Condos for Sale in The Speese, Yuma

In the 1870s, during the Gold Rush, Yuma was a gateway to California because of its ferry crossing over the Colorado River. Today, it is known as the "sunniest city on Earth," with a long history of welcoming newcomers in the Sonoran Desert. Amid palm trees and Spanish architecture, it features little-known neighborhoods like The Speese, close to historic parks and retail districts in Yuma's cultural core. "Historic downtown Yuma has been rejuvenated in the last 10 years," says Jake Faris, an area local and Realtor at Realty Executives McConnaughay. "The primary reason people want to live here is the cost of living. If you want to escape California but stay close to family, we're what you're looking for." Stucco houses blend with the desert landscape on fenced-in lots shaded by palms and Blue Palo Verde trees. Xeriscape gardens with flowering bushes accompany the local flora. Spanish Revivals and Craftsman-style homes are the neighborhood's dominant styles. Pricing data is limited because there are only three recent sales, and homes stay on the market for over 90 days. Home prices range from $100,000 to $350,000. "There isn't a huge turnover. Many of these houses belong to people