Queen Creek, AZ Real Estate

Queen Creek is a town that straddles two counties Maricopa and Pinal. Queen Creek has long history as a community, but it only incorporated in 1989. The community of Queen Creek was in full bloom by the time Arizona became a state. It was vibrant rural community that found every opportunity to come together for celebrations such as the fourth of July. In fact in 1946, they had the first celebration with a fireworks at the home of the Schnepfs of Schnepf’s Farms. It set the standard for future fourth of July Celebrations organized by community leaders.

In the days the community Queen Creek was connected to Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, and Tucson by the Dinky, which was an engine with a single coach. Residents would have to flag the train as it approached the switch at the Rittenhouse Station, pay a small fee, and then they could then catch a ride to one Arizona’s larger cities to visit family or purchase supplies not available in their general store. It was a wonderful arrangement that kept the little community of Queen Creek connected to the rest of the state, but allowed them to maintain the quiet charm of their farming oasis. Unlike many other western communities, Queen Creek was not a prominent stop on a stage coach route or the train this, kept it quaint, nearly crime free and a wonderful place to live.

Today, Queen Creek still maintains a small downtown that is reminiscent of its roots as a peaceful yet prosperous farming community. Older buildings intermingled with newer building provide a charming atmosphere. Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek is still a working farm today, and even offers tours to educate the community with their past. The Queen Creek Olive Mill is the only working olive farm and mill in Arizona. It produces boutique oils organically grown. Several other Queen Creek farms have become beautiful master planned communities.

The Pecans is perhaps the best example of such a transition, as it was once a producing pecan grove that is now an enchantingly elegant custom home community. Upon entering the neighborhood, on the winding pavered drive, it is as if you have been transported to another place. The mature pecan trees provide a verdant canopy of shade as they frame the roads and common areas, which are covered in a lush carpet of green with stunning swaths of vibrant color from the tasteful flower gardens that accent them. The parks within the community with their well brightly colored playground equipment, large shade trees, flowering bushes and old fashioned park benches are always a buzz with activity. Families with little ones meet in the afternoon to sit and catch up while they watch their little ones enjoying a lovely Arizona day. The Pecans give Queen Creek a neighborhood that rivals neighborhoods found even in Scottsdale.

Queen Creek also offers more affordable neighborhoods as well. They may not have the stunning environmental magnificence of the Pecans, but they do offer affordable new homes from all the valley’s most popular builders, nestled between the rolling acres of alfalfa or fields of grazing sheep or cattle that are a signature of the peaceful allure of Queen Creek. They are perfect for families that are just starting out or expanding and are looking for an affordable more rural town air in which to raise their children.

Johnson’s Ranch in Queen Creek is a wonderful golf community with plenty to keep active adults active! It is a great community and fairly equally populated with permanent and winter residents. Many actually prefers its location, to that of similar communities in the Phoenix metro area, because of the ease to get to Phoenix, Globe and Tucson attractions.