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A suburban retreat close to Chandler’s nightlife
Located within 5 miles of Downtown Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa, Amberwood is a Phoenix suburb where the proximity to jobs and freeways attracts a variety of people, from families seeking highly rated schools to singles excited by nearby nightlife. Major employers like Honeywell, Boeing and Intel are all within 10 miles, and smaller employers can be found in the business parks east of Arizona Avenue. “The 101 and the 60 are nearby, so it’s easy to commute if you have to go to Phoenix or Gilbert,” says Chantel Gutierrez-Davis, a designated broker with Perk Prop Real Estate who’s sold homes in the area for 15 years.
Residents can bike to the nightlife and restaurants in Chandler and Gilbert, and several neighborhood parks provide places to get outside. Nearby houses of worship include New Valley Church, Shiva Vishnu Temple and Temple Beth Shalom of the East Valley. “It’s a great community here,” says Sheila Spinck, an associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties who’s sold homes here for 9 years. “It's settled, calm and neighborly.”
In Amberwood, residents can bike to the nightlife and restaurants in Chandler and Gilbert.
Amberwood offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle just minutes from dining and entertainment.
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Ranch-style homes from the 1980s
Amberwood’s 1980s ranch-style homes sit along streets lined with palm trees and sidewalks. The houses’ earth-toned stucco exteriors often match their xeriscaped front yards, which are sometimes decorated with cacti and mesquite trees, and most have backyard pools to cool off from the desert heat. Homes can have between two and four bedrooms and range from 800 to 2,900 square feet. Prices typically range from $350,000 to $600,000, depending on size and renovations.
One- and two-story Mediterranean-style 1980s townhouses are also available throughout the neighborhood. These typically have two or three bedrooms and between 700 and 2,000 square feet. Prices usually range from $230,000 to $450,000, depending on size, plus $120 to $270 in monthly homeowners association fees that cover ground maintenance. Low-rise apartment complexes can be found in the neighborhood’s east along Arizona Avenue.
Amberwood’s 1980s ranch-style homes sit along streets lined with palm trees and sidewalks.
The average sale price for homes in Amberwood is $423,562.
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Service learning at Dobson High
Local kids are zoned for the Mesa Unified School District, which earns an A-minus from Niche and is a school choice district. Kids might choose to attend the A-rated Franklin Accelerated Academy’s Jordan Campus from kindergarten through Grade 8, or they might be zoned for the B-plus-rated Pomeroy Elementary and A-minus-rated Summit Academy Junior High. Students at the B-rated Dobson High can take part in the Service Learning Program and earn a Service Learning Seal on their diplomas by volunteering in the community. Nearby private schools include the A-plus-rated Seton Catholic Preparatory for Grades 9 through 12, ranked by Niche as the No. 3 best Catholic school in Arizona.
Dobson High School's football team are the Mustangs.
Franklin Accelerated Academy’s Jordan Campus earns an A and serves kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Near the 101 and the 60
State Route 101, locally known as the 101 or Loop 101, is just over a mile west; Highway 60 is 3 miles north and leads 7 miles west to Interstate 10. Downtown Phoenix is about 20 miles away. Residents can take Arizona Avenue 3 miles south to Downtown Chandler or 6 miles north to Mesa; Gilbert is 4 miles east on Elliot Road.
The Valley Metro bus stops throughout the neighborhood, and bike lanes and sidewalks make the neighborhood bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Chandler Regional Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center are both within 5 miles. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, which has domestic commercial flights, is around 12 miles east, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a 14-mile trip.
Interstate 101 connects Amberwood with Phoenix and nearby towns.
Amberwood is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options.
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Country bars and fine dining in Downtown Chandler
Locals have several restaurants and shopping options nearby, and Downtown Chandler is around 3 miles south. “In Downtown Chandler, there’s a bunch of high-end restaurants and country bars,” Gutierrez-Davis says. The Hidden House is popular for an upscale dinner, while SanTan Brewing Company and Bourbon Jack's American Tavern are known for their lively bar scenes and live music. Closer to home, the family-owned Shimogamo has served authentic Japanese cuisine since 2003. Chase's Diner is a favorite according to Spinck, who describes it as "a 1950s-style local mom-and-pop diner.” Several shopping centers are nearby, with retail stores like Walmart and grocery stores like Fry’s, Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits and Lee Lee International Supermarkets.
The Hidden House is popular for an upscale dinner, minutes from Amberwood.
Pedal Haus Brewery is a local microbrewery specializing in True To Style beers near Amberwood.
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Shawnee Park’s dog park
At the nearly 13-acre Hoopes Park in the neighborhood’s center, kids can burn off some energy on the shaded playground or basketball courts. While the 20-acre Shawnee Park in the east also has a playground and sports fields, it’s best known for its off-leash dog park, which has two fenced areas and an agility course. To cool off on hot summer days, residents head to the Desert Oasis Aquatic Center for its 8-lane swimming pool and water slides. Cycling is also popular here, and the over 315-mile Maricopa Trail in the neighborhood’s north circles around the Phoenix metro area.
Shawnee Park features an off-leash dog park.
Shawnee Dog Park features a fenced-in agility course.
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The Downtown Chandler Art Walk in October
The Chandler Center for the Arts in Downtown Chandler hosts regular events, including ballet performances, concerts and stand-up comedy. Each Sunday morning in October, local artists set up booths for the Downtown Chandler Art Walk. In December, residents gather for the Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony, where Chandler’s iconic tumbleweed Christmas tree is illuminated; the event also features live holiday music and visits with Santa.
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Parks in this Area
Hoopes Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Shawnee Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Trails
Palo Verde Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Mesa Marlborough Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Stonegate Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Summit Point Park
Trails
Playground
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center
Transit
Airport
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
26 min drive
Bus
Arizona Av & Palomino Dr
Bus
Elliot Rd & Summit Rd
Bus
Elliot Rd & Central Dr
Bus
Alma School Rd & Mesquite St
Bus
Arizona Av & Elliot Rd
Bus
Alma School Rd & Summit Pl
Bus
Elliot Rd & Alma School Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Amberwood
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Amberwood, Chandler sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Amberwood, Chandler over the last 12 months is $433,017, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
18,816
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,844
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,104
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
37.6%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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