Why Live in Avenues
Avenues in Yuma is characterized by its midcentury ranch-style and Pueblo-inspired single-family homes, featuring lots between 7,000 and 12,000 square feet. These homes typically have three to four bedrooms, carports, and some include private pools or covered patios. The neighborhood is appealing to both buyers and investors who remodel and flip properties. Sidewalk-lined streets and low-water plantings add to the area's charm. Roxaboxen Park, a quarter-mile east, encourages children's imagination with its minimalistic design, while Carver Park, a mile northwest, offers pedestrian paths, a heated pool, and courts for various sports. West Wetlands Park, two miles north, connects to Gateway Park, providing extensive walking and biking trails. South 4th Avenue is lined with local businesses, including car dealerships, repair services, thrift shops, and eateries like Brownie’s diner. Green Trees Grocery Outlet, less than a mile east, offers discounted groceries. Downtown Yuma, two miles north, is known for its eclectic shopping and dining, with popular spots like Cafecito, which hosts live music on the first Friday of each month. Annual events include the Yuma Medjool Date Festival, Old Town Christmas, and the Yuma County Fair. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly, though most residents drive, with easy access to Interstate 8 via South 4th Avenue. Yuma Regional Medical Center is 2 miles south, and Yuma International Airport is 4 miles southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avenues a good place to live?
Avenues is a good place to live. Avenues is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Avenues has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $68,408 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Avenues are home owners, with 40.3% of residents renting and 59.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Avenues can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Avenues neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Avenues?
The median home price in Avenues is $289,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Avenues. The average household income in Avenues is $68K.
What are the best public schools in Avenues?
The best public schools that serve Avenues are:
What are the best private schools in Avenues?
The best private schools that serve Avenues are:
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Are home prices dropping in Avenues?
Yes, home prices in Avenues are down 36% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Avenues, AZ
On average, homes in Avenues, Yuma sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Avenues, Yuma over the last 12 months is $275,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$289,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%