A Phoenix water ski home or lot is a unique type of Arizona real estate.  Man made with one of Arizona’s most precious resources there are only 6  water ski communities in the valley.  Ready for some Phoenix water ski real estate trivia?  How many water ski homes / lots are there in Phoenix?  See the answer at the end of this post.  Right now we’re going to look at a recap of the activity and sales of homes and lots during 2009 and year to date in 2010.

Sales Recap for 2009 and 2010 year-to-date

Lot sales of water ski property during the last 16 monts occured in four communities; Santan Lakeside, Lakeside Ski Village, Spring Mountain and Buchli lake.  Two of them were bank owned/REO.  In the west valley,  3 Spring Mountain Ski Ranch lots transferred ownership.  One of them in Spring Mountain Ski Ranch was a bank owned property that sold for $100K in April 2009.   Just down the road in Lakeside Ski Village,  there was 1  lot transfer at the end of of 2009 for an undisclosed amount.

Lots for sale in Spring Mountain Ski Ranch

Water Ski Lake Homes for sale in Lakeside Ski Village

In the east valley ski communities,  Santan Lakeside Estate and Buchli Lake each had lot sales.   The Santan Lakeside Estates lot 17, sold for $312,500 in March of 2010.   Further east, in the Queen Creek area at Buchli Lake, 1 lot sold for $250K in July of 2009.

Lots for sale in Santan Lakeside Estates

Homes sales in Phoenix valley Water ski lake communities

Two of the three water ski waterfront home sales were distressed property sales; one bank-owned and a short sale.   There was one sale each in Crystal Point, Playa del Rey Estates, and Santan Lakeside Estates.  In April, 2009, a waterfront short sale property in Playa del Rey Estates with 5,410 sq.ft built in 2006 sold for $750,000.   In November, 2009 , a 3,366 sq.ft. home in Crystal Point sold as a traditional sale for $1,000,000 to an out of town buyer.  The bank owned waterfront ski lake home  in Santan Lakeside Estates sold in November of 2009 for $1,010,000. It was 6,875 sq.ft. with a garage space for 6 cars.

Homes for Sale in Cystal Point

Playa del Rey Estates Homes for Sale

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Water ski real estate trivia answer: There are 171 water ski waterfront homesites in the Phoenix area.

Additional information can be found at Phoenix Waterfront Property

Phoenix

In your quest for Phoenix lake communities that have waterfronthomes, any search would be incomplete if you didn’t consider the eight waterfront communities in Gilbert.  I’m not counting  subdivisions that have a community lake at the entrance or near the clubhouse.  These are communities in which some of the homes are on waterfront lots.  Specifically, these Gilbert waterfront lake communities are Val Vista Lakes, The Islands, Crystal Point, Santan Lakeside Estates, Playa del Rey,  Lago Estancia, Stonebridge Estates, and Wind Drift.

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Few think of lake communities in Phoenix Arizona

When home buyers think of  Phoenix Arizona real estate, the last thing that comes to mind is a home on a lake.  Admittedly, they are man made lakes.  A common request is a waterfront lot on one of the reserviors around Phoenix on the Salt and Verde rivers. These  do not have any private land,  and  are critical components of the watershed system managed by SRP.  In fact they are also man made, starting with Roosevelt Dam and Lake in 1911.

Lake communities in Gilbert offer variety – Community Overview

Each lake community offers a dimension of variety to offset the perception that all Phoenix communities that tend to look the same.

Val Vista Lakes is one of the largest Gilbert waterfront communities in the east valley. The 900 acre development offers 24 residential subdivisions and one of the best community clubhouses and recreation centers in the valley.  This amenity-rich community has repeatedly been awarded the Neighborhood of the Year Award by the Town of Gilbert.  It is also home to Val Vista Lakes Elementary, conveniently located within the development.  Residential options range from townhouses in Beach Club Village to luxury waterfront homes in gated West Lake Estates.

Val Vista Lake Homes for Sale

View of Val Vista Lakes

Val Vista Lakes is located nearby many favorite Gilbert attractions such as Dana Park Village Square, Santan Village, Big League Dreams, Joe’s Farmhouse Grill, Cosmo Dog Park, and the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.

The Islands Lake Community, located in southwest Gilbert features homes built between 1987 and 1995, with a range of properties from townhouses to luxury waterfront homes.  The mature landscaping that lines the streets and lakes gives the community a lush green feel appreciated by all residents. The Islands, approximately 800 acres, is make up of popular floorplans by builders such as UDC, Blandford, Continental, Hunter, and US Homes as well as custom and semi-custom homes.

Homes for Sale in The Islands

Satellite View of The Islands

Only minutes away is  McQueen Park to the north. Also nearby is Historic Downtown Gilbert and Hale Centre Theatre.

