Phoenix Arizona Waterfront Homes

Ventana Lakes Community Spans Two Cities and Two Zip Codes

Ventana Lakes lake community is the only community that I know of  in the Phoenix valley that is part of two cities, Peoria and Sun City, and covered by two zip codes, 85373 and 85382.  Those residents that live west of 107 Ave. are in Sun City 85373, while the Ventana Lakes residents on the east of 107th Ave. are part of Peoria 85382.  Regardless of the city or zip code, all belong to the Ventana  Lakes Property Owners Association. Ventana Lakes , situated on 480 acres, has been recognized as the “Adult Community for the Young-at-Heart”.

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Phoenix Lakeside Property Offers Views and Amenities

Phoenix lake community condos and townhouses are appealing because of the waterfront property views, low maintenance and community amenities such as a community pool and spa.  This is especially attractive to Canadians and those from the mid-west with harsh winters that want more moderate weather with a turn key vacation or second home.  No yardwork or maintenance to worry about, just bring your suitcase and front door key.

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Cantabria Shores Townhouse Surrounded by Ocotillo Golf  Resort and Waterfront

Cantabria Shores is located in south Chandler in the Ocotillo area and has some of the best views of any waterfront community in the valley.  This is because of the lake and golf course combination that offers a view not characteristic of typical townhouse developments.  Floor plans of these chandler townhomes for sale range from 1,100 sq.ft up to 2,217 sq.ft with a 1 or 2 car garage and include single and two story designs.  As late as 2007, larger townhouses sold for over $400K.

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Town of Gilbert Is Safest Community In Arizona, According to Data

According to CQ Press, an independent publisher, Gilbert is among the safest cities in the United States, 24th among cities with over 75,000. For municipalities in Arizona, Gilbert ranks as the safest community.  The analysis used crime and population data as reported to the FBI by local law enforcement agencies for 2008.

This is great news for lovers of Gilbert waterfront homes, lake communities,  water ski lake homes and wakeboard aficionados that are looking at homes or property in such subdivisions as The Islands, Val Vista Lakes, Playa del Rey Estates, Crystal Point, Santan Lakeside Estates, Stonebridge Lakes, Wind Drift and Lago Estancia.

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Performing Your Due Diligence on Phoenix Waterfront Homes

You’ve found the perfect waterfront home in your favorite lake community.  Your offer has been accepted and now the 10 day inspection period begins. There are resources to assist you. The Arizona Department of Real Estate has published the  Buyer Advisory to help buyers understand the documents used during the transaction, help investigate the  condition of the property,  and assist in evaluating the area surrounding the property.    Section 6 of the AAR Residential Resale Real Estate Contract instructs the buyer to conduct all physical, environmental, and any other inspections within the inspection period.  This includes consulting  government agencies, lenders, insurance agents, and others regarding zoning, fire, health and safety codes.   The Department of Real Estate has created the Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights to help buyers be aware of material issues regarding the property.  I also created a page on my website in order to educate buyers on the home buying process.  Hiring a competent inspector is also a major part of the process. These activities are important but do not constitute a complete inspection.

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Lake Pleasant – The Largest Phoenix Area Lake

Water sport enthusiasts,campers and fisherman that live above the 101 freeway in Peoria, Glendale, Ph0enix, Cave Creek, and Anthem will count themselves lucky with their 15 mile or less commute to Lake Pleasant.  They are conveniently located near the largest lake in the Greater Phoenix area that offers 10,000 acres of water and 50 miles of shoreline.  Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers two paved boat launching ramps; a 10 lane ramp and a 4 lane ramp with plenty of adjacent parking making easy access for boaters, water skiers, fisherman, jet skiers and wake boarders.

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Award Winning Active Adult Retirement Lake Community in Maricopa

Province was voted the Best Active Adult Community in 2006 by the National Association of Home Builders’ 50+ Housing Council.  It is one of the best maintained communities in Arizona and offers residents a wide range of amenities.  This guard gated active adult lake community includes 50 acres of man made lakes, 125 acres of parks and greenbelts and a clubhouse second to none with over 30,000 sq.ft.

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Post Tension Slabs  reduce settling issues

This giant checker board is actually the “guts” of an unbonded post tension slab.

Post tension slabs are used to create a monolithic slab that is stronger than the typical slab and foundation that is poured in stages.  Post tension slabs are used in many parts of the country where the soil has high shrink / swell potential, also commonly know as expansive soil because they resist soil movement.   Many parts  of the Phoenix area have soil that is expansive  and exhibits a high shrink / swell potential.  The USDA has published a shrink / swell potential map for Phoenix which identifies the cities or towns most affected by this condition.

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This Avondale Lake Community Is Truly Unique

As you drive along Crystal Gardens Parkway you notice that this is not like other Phoenix lake communities.  If you stop to observe the lakes, you’ll find out they are not lakes but “treatment cells”.   Further research reveals that these cells also have “working fish” and are part of the Avondale Wetland project.   That’s when you really wonder what’s going on and feel the need to understand this Avondale waterfront community.

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Lake Community in Arizona City

The largest residential lake in Pinal county, Paradise Lake, can be found in a quiet rural neighborhood south of Casa Grande in Arizona City.  The layout of the  48 acre lake maximizes the lake view of each waterfront home.  Even in the narrowest parts of the lake, most waterfront homeowners enjoy at least 200 feet of waterfront view.  Select lakefront lots can easily have waterfront views of over 600 ft behind them.  That is some of the best if not the best in the Phoenix valley.

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