Phoenix Arizona Waterfront Homes

Upscale Chandler Lake Community Offers Range of Home Options

The newest  Chandler lake community is Fulton Ranch with a range of contemporary home designs that range from Cachet Homes 1,386 sq.ft. condominiums in Serenity Shores up to custom built luxury waterfront homes in The Island at Fulton Ranch. In between, the other Fulton communities include Aegean Cove, Mediterranean, Gallery, and Caribbean that occupy over 520 acres in south Chandler.  Students in Fulton Ranch attend Ira A. Fulton elementary, Bogle Jr. High, and Hamilton High School in the  highly rated Chandler school district.  The property that is now Fulton Ranch was once owned by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company which raised cotton for the fiber necessary for tires. Fulton Ranch is also close to the many semi-conductor industries such as Intel, Microchip Technology, and Freescale Semiconductor which collectively employ over 12,000 workers in the Chandler area.

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Chandler Waterfront Properties and Lake Community Homes at Pecos Ranch

The Pecos Ranch  lake community in Chandler Arizona,  just south of the 202 freeway, was developed in the early 1990’s, with approximately 120 waterfront residential homes. Mature landscaping including tall pine trees, lakes, a community pool and tennis courts,  and a nearby city park all  make Pecos Ranch an attractive setting for families.

Pecos Ranch is in the Chandler School District. Students attend Ann Marie Jacobsen elementary school, Bogle Jr. High, and Hamilton High School.  Access to the freeway could not be any closer, with the 202 freeway entrance just around the corner,  making the commute to the greater Phoenix area very reasonable.  Pecos Ranch is less than three miles from the Chandler Fashion Mall, and less than 4 miles away from Intel and other semi-conductor companies.

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Ocotillo Residents Enjoy Awesome Waterfront and Golf Course Views

Some of the best views from lakeside  homes in Chandler may be the result of a balanced blend of lakefront property bordered by  lush greens and fairways of well maintained golf courses. This is definitely the case for Ocotillo homes in subdivisions such as Crown Point, The Island at Ocotillo, The Vistas at Ocotillo among others.

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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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Scottsdale Waterfront Residences Condominiums on Camelback

Known for setting the standard of luxurious urban living in the heart of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Waterfront Residences are located near the intersection of Camelback and Scottdale Roads.  The waterfront designation is due to the location next to the historic Arizona Canal.  The SRP canal was completed in 1885 and facilitated the founding of many valley communities. In 1888, Major Winfield Scott purchased 640 acres next to the canal and Scottdale Arizona was born.  The real attraction to these luxury Scottsdale condominiums is the urban living atmosphere and proximity to dining, entertainment, shopping and everything within a close commute. The Scottdale Fashion Square, the largest shopping mall in Arizona with approximately 2 million square feet of retail is just across the street.

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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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Have You Ever Wondered About Those Ocotillo Lakes?

Ocotillo neighborhoods  in Chandler are known for their lakes and waterways  but do you  know what goes on behind the scenes to keep the lakes functioning? The picture to the right is one of 15 pumping stations that keep the water recirculating,  moving from lake to lake, and irrigating over 1,900 acres.  But where does the water come from? How many gallons per day are used to  irrigate and maintain the Ocotillo Community?  What keeps the water from seeping into the ground beneath the lakes?  What species of fish are stocked in the lakes and what purpose do they serve?  Unless you know the answer to these questions, then maybe you should click the “Read the rest of this entry” button that follows.

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Lakeshore at Andersen Springs Condos  in Chandler

Lakeshore at Andersen Springs condominiums are located on the east side of the 10 acre man made lake at the southeast corner of  Ray and Dobson.  Originally built as apartments in 1989, they were converted and sold as condominiums in 2006. The floor plans range in size from 597 sq.ft. with 1 bedroom and 1 bath up to 1,070 sq.ft.  with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  Two bedroom floor plans have approximately 800 sq.ft.   Parking includes cover car ports.

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Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse – An Integral Part Of This Lake Community

You know when a community pool is popular when it is early November and residents are still enjoying lounging around the pool, as seen in the picture to the right. This Jr. sized Olympic pool is just one of the features of the Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse and Community Center.  In addition you’ll find a lagoon swimming pool with a sandy beach, a cardio and weight training facility, raquetball courts, a tennis club with 8 tennis courts, and a banquet center for social events.

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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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