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Greenlaw Estates

Greenlaw Estates

$532,532 Average Value
$885 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Flagstaff suburb with modestly sized homes near modern conveniences

Greenlaw Estates is an established, residential suburb about 4 miles east of downtown Flagstaff, with nearby access to Historic Route 66. “It’s definitely more of your bread-and-butter neighborhood,” says Bruce Bourne, as associate broker who’s been selling area real estate since the 1990s, “because homes here are modestly sized and priced compared to other Flagstaff neighborhoods.” A mix of families with kids and retirees live here full-time. “You don’t see a lot of second-home buyers or short-term renters here.” Shops, restaurants and greenspaces sit just outside of the neighborhood, and local houses of worship include the NPHX Church of Flagstaff, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Hope Community Church.

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Older ranch-style homes and duplexes

Locals refer to Greenlaw Estates in terms of Upper and Lower Greenlaw, representing the northern, hillier section of the neighborhood and southern flatter areas, respectively. Throughout the neighborhood, ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and ‘70s line narrow, tree-lined streets, with storybook elements like steep gables lined with ornate carvings called vergeboards, and decorative half-timbering above windows or front doors. Many of these homes have short driveways, and some have two-car garages; properties are separated from each other by wooden shadowbox fences or stone walls. “A lot of homeowners here have backyard gardens, unlike other Flagstaff areas,” says Bourne, “mainly because this area tends to have a slightly warmer climate.” These three-to-four-bedroom homes range from 1,400 to 2,100 square feet, on lots of 7,000 to 10,000 square feet; depending on the size of a home and its lot, prices range from $450,000 to $670,000.

There’s no homeowners association for single-family homes here, but there is an HOA for the neighborhood's two-unit duplexes. Built during the ‘60s, units with their own one-car garages and new roofs tend to be more expensive than those without; prices range from $375,000 to $600,000.

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Art classes at Flagstaff Unified district schools

Local kids may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Thomas Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche, and Sinagua Middle, which also earns a B-minus. At the B-minus-rated Coconino High, students can take introductory art classes, including drawing and painting, where they’ll experiment with acrylic, oil and water-based paints, and learn pencil drawing techniques.

Coconino High School is a well known school in the area.
Coconino High School is a well known school in the area.
Local art on display at one of Flagstaff's many public parks.
Local art on display at one of Flagstaff's many public parks.
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Nearby interstates, bus stops and bike routes

Interstate 40 sits roughly 2 miles southeast and Interstate 17 is found about 7 miles southwest; Historic Route 66 is 1 mile southeast. North Patterson Boulevard and East Lockett Road are the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares, the latter leading roughly 4 miles southwest to downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses travel the neighborhood, while Amtrak trains depart from the Visitors Center station downtown. Designated bike routes run along Patterson Boulevard and the neighborhood’s perimeter, while a dirt-packed path – part of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System – borders Thomas Drive. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 3 miles west, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is roughly 10 miles southwest.

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Getting around Flagstaff is easy with plenty of bus lines running through town.
Getting around Flagstaff is easy with plenty of bus lines running through town.
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BMX skate park, picnics and volleyball

The 20-acre Bushmaster Park borders Greenlaw Estates to the east, offering views of the San Francisco Peaks. There are basketball and sand volleyball courts here, as well as an off-leash dog park shaded by mature pine trees. Roughly 2 miles southwest, The Basin has four steeply banked bowls designed for vert-style BMX biking, but experienced skateboarders and longboarders also tend to ride here. Bourne says that residents in Greenlaw Estates are only a 5- to 10-minute walk from gravel and dirt-packed trails at the base of Mount Elden, which lead roughly 3 miles to the top.

The Basin BMX Park in Flagstaff has some extreme ramps and pipes.
The Basin BMX Park in Flagstaff has some extreme ramps and pipes.
Parents enjoy the large and mature shade trees at Bushmaster Park in Flagstaff.
Parents enjoy the large and mature shade trees at Bushmaster Park in Flagstaff.
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Buttermilk pancakes, an espresso bar and fried pork tacos

Residents have to travel outside of the neighborhood for shops and restaurants. One mile west, locally owned Brandy’s Restaurant and Bakery, whose motto is "Peace, Love and Pancakes," features an all-day breakfast menu that includes their famous made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, and handhelds like egg sandwiches stuffed with green chili peppers; lunch specials include bleu cheese mushroom burgers and chicken salads, and a full-service espresso bar here offers cappuccinos and vanilla lattes. A few blocks south, colorful sombreros adorn the walls of fast-casual Las Gorditas Mexican Food, where diners can order fried pork taco dishes with a cold brew. About a mile southeast, the Park Santa Fe shopping mall has a Family Dollar and local businesses, while grocery options like Safeway sit a mile west; shoppers can hit up department stores like Dillard’s or Marshalls at the Flagstaff Mall 2 miles east.

Pancakes are a local favorite at the Toasted Owl in Flagstaff.
Pancakes are a local favorite at the Toasted Owl in Flagstaff.
Brandy's is a top rated and very popular breakfast restaurant in Flagstaff.
Brandy's is a top rated and very popular breakfast restaurant in Flagstaff.
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Downtown car show

Every August, Flagstaff City Hall hosts the Annual Charity Car Show known as the "Mother Road Classic," sponsored by the Route 66 Car Club. In the hall’s parking lot, owners pop the hoods of their classic, tuner and modern muscle cars, and locals can walk around and admire the designs, condition and uniqueness of each vehicle. The evening before the show, a poolside party for the public is held at the Americana Motor Hotel, a few miles northeast.

Locals enjoy the nightlife at downtown Flagstaff.
Locals enjoy the nightlife at downtown Flagstaff.
Downtown Flagstaff has a little bit of everything for everyone.
Downtown Flagstaff has a little bit of everything for everyone.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Flagstaff Pulliam

17 min drive

Bus

Lockett & Alta Vista Eb

Bus

Lockett & Alta Vista Wb

Bus

Lockett & King Eb

Greenlaw Estates Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$460,000
Median Sale Price
$412,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,995
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$299,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$243,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$885

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
573
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
970
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,521
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,045
Median Age
35
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$78,090
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,869

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.3%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
152''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

48 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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