The City of Peoria is a rapidly growing suburban community located just 15 miles from Phoenix. It was started in the 1880’s as a farming community settled by families from Peoria, Illinois. It remained a quiet rural town until the 1960’s, when its neighbor to the west, Sun City, was developed. From 1980 to 1990, Peoria experienced phenomenal growth with a population increase of approximately 300 percent. The warm climate and small-town atmosphere of Peoria still continues to attract people today. Currently, Peoria covers approximately 178 square miles, and is home to over 155,000 residents. Peoria is Arizona’s 4th largest city in terms of area, and its 9th largest city in terms of population. Today it has grown into the business and medical hub for Phoenix’s Northwest Valley area.
The City of Peoria offers a broad range of community facilities including a community center, 2 libraries, 2 swimming pools, 17 parks, 3 golf courses, 9 lighted multi-purpose ball fields, and 15 tennis courts.
Peoria has elegant upscale gated communities to master-planned family communities, home buyers looking for homes is Peoria are sure to find what they want! There are plenty of golf course communities, pool communities and gated communities to choose from. Peoria offers something for every price range and lifestyle.
Homes for sale in Peoria can satisfy a wide variety of lifestyles. From urban city living to rural farm and horse land. Peoria is only about 13 miles northwest of Phoenix, close enough to have access to big city comforts yet far enough away to be quiet, relaxing and peaceful. This area which began as farm land has been transformed into a tranquil residential community.
Retirement homes in Peoria can also be found Westbrook Village, which boasts some fantastic golf courses. The Westbrook Village Golf Club consists of two 18 hole championship golf courses. Both courses weave through acres of pristine landscape and are bordered by the homes in Westbrook Village.
Peoria Sports Complex is the spring training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. It also hosts athletic and special events year-round.
Northern Peoria is home to the 25,000-acre Lake Pleasant Regional Park which offers a variety of activities including swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing, camping and hiking. A new full-service marina is now open at Pleasant Harbor.
Outdoor enthusiast can enjoy nature trails at nearby White Tanks Regional Park which features petroglyphs and natural rock water tanks.
Home buyers can also find some fantastic active adult communities in Peoria. Trilogy at Vistancia is one of Peoria’s newest upscale adult communities. Living at Trilogy is like visiting a resort offering some of the best amenities in the business: fabulous restaurants, PGA Tour-quality golf courses, championship tennis courts and Resort Clubs with full-service spas. Buyers looking for homes for sale in Trilogy at Vistancia will certainly be impressed.
Ventana Lakes is another active adult only community with homes for sale in Peoria. This community boasts 9 beautiful lakes with waterfalls, 4 pools & spas (2 of which are heated in the winter), a recreation room, fitness center, game room and tennis courts. There is something for everyone.