Lago Estancia, is a short distance to the east of The Islands, and one of the smaller Gilbert lake communities with around 100 waterfront homes.  A distinguishing characteristic of the subdivision is the generous number of walking paths around the lake. Most of the waterfront homes are separated from the lake by a view fence.

Homes for Sale in Lago Estancia

View of Lago Estancia

The smaller community with the walking paths around much of the lake perimeter gives this waterfront community a close knit feel and the opportunity for all to enjoy the lake community atmosphere.

Stonebridge Lakes is made up of two subdivisions, Stonebridge Lakes Estates and Stonebridge Lakes Manor.  Stonebridge Lakes Manor includes front yard landscaping as part of the HOA fee.  This lake community features houses built mostly in the early 1990’s.  It is located almost directly across from Freestone Park.  The Gilbert Heritage Trail, a favorite jogging and riding path passes right by Stonebridge Lakes. Stonebridge Lakes also offers it’s residents the choice of two community pools.

Satellite View of Stonebridge Lakes

Homes for sale in Stonebridge Lakes

Wind Drift has the fewest lakefront lots in it’s subdivision, approximately 50. Wind Drift is definitely in the middle of what’s happening in Gilbert.  Gilbert High is almost directly across the street and Freestone Park is it’s neighbor to the north.

Homes for Sale in Wind Drift

Satellite view of Wind Drift

Gilbert’s Waterski Lake Communities

Unique to Gilbert are it’s water ski lake communities.  Of the 6 in the valley, 3 are in Gilbert.

Playa del Rey Estates has the most waterfront ski lake properties of the three.  There are approximately 130 homes in Playa del Rey and all have access to the lake.  Shorter than a slalom ski lake, the length is around 1,150 ft. long with a island in the middle, perfect for family water skiing or wakeboarding.

Homes for sale in Playa del Rey Estates

Satellite view of Playa del Rey Estates

Crystal Point Estates is the most established competition ski lake in Gilbert.  18 luxury homes surround the 2,250 ft. length lake.  Crystal Point is a short 20 minute drive to the airport and convenient to many Gilbert amenities, yet secluded within the gated community which offers practically year round skiing and a lifestyle for those who love water skiing.

Crystal Point Homes for Sale

View of Crystal Point Estates

Santan Lakeside Estates is located in south Gilbert with luxury homes that enjoy a water ski lake at the foot of the San Tan mountains.  The one acre lots at Santan Lakeside Estates provide 235 feet of lakeside waterfront.  About half of the 20 lot subdivision is built out.  Make sure to check out this video of Santan Lakeside Estates waterskiing.

Santan Lakeside Luxury Homes for Sale

View of Santan Lakeside Estates

As you can see, there are many options available for those who wish to call Gilbert home and do it in a peaceful lake community or waterfront lot.  For more details, don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Waterfront Property for Sale

Here’s your chance to enjoy a private tournament ski lake located in the west valley south of Buckeye. Own a one acre lakefront lot with 175′ of ski lake waterfront.  With only 11 lots per lake, you’ll have plenty of time to waterski and wakeboard.  This is a chance to get away from the city, enjoy the mountain views and some of the best waterskiing in the west on a slalom course.

Visual tour of Spring Mountain Ski Ranch

26412 S. Spring Mountain Trail – Lot 9

Spring Mountain Ski Ranch is a gated lake community located approximately 20 miles from the highway 85 turnoff at the I-10, 60 miles from downtown Phoenix.  Lot 9 is on the east side of the lake in phase I.  For more information and pricing,  call me at 480-326-8571.

Current listings in Spring Mountain Ski Ranch

0 bath beds, 0.00 bath
Property Size: 0 sq ft
Lot Size: 43,560 sq ft
Added: 07/23/08, Last Updated: 04/05/09
Property Type: Land / Lot
MLS Number: 3031346
Tract: Spring Mountain Ski Ranch
The Price of this Listing was last reduced on 1/21/2009 by 17%

Water Ski Lake Lot, 175`of Lake Frontage with incredible Lake & Mountain Views. West side of the lake this prime lot in the gated water ski lake community of Spring Mountain Ski Ranch offers you the opportunity to make this your weekend/summer home or permanent residence w/no concerns about ski time with only 11, 1 Acre lots per lake.Imagine water skiing,wakeboarding, trick skiing,or tubing; whatever you level of skiing or just love of the water, this is the place for you.

Listed With Sannhet Realty, LLC

0 bath beds, 0.00 bath
Property Size: 0 sq ft
Lot Size: 43,560 sq ft
Added: 02/19/09, Last Updated: 02/19/09
Property Type: Land / Lot
MLS Number: 4125113
Tract: Spring Mountain Ski Ranch

Tournament waterski lake in the west valley, one acre waterfront ski lot in Spring Mountain Ski Ranch. Ski lakes are connected at the south end.

Listed With Re/Max Elite