Cortina
A community pool and nearby parks provide options for outdoor play
Residents without a pool are in luck at Cortina Park, which has a private community pool and a shaded playground. Less than a mile away, Kingbird Park has covered picnic tables and open space to spread out. South of the neighborhood, the Queen Creek Wash Trail offers over 5 miles of biking and hiking paths through neighborhoods, parks and farmland. Larger parks like Mansel Park and the 272-acre Gilbert Regional Park are a few miles away and offer more green space, splash pads and lakes.Queen Creek Marketplace has big-box shopping and chain restaurants
Cortina is near many places to eat and shop. Creek Side Taco Shack is a favorite for its sandy outdoor setting with picnic tables under bright blue umbrellas. Margaritas are served in mason jars, and string lights and a bonfire add ambiance at night. On South Power Road, BrüCo Taproom serves craft beer and specialty pizzas. Most locals head to Queen Creek Marketplace and Queen Creek District, both just a short drive down Rittenhouse Road, for everyday errands. Target, Trader Joe's and national retailers blend in with smaller boutiques and restaurants. There's a Safeway on East Queen Creek Road for quick grocery runs.Streets feature Mediterranean-style houses with backyard decks
Cortina is a master-planned development with sidewalks that connect the neighborhood to parks and schools. Houses here follow a Mediterranean style, built close together on quarter-acre lots. Some have small front porches and multicar garages with driveways, while others have larger yards. Most homes have in-ground pools. Prices range from $475,000 to $599,000, while residences over 3,000 square feet start around $615,000 and exceed $1 million. The neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.A-rated schools, STEM programs and college partnerships create options for students
Higley Unified School District has an A-minus rating on Niche and enrolls over 13,000 students. "Parents can choose where to send their kids," Bermudez says. "There are lots of different school options. If the public school system isn't the right fit, there are schools focused on sports, academics or theater." Cortina Elementary School and Sossaman Middle School have A grades. Higley High School has an A-minus rating and partners with Chandler-Gilbert Community College through its Career and Technical Education courses, allowing students to earn college credits. The CTE department also offers internships for 12th graders in fields such as criminal justice, software development and sports medicine.Queen Creek community events bring neighbors together
Off-roading is big in the city, and every December, locals celebrate with the annual Queen Creek SXS Christmas Cruise featuring off-road utility side-by-side vehicles. "People come outside their houses to watch, and the Razors are always decorated with lights. It's so much fun," Bermudez says.Convenient options to nearby cities for work and medical services
Cortina is about 12 miles from Gilbert and Chandler and 23 miles from Mesa. "The new 24 [freeway] connects to the 202, which wraps around the Valley. Being close to a freeway makes a big difference," Bermudez says. "The local streets get congested, but you'll be fine near a highway." Cortina is about 5 miles from Loop 202, which connects to Interstate 10. The nearest emergency room is a mile away at Arizona General Hospital in Gilbert. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just under 30 miles from Cortina.
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Pao Cordero
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Corey Frederic
Corey Frederic
HomeSmart
(480) 372-9390
48 Total Sales
1 in Cortina
$335,000 Price
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Tammy Knight
Tammy Knight
On Q Property Management
(623) 526-2924
76 Total Sales
2 in Cortina
$350K - $665K Price Range
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Jasson Dellacroce
Jasson Dellacroce
Responds QuicklyMy Home Group Real Estate
(623) 263-3610
207 Total Sales
1 in Cortina
$676,000 Price
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Heidi Kory
Heidi Kory
Responds QuicklyThe Arrow Agency
(855) 648-3235
22 Total Sales
1 in Cortina
$480,000 Price
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Mike Mazzucco
Mike Mazzucco
My Home Group Real Estate
(623) 663-4407
231 Total Sales
1 in Cortina
$489,900 Price
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Mike Mendoza
Mike Mendoza
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
(623) 263-2686
199 Total Sales
1 in Cortina
$460,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cortina Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cortina | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cortina Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cortina, Queen Creek sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cortina, Queen Creek over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$799,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$314
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,196
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,700
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 3pm
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
4,645
Median Age
30
Population under 18
35.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,146
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,711
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 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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