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The rapid growth of North Center
With the rapid growth of the Phoenix area, it wasn’t that long ago that the North Center neighborhood of Mesa looked a little different. “When I was a kid, this was a lot more rural, almost farmland,” says Marie Van Cleve, a Realtor with One Stop Realty who grew up in the area. “We had chickens and goats in our backyard.” Since then, new developments have helped change the character of North Center to a more suburban environs, while the neighborhood still pays homage to both its ancient and more recent history.
Springtime brings many pops of color to North Center.
Experience the warmth of N. Center Neighborhood, Meza, AZ's sought-after community.
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Diverse home styles and prices
The wide main roads of Mesa give way to suburban streets in North Center, flanked by acacia trees and small yards. In their fenced-off backyards, houses commonly have swimming pools to cool off in the Arizona sun. While the homes in the neighborhood are similar stylistically, the price range is wide. Many of the smaller ranch-style homes without many upgrades can be found in the $200,000s, while luxury desert properties can go between $950,000 and $1.2 million. Between these two options are plenty of late 20th-century homes with Craftsman influences, the majority of which are priced in the $500,000s, and the Hohokam Hills development of Pueblo and Spanish-style homes, generally in the $300,000s.
Spanish and Farmhouse styles are a sampling of the home styles found in North Center.
Many older homes in North Center have larger lots, great for families looking for space.
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Education in the Mesa Unified School District
The largest school district in the state of Arizona, the Mesa Unified School District encompasses the North Center neighborhood. Students in North Center start at Kerr Elementary School, which received a C grade from Niche and offers a unique agriscience program. Kids get a chance to learn hands-on both in the school’s gardens and with farm animals. Kino Junior High School also earned a C grade, while Westwood High School was given a B-plus.
Unleashing creativity, shaping bright futures at Kino Junior High School in Meza.
The youngsters in Mesa are enrolled as students at Westwood High School.
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Park of the Canals exploring North Center’s history
The residents of North Center recognize their area’s history, and nowhere in the neighborhood embodies that more than Park of the Canals. Much of Mesa was built around ancient Hohokam canals, and the park allows opportunities to walk along them as well as learn about the Arizona desert at the Brinton Desert Botanical Garden. This garden holds examples of cacti from the four types of deserts found in Arizona. Park of the Canals also includes a playground for neighborhood kids to play at.
Native plants thrive in the arid climate of North Center at Brinton Desert Botanical Gardens.
Challenge your navigation skills at Park of the Canals Compass Course.
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Local restaurants, and shopping in Mesa
North Center doesn’t have many local dining options, but it does have plenty of chains. “There’s one intersection in the neighborhood that has burger chains on each corner,” Van Cleve says. “But there are a few good local options, Blue 32 Sports Grill is a favorite of ours and Perla Negra is great if you like seafood. They have good ceviche.” For groceries and other essentials, the Walmart Neighborhood Market on McKellips Road is convenient to the neighborhood, while downtown Mesa’s shopping and entertainment is a short drive away.
Enjoy quick and tasty meals at the fast food options in N. Center, Meza, AZ.
Residents of North Center can pickup household essentials from Walmart Neighborhood Market.
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Convenience across the Valley
While the Valley Metro transportation system reaches Mesa, the vast majority of North Center residents own cars and drive to their nearby destinations. This includes downtown Mesa, as the restaurants, museums, and other entertainment options on Main Street are less than a 10-minute drive from North Center. The neighborhood also offers easy access across the Valley via the 202 — downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport are each less than 30 minutes away.
Bus service is available on the outskirts of North Center.
Phoenix Sky Harbor is a short 20 minute drive from North Center.
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MLB spring training in the neighborhood
As is the case across the Phoenix metro area, spring training baseball descends upon North Center for the months of February and March each year. The Oakland Athletics call the neighborhood’s Hohokam Stadium home for the team’s spring training games, and the team practices at a facility half a mile away at Fitch Park in the neighboring Park Center Place.
North Center is homes to the Oakland Athletics Spring Training stadium.
Embrace the energy of N. Center's Hohokam Stadium, Meza's iconic sports venue.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Center
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Center, Mesa sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in North Center, Mesa over the last 12 months is $419,900, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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