Figuring out Phoenix and surrounding city addresses
Yes, an address is the unique identifier for a location within a city, and should let everyone know exactly where you live, but how useful is it? How are addresses determined and what do they mean? Most addresses include a north/south/east/west coordinate. North, south, east or west of what? Are all addresses based on one central coordinate in downtown Phoenix, or does each city have their own coordinate sytem? How much do we really rely upon an address to arrive at a destination? If you know the answers, congratulations; if not then read on.
Phoenix Metropolitan Growth
Currently, the Phoenix metropolitan area feels like a huge city where you can cross city limits or boundaries and not even realize that you traveled from one city to another. It hasn’t always been that way. The growth in many cities has been 
explosive. For example, according to the 1990 census, Gilbert was a small town of 29,188. Just 10 years later in 2000, the population had grown to 109,697, an increase of 275%. Current estimates for 2012 put the Gilbert population at 212,000. Many of the cities in the Phoenix valley were incorporated in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s when it was considered a significant distance between cities or towns. Therefore, addresses were based upon a specific crossroad or location within each community.
If you really want a trivia challenge, try and identify where the addresses originate for each valley city! Start with your own. Understanding this may give you a little better insight into 
the relative location the next time you read an address. For example, the picture above shows the street signs at the intersection of Gilbert and Elliot, the zero point for Gilbert addresses. Any address on a north/south running road that is south of Elliot will be XXXX South and the name of the street. If the street runs east & west, and the house is east of Gilbert Rd., the numeric portion will be XXXX East and the name of street.
Let’s turn to Tempe. You’ll notice that the street sign to the left shows coordinates of O West and O North. This street sign is located at the intersection of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Ave. On this same intersection is the original house built by Tempe’s founder, Charles Trumbell Hayden, built in 1873. It is the longest continuously occupied structure in the valley. Not surprisingly, all Tempe properties look to this intersection as the origin of Tempe addresses.
If you’re ever in downtown Chandler walking around, the zero point for all Chandler addresses is Arizona Ave. and Commonwealth Ave. in the downtown Historical area where the city of Chandler hosts many events throughout the year.
So how do we get around?
As you can see it would be a grand undertaking to memorize all the intersections for each city that relate to the origins for their addresses. And that is only half of the equation. You’d still need to learn and memorize the street name. When I 
moved to Gilbert many years ago I was surprised that in addition to the address the crossroads were frequently mentioned. Fortunately for all Phoenicians, the majority of the major arterial roads do not change names as they run through the valley cities. For example, Baseline Road starts in Apache Junction to the east and runs west through Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix, and Laveen. Even in commericials, you’ll often hear the crossroads given in addition to the address. Obviously, there is logic to each address, but unless you’re very well acquainted with each city, you’ll find that memorizing the major arterial streets will serve you best when trying to navigate the valley.
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4 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,374 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,019 sq ft
Added: 09/23/23, Last Updated: 09/23/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6608469
Community: DAVE BROWN COUNTRY ESTATES 2
Tract: DAVE BROWN COUNTRY ESTATES 2
Status: Active
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$4,000,000 :: 463 W PATRICK Court, Gilbert AZ, 85233
6 beds, 6.5 baths
Home size: 6,156 sq ft
Lot Size: 59,242 sq ft
Added: 09/22/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6608961
Community: Perkins Ranch
Tract: Perkins Ranch
Status: Active
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$580,000 :: 4090 E JESSE Street, Gilbert AZ, 85295
4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,067 sq ft
Lot Size: 3,921 sq ft
Added: 08/10/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6591036
Community: FULTON HOMES COOLEY STATION PARCELS 9 11 17A & 30
Tract: FULTON HOMES COOLEY STATION PARCELS 9 11 17A & 30
The price of this listing was last reduced on 9/22/2023 by 1%
Status: Active
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$530,000 :: 1007 N Palm Street, Gilbert AZ, 85234
3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,602 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,970 sq ft
Added: 09/22/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6608929
Community: Vista Alegre
Tract: Vista Alegre
Status: Active
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$775,000 :: 6229 S BANNING Street, Gilbert AZ, 85298
5 beds, 2.5 baths
Home size: 3,433 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,841 sq ft
Added: 07/29/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6584528
Community: SHAMROCK ESTATES PHASE 1
Tract: SHAMROCK ESTATES PHASE 1
The price of this listing was last reduced on 9/21/2023 by 3%
Status: Active
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$650,000 :: 1284 E APRICOT Lane, Gilbert AZ, 85298
4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,610 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,277 sq ft
Added: 09/22/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6608582
Community: VISTA DORADA 2
Tract: VISTA DORADA 2
Status: Active
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$734,900 :: 4160 S COLUMBUS Drive, Gilbert AZ, 85297
4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 1,967 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,534 sq ft
Added: 09/12/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6604300
Community: STRATFORD
Tract: STRATFORD
The price of this listing was last reduced on 9/22/2023 by 1%
Status: Active
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3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,445 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,534 sq ft
Added: 09/07/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6599714
Community: Rancho Cimarron
Tract: Rancho Cimarron
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Status: Active
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$775,000 :: 891 W LAREDO Avenue, Gilbert AZ, 85233
5 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 3,755 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,277 sq ft
Added: 09/01/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6599848
Community: MADERA PARC ESTATES
Tract: MADERA PARC ESTATES
Status: Active
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$580,000 :: 1963 E LAFAYETTE Avenue, Gilbert AZ, 85298
4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,762 sq ft
Lot Size: 9,148 sq ft
Added: 09/21/23, Last Updated: 09/22/23
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 6608220
Community: EVANS RANCH
Tract: EVANS RANCH
Status: Active
Great opportunity to purchase a home that is priced well below comps for a quick sale. It is in a peaceful and friendly neighborhood and close to A rated schools. It features 4 bedrooms (1 downstairs) 3 full baths, flex space that could be formal dining/office/? And a giant loft area. The kitchen opens to a great room. Hurry, this super investment won't last long.
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