Sonoran Desert Real estate (Phoenix, Tucson: rentals, crime, homes)

[dennis_6]

Hello, this is my first post on this forum. Looking for reasonably priced land in the sonoran desert. I like the saguaro cactus, and would love to have a few palms. Don't like snow. I have had enough of it for more lifetime.
Been searching on google for a while, not coming up with a whole lot of results figured asking people who live in Arizona might help. Thanks.

[xwideopenskyx]

Originally Posted by dennis_6

Hello, this is my first post on this forum. Looking for reasonably priced land in the sonoran desert. I like the saguaro cactus, and would love to have a few palms. Don't like snow. I have had enough of it for more lifetime.
Been searching on google for a while, not coming up with a whole lot of results figured asking people who live in Arizona might help. Thanks.

I live in the Tucson, AZ area and spend a lot of time hiking in the Tucson Mountains and the Saguaro National Park. There are many properties available by the Saguaro N.P. in a variety of price ranges. If you have not visited the area yet, I would highly recommend it.

The Saguaro N.P. has two sections. One on the west side of Tucson Mountains (west of I-10) and the East section (east side of Tucson) by the Rincon Mountains. Both areas are beautiful. Check out Long Realty website and search properties by using their map feature and zoom in on the areas near the parks.

Hope this info helps.

[dennis_6]

yes, this helps thank you.

[TwoSticks]

Originally Posted by dennis_6

Looking for reasonably priced land in the sonoran desert...

Try Pinal County too. Although growing quickly in parts, it still has much wide open scrub available, reasonably priced, and with a variety of terrain.

Western Yavapai County, Southern Maricopa County, much of Gila County, and almost all of Yuma and La Paz Counties are Sonoran Desert too, with a lot of open land available there.

[dennis_6]

Thanks will have to check it out. Know of any good realtys or publications?

[dicon]

Originally Posted by dennis_6

Hello, this is my first post on this forum. Looking for reasonably priced land in the sonoran desert. I like the saguaro cactus, and would love to have a few palms. Don't like snow. I have had enough of it for more lifetime.
Been searching on google for a while, not coming up with a whole lot of results figured asking people who live in Arizona might help. Thanks.

Try Cave Creek if you can afford it. Fast access to scottsdale and phoenix downtowns. Beautiful mountain environment, cowboy chic, fun town, high and low end restaurants, and liberal. Not cheap, however. ANyone who goes there does not want to leave. Some rentals, lots of mil+ homes. I live here and love love it. so do my friends and clients.
Diane
dianec@newsguy.com

[ScoutAZ]

Wickenburg, Az

[dennis_6]

Thanks for all the input. However leaning towards Las Cruces area of New Mexico. I think southern arizona is a little more scenic, but the prices and crime in southern new mexico make it seem a better place to raise a family.

[xwideopenskyx]

Originally Posted by dennis_6

Thanks for all the input. However leaning towards Las Cruces area of New Mexico. I think southern arizona is a little more scenic, but the prices and crime in southern new mexico make it seem a better place to raise a family.

I liked both Arizona and New Mexico, so I did a lot of research on both before I relocated to the southwest from Ohio. Las Cruces is a neat town but it is small in comparison to Phoenix or Tucson which translates into less job opportunities. Great place to retire or if you're self employed, or have a decent job already lined up.

The elevation is close to 4000 feet and on average they get 4" of snow, nothing like back east but personally, I didn't want to see anymore of the white stuff if I could help it. Just to give you an example on temp. difference, 01/01/08 Las Cruces high/low 46/17 Tucson 67/42. On the up side, they are not as hot in the summer, as we are here in Tucson.

Crime is present everywhere throughout the southwest, some places more than others. Most of it is drug or gang related and concentrated in the cities.
Living outside of the city but in commuting distance to work minimizes the crime risks and provides a healthier environment for kids, in my opinion.

Internet research can only give you a general idea of different places and many times opinions of individuals are far from the truth. I took the time to visit both states many times before I picked my final destination.

Good luck to you in your search!

[dennis_6]

Originally Posted by xwideopenskyx

I liked both Arizona and New Mexico, so I did a lot of research on both before I relocated to the southwest from Ohio. Las Cruces is a neat town but it is small in comparison to Phoenix or Tucson which translates into less job opportunities. Great place to retire or if you're self employed, or have a decent job already lined up.

The elevation is close to 4000 feet and on average they get 4" of snow, nothing like back east but personally, I didn't want to see anymore of the white stuff if I could help it. Just to give you an example on temp. difference, 01/01/08 Las Cruces high/low 46/17 Tucson 67/42. On the up side, they are not as hot in the summer, as we are here in Tucson.

Crime is present everywhere throughout the southwest, some places more than others. Most of it is drug or gang related and concentrated in the cities.
Living outside of the city but in commuting distance to work minimizes the crime risks and provides a healthier environment for kids, in my opinion.

Internet research can only give you a general idea of different places and many times opinions of individuals are far from the truth. I took the time to visit both states many times before I picked my final destination.

Good luck to you in your search!

Been through Arizona and New Mexico a few times. I have seen Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Cruces. I have also lived in southwest Ohio. lol Highland and Greene counties. Just using the internet to help make up my mind for me.