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

To receive updated information and property updates on water ski lake property, please click on receive updated water ski listings.  Or if you are a  water ski waterfront homeowner interested in selling and want maximum exposure for you listing, please e-mail or call me for more information.  

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 area water ski homes and communities are attractive and unique because they offer residents an opportunity to enjoy water skiing and wakeboarding in their own backyard.  When buyers are considering water ski homes for sale, they should understand the added cost and maintenance involved with maintaining a ski lake since it has to operate at a higher “full body contact” level.  The maintenance and upkeep of the lake are extremely important and any neglect could cause health problems for those that use the lake.  This ongoing task will  most likely be contracted out to a company that specializes in monitoring and maintaining urban lakes including ski lakes.

Ongoing maintenance and testing for water ski lakes

County Health Department standards require  weekly testing of ski lakes. Two important measurements  are the PH level and bacteria count. The PH level must fall between 6.5  and 9.0.  Bacteria count must not exceed 256/ 100 c.c.’s .    These correspond to state requirements for surface water that you would find in any lake or reservoir.  Ski lakes also have an advantage in that the water they use is well water or surface water instead of reclaimed water which is common to most residential lakes in Phoenix.

An often overlooked tool in maintaining the ecological balance in lakes is the use of  fish which is preferable to the use of chemicals.  In this case they are considered utility fish since they serve a specific utilitarian purpose instead of  sport fishing.  For example, Goldfish eat the larva that produce gnats and insects.  And White Amur eat weeds at the bottom of a lake.   Dyes are occasionally used in lakes to limit the sun and light penetration and therefore reduce  algae growth.

For more information on Phoenix area or Gilbert Az slalom waterski and wakeboard  lakes, please contact me or if you’d like to receive available homes for sale automatically, click on  homes in az water ski lake homes for sale, or call me directly.  Many thanks go out to Rick Amalfi at Aquatic Consulting and Testing for educating me on the details of water ski lake maintenance.

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.

The next time you turn on the faucet or take a shower, take time to realize that you live in a desert where the average rainfall in the Phoenix valley is less than 9 inches/year but  the average person uses 150 gallons of water PER day.  So how do we satisfy our “thirst” for water that exceeds our natural supply  in the valley?

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Water sources that we depend upon

City and towns in Phoenix depend upon a combination of water sources or supplies.  Each city depends on these sources in varying degrees.

• SRP water that comes from the Salt and Verde River watersheds.
• Colorado River water that is delivered via the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal.
• Ground water that is pumped from aquifers below the surface.
• Reclaimed water that is treated and used for non-potable uses.

SRP water from the Salt and Verde watersheds

SRP delivers water from the Salt and Verde rivers to cities that have water rights that are “appurtenant” or connected to the land.  The cities that have water rights to water from the Salt and Verde watersheds that is delivered via the SRP are Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix,  Scottsdale, Tempe and Tolleson.  Each city receives water based on the land included in the SRP service area for which they have water rights.  The service area does not necessarily align with city boundaries.  Gilbert for example, has 12,585 acres of land with no SRP water rights.   The total SRP service area consists of 248,000 acres and draws from the Salt and Verde river watersheds that cover 13,000 square miles, or approximately 11% of the state of Arizona (114,000 sq.miles).

SRP water is stored in 6 reserviors;  4 on the Salt River and 2 on the Verde River.  Roosevelt Lake, the largest lake in Arizona,  represents 70%  of SRP’s storage capacity is located on the Salt river along with Apache Lake, Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake.   Horseshoe and Bartlett reserviors are located on the Verde river.  It is possible to check the water levels of the SRP reserviors.    Here’s more information on the dams and reservoirs managed by SRP.                                               

Over 100 years ago in 1903, the articles of incorporation were filed in Maricopa county by the Salt River Valley Water Users Association, (SRVWUA).  In 1904, the federal government and SRVWUA signed an agreement to build Roosevelt Dam, with the members of SRVWUA pledging more than 200,000 acres of their land as collateral for the federal construction loan.   Construction of the dam was completed in 1911 at a cost of $3.8 million.

As you drive through the east valley, you’ll notice the SRP canals which are used to transport water to industrial, municipal and agricultural irrigation customers throughout the SRP service area.  The 131 miles of SRP canal have become a favorite with those that enjoy walking and jogging.

SRP currently delivers more than 1 million acre feet of water to the water service area.  SRP water is treated in city water treatment plants before being delivered to customers.

