Rancho Santa Fe
Spanish-style homes in a suburban setting
Entering Rancho Santa Fe, acacia-lined main roads give way to wide-open suburban drives lines by Spanish-style houses with tiled roofs and stucco exteriors. Predominantly one-story, the homes sport landscaped front yards with cacti and palm trees. The backyards are often walled in, and many have pools to cool off in the arid Arizona summer. Mostly built in the late 1990s, these houses generally cost between the mid-$300,000s and mid-$600,000s, depending on square footage and if they have been renovated. “You have a wide variety of home sizes in the neighborhood, more than normal,” Kothe says. “You can really choose what you’re looking for here.”Well-regarded Litchfield schools
Located in the heart of the neighborhood, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary received a B grade from Niche. Students then attend Wigwam Creek Middle School and Agua Fria High School, which each received a B-plus from Niche. The high school has a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Also within the bounds of Rancho Santa Fe is Estrella Mountain Community College, which offers associate degrees and certifications.Shooting hoops in the park at Rancho Santa Fe
Residents don’t have to go far for outdoor recreation. The Park at Rancho Santa Fe contains a playground, basketball hoops, and a large open field for children to play in. On the other side of the neighborhood is Goodyear Community Park, which has baseball and softball fields as well as tennis and pickleball courts. For those looking to keep their swing sharp, the Valley Golf Center provides a driving range and a gear shop.Highly rated barbecue at Eric’s
Dining options abound in Rancho Santa Fe, from chains such as In-N-Out Burger to more unique local restaurants, the most lauded of which is Eric’s Family Barbecue. The Phoenix New Times ranked the barbecue joint, specializing in smoked brisket and ribs, one of the top 100 restaurants in the Phoenix area. On the other side of the neighborhood, Flavors of Louisiana serves authentic Cajun fare, such as gumbo and jambalaya. Just south of the neighborhood are the Shops at Alameda Crossing which contains a variety of stores, including a Sprouts Farmers Market for groceries. Just across the street are Lowe’s and Walmart, and residents can find almost anything else necessary in the area.Quick trip to Phoenix via I-10
Rancho Santa Fe is located less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. While there are a few bus stops in and around the neighborhood, the vast majority of residents own cars to get around on their own. One of the busiest airports in the country, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a short drive away and operates as a hub for American Airlines.Access to Goodyear events
Rancho Santa Fe’s proximity to Goodyear means residents can enjoy the community-building events the city puts on. This includes holiday celebrations like the “Star Spangled Fourth” fireworks show at Goodyear Ballpark each Independence Day. Fireworks aren’t the only thing happening at the ballpark, though, as Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds kick off their seasons with spring training in Goodyear. Sports fans can also make the quick drive to State Farm Stadium to take in an Arizona Cardinals football game, or Phoenix International Raceway for stock car racing. “NASCAR race weekends get pretty busy around here. It’s a big thing for the locals,” Kothe says.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rebecca Minks
West USA Realty
(623) 300-1797
133 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Santa Fe
$441,000 Price
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Bob Dickinson
RETSY
(888) 614-9379
73 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Santa Fe
$540,000 Price
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Sharon Berrett
Responds QuicklyCompass
(623) 439-8777
144 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Santa Fe
$485,000 Price
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Tony C. Doan
West USA Realty
(623) 257-8581
82 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Santa Fe
$475,000 Price
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Audrey Hickman
West USA Realty
(623) 263-9247
61 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Santa Fe
$411,000 Price
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James 'ERIC' Johnson
Realty ONE Group
(623) 400-6016
10 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Santa Fe
$348,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rancho Santa Fe | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
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Rancho Santa Fe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Santa Fe, Avondale sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Santa Fe, Avondale over the last 12 months is $474,900, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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