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Midcentury neighborhood on Surprise’s original town site
Once home to Surprise's original community of citrus orchard workers, the Surprise Heritage District is now a 1-square-mile neighborhood of mid-20th-century homes that preserve the city's early character. Since 2016, the city has offered financial incentives to people looking to refresh the buildings here; homes that are either renovated or newly constructed must adhere to specific design standards, to fit the neighborhood’s original aesthetic. “When you start improving one building, nobody really pays attention, but when you start improving two or three, then other people start improving their buildings,” says Linda Gerchick CCIM, designated broker with Gerchick Real Estate who’s sold multifamily homes and commercial real estate here for 28 years.
Retailers and local restaurants are already nearby, and the still-developing Surprise City Center will bring new dining and entertainment options to the city's growing urban core, just 3 miles west. The mostly dry Agua Fria River borders the neighborhood's east. Highway 60 passes through the Surprise Heritage District, and the 101 and 303 freeways are both 6 miles away.
Minimal traditional houses and condos
The neighborhood’s mid- to late-20th-century minimal traditional houses sit close together along sidewalk-lined streets. Most have yards surrounded by low concrete walls or chain-link fences and are planted with low-water desert shrubs and citrus trees. These two-to-four-bedroom houses are between 600 and 1,700 square feet, and prices range from $250,000 to $360,000, depending on a home's size. “The single-family homes here appeal to first-time homebuyers because the prices of the properties are lower than the newer homes built after 1990,” Gerchick says. “And there’s no homeowners association, which is nice and makes a difference.”
Low-rise condos are also available in the northeast, with one- and two-bedroom units ranging from $100,000 to $190,000, plus monthly homeowners association fees between $180 and $190 that cover water and insurance. One-bedroom manufactured homes in the gated 55-plus Sunflower RV Resort community in the east can cost between $50,000 and $100,000, depending on updates, with monthly lot leasing fees between $750 and $900. There are also many rental options here, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
Along Highway 60
Highway 60, also called Grand Avenue, is in the neighborhood’s southwest, leading roughly 21 miles southeast to Downtown Phoenix and about 12 miles to Glendale. The 101 and 303 freeways are both 6 miles away, and collectively lead to the rest of the Phoenix metro area. Bell Road in the neighborhood's north leads about 3 miles west to Surprise’s city center. With no public transportation and inconsistent bike lanes, most residents rely on their cars or the area’s sidewalks to get around. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is around 4 miles northwest, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about a 25-mile trip.
Diner-style breakfast and Italian pasta at Lou’s Tivoli Gardens
At the northern end of the neighborhood, Crossroads Towne Center includes a Dollar Tree and the St. Vincent de Paul Surprise Thrift Store. Also here, Lou’s Tivoli Gardens has been a local favorite since 1990, offering a variety of cuisines, including American diner-style breakfast and Italian pasta dishes. In the neighborhood’s south, the CaliZona Tacos food truck is known for its quesabirria street tacos. Big-box stores like Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Walmart are to the northwest, and nearby grocery stores include Food City and Trader Joe’s.
The Surprise City Center is under development 3 miles west. In addition to the parks and entertainment venues that have already been built here, there are plans to add restaurants and housing to create an urban downtown. “It’s hip, it's cool, and there’s a lot of cool things going on,” Gerchick says. The project is expected to take many years to complete, with the Bullard Avenue businesses expected to be finished by 2029.
Exercise stations at Bicentennial Park
The roughly 13-acre Bicentennial Park, found in the neighborhood’s north, has a shaded playground and open green space for kids to burn off some energy. The park’s walking path, called Lizard Run, is lined with various exercise stations. On hot days, local kids can head to Villanueva Recreation Center to play a game of indoor basketball or volleyball, or they can cool off at the Hollyhock Community Pool, which has a daily entrance fee between $2 and $3. About 3 miles west, the Surprise Recreation Campus includes several baseball fields that host professional and youth games, and the nearly 38-acre Surprise Community Park, which is home to a large playground, lighted tennis courts and a 5-acre fishing lake.
The AP Capstone Diploma at Valley Vista High
Local kids can start school at Thompson Ranch Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche and serves pre-kindergarten through Grade 8. They might also apply to attend the B-rated Arizona Charter Academy, a charter school for kindergarten through Grade 8. At the B-rated Valley Vista High, students can enroll in the AP Capstone Diploma program, where they take two year-long courses in college-level research, writing and analysis. They can also join over 25 clubs, including Best Buddies, the Animal Rescue Club and the Tabletop Games Club.
The Surprise Party at the Surprise City Center
The Surprise City Center, although still under development, is the city’s community gathering place. There are several holiday events here, including the two-day Surprise Party each December, which features a snow foam party, holiday vendors and a Christmas tree illumination. Each February and March, baseball fans flock to Surprise Stadium to watch Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers warm up for the season during spring training.
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Parks in this Area
Bicentennial Park
Gaines Park
Bill Gentry Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Dreyfus Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
North Brisas Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Brown Family Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
45 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Surprise Heritage District
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Surprise Heritage District, Surprise sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Surprise Heritage District, Surprise over the last 12 months is $230,519, up 12% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,613
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,899
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,594
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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