Queen Creek Real Estate

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Queen Creek Arizona is southeast of Chandler. It lies below the San Tan Mountain range in Maricopa County which send cool breezes drifting down from the mountains. There are over 330 days of sunshine each year.

Called by some, Arizona 's best kept secret, the area was originally named Rittenhouse after the rail road spur that fueled agriculture in the vicinity. The name, Queen Creek actually originates from the name of the creek that runs from the mountains to the east through the region.

Queen Creek was founded on agriculture and by 1912 a real community had been formed. Today, the town enjoys many of the features of that original community, with street dances and celebrations. Agriculture is still an important part of Queen Creek as is the growth of residential developments that serve both Queen Creek and the surrounding cities.

Queen Creek has also attracted its share of the high tech industry who have taken advantage of the closeness to Phoenix and the large tracts of land available for development.

Queen Creek history has provided the foundation for excellent planning. Queen Creek has received more recognition than most towns its size.  The innovative General Plan has received recognition and awards on a national, state and regional level because of its goals of environmental preservation, community outreach and citizen participation. All this is reflected in the fact that Queen Creek is highly livable. The future looks good in Queen Creek.

Queen Creek is truly a small town, with not quite 20,000 residents. It's got a small town, friendly feeling with most residents on a first name basis. The schools are good. There are four 18-hole golf courses, and annual golf tournaments, places to ride horses, biking, hiking, camping, and lots of just good sitting and looking.

The east campus of Arizona State University is just a mile outside of Queen Creek, bringing the feeling of a college town to the area.

The focus of Queen Creek is on small-town life and family-friendly activities. There are a variety of festivals during the year. A Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is held each Christmas, along with the Queen Creek Country Parade. In October, there is the Tour de Farm bicycle ride which includes events for individuals, couples, families and a team.

Queen Creek's nearness to Phoenix and other cities means you can have all the advantages of urban culture with none of the problems.

Real estate opportunity abounds in Queen Creek. There are unique condominiums, wonderful estates with spectacular views, and everything in between.

One of the features of Queen Creek real estate is the well planned subdivisions which offer delightful modern homes with access to all the amenities you could want.

You'll also find ranchettes – larger parcels ideal for horses, some with beautiful homes ready for you to move into, others waiting for you to build your dream home.

Investment in Queen Creek's real estate makes sense. There are parcels perfect for building your own home, land ready for development and opportunities in residential units, and commercial properties.