Dobson
Suburban Neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona
Maricopa County 85202, 85210
Ranch-style houses, condos and townhouses with Spanish touches
Dobson Ranch has a homeowners association. The development, which was the first planned community in Mesa, was mostly built out during the 1970s and 1980s and is made up of a number of smaller subdivision neighborhoods. The neighborhoods feature easily walkable blocks of closely placed homes, with ranch-style houses being among the common builds for single-family homes. There are also some split-levels, as well as two-story houses with some ranch-style touches. A number of homes also feature Spanish Revival touches like tiled roofs, and some have the half-timber framing typically seen on Tudor style homes. Trees like palms and pines occasionally tower over the homes and many lots feature grassy front yards — another distinct feature as lots in this desert region often don’t have grass. Price points for many single- and one-and-half-story run between the upper $400,000s and $600,000, with some even reaching the $1 million mark if they’re located right along the lakes or near the golf course. About a third of the homes in Dobson Ranch are also townhouses or condominiums, as seen in neighborhoods like Lake Park Village. Two- and three-bedroom townhouses can run between $300,000 and $400,000, while many two-bedroom condos can run in the upper $200,000s.Community fun at Dobson Ranch Park
The network of lakes here are more than just a community aesthetic. In addition to waterside walking paths that allow for daily pleasant strolls, residents who have obtained permits can take boats out to the water or do some catch and release fishing — although they can’t travel between the lakes as they’re merely separated by roadways. Several green spaces with sports amenities are sprinkled across this community, with one of the main ones being Dobson Ranch Park. Located right between the water and South Dobson Road, this park is a primary destination for parents and children due to its sizable 10,000-square-foot playground. A 50-foot double zip line and toddler expression swings are just a few of the fixtures there. Just north, players can play some rounds or practice their swings at the Dobson Ranch Golf Course, which has an 18-hole course and driving range. The facility offers a junior youth golf program. Dobson Ranch also has three recreation centers — the Los Altos, La Casita and Saratoga — each of which have pool facilities.Dobson High’s award winning CTE program
Public schools serving the Dobson area include Crismon Elementary School, Rhodes Junior High School and Dobson High School, all of which received grades of B-minus or higher from ratings site Niche. Crismon Elementary offers a number of clubs and activities, including yearbook and a running club. Dobson High boasts award winning career technical education and fine arts programs, as well as an Elite Student Academy.Events
One of the community’s unique events is the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. The holiday season festivity takes place on one of the lakes and features boats decorated in colorful Christmas lights. Dobson Ranch also has many volunteer led clubs. One of them, a yo-yo club, often puts on small community shows featuring its youth members showing off a variety of tricks with the toys.Access to Valley Metro
Several Valley Metro bus stops are located in the Dobson area. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located about 12 miles northwest of the community. Nearby health care facilities include the Banner Desert Medical Center.Fill up on seafood boils at Angry Crab Shack
There are several shopping and dining sections in the Dobson Ranch area. Two are on West Baseline Road’s intersections with South Dobson and South Alma School roads, while the other two are on West Guadalupe Road’s crossings with South Dobson and South Alma. Macayo’s Mexican Food, located right along the lakefront, is popular for its traditional fare and margaritas. The Angry Crab Shack serves up classic seafood boil with Asian and Cajun inspired flavors. As its name suggests, the Cornish Pasty Co. offers many different twists on the traditional British pastry. Other local favorites include the Z-Cafe for a variety of sandwiches and hearty breakfasts and pizza places like Nello’s Pizza Mesa. For grocery shopping, there’s a Safeway in the area off the corner of West Guadalupe and South Alma School. Those looking to make some international meals, will find a variety of ingredients at Baiz Fresh Foods near South Dobson and West Baseline.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Goodman
James Goodman
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
(480) 750-7625
204 Total Sales
5 in Dobson
$247K - $595K Price Range
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Susan Bermudez
Susan Bermudez
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty, LLC
(623) 432-8479
106 Total Sales
1 in Dobson
$460,000 Price
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Teresa Atkinson
Teresa Atkinson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Arizona Realty
(623) 663-6519
111 Total Sales
2 in Dobson
$625K - $652K Price Range
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Beth Rider
Beth Rider
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(844) 773-0054
1,655 Total Sales
3 in Dobson
$396K - $659K Price Range
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Celeste McIvor
Celeste McIvor
eXp Realty
(888) 483-6270
173 Total Sales
1 in Dobson
$340,000 Price
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Brandon Alsayed
Brandon Alsayed
DeLex Realty
(877) 719-5056
118 Total Sales
2 in Dobson
$484K - $675K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dobson Ranch Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Lake
Rancho Del Mar Park
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Palo Verde Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Mesa Marlborough Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carriage Lane Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Lake
Woodglen Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dobson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dobson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dobson, Mesa sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Dobson, Mesa over the last 12 months is $435,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$504,888
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$330,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$253,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
365
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
10,245
Number of Homes for Sale
97
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,728
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,226
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
979
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
738
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,880
Open Houses
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Monday, Jun 162 - 6pm
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 4pm
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Monday, Jun 168am - 7pm
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
31,948
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,384
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,471
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
39.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 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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