Colorado River Water via the Central Arizona Project (CAP)

In 1922, the signing of the Colorado River Compact divided 7 seven states into the Upper Basin (Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado) and Lower Basin (Arizona,  Nevada and California) with the intent to divide the Colorado river equally between the Upper Basin and Lower Basin states.  Within 5 months of the signing,  all states ratified the agreement except Arizona!  It was not until 1944 that Arizona ratified the compact, 22 years later mainly because of allocation issues with California.   Arizona continued to dispute allocations until the Supreme Court finalized the allocations in the 1964 decision, Arizona vs. California.   Arizona’s current allocation is 2.8 million acre feet / year.  The Colorado river drains 244,000 square miles across the seven states that comprise the Upper and Lower Basin states.  Because of the dependency of these seven states and Mexico on the Colorado river,  historian Norris Hundley, Jr. stated that the Colorado river has been the most litigated, regulated, politicized, and argued-about river in the world.

In light of this history,  it is amazing that Senator John McCain,  GOP presidential candidate suggested in Aug. 2008, that the 1922 Colorado River Compact be renegotiated due to the population growth in the Lower Basin states. Ouch! That’s one way to lose votes in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.  Or was it to gain votes in Nevada, Arizona and California! Later, while in Colorado he said he would “never ever” try to take more of Colorado’s water.  He found out the meaning of the expression, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting,”.

Getting Colorado River water to Phoenix

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336 mile system of aquaducts, tunnels, pumping stations, and pipelines  that carry water from the  Colorado River in  Lake Havasu to central and southern Arizona. The project cost $4.4 billion and was conceived in the 1960’s with the purpose of helping Arizona use its allotment of water from the Colorado river.  It is designed to bring 1.5 million acre feet of Colorado River water to Pima, Pinal, and Maricopa counties and is owned and operated by the United States Bureau of Reclamation.

Once it arrives, the water quality level is not of sufficient quality  for human consumption.  The final step is to pass through a water treatment plant which many confuse for a water reclamation plant used to treat sewage.    The Town of Gilbert and the City of Chandler recently opened a $102 million  high tech water treatment plant for water received from the Colorado River.  The plant uses “ballasted flocculation” to treat Central Arizona Project water.  At the current capacity, the plant can produce up to 24 million gallons of water per day.  Each city has the right to half the capacity.

Ground Water

For many years ground water has been pumped from the ground faster than it has been replaced,  creating a condition called “overdraft”.  As groundwater levels fall, it is more expensive to pump and the water quality diminishes. This is an on-going issue for the valley because many areas rely on groundwater as their primary water supply.

To address this issue, the Arizona Groundwater Management Code was passed  in 1980.  Part of the code was the establishment of 5 Active Management Area’s (AMA’s) where the overdraft was the most severe.  For the Phoenix, Prescott and Tucson AMA’s the primary goal is safe yield by the year 2025.  Safe yield is defined as the long term balance of ground water withdrawn and natural and artificial recharge of the aquifer.

Reclaimed Water

Reclaimed water is a valuable resource and has a variety of uses, with the most important trait being it reduces the dependence on other sources of wate; namely ground water and surface water.  Reclaimed water is primarily used for industrial purposes, irrigation of golf courses, parks, highway medians, common areas in communities, and providing  decorative lakes which act as above ground storage facilities, and ground water recharge.  Gilbert along with other cities in the Phoenix area are committed to using 100% of their reclaimed water.

Ground water recharge using reclaimed water

Most people would not even know that the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is home to 7 recharge ponds.  Reclaimed water is piped to the recharge ponds where it enters the underground aquifer and in the process goes through the natural filtering process, and helps replace groundwater that has been withdrawn.   The Central Arizona Project also manages recharge projects with the goal of assisting in groundwater recharge.  Chandler’s Veterans Oasis Park is similar to the Riparian Preserve in that it serves as a recreational andenvironmental education facility and a recharge facility that uses reclaimed water to recharge the aquifer and create a wetland environment.

Believe it or not, I’ve only touched the surface of water management in Arizona.  The more you learn about it the more you realize there is so much more to learn.   The water we enjoy in Arizona now is the result of preparation and work that began over 100 years ago with tireless work by many.  That diligence continues  today by stewards of Arizona’s most precious resource so that it is as easy as turning on the tap. Our responsibility is to use it wisely, enjoy it and conserve it so that we can continue to enjoy this oasis in the desert.

Here’s your chance to join this luxury lake community that has a passion for water skiing, with a waterfront lot offering 165 feet of lakefront on this tournament slalom water ski lake.   The ski lake measures approximately 2,250 ft in length and includes a ramp and turn arounds at each end.  This prime waterfront lot is perfect for someone searching for that perfect spot upon which to build their custom dreamhouse and be able to water ski at a moment’s notice.

