Mesa Real Estate

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Mesa, Arizona, is about 20 miles southeast of Phoenix and close to the Salt River. It was first opened by Mormons in 1878. It was called Mesa because the area on a plateau a bit above the valley floor. Right from the beginning, Mesa was designed with an eye toward real estate profits; the first town plan called for streets that were 130 feet wide. Growth was immediate; just over a decade later, the 1984 census counted some 648 people.

Real growth for the area began during World War II when, in 1941, two bases were built to train pilots. Falcon Field, now Falcon Field Municipal Airport, was built for the British Royal Air Force and sometime later Williams Air Force Base, now Williams Gateway Airport, was built for U.S. pilots. When the war ended, many military families, including that of John J. Rhodes, later a Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, returned to settle in Mesa to raise families and influence the growth of the area.

The late 1940s saw the development of reliable air conditioning. This new ability to cool buildings, including homes, which we take for granted today, made it possible for Mesa to become a desirable destination for both tourists and new residents.

Probably because of the airports, and the then cheap land that surrounded them, aerospace industries moved to the Mesa area, but citrus and cotton farming was the main industry until the 1960s.

The late 1960s began the change and growth we see today. Population pressures from the Phoenix area meant people moving to Mesa because land was inexpensive and away from the pressures of the city. High tech companies were attracted to the area and health facilities developed to serve the growing number of residents of all ages.

Growth in Mesa has been spectacular. Every decade, with the exception of the 1920s, has seen at least an astonishing 79% increase in population, and the trend continues today.

As one of the fastest growing areas in the country, Mesa offers amazing opportunities in real estate investment. There are all sorts of homes for sale in Mesa.

You'll mobile homes on parcels you can own and those in mobile home communities that offer luxurious amenities and companionship.

Condominiums range from cool pads for the urban professional, to single-level condos perfect for families and retirees.

Homes range from bungalows dating back to the 20's and 30s to magnificent mansions on sizeable properties. Modern single family homes are found close to town, in well planned communities with green belts, community centers and other desirable facilities, and out in the country on large plots of property.

Land is also available in Mesa. You can find parcels with views ready for your custom dream home, and larger acreages suitable for horses and even boutique farming.

Investment opportunities range from residential units to commercial and industrial properties for sale or for lease. There are also larger parcels of land ready for development.

Real estate in Mesa Arizona offers great living and immense investment potential.