Ahwatukee, while technically a village of Phoenix, has long been considered its own community. Ahwatukee is separated from the primary city of Phoenix by the South Mountain range. Typically considered a bedroom real estate community, Ahwatukee is home to approximately 80,000 residents. It is well known for its mid to upscale level housing, dramatic desert and mountain views, and an abundance of outdoor activities and recreation.
Ahwatukee is a land-locked community, bordered on the north by the South Mountain Range, on the south and west by the Gila River Indian Community, and on the east by the cities of Chandler and Tempe. There is very little remaining land for new homes, and because of the high demand and low supply of new houses, Ahwatukee homes have traditionally held their value better than the overall average of the Phoenix metro area.
Although Ahwatukee would be most accurately classified as a younger family community, it does have a solid population of retirement age residents as well. Although small in total land area, Ahwatukee has 4 golf courses, countless community parks, and nearly limitless access to the South Mountain range, which makes up the bulk of South Mountain park, the largest municipal park in the United States.
Ahwatukee consists of several neighborhoods featuring single family homes, condos and townhomes including:
4/13/2016-New South Mountain Freeway to include a bike path in Ahwatukee:
The planners of the new South Mountain Freeway which will skirt the southern border of Ahwatukee will include a biking and hiking path. Read more.
12/05/2012-According to the Ahwatukee Foothills news, Lennar homes has announced plans for a second new subdivision of homes in Ahwatukee at the corner of Liberty Lane and 17th Ave. Although details are still limited, the new community will have 70 homes on approximately 18 acres. Currently this land is next to the Ahwatukee 620, which is the largest available undeveloped plot of land remaining in Ahwatukee. Portions of the Ahwatukee 620 have been purchased by the city of Phoenix in an effort to preserve space for a future park and other public works.
12/04/2012-Ahwatukee has a very limited amount of open land available for development, and what is available is typically found in small parcels. According to the Ahwatukee Foothills News, Lennar homes has announced plans to begin development on a 9.5 acre lot near Desert Vista High School. The parcel will be divided into 49 homesites and the plan calls for the new neighborhood to be completed in 1 to 2 years. Existing home prices in this Ahwatukee neighborhood range from the high $200s to the mid $400s.
7/26/2012-Ahwatukee area to get new high end outlet shopping:
According to the Simon Property Group, a new outlet center with 90 stores and featuring Saks Fith Avenue, will debut near Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in the spring of 2013. This project will be a significant boon to Ahwatukee shopping choices as it will be easily accessible to both Ahwatukee and Chandler residents. Read more.
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