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New beginnings for a former ghost town
The story of Congress is a story of resilience, redefinition and rebirth. This former Central Arizona mining community was once regarded as a ghost town, but it has since evolved into a bedroom community of the nearby small town of Wickenburg. Realtor Sammie Hone with Platinum Living Realty, whose family has lived in Congress for many generations, says of this town’s strongest appeals, “Congress has a really good K-5 school, and there’s a lot of mountain ranges full of bighorn sheep and great hunting.” Homebuyers looking for easy access to smalltown shopping as well as scenic seclusion in the Arizona desert can follow in the footsteps of 19th-century pioneers and settle in Congress.
Congress is a former ghost town with a brand new US Post Office.
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Mountain hiking and hunting
Congress’ remote location means that residents are surrounded by opportunities for outdoor recreation, as much of the surrounding countryside is Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land open for camping, biking and other activities. Hunting bighorn sheep is a popular pursuit in the nearby mountains, but residents’ favorite animal may be Rocky the Frog. This painted rock sculpture of a frog, perched just off State Route 89, was designed by a state legislator’s wife in the 1920s, and has since become a sort of community mascot. For more laid-back recreation, families and friends can head over to Tenderfoot Hill Park to picnic beneath the rocky foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, hang out at the playground or play basketball.
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Saloons and shopping in Congress
An Arizona mining town can hardly claim to be historic without its own watering hole, and Congress has its own saloon and more. Congress’ old train depot is now the site of the Wild West Saloon, which serves highly acclaimed pizzas and even “pizzadillas” from within its bright-red exterior. This saloon maintains an Old West feel with its lively social atmosphere, especially on karaoke night and whenever it hosts art events. Nichols West offers a more 1950s atmosphere with its checkerboard floor and its frequent clientele of visiting bikers from Phoenix. Its hearty three-egg breakfasts and fine-dining dinners keep this small business popular round the clock. Grocery conveniences are limited, as Congress only has a Family Dollar, but nearby Wickenburg has Bashas’ and Safeway supermarkets.
Congress residents are proud of their historical buildings and recent revival.
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Single-story homes with cacti gardens
Over the years, Congress has evolved from a Wild West mining boomtown to a ghost town in the mid-20th century and, since the 1990s, a revived bedroom community for Wickenburg. Hone says, “It’s a mining town, but there are also horse properties and BLM land for riding.” Congress’ desert atmosphere means that agave, cacti and desert shrubs feature prominently in residents’ gardens. Much of the housing stock here consists of manufactured homes and ranch-style homes built in the 1990s, though newer Territorial-style homes have been built as recently as the early 2020s. Homes with spacious lot sizes may have room for residents to keep pet horses and donkeys. The typical manufactured home varies in price from $60,000 to $200,000, while ranch-style homes vary from $140,000 for older homes to $600,000 for 2010s-built residences.
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A nationally-recognized high school
Students can start their education at Congress Elementary School, a K-8 school with a B-plus rating from Niche. Congress Elementary alumni go on to attend the C-rated Wickenburg High School, which features strong football and arts programs, and whose New Deal-era, Moderne-style gym is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The students love the air conditioned school buses at Congress Elementary School.
Congress Elementary School is the only school located in Congress.
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Commuting from Congress
Congress’ proximity to Wickenburg has played a major role in this old mining town’s turnaround since the 1990s. State Route 89 provides commuters with an approximately 17-mile and 25-minute drive into Wickenburg, while Prescott is a 44-mile drive to the northeast and Phoenix an 83-mile drive to the southeast.
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A scenic drive up a windy road adds to the time it can take to get to Prescott from Congress.
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Congress Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Congress, Wickenburg sell after 138 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Congress, Wickenburg over the last 12 months is $281,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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