$653,537Average Value$241Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
Cortina offers neighborhood amenities and highly ranked schools
Cortina is a master-planned neighborhood in West Queen Creek within walking distance of a top-rated elementary school. Homes have backyards, and families are close to parks, recreation spaces and places to shop. "Queen Creek is the fastest-growing city in Arizona. I'd call it the southeast Scottsdale family center. We have nice homes, nice communities and plenty of places to eat," says longtime resident Susan Bermudez, a Realtor with LPT Realty. With growth comes new infrastructure, and Queen Creek recently added State Route 24 and widened roads to ease congestion. "Unlike other areas where housing comes first and roads come later, the infrastructure was built alongside the housing here," Bermudez says.
A community pool and nearby parks provide options for outdoor play
Residents without a pool are in luck at Cortina Park, which has a private community pool and a shaded playground. Less than a mile away, Kingbird Park has covered picnic tables and open space to spread out. South of the neighborhood, the Queen Creek Wash Trail offers over 5 miles of biking and hiking paths through neighborhoods, parks and farmland. Larger parks like Mansel Park and the 272-acre Gilbert Regional Park are a few miles away and offer more green space, splash pads and lakes.
Queen Creek Marketplace has big-box shopping and chain restaurants
Cortina is near many places to eat and shop. Creek Side Taco Shack is a favorite for its sandy outdoor setting with picnic tables under bright blue umbrellas. Margaritas are served in mason jars, and string lights and a bonfire add ambiance at night. On South Power Road, BrüCo Taproom serves craft beer and specialty pizzas. Most locals head to Queen Creek Marketplace and Queen Creek District, both just a short drive down Rittenhouse Road, for everyday errands. Target, Trader Joe's and national retailers blend in with smaller boutiques and restaurants. There's a Safeway on East Queen Creek Road for quick grocery runs.
Streets feature Mediterranean-style houses with backyard decks
Cortina is a master-planned development with sidewalks that connect the neighborhood to parks and schools. Houses here follow a Mediterranean style, built close together on quarter-acre lots. Some have small front porches and multicar garages with driveways, while others have larger yards. Most homes have in-ground pools. Prices range from $475,000 to $599,000, while residences over 3,000 square feet start around $615,000 and exceed $1 million. The neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
A-rated schools, STEM programs and college partnerships create options for students
Higley Unified School District has an A-minus rating on Niche and enrolls over 13,000 students. "Parents can choose where to send their kids," Bermudez says. "There are lots of different school options. If the public school system isn't the right fit, there are schools focused on sports, academics or theater." Cortina Elementary School and Sossaman Middle School have A grades. Higley High School has an A-minus rating and partners with Chandler-Gilbert Community College through its Career and Technical Education courses, allowing students to earn college credits. The CTE department also offers internships for 12th graders in fields such as criminal justice, software development and sports medicine.
Queen Creek community events bring neighbors together
Off-roading is big in the city, and every December, locals celebrate with the annual Queen Creek SXS Christmas Cruise featuring off-road utility side-by-side vehicles. "People come outside their houses to watch, and the Razors are always decorated with lights. It's so much fun," Bermudez says.
Convenient options to nearby cities for work and medical services
Cortina is about 12 miles from Gilbert and Chandler and 23 miles from Mesa. "The new 24 [freeway] connects to the 202, which wraps around the Valley. Being close to a freeway makes a big difference," Bermudez says. "The local streets get congested, but you'll be fine near a highway." Cortina is about 5 miles from Loop 202, which connects to Interstate 10. The nearest emergency room is a mile away at Arizona General Hospital in Gilbert. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just under 30 miles from Cortina.
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Parks in this Area
Cortina Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cortina
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cortina, Queen Creek sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cortina, Queen Creek over the last 12 months is $667,159, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Stylish Luxury in Queen Creek's Coveted Cortina Community! Welcome to this stunning, exceptionally upgraded home offering over 3200 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space-a blend of luxury finishes, custom details, and a vibrant lifestyle in a top-rated neighborhood. Flooded in natural light from massive new windows and doors, this home perfectly frames the newly designed backyard—complete
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,645
Median Age
30
Population under 18
35.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,146
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,711
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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