Litchfield
Litchfield homes: from $100,000 to $1 million
Litchfield has both the bottom and the top of Phoenix’s housing market. Single-story manufactured homes are usually closer to Luke Air Force Base, and they range from $120,000 to $320,000. Spanish-style homes, however, make up a majority of the neighborhood. They have more room and could have one or two stories. They start at $340,000 but can reach $770,000 as square footage increases. For big villas on acre lots, prices are between $785,000 and $1.5 million. These properties are likely toward the neighborhood’s southeast side, nearer to shopping complexes on Camelback Road. Whatever their price tag, many homes have pools to counteract the city’s heat, and landscaping is minimal with palms and cacti. They all get noise from flight drills at Luke Air Force Base. The average property sells after 62 days on the market, slower than the national average of 44 days. With about 7,600 homes in the neighborhood, supply is steady.
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Top marks for Litchfield Elementary School District, Millenium High
“The schools are very well sought after,” Allen says. “People buy in the area just so their kids can attend.” Students south of Camelback Road probably attend Litchfield Elementary and Western Sky Middle, graded a B-plus and A-minus by Niche respectively. Students west of Luke Air Force Base likely go to Belen Soto Elementary for kindergarten through eighth grade, and it gets a B-plus. Millennium High is often everyone’s next step, rated an A-minus by Niche. Clubs for Disney, anime and fashion are among this school’s 35 student organizations.Wigwam Golf Club and walkable parks
Attached to The Wigwam Resort on the neighborhood’s southern end, Wigwam Golf Club has 54 challenging holes. Its Gold Course has hosted USGA qualifiers and NCAA Regional Championships, and some say the final four holes of the Red Course are among the toughest in Phoenix. Attached to these courses, the country club has a fitness center, spa, tennis courts and other amenities. “The club was originally built for Goodyear executives because they were headquartered in town. Later it opened to the surrounding community,” says Shawn Krill with Best Homes Real Estate, a Realtor since 2004 and a Phoenix resident since 1984. “If you look at all the doorways by the pool, they’re designed with the tread patterns that Goodyear made at the time.” In addition to golf courses, smaller parks are often walkable from the house, as each Litchfield subdivision has several; Dreaming Summit, for instance, is on the neighborhood’s north side, and it has Bethany Park and Rose Lane Park. Wigwam Creek is just east of this area, and it has Kristi Lane Park and Juan Avenue Park. Most of these have multiuse fields or are attached to a greenway. In the northwest corner of the neighborhood, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park has 6,000 animals and offers a yearly membership. Visitors can feed the giraffes and, afterward, ride the train around the park. Arizona Motorsports Park is south of Luke Air Force Base, and its public races often feature jets flying overhead.
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Restaurants near The Wigwam, stores on Camelback and McDowell
The neighborhood’s most popular restaurants are near the Wigwam Golf Club and attached resort. In fact, Park Cafe is across the street. It offers breakfast and lunch all day, and its patio is dog friendly. Papa Paul’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta is in the same complex, and its specialty pizzas are topped with walnuts, feta and other unique flavors. More locally owned restaurants are north of the resort, centered on Camelback Road. These are mixed with fast food places and grocers such as Fry’s Marketplace and Bashas’, and some residents drive golf carts to this area. About 3 miles south of the resort, McDowell Road has Target, Ross, JCPenney and other department stores.
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Year-round events around The Wigwam
The Wigwam Resort hosts a lot of community get-togethers, and the city of Litchfield Park organizes about 10 signature events throughout the year. Oktoberfest, for example, brings games, music and German cuisine to the resort’s lawn. Just west on Wigwam Boulevard, Fall Festival of Arts lines the street with vendors and a beer and wine garden in November. January’s Trout Fishing Derby happens about a mile south of the resort, where anglers scour Tierra Verde Lake for the biggest fish.Access to the Northern Parkway and Interstate 10
People can walk or drive golf carts around the neighborhood, but that’s difficult with summer days above 110 degrees. Air-conditioned cars are the cooler option. The Northern Parkway runs along the neighborhood’s north side and connects to state routes 101 and 303. Interstate 10 is about 3 miles south of The Wigwam, and it goes east to downtown Phoenix. The trip takes roughly a half hour, but rush hour traffic can increase this time.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Diana Eklund
Diana Eklund
West USA Realty
(623) 257-5676
84 Total Sales
1 in Litchfield
$408,000 Price
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Nancy Quiroz
Nancy Quiroz
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(623) 462-4042
129 Total Sales
3 in Litchfield
$385K - $515K Price Range
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Justin Roberts
Justin Roberts
Barrett Real Estate
(888) 513-4050
75 Total Sales
1 in Litchfield
$565,000 Price
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Andrew Piane
Andrew Piane
HomeSmart
(623) 462-2581
72 Total Sales
2 in Litchfield
$425K - $435K Price Range
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Allen Studebaker
Allen Studebaker
Compass
(602) 560-6185
189 Total Sales
2 in Litchfield
$550K - $923K Price Range
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Kim Panozzo
Kim Panozzo
HomeSmart
(623) 888-8019
825 Total Sales
1 in Litchfield
$435,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Goodyear Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Goodyear Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Tierra Verde Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Lake
Staggs Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Turtle Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Fowler Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Litchfield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Litchfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Litchfield, Litchfield Park sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Litchfield, Litchfield Park over the last 12 months is $383,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,000
Median Sale Price
$383,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$442,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$529,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
325
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,567
Number of Homes for Sale
35
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,257
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,545
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,005
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,364
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 1pm
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Friday, Aug 110am - 2pm
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Friday, Aug 110am - 12pm
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
34,202
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,483
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,190
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
31.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
77.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 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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