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Wildflower Ranch

Wildflower Ranch

Neighborhood in Goodyear, Arizona

Maricopa County 85338

$374,603 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

West Valley suburb near the Goodyear Recreation Campus

Wildflower Ranch is a West Valley suburb near highly rated schools and popular parks. “The biggest draws for homebuyers here are the outdoor attractions combined with the sporting venues,” says John Poyner, a real estate agent with Phoenix Property Group and a long-time resident of Maricopa County. The Goodyear Recreation Campus in the neighborhood’s east has a popular aquatics center, outdoor sports fields and indoor recreation center. Goodyear Ballpark, home of spring training for Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, is 2 miles southeast, and Estrella Mountain Regional Park is to the south. Nearby houses of worship include Purpose Church and Compass Church, and Interstate 10 is just over a mile north, leading 22 miles east to downtown Phoenix.

Mediterranean-style new traditional homes along cul-de-sacs

Set close together along sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs, the neighborhood's new traditional homes date mostly to the late 1990s; some in the east were built in the 2020s. All have Mediterranean design elements like clay-tiled roofs and earth-toned stucco exteriors, as well as prominent two- or three-car garages, and paved driveways where basketball hoops are a common sight. Residents usually plant low-water shrubs and cacti in their front yards, and often have backyard swimming pools where they can cool down in the desert heat. Layouts range from 1,000 to 3,100 square feet, with between three and five bedrooms. Prices range from $300,000 to $600,000, depending on size and age, and monthly homeowners association fees range from $15 to $90, covering ground maintenance.

Graphic design courses at Desert Edge High

Local kids can start school either at the public Wildflower Accelerated Academy, which teaches prekindergarten through Grade 8 and earns a B-plus from Niche, or at BASIS Goodyear, a public charter school. “Charter schools are very popular in the West Valley,” Poyner says. BASIS Goodyear’s primary school earns an A, while its middle and high schools each earn an A-plus; seniors at BASIS Goodyear can take a college counseling seminar where a counselor helps them apply for colleges and financial aid. At the B-rated public Desert Edge High, kids can enroll in Career and Technical Education courses in topics like graphic design and sports medicine, and they can join over 20 varsity sports teams, including golf and football.

A mile south of Interstate 10

Interstate 10 is just over a mile north, leading 22 miles east to downtown Phoenix; state Route 303 is around a mile west. There are bike lanes and sidewalks here, but with no public transportation, most residents rely on their cars to get around. Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital Emergency Room is less than a mile northeast. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which has domestic and international commercial flights, is 25 miles east, while the Phoenix Goodyear Airport, a general aviation airport that mainly serves as a reliever and maintenance airport for Sky Harbor, is about 4 miles southeast.

Pools at the Goodyear Recreation Campus

In the neighborhood’s southeast, the 86-acre Goodyear Recreation Campus includes a 30-acre park with a playground and an indoor recreation area; the outdoor aquatics center has two pools and plenty of shade, and its two water slides and lazy river are a hit with kids. Two other neighborhood parks, Wildflower Park North and Wildflower Park South, offer their own playgrounds and green space. To the south of Wildflower Ranch, the nearly 20,000-acre Estrella Mountain Regional Park has over 33 miles of rugged trails, popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. On hot days, residents can cool off with a movie at Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16.

Live music at Saddle Mountain Brewing Company

For a quick bite to eat, Zheng’s Kitchen is the go-to spot for Chinese takeout, and the fast-food chain Culver’s is known for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard sundaes. The locally owned Haymaker Goodyear, about 5 miles northeast, serves up big breakfast platters and in-house smoked barbecue. For a night out, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company has house-brewed beer, cocktails and bar food, and they host live music on the patio every Wednesday and Thursday from September through May. Big-box retailers like Target and Walmart are about a mile away, and nearby grocery stores include Fry’s Marketplace, Safeway and ALDI.

Spring training at Goodyear Ballpark

From mid-February to late March, baseball fans flood Goodyear Ballpark to watch their favorite Major League players play pre-season games during spring training. Outside of spring training, the ballpark hosts regional and national baseball tournaments, plus movie nights, concerts and food truck festivals. The community park on the Goodyear Recreation Campus also hosts popular community events, like the Star Spangled Fourth, which has bounce houses, food trucks and a fireworks show. Each October, the Goodyear Rocks music festival draws rock-n-roll fans to listen to local bands.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International

36 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Wildflower Ranch US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$369,900
Median Single Family Price
$373,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,213
Median Year Built
1999
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,194
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

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    141 S 156th Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338

    $620,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,500 Sq Ft
    • 141 S 156th Dr
    • New 12 days ago

    Step into luxury with this immaculate resale of the sought-after Celeste floorplan by Richmond American. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms plus a versatile study/den, this 2,500 sq ft single-story gem offers the perfect blend of comfort & elegance. Upgrades include soaring 10-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen featuring extra cabinetry, a built-in double oven, and a sprawling marble-topped island, along

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,527
Median Age
34
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,310
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,880

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80.2%
College Graduates
23.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
77.7%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

29 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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