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Crystal Point Estates – Water ski community with a great Gilbert location

Crystal Point Estates is ideally located within minutes of parks, schools, and countless other amenities.   Less than 1/2 mile away is the 40 acres McQueen Park which includes an activity center, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, and list goes on and on.     Freestone Park, the flagship of Gilbert Parks is less than 3 miles from Crystal Point and includes one awesome skate park.   The Hale Centre Theatre is another high priority place to visit.   The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and the Southeast Regional Library are also within minutes of this luxury lake community.  Also attractive is the 20 minute commute to Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix.

Satellite view of  Crystal Point Estates

Call me for details regarding pricing, financing, lot size and information regarding the Crystal Point Estates CC&R’s at 480-326-8571.

Instead of focusing exclusively on one water ski lake community,  let’s take a quick look at an overview of  lakes that allow water skiing and wake boarding in the Phoenix valley.  These are different from the majority of lake communities because the water has to be “full body contact” quality.  The HOA may also require the owner to become a member of the AWSA and the community ski club.  It may be the equivalent of taking a sleep aid pill, but read the CC&R’s so you’re not surprised when you learn you are required to carry $1,000,000 of  comprehensive personal liability insurance related to the lake and the activities thereon.

Ski lake with the most waterfront ski lots – Playa del Rey Estates in Gilbert                                                                     

The main ski and wakeboard lake has 35 waterfront lots.  Home sizes range from 2,600 – 5,400 sq.ft.   There are a total of 128 lots in Playa del Rey all of which have lake privileges.  One advantage of Playa del Rey is the HOA fee is $185/month compared to a significantly higher monthly fee for longer slalom water ski lakes.   Satellite view of Playa del Rey Estates. Plat map of the subdivision.  Gilbert’s  McQueen Park is directly  south of the subdivision.  The lake depth ranges from 4′ – 7′ so a hydrofoil (airchair) is not a wise water sport activity choice. To see current listings, click on Playa del Rey Waterski Community Listings.  Not as long as a tournament ski lake, the lake measures approximatley 1,170 feet in length and 350 feet wide with an island in the middle.

Slalom course water ski lakes in the Phoenix area

The remaining ski lakes are tournament slalom course lakes; three in the east valley and two in the west.  Gilbert, which has more ski lake than any other city is home to Crystal Point Estates and Santan Lakeside Estates slalom course ski lakes.   Buchli Lake, the original east valley ski lake is located in Queen Creek in Pinal county.

Crystal Point Estates has 20 lots with 18 luxury homes with 165′ of lakefront and 120′ deep.   A water skier’s dream, the lake measure 2,250 feet long by 225′ wide with beaches designed to absorb the wake so it is calm and glass-like by the time you turn around for your next pass.  Satellite view of Crystal Point Estates. To see current homes for sale, click on Crystal Point Waterski Homes for Sale.  Crystal Point Estates and Playa del Rey are  1.5 miles apart.

Lot for sale in Crystal Point Estates.

Santan Lakeside Estates, located in south Gilbert, has 19 one acre lots nestled at the foot of the Santan mountains.   Video of skiers at Santan Lakeside Estates.   Here’s a satellite view of the community.   Listings for Luxury homes in Santan Lakeside Estates . This gated luxury lake subdivision is about half built out.  One acre lots currently are listed for $525K to $575K.  Call me for details.  Monthly HOA dues are currently $550/month.  The community will host 2  AWSA events during 2009. The secluded setting next to the mountains with almost 1/2 mile of ideal waterskiing with lots averaging 230′ of lakefront led one visitor to comment that it was the nicest water ski lake they’d seen.

Buchli Lake is further to the east in the Queen Creek area of Pinal county.    Satellite view of Buchli Lake. It is in a very rural setting, and has less than 10 lots on the lake.   It was the original ski lake in the Phoenix area. Even with it’s remote setting, it will host 4 AWSA Western Region Tournament events  in 2009.

Spring Mountain Ski Ranch is located on the west side of the Phoenix valley in Arlington, south of Buckeye.  It is the newest water ski lake in the Phoenix area. Different from any east valley water ski lake is it has two slalom course lakes right next to each other.  There are a total 22 one acre lots surrounding the two lakes.  Here’s a visual tour of the community.   The lakes are connected at the south end, making it easy to accomodate more than one skier in the community at any time.  Electricity was recently hooked up to the community and the water source is well water.   For current available lots, click on Spring Mountain Ski Ranch listings.  No homes have yet been built in Spring Mountain Ski Ranch.

Lakeside Ski Village, located in Gila Bend is similar to Spring Mountain Ski Ranch with two ski lakes side by side. In fact, it is about 8 miles south of  Spring Mountain Ski Ranch and no doubt the developers of  Spring Mountain used it as a model.  Here’s the satellite view of Lakeside Ski Village.  For more information on available property in Lakeside Ski Village, go to Update on Lakeside Ski Village

Phoenix water ski lakes are different from other man made lakes in the area because of the water quality level they must maintain.

