Less than 25 miles southeast of Phoenix on the southern end of Chandler, Ocotillo offers suburban living amidst scenic man-made lakes, a renowned golf club, and pristine landscaping. “It’s a beautiful area, and because of the way its kept, that’s why the values are so high and continuing to stay high,” says Katrina McCarthy, a lifelong area resident and a Realtor with Hague Partners. “From a family standpoint, the Chandler School District is one of the number one school districts in the state, which attracts a lot of buyers.” While the area is largely residential, commercial pockets feature shopping centers and trendy restaurants. “There is a lot in the area in regard to shopping, dining, and entertainment,” McCarthy says. “It’s newer from a residential and commercial standpoint. Yes, you’ll find some 20-plus-year-old homes, but they’ve done a good job of keeping it up and bringing in fun restaurants. It’s also right by The Price Corridor, which brings a lot of opportunity to the area from a work standpoint.” The Price Corridor on Ocotillo’s west side is a fast-growing corporate district and is Chandler’s largest employment hub, home to over 700 companies including Intel, Wells Fargo and Bank of America. “A lot of people moving into the state to work for these companies love the area,” McCarthy says. “The commute is phenomenal.”
Ocotillo
Suburban Neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona
Maricopa County 85248, 85249, 85286
Luxury lakefront and golf course living
Ocotillo’s quiet, winding residential streets are lined with sidewalks, palm trees and homes featuring Spanish and Mediterranean style architecture. Some residences date as far back as the late ‘70s, though most were built since 2000. "There’s a really big range of prices,” McCarthy says, noting the neighborhood’s large array of everything from luxury townhomes to sprawling single-family mansions. “It’s home to Fulton Ranch, which is a very big community, and specifically within Fulton Ranch is a section called The Island, which is made up of multi-million-dollar custom homes, which is unique not just for the Chandler area but the East Valley, so that’s a big draw for a lot of families. If you’re in Fulton Ranch, you’re going to pay for it, but if you’re outside Fulton Ranch in some of the surrounding communities, you can find some older homes that may need a little lipstick.” McCarthy adds that the concentration of small manmade lakes in the area are a selling point for buyers. "You'll be able to find some property that has waterfront, which is very unique to the Ocotillo area," she says. “Some let you have paddleboats, some let you have pontoon boats.” Luxury townhomes and condominiums start at around $350,000, though waterfront units and those facing the golf club can go for up to $800,000. Detached single-family houses start at around $425,000 and range to over $4 million for one on the waterfront or golf course.
The highest-ranking school district in Arizona
Ocotillo is zoned for Chandler Unified School District, Niche’s pick for the #1 best district in Arizona. While all households fall within boundaries that determine the schools at each level a student may attend, Chandler Unified is a district of choice with open enrollment, meaning students can attend any school in the district regardless of their location. Students in Ocotillo may attend Jacobson Elementary and Bogle Junior High, which both receive an A-rating from Niche, before moving onto the A-plus-rated Hamilton High, with STEM-focused curriculum offerings and renowned fine arts and athletic programs.
Outdoor recreation for two and four-legged residents of all ages
In the neighborhood’s southeast end, Snedigar Recreation Center is a 90-acre sports complex with multiple facilities for baseball and soccer, a large skate park and a dog park with separate areas for large and small pooches. Fido can also run at the larger Bark Park at the nearly 65-acre Paseo Vista Recreation Area to the east, where there is also a disc golf course, archery range, large playground and nearly two miles of walking trails. Chandler’s multi-use Paseo Trail, which spans nearly 7 miles, is also accessible from here. Families with kids enjoy the shaded protection at covered playgrounds found in smaller parks throughout the neighborhood, including Blue Heron, Fox Crossing and Crossbow; visitors to Crossbow Park can take the footbridge over the canal to the playground at the neighboring Pinelake Park. To cool off on a hot day, locals can take a dip at the Hamilton Aquatic Center, a public water park with a lazy river, waterslides, and an interactive splash area for kids. Residents can also tee off at the popular Ocotillo Golf Club, which features three different waterfront, palm-tree-lined nine-hole courses.
