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A neighborhood within walking distance to the local schools
About 23 miles north of Phoenix in the foothills of rolling mountains, the neighborhood of Mountaingate is known as an area where people can feel at ease. “It’s so family-friendly,” says Melissa Gasper, a realtor with Real Broker AZ, LLC, who has more than 100 closed sales in the area. “Kids can walk from the middle school to the Starbucks on the corner, and it feels safe.” Both the highly rated Boulder Creek Elementary School and Mountain Trail Middle School are within walking distance of many homes. The neighborhood has a 2 out of 10 CAP Crime Index score, compared to the national average of 4. Mountaingate ranks much lower than the rest of the country in both violent and property crime.
Mountain Gate is the perfect community if you love the great outdoors.
Small hills within Mountain Gate add character to the neighborhood.
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21st century homes on suburban streets
The neighborhood features clusters of homes from the early 2000s on quiet streets that often lead to cul-de-sacs. Most single-family homes in Mountaingate cost between $500,000 and $800,000, but some new builds with six or more bedrooms can range from $1 million to $3 million. Most homes are large Craftsman or Spanish Mediterranean houses built in the 21st century. Homes themselves are large, but lots tend to be small, so houses are close together. Wide sidewalks allow for exercise and dog walking underneath the blazing Arizona sun. There are scenic views of mountains in the distance but not a lot of greenery because of the desert climate. Most lawns have rock landscaping instead of grass.
Various homes are nestled within quite cul-de-sacs in Mountain Gate.
Homes in North Phoenix offer a varied palette of colors.
Houses in Mountain Gate also have a small covered porch in the front yard.
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Pinnacle High School has great athletic facilities
Kids in Mountaingate attend Paradise Valley Public Schools, beginning at Boulder Creek Elementary. “The schools are always winning awards, and that’s a big draw,” says Gasper. The school holds a B-plus grade on Niche and has a 14-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. The next stop is Mountain Trail Middle School, which has an A-minus rating and is noted by Niche as one of Arizona’s most diverse schools. Pinnacle High School has an A rating on Niche and is ranked the seventh-best high school in Arizona for athletes. The campus features two baseball fields, eight tennis courts and five multi-purpose fields.
Boulder Creek Elementary, an A-rated school by the Arizona Department of Education.
Kids in the community continue their education at Mountain Trail Middle School.
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Plenty of sports at Reach 11 Sports Complex
The Reach 11 Sports Complex is a popular venue for youth athletics in the neighborhood. The complex is home to four baseball fields and 18 soccer fields. All fields are lighted for play when the sun goes down and temperatures drop. The Cave Buttes Recreation Area provides the adventurous with plenty of challenges. The area features over 11 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. There is also an equestrian trail for horseback riders. “There were more trails, but many have been flattened for new construction,” says Gasper. “For now, there’s no plans to disrupt any existing trails.”
There are also plenty of hiking destinations right at your fingertips while living in Mountain Gate.
Falcon Mountain will give you a panoramic view of the neighborhood below as well as the other scenic mountain ranges around you.
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Brunch at Sunshine Breakfast Bar
Mountaingate is mostly residential, but several restaurants and retail stores sit just south of the neighborhood. Off Cave Creek Road is the Sunshine Breakfast Bar, a hip brunch eatery string lights on the patio and bottomless mimosas. For Italian food and cocktails outdoors, locals visit Upper Crust Pizza, Patio & Wine Bar, which has the red and white checkered tablecloths associated with old Italian joints. For sake and a sushi roll, residents visit 02 Sushi, a vibrant restaurant with bright overhead lights. Residents need to travel outside the neighborhood’s boundaries for groceries, but there are plenty of options to the south. Albertsons, Bashas’ and Fry’s are all national chains that sit along Highway 101. The indoor/outdoor Shops at Norterra mall is 6 miles away and has plenty of boutiques, chain stores and a movie theater.
Sunshine Breakfast Bar is a favorite among people in the Mountain Gate area.
Grab some pancakes or a Bloody Mary at the Sunshine Breakfast Bar.
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Quick access to Highway 101
The Valley Metro serves as the public transportation system for the entire Phoenix area, but no bus routes serve Mountaingate. Commuters drive, and the proximity to major highways makes it easy to travel to other parts of Phoenix. Neighbors can easily access Highway 101, linking them to Interstates 10 and 17 to Scottsdale or Tucson.
Proximity to the Loop 101 gives you quick access to the rest of the Valley.
Mountaingate commuters drive, and the proximity to major highways makes it easy to travel.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Cave Buttes Recreation Area
Trails
Hiking
Arroyo Rojo Park
John W. Teets Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Coyote Basin Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Pinnacle Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Transit
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
34 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mountaingate
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountaingate, Phoenix sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mountaingate, Phoenix over the last 12 months is $613,411, down 1% 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
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,594
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,669
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
58.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.9%
% Population in Labor Force
83.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
7''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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