Phoenix, AZ

Encanto

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Buy:
$1 - $5.7M
For Sale on Trulia:
342 homes
Rent:
$675 - $7.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
1118 homes
To Downtown Phoenix:
15 minutes
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What Locals Say about Encanto

At least 533 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Joan
    "I lived in this house for 4 years and it was a dream. Loved everything about it. It’s a safe neighborhood with great people. The walls are so thick so it’s very quiet. I worried when I moved in that there would be homeless or people walking down the streets (I can from LA) and it never happened. I would sit on the front porch for hours with my dog and it was just the best. Whoever gets this home (and closet!!) will love it. "
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  • James Harold Bowens Jr.
    "Clear walk paths and not a lot of loose dogs. Plenty of open areas to allow your dog to get exercise. "
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  • Unknown
    "There are many dog owners in my neighborhood. It is a friendly place for dogs and their owners. There is a landscaped and lit canal walking trail. "
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  • Ciara Ruiz
    "Ok could be better. Not the greatest. A lot of homelessness. They sneak in to the apartment complex. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is very close knit, its homes are owned by long term owners. We look out for each other and take pride in are homes. "
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  • Trulia User
    "its in the desert smack dab downtown almost and close to the airport. its equidistant to almost all outskirts of the valley. its is located by everything that you dont need to travel far. This area is getting renovated and remodeling a lot of houses."
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  • Trulia User
    "The state fair, of course. Permit parking even if you’re a resident. Having to maintain grass in the desert, and the occasional lovely visit to your porch, by some of the local charming vagrants."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is pretty simple and safe from work to home. Have not encounter any violence in the past 2 years of living in the area "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a very close knit community. Everyone here is helpful and kind. Definitely cannot leave your packages out front, but mostly good otherwise! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone has fenced yards, but some people walk their dogs, it’s safe to do that during the day or night"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in central Phoenix for over 20 years, it has changed a lot but the neighborhood is still the same in many ways lots of friendly people "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in central Phoenix over 25yrs, it is a great area to live. People are friendly and keep neighborhood nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "The area is easily accessible to all other areas of the valley and typically it's not far to a bus stop or Lyft is good too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "having to pick up their dog poop and dogs just running without a leash but they will like to have a dog play round and toys for pets or bathroom spot for dogs and somewhere where the dogs can drink water and rest at. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Have not seen many community events around. Like the area though. Generally pretty quiet in my area "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is great for those willing to take public transportation. The bus routes are everywhere and very close to the light rail."
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  • Trulia User
    "Beware of traffic, lots of fast moving traffic! There are car accidents almost daily and drivers seem unaware of what's going on not only in the intersections but also on 16th street and Osborn Rd both ... "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood community group activities, neighborhood yard sales, shred events, historic neighborhood, neighborhood first aid & CPR classes. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here over 20 years, very quiet and safe place to live, friendly fun neighbors who walk their dogs, jog and spend time outside a lot "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone is so friendly and neighbors are awesome there’s so many great things about living in central Phoenix. We all are really nice people we just have so many good neighbors. Everyone watch watches for each other nobody uses profanity on the streets is just so great to live in downtown Phoenix restaurants are always gree with service there is no issues with any restaurants at all. Parts are very clean and we are so close to hiking trails and biking routes"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of long-time families live here. Even though the area isn't that safe, the neighbors at least try to maintain the street and notify one another of packaging. Really good people live in this area and try their best to keep things nice."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely place to live, everyone super nice. Everyone in downtown Phoenix is such a great people. Parks are clean and all people so friendly, love the environment created in the city."
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  • Chrissie L. A.
    "I have immediate access to the freeway and I have no issues. I work on tempe so the only bottleneck is of course at the tunnel."
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  • Charlzstevens
    "The community feel is overall great , close enough to downtown without being too deep I’m a fan in general "
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  • Jasminejohnsonmusic
    "Dogs are on leashes while being walked. No dogs running around as strays. Very dog-friendly community."
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  • Toni S.
    "I think it’s fine. No issues with dog ownership that I have noticed. Good neighborhood for dogs or any animals "
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  • Sid M.
    "I live on Osborn and would not have kids off the busy road. Good area over all. It is nice for walks with my dog and family."
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  • Luanne
    "There are luminarias at Christmas and monthly cocktail parties, plus neighborhood front yard concerts."
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  • Songnheart71159
    "There are many families in the neighborhood with diversity. It's a great area with accessibility to the museums and downtown nightlife."
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  • Kirsten
    "I don’t know why I got this survey. Although I had a friend that lived in the neighborhood and loved it and enjoyed visiting. Love the dog park and the bars and restaurants nearby. I live nearby but would love to live in the area if given the opportunity. "
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  • Sam D.
    "Most people own dogs and you’ll see them walking them. People stop to say hi and give treats. This is a dog friendly neighborhood "
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  • Dustysusan
    "Many homeless, drug dealing, camping out in alley, going to the bathroom next to dumpsters...& more!"
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  • Weston A.
    "Midtown is fantastic, things are really great and getting better all the time. We hope to buy here in the very near future, we've rented here for years."
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  • Sam D.
    "Family neighborhood, quiet, clean, dog friendly, close to downtown, unique houses, a lot of renovation going on which will make the neighborhood better without losing its character"
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  • Luanne
    "It’s a lovely neighborhood where everyone looks out for one another. It feels like a throwback to another era."
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  • Tgrady
    "Willo-Encanto District tours, neighborhood crime watch, concerts, and Willo/Encanto quarterly updates/magazine. "
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  • Keelyinphx
    "Encanto Park and golf course are really nice. Very close to the Fairgrounds. Close to events and nightlife in downtown and midtown."
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  • Praphul N.
    "it's easy commute any where f on downtown.phoenix to camel back and Biltmore area. With new grocery stores like Sprouts and Safeway things have changed."
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  • Freshd34
    "Encanto is a good neighborhood for diversity in lifestyle and amenities. There is a lot of parks and shopping centers nearby. An assortment of restaurants are nearby too. The cost of living is not extremely high. Just a good, solid place to live overall"
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  • Toccara B.
    "Simple and far from complicated, only dislike in this neighborhood is the weird guys who honk at you for walking down the street "
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