Here's some interesting data that may help you-

There are currently 78 Hillside Lot Homes for sale in Ahwatukee ranging from $270,000 for 1300 sf to $3,900,000 for 8105 sf

Because price per square foot is dependant on a number of factors. The most common factor being the number of levels (2 stories are typically priced at less per sf unless the home has a basement as the "second or third story"), I'll break it down for you by levels and by homes under/over 1 million dollars-

There are 33 single story homes priced at under a million. The average price is $299/sf (avg size 2948 sf)

There are 10 single story homes priced at over a million. The average price is $393/sf (avg size 4483 sf)

There are 39 multi-level homes priced at under a million. The average price is $193/sf. (avg size 2724 sf)

There are 6 multi-level homes priced at over a million. The average price is $417/sf. (avg size 6529 sf)

What's probably more important to consider in our buyer's market, is "What are homes actually selling for?" So here's the sales data for Hillside Lot Homes in Ahwatukee in the past 6 months-

19 Single Story Homes listed under 1 million sold at an avg of $218/sf (avg size 2476 sf)
4 Single Story Homes listed over 1 million sold at an avg of $305/sf (avg size 4049 sf)

19 Multi Story Homes listed under 1 million sold at an avg of $190/sf (Avg size 2850 sf)
5 Multi Story Homes listed over 1 million sold at an avg of $321/sf (Avg size 5583 sf)

Obviously there are many other factors that contribute to the cost per square foot of a home, including the community, lot location, how close the home is to the proposed freeway plan, whether the community is gated, whether the home has a pool, etc. That's where your Realtor comes in! We are all here to help!

There is a vast amount of information on my website which can be especially helpful to someone who is relocating here from out of state.

Let me know if I can help!
Amy

Hi there fellow NYer

Ahwatukee has a lot of great areas. What size home are you looking for? Bedrooms.Baths? Any extra must haves on your list? Den? Study? Formal Dining Room? Family Room? Great Room? Pool?

You are correct, they are in the process in deciding a future freeway in that area.
Do you have a trip planned to come to Arizona? Seeing the area for yourself is also very helpful.
i have some great articles on my website that you can refer to. I also have an Arizona Development page where there is more information.

There are actually Better deals then $200/square foot. See below

Here is an example of current home listed in Ahwatukee.
**NEED HELP WITH CLOSING COSTS?** SUPERB EXEC.PREMIUM($35,000)GOLF LOT HOME,PANORAMIC MTN. VIEWS, ONE OF AHWATUKEE'S MOST DESIRABLE SUBDIV.,.OPP. 3RD GREEN, HENCE RARE STRAY GOLFBALLS.PRIVATE GATE TO GREEN.FLAGSTONES FRONT & BACK.PROF. LANDSCAPED.ROCK WATERFALL.POOL. BBQ,SOFT WATER,REV. OSMOSIS,PLANTATION SHUTTERS,BRINKS SECURITY, METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED.3 SEATING SUNRISE/SET MTN. VIEW AREAS BACK & FRONT,RECENT REPAINT/KITCH. UPDATE/CARPET/TILE/HARDWOOD PARQUET,NEW COOLING FANS/BIRD ROOSTING DETERRENTS.HOME FURTHEST FROM GATE HENCE LITTLE TRAFFIC. ANTIQUE LIGHTS DO NOT CONVEY. LOFT EASILY CONVERTED TO 5TH BEDROOM.
List Price $520,000 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3001 square feet

i would love to send you others! Let me know if I can be of assistance
Have a great day

Many of the properties that border the preserve are very expensive. Think, "I have an Arizona Cardinal Football player as my neighbor, " expensive.

For example, there's a listing for $2.9M, which has 6000 sq ft. Nice house.

However, there are a few homes that might fit the more "affordable" bill in Ahwatukee in the $225 to $300 per square foot range. A bit depends on what specifically you mean by a hillsidehome, and how far back in the "big cul-de-sac" you are willing to live.

Give me a jingle, maybe my listing in Ahwatukee might even work for you. It's less than 1/2 mile from preserve trail access.