcome respite from the heat.
Just west of the community, Gilbert Regional Park is the largest park in Gilbert, and features a 17-foot-tall playground with climbing nets, shade sails and a zip line. East of the neighborhood, the public 18-hole Power Ranch Golf Course and its training facilities are popular with golfers of all skill levels.
Residents of the Bridges at Gilbert enjoy the evening at Gilbert Regional Park.
Children can enjoy the playground at Gilbert Regional Park in The Bridges at Gilbert.
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HOA-sponsored events
The Bridges at Gilbert homeowners association hosts events throughout the year, typically at neighborhood parks. “There are garage sales twice a year, movies in the park, Easter egg hunts and petting zoos,” Igliane says. There are also occasional mixer events at nearby Power Ranch Golf Club and fun traditions like holiday lighting contests in October and December. Annual city events are often held at neighboring Gilbert Regional Park, including the Gilbert Days Festival in November — a two-day celebration full of live music, local businesses and lots of games and food trucks.
Shopping and dining around the neighborhood
Shopping and dining are located in the neighborhood’s northwest at Higley Village Shops. There are several small businesses, medical offices and local restaurants, ranging from fast-food at national chains like Dairy Queen and Starbucks to authentic Thai cuisine at locally owned Ta Lew Thai Bistro. Across East Queen Creek Road, there are several more restaurants and shops at Higley Pavilion, including Lowe’s, Goodwill and Dollar Tree. Kurt Joiner, a Realtor with My Home Group Real Estate and a Gilbert local for almost 20 years, recommends the aptly named Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers at Higley Pavilion, an Arizona-based sports bar chain that’s popular for its laidback atmosphere and comfort food menu. “I’m kind of a country boy, so Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers is my favorite. It’s not too fancy, but it’s a happy medium,” Joiner says. Safeway is the closest grocery store, located about 3 miles east. Downtown Gilbert’s about 10 miles northwest, where folks can find lots of locally owned shops, restaurants, bars and venues.
Queen Creek Marketplace offers popular stores like Target near The Bridges at Gilbert.
In-N-Out Burger in The Bridges at Gilbert is open until 1:00am.
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21st-century homes with manicured lawns and desert landscaping
Bridges at Gilbert’s single-family homes were built in the 21st century and are generally either ranch- or Spanish-style with three to five bedrooms. These homes are packed closely together along sidewalk-lined streets, and most lots range from 5,000 to 9,000 square feet; yards are landscaped with either manicured lawns or rocks and low-water plantings, like agave and cacti. Attached multi-car garages are typical, and features like private pools, desert views and tile flooring are popular additions. “I think about 40% of the homes have private pools,” Joiners says. Prices for these three-to-five-bedroom homes range from $550,000 to $900,000, depending on a home’s size and features.
Throughout the neighborhood, a handful of larger new traditional and Spanish-style homes from the 21st century have five to six bedrooms and lots of 10,000 to 16,000 square feet. Special features include theatre rooms, jacuzzis and guest houses, and home prices range from $900,000 to $1.4 million, depending on a home's size and features. A
All homes at the Bridges at Gilbert belong to a homeowners association, whose monthly dues of $100 to $200 go toward community maintenance. “The HOA gives you access to all the parks and amenities of the neighborhood,” Joiner says. Between fall 2023 and 2024, the average home sale price in this desirable neighborhood has gone up 19%.
Your neighbors are never too far away in the Bridges at Gilbert.
A variety of newly built homes can be found in the Bridges at Gilbert neighborhood.
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Getting around Greater Phoenix
Route 202 is found 5 miles northwest, looping around Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe and Mesa, and leading 32 miles northwest to Phoenix. Downtown Gilbert’s about 10 miles northwest via two local thoroughfares, Higley and Lindsay roads. There's no public transportation here, so residents typically drive to get around, though streets are sidewalk-lined and pedestrian-friendly. Gilbert Fire Station #9 is just south, and East Valley Hospital is 6 miles northeast, next to the regional Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 28 miles northwest.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,156
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$173,750
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$199,837
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
51.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20%
% Population in Labor Force
79.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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