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Trendy local eateries with major shopping nearby at Chandler Fashion Center
With its notable Santa Barbara architecture, Downtown Ocotillo in the neighborhood’s northwest corner on West Queen Creek Road is an upscale commercial center with a variety of popular local restaurants and resort-style condominiums. Here each Sunday, local farmers, artisans, and vendors gather at the Ocotillo Farmers Market, offering patrons fresh produce, baked goods, locally sourced meats and a variety of handmade products. Also downtown, The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge has an extensive list of wine from around the world that can be paired with bruschetta, flatbread and shareables, while Rock Lobster next door serves Japanese fusion cuisine and specialty sushi rolls alongside sake and craft cocktails; both stylish locations are local favorites for their happy hour specials. Further east on West Queen Creek Road at its intersection with Alma School Road, residents can grab breakfast and a cup of joe at Press Coffee or stop into one of many other chain or local restaurants, including Stone and Vine Urban Italian for homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza. Grocery stores like Albertson’s, ALDI and Sprout’s Farmers Market can also be found here, while retailers like Target, Lowe’s and Ross Dress for Less can be found to the southeast at Octillo Road and Arizona Avenue. For major retail shopping, locals can head to Chandler Fashion Center roughly 5 miles north, with two stories of popular stores like Macy’s and Dillard’s and surrounded by plenty more retail and dining options.
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Proximity to popular festivals held annually throughout Chandler
Downtown Ocotillo, residents can visit the annual Ocotillo Spring Art Show, with a juried art exhibition featuring work from local artisans alongside live music. Locals can head a few miles northeast to the Arizona Railway Museum at Tumbleweed Park where they can walk through 12 different passenger train cars from various eras throughout history. Tumbleweed Park also hosts Chandler’s largest and most popular annual event, the Ostrich Festival. Held over two consecutive weekends in March, the festival pays homage to the area’s early ostrich ranching history, hosting carnival rides and concerts from big-name national artists. Residents can also enjoy popular events further north in Downtown Chandler, including the annual Downtown Chandler Barbeque Fest, a two-day weekend event in March with local craft brews, live music and plenty of smoked meat from local vendors. Also downtown is the Chandler Center for the Arts, which stages touring music and theatre acts at each of its three in-house theatres.
An easy commute to Downtown Chandler and Phoenix
Ocotillo is bordered to the north by West Queen Creek Road, a main east-west thoroughfare that leads just west to Interstate 10. South Arizona Avenue on the neighborhood’s eastern side runs concurrent with State Route 87 and is a main north-south thoroughfare, leading directly north to State Route 202 and Downtown Chandler or south to Interstate 10. Interstate 10 easily connects residents with Phoenix, or they can follow it west to Los Angeles or east all the way to Jacksonville. Ocotillo Road in the center of the neighborhood is dotted with Valley Metro bus stops that take riders to Downtown Chandler and Phoenix, and for air travel, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is less than 20 miles northeast. Residents don’t need to travel far for emergency and specialized medical attention, as Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is roughly 3 miles north.
A low CAP Index Crime Score for both violent and property crime
Ocotillo has a low CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10 compared to 4 out of 10 nationally. Ocotillo’s assessed risk is low across the board for both violent and property crime.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lori Jones
Lori Jones
Realty ONE Group
(480) 613-9039
61 Total Sales
1 in Ocotillo
$656,500 Price
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Jeffrey Sibbach
Jeffrey Sibbach
eXp Realty
(877) 764-1289
784 Total Sales
6 in Ocotillo
$385K - $965K Price Range
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Shelley Sakala
Shelley Sakala
Real Broker
(623) 323-9569
117 Total Sales
1 in Ocotillo
$605,000 Price
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Cathy Carter
Cathy Carter
RE/MAX Solutions
(623) 432-7307
71 Total Sales
13 in Ocotillo
$445K - $1.6M Price Range
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Lora Mwaniki-Lyman
Lora Mwaniki-Lyman
Keller Williams Realty East Valley
(520) 462-4136
25 Total Sales
1 in Ocotillo
$1,460,000 Price
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Ameet Nainani
Ameet Nainani
HomeSmart
(623) 600-4987
34 Total Sales
4 in Ocotillo
$405K - $900K Price Range
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Snedigar East Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Fox Crossing Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Paseo Vista Recreational Area
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Crossbow Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Pinelake Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Blue Heron Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ocotillo | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ocotillo, Chandler sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ocotillo, Chandler over the last 12 months is $757,226, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$710,000
Median Single Family Price
$750,000
Median Townhouse Price
$522,700
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$524,900
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$398,065
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Number of Homes for Sale
106
Last 12 months Home Sales
307
Months of Supply
4.10
Median List Price
$699,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,787
Median Year Built
2002
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,565
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,687
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,385
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
957
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 410am - 3pm
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Thursday, May 110am - 12pm
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Saturday, May 312 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
26,798
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$137,031
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$163,317
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
63.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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