Historic Goodyear
Midcentury ranch-style homes with personal touches
Most of Goodyear’s midcentury ranch-style homes have earth-toned brick or stucco exteriors that complement the surrounding desert landscape, but personal touches like brightly colored trim, driveway basketball hoops and various styles of cinder block fencing give each home its own personality. Yards vary widely too, from manicured lawns with medium-sized trees to yards landscaped with cacti and other low-water plants. The homes here were built from the 1940s through the ‘60s, and prices, which range from $300,000 to $370,000, are usually determined by renovation status. “Most of the owners are original owners,” says Nancy Montano Bran, a Realtor with Homesmart who’s sold homes here for two years, “so some older properties aren’t as updated.” In the center of the neighborhood, the gated Park Shadows apartment complex sits on 38 acres, offering one- to three-bedroom rental units in single-level buildings.
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Mexican comfort food at Don Pancho Mexican Food
There are several restaurants along the eastern Central Avenue, like the family-owned Don Pancho Mexican Food, which specializes in Mexican comfort food. National retailers like Target, Michael’s and Barnes & Noble can be found to the north, along with national restaurant chains like Chili’s and Five Guys. At the locally owned Haymaker Goodyear, diners can relax at the bar and enjoy all-day breakfast, barbecue and burgers. Nearby grocery stores include specialty stores like Carniceria La Tapatia and Masale Walla, as well as national chains like Food City and Fry’s.Spring training at Goodyear Ballpark
Goodyear Ballpark, the spring training home of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, is about 3 miles away. Baseball fans flock here each February and March to cheer on the teams as they warm up for the season. The ballpark hosts other events throughout the rest of the year, including regional baseball games and the annual Arizona Balloon Classic each January, a three-day festival of hot air balloons.Career academies at Agua Fria High
Local kids can start school at Lattie Coor School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 2, and then attend Eliseo C. Felix School for Grades 3 through 5; both earn a C from Niche. Kids can then attend the C-rated Avondale Middle and the B-plus-rated Agua Fria High; at the latter, students can join four career academies, including the Academy of Media, Arts, and Design. Nearby private schools include the unrated St. John Vianney Catholic School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.Free swimming at Goodyear Community Pool
Loma Linda Park is the neighborhood’s largest park, featuring 8 acres of green space with shaded playgrounds and tennis courts. “It’s very clean and has nice curb appeal,” Bran says. “You see kids running around and people exercising.” From April through October, families can cool off for free at Goodyear Community Pool, which is next to the Goodyear Community Center, a public space that hosts senior art classes and can be reserved for birthday parties.The 86-acre Goodyear Recreation Campus, located about 3 miles west, is the center of outdoor activities in the city. The 30-acre community park’s playground and sports fields are open to the public, but locals have to purchase a pass to take advantage of its aquatics and recreation centers. Youth and adult classes and clubs here include the Goodyear Youth Flag Football League and the Goodyear Stitchers, a club for knitters and sewists. About 5 miles south of Historic Goodyear, the nearly 20,000-acre Estrella Mountain Regional Park offers over 33 miles of hiking trails through the Sonoran Desert.
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About a mile from Interstate 10
Interstate 10 is about a mile north, leading roughly 6 miles east to Loop 101 and 19 miles to downtown Phoenix. While there’s no public transportation here, bike lanes and sidewalks make the area friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. Mountain Park Health Center, which offers primary care services, is in the neighborhood’s north, and Abrazo West Campus, which has a Level 1 Trauma center, is around 3 miles north. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 22 miles east, while the Phoenix Goodyear Airport, a general aviation airport that mainly serves as a reliever and maintenance airport for Sky Harbor, is under 2 miles southwest; the neighborhood is in its flight path. “It’s not a high-traffic airport, but there’s still some noise,” Bran says. “It’s not frequent, and it’s not very loud.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie Morris
Julie Morris
HomeSmart
(623) 323-2954
92 Total Sales
1 in Historic Goodyear
$225,500 Price
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Kim Panozzo
Kim Panozzo
HomeSmart
(623) 888-8019
825 Total Sales
1 in Historic Goodyear
$350,000 Price
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Deena Nickles
Deena Nickles
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Alliance Group
(602) 902-1569
35 Total Sales
1 in Historic Goodyear
$236,000 Price
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Celeste McIvor
Celeste McIvor
eXp Realty
(888) 483-6270
179 Total Sales
1 in Historic Goodyear
$210,000 Price
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Neila Garcia
Neila Garcia
Responds QuicklyWest USA Realty
(623) 323-5885
122 Total Sales
1 in Historic Goodyear
$295,000 Price
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Deah Hendriksz
Deah Hendriksz
Responds QuicklyRealty ONE Group
(425) 494-5391
105 Total Sales
1 in Historic Goodyear
$315,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mountain View Park
Loma Linda Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Tennis
Dennis Deconcini Park
Dessie Lorenze Plaza
Palmateer Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Fred Campbell Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Historic Goodyear | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Historic Goodyear Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic Goodyear, Goodyear sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Historic Goodyear, Goodyear over the last 12 months is $343,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$343,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$343,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$360,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$186,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
418
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,464
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,199 - $1,999 per month
- Park Shadows
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 620 N Litchfield Rd
- Goodyear, AZ
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,898
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,906
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,450
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 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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