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Urban residential living in an active community
West Central Mesa is an urban residential neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, about 16 miles east of Phoenix. Kenny Klaus, a Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity First who has worked in real estate for over 20 years, says Mesa has a very active community. Residents here are well-known for having a deep appreciation for culture and art and getting involved in the city’s many annual events, like the Mesa Arts Festival in December. West Central Mesa is home to Kleinman Park and Fiesta Sports Park, where locals practice sports on multi-use fields, baseball diamonds and courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball. The neighborhood is also bordered by Highway 60 for easy commuting to Phoenix. “When you think Arizona, you think cactus, desert, but that’s not the case here,” says Klaus. Compared to Arizona’s desert biome, Mesa is an urban city with sidewalk-lined streets and quick access to local shopping and dining at neighborhood retail plazas.
West Central Mesa is a great place to buy a starter home while still being close to the city.
See some classic American cars at Arizona Celebration of Freedom in Mesa.
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Finding the right home in West Central Mesa
“From apartment complexes to single-family homes, the homes are pretty diverse,” says Klaus. The average home price in West Central Mesa is about $310,000, which is lower than neighboring Dobson and Woodbridge Crossing, where the averages are $467,000 and $361,000, respectively. Homes typically range between $250,000 and $400,000. At the lower end, two-bedroom, late 20th-century townhouses are common; most are between 900 and 1,000 square feet and shaded in Earth tones inspired by Spanish Revival architecture. Starting around $310,000, mid- to late-century single-family, ranch-style homes are common in the neighborhood’s eastern half; these homes are typically newly renovated and go up to 1,500 square feet with four bedrooms. At the high end of the market, around $400,000 or more, ranch-style homes may include amenities like private pools, covered porches or patios and attached garages or carports.
Stucco clad homes offer West Central Mesa residents a low maintenance home exterior.
Simple, yet clean landscaping keeps up the looks of the homes in West Central Mesa.
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Public schools in the Mesa Unified District receive high marks from Niche
Local kids can attend schools in the Mesa Unified District, rated an overall A-minus by Niche. At Roosevelt Elementary, rated B-minus, administrators emphasize literacy and social-emotional learning as part of the academic curriculum to better engage their students. Kids then move on to Rhodes Junior High, also rated B-minus, and Westwood High, rated B-plus, where teens can get involved in extracurriculars like slam poetry, robotics and Future Farmers of America.
Roosevelt Elementary School in Mesa gets an A rating for diversity from Niche.com.
The youngsters in Mesa are enrolled as students at Westwood High School.
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Sports and parks in West Central Mesa
With shaded walkways and plenty of green space, Kleinman Park’s multi-use fields and sports facilities are a popular draw; the 24-acre park offers courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball, two softball diamonds and shaded picnic benches. Nearby, across West 8th Avenue, the 17-acre Fiesta Sports Park offers a multi-use field for pick-up games and softball and baseball diamonds. There are several pocket parks and green spaces that dot the neighborhood as well, like The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, which is maintained by community volunteers and features hundreds of rose varieties. About 10 miles east in Gilbert, Riparian Preserve is a wildlife sanctuary that offers walking trails and campgrounds in protected wetlands; there’s also a fishing lake where locals can cast their lines for largemouth bass, rainbow trout and sunfish.
The fields at Kleinman Park in Mesa are a great place to practice soccer at sunset.
Relax with a walk around the rose garden at Mesa Community College in West Central Mesa.
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Neighborhood shopping and local markets
For groceries, there’s the centrally located Target on South Longmore Street in Three Fountains Shopping Plaza. Nearby, El Cafezito is a popular morning spot for coffee and crepes, while YZ’s Karaoke Cafe is open in the evenings for Asian Fusion cuisine, craft cocktails and karaoke fun. About 3 miles northwest, the Farm to Mesa Market is typically held each Sunday from February through October on the corner of Macdonald and Main Street. Every third Thursday, the Sunset Market is also held here, offering fresh produce, artisan crafts and live music. About 20 miles east of West Central Mesa, the Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet is open Friday through Sunday and brings together over 500 local vendors.
Local music store is a wonderful place to pick up an instrument.
Pop-up taco shops are a common sight in the evenings in West Central Mesa.
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Events in Downtown Mesa throughout the year
The three-day Mesa Music Festival is held every spring about 6 miles west in Downtown Mesa and features over 200 performances from local and emerging artists. In the summer, the Arizona Celebration of Freedom is touted as the largest Fourth of July event in the state; more than 50,000 attendees from all over the Phoenix Metropolitan Area come to support local businesses and enjoy festival staples like The Great All-American Car Show, where vintage cars compete for the best in show award. The Mesa Film Festival is held in October and showcases films from around the world, while the Mesa Arts Festival in December provides a setting to support local artists and businesses in an open market atmosphere with food and music at the Mesa Arts Center.
The whole family enjoys Mesa’s Arizona Celebration of Freedom.
See the BMX stunt show at Arizona Celebration of Freedom in Mesa.
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Major highways and public transportation in West Central Mesa
Located near Highway 60 and the 101, West Central Mesa has easy access to Phoenix, about 16 miles west or a 25- to 45-minute drive, depending on traffic. Mesa residents can also access Valley Metro bus stops throughout the neighborhood, including routes along Southern Avenue and South Alma School Road. For healthcare, Banner Desert Medical Center is reachable in the southwest corner of the neighborhood, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 10 miles west.
Take a tour of the unique bus stations in West Central Mesa.
US-60 and highway 101 offer quick access to the greater Phoenix area from West Central Mesa.
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Crime
The neighborhood scores a 7 out 10 in the CAP Index Crime Score, higher than the national average of 4.
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Crime and Safety
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West Central Mesa
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Central Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Central Mesa, Mesa sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Central Mesa, Mesa over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This unit includes Air Conditioning,Alarm System, Ceiling Fans,Dishwasher,Electric Range, Extra Storage, High Ceilings,In-Sink Disposal, Large Closets,Linen Closet, Microwave,Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout,Private Entry, Washer and Dryer,Refrigerator and Vinyl Plank Flooring.
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