Owning a waterfront ski lake lot or home is a unique experience  since there are less than 130 waterfront ski properties in the greater Phoenix area.  Combined with our absence of cold weather and it makes a perfect opportunity for someone who really enjoys skiing in their backyard!

If  this is a lifestyle about which you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail. Or tell me what kind of Phoenix Waterski Property you are looking for.

How do schools near waterfront / lake communities rank?

The other day the Tribune featured an article that discussed the number of schools that attained each level of the Achievement Profile as reported by the Arizona Department of Educaton. That made me wonder how the schools that serve the Phoenix area waterfront homes and communities are ranked.  I should have stopped at that point since that simple question led to hours worth of searching, copying, pasting and creating hyperlinks.  The best way to answer the question was to go the Arizona Department of Education website and find the rankings for each elementary school and the corresponding community.  The page School Report Card page is invaluable with the amount of information it contains. Unfortunately, 2007 is the last year for which it will be available.  Starting in 2008, the format is greatly condensed and I believe does not have as much information.  If you want to how the Jr. High and High Schools rank for a specific neighborhood, just e-mail or hopefully you’ll have visited the department’s website and learned how to use this useful tool.  I’m also convinced that what follows is the most complete list of waterfront / lakefront homes and communities for the Phoenix area by city.

Elementary Schools that correspond to waterfront / lakefront communities by city

Cave Creek

Cave Creek Metes and Bounds     Black Mountain Elementary

Chandler Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Ocotillo Lakes / Oakwood Hills  Basha Elementary Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary

Oakwood Hills    Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary

The Springs  Rudy Bologna Elementary

Lagos Vistoso   Santan Elementary

Chandler Elementary School Boundaries

Gilbert Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

The Islands        Islands Elementary Shumway Elementary

Val Vista Lakes    Val Vista Lakes Elementary

Playa del Rey Estates / Crystal Point Estates    Playa del Rey Elementary

Santan Lakeside Estates       Ryan Elementary (not available)

Stonebridge   Burk Elementary

Wind Drift   Sonoma Ranch Elementary

Lago Estancia   Gilbert Elementary

Mesa Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Dobson Ranch   Washington Elementary

Superstition Springs  Superstition Springs Elementary

Tempe Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Oasis at Anozira   Kyrene del Norte

The Lakes   Rover Elementary

Scottsdale  Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Scottsdale Ranch  Laguna Elementary

Desert Mountain  Black Mountain Elementary

Gainey Ranch      Cochise Elementary

McCormick Ranch   Kiva Elementary

Scottsdale Country Club    Cochise Elementary

Glendale Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Arrowhead Lakes  Legend Springs Elementary

Arrowhead Ranch  Arrowhead Elementary

Palomino / Sierra Verde   Sierra Verde Elementary

Phoenix Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

The Foothills ( Ahwatukee Foothills)    Kyrene de la Sierra

Miralago (Ahwatukee Foothills)    Kyrene de la Sierra

Lakewood  Kyrene de los Lagos Elementary

Center Court Lakefront   Kyrene de la Colina Elementary

Peoria Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Harbor Island   Desert Harbor Elementary

Ventana Lakes   Adult Community

Avondale Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Garden Lakes     Garden Lakes Elementary

Crystal Gardens   Rio Vista Elementary Canyon Breeze Elementary

Goodyear Waterfront / Lakeside Communities

Reflection Bay      Westar Elementary

Litchfield Waterfront / Lakefront Communities

Laguna Royale   Litchfield Elementary

Casa Grande Watefront / Lakeside Communities

Casa Grande Lakes   Cottonwood Elementary

For additional information regarding schools in the Phoenix area, visit the Schools page of my website.  If you have any questions about specific communities or subdivisions,  e-mail or call and I’ll find the answer.

Strategically located in Gilbert is Crystal Point Estates, a waterskier’s paradise featuring a tournament water ski lake community for the 20 lakefront lots that surround the lake.  The typical lot size is 165′ of waterfront by 120′ deep, with custom luxury homes that range in size from 2,900 to over 6,500 square feet of resort style living.  The lake is approximately 200′ wide and 2,250′ long.  Currently, 18 luxury waterfront homes share the lake, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to enjoy your  private ski lake.

Ideal location in Gilbert

Crystal Point Estates is one of three waterski lake communities in Gilbert, and one of two that are considered tournament ski lakes. This premier lake community is a short 20 minute drive to the airport and is extremely convenient to Gilbert schools, parks, hospitals, shopping and dining.  The Superstiton freeway, US60,  is less than 3 miles away.

With amenities within minutes and a waterski lake in your backyard surrounded by luxury waterfront homes with private boat houses, nothing is lacking for the serious waterskier.

More information for homes for sale in Crystal Point Estates

Satellite view of Crystal Point Estates