Sandra

Hi Frances. I currently live in Queen Creek and have been living there since 2/2002. There's been a tremendous amount of development over the years. Currently the challenge is commuting during rush hour. There are actually 3-4 ways to commute from Queen Creek depending on where you need to go. Ironwood is a great 4 lane highway-like passage. There are only a few lights on the extreme southern end of the road that once you get past these you can easily travel at freeway speeds, and it takes you directly to US 60 highway, which is a major east/west route through the city.
The area was hard-hit by foreclosure, that's why prices are so low. I just recently listed my home, which is 2445SF, 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 3-car garage and gated RV parking on the golfcourse for $189,000.00. In a "normal" market it would probably sell for $230k - $250K. I'm lucky that I'm not in a foreclosure situation, and because I bought so many years ago and was able to put down a large down payment, I can afford to sell my house at a competitive price. - Thu May 15 2008, 15:22

Hi Dave. Lots of opinions out there and you know what they say about opinions. I've lived in Johnson Ranch which is in Queen Creek on the Pinal County side. The biggest downside is the commute if you have to travel at peak times, allow lots of time. I have the luxury of working an alternate schedule, and it's no problem to get thru to the freeway. They are expanding the roads and bringing alot of services out here. You'll have no problem with shopping and finding the day-to-day basics. Johnson Ranch has a great golf course that everyone loves. My home sits on the 2nd hole and my bedroom looks out over the course and the San Tan Mountains. It's one of the last places to have affordable living next to the mountains. Everywhere else in Phoenix offers extremely expensive mountain living. If you buy soon, you will get a tremendous deal and if you plan to stay for more than 2 years you will see a tremendous amount of appreciation. I'm currently getting ready to put my home on the market so that I can move back to Colorado. I have a 2400 sf home, on the golf course, 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 3-car garage and gated RV parking. The house has alot of upgrades. I removed as much builder-grade stuff as I could. This house will probably list somewhere between $200k - $235k. I bought smart, and am happy with the level of appreciation in only 6 years. I don't have kids, but there are at least 2 schools in the Johnson Ranch Community that are just around the corner from my house. I hope this information is helpful, good luck in your move. Sandra - Sun Mar 30 2008, 11:58