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A rural lifestyle in Chino Valley, Arizona
Chino Valley is in the middle of Arizona's high desert and situated at the base of Bald Hill and Sullivan Buttes. Along with amazing views, the city has three big assets: space, privacy and, surprisingly, water. Access to water and a lack of homeowners associations across the city lead to a self-sufficient atmosphere in Chino Valley. “People that want a more rural lifestyle would fit in with Chino Valley,” says Bryan Turner, a Realtor with RE/MAX Mountain Properties who’s sold homes in the city. Homeowners can use their property as they see fit, without HOA restrictions or city ordinances. Even though the city is in the desert, it experiences all four seasons, which is a draw for those trying to escape the Arizona heat.
When looking for a home in Chino Valley, you can be as close or as far from your neighbors as you want to be.
Some custom homes can be found in and around Wineglass Acres.
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Chino Valley has dirt bike trails, gun ranges, and a waterpark
Dirt bike trails wind through some parts of Chino Valley, and the landscape is dotted with swimming holes, camping spots and hiking trails. Parks, indoor recreation centers and a waterpark are also available. Target shooting at gun ranges and horseback riding at horse ranches are common pastimes in the city. Sites like the Prescott National Forest are about 17 miles away, but for the most part, recreation happens around Chino Valley or on private property.
Cool off in the summer at the Chino Valley Aquatic Center.
Head out for a hike in the Prescott National Forest near Wineglass Acres and Chino Valley.
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Homeowners have independence in Chino Valley
The median price of a home in Chino Valley is $550,000, which is $130,000 higher than the national average of $420,000. Prices are also about $100,000 lower than Prescott, and Chino Valley properties usually start with 1 to 2 acres. The city was built over the region’s aquifer, meaning private property will likely have access to well water. “The [water] quality leaves a little bit to be desired. It needs to be sent through a filter,” says Turner. “But it’s certainly not something people aren’t used to here," says Turner. Housing prices have increased by about $150,000 since 2022. Ranch-style and manufactured homes are common throughout the city, along with custom homes selling for up to $900,000. Neighborhoods like Paulden do not have HOAs, and residents have the freedom to homestead. Horses, livestock and other animals are a common sight on properties throughout the city. “The land with water makes it easier to raise animals,” says Turner. 4-H clubs are also popular in Chino because raising animals is so common.
Those looking for larger homes should look in the southern end of Paulden.
Homes in Paulden have plenty of space to keep horses and other animals in Chino Valley.
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Chino Valley Schools
The area is served by Chino Valley Unified School District, which has a B rating on Niche. The district has four schools, serving grades kindergarten through 12.
Chino Valley High School was founded in 1989.
Heritage Middle School in Chino Valley gets a rating of B- from Niche.com.
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Shops and restaurants along Route 89
Chino Valley has a small shopping and dining scene centered around local restaurants and shops along State Route 89. Most restaurants are fast food chains, but a handful of sit-down eateries are clustered in a shopping area at the intersection of Route 89 and East Road North 2. For more shopping and dining, downtown Prescott is 16 miles south.
Paulden residents can keep up to date with home defense at Tombstone Tactical.
Paulden residents can enjoy date night at Essence Kitchen + Bar, in Chino Valley.
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Getting around the Quad Cities.
Route 89 runs through the center of town. It leads south to Prescott, 16 miles away, and the Prescott Regional Airport, 8 miles away. Chino Valley is served by the Yavapai Regional Transit bus system, a low-cost bus system that connects Chino Valley to Prescott and Prescott Valley. The nearest hospital is Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center East, about 17 miles south.
Crime in Chino Valley
According to the Chino Valley Police Department, there were 14 violent crimes in Chino Valley in 2023, unchanged from 2022. All types of property crime declined in 2023.
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On average, homes in Chino Valley, AZ sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Chino Valley, AZ over the last 12 months is $465,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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