What's not to like about Prescott? (Phoenix, Flagstaff: low income, sales, rental)

[BriansPerspective]

Originally Posted by and the

I don't know about the rest of the midwest, but housing in MI is in crisis mode.

Can you post a realtor.com link to 3 acres in Williamson Valley for $75,000.00 to $100,000.00??? I thought it was a lot more than that lately.

There are very few acreage lots in this price range. If you send me a personal message, I can send you a link. They won't let me post a link on this forum.

In any case, there are 9 properties avilable from 2 to 3.3 acres from $89K to $125K. A more typical price for 2-4 acres in Williamson Valley is $200K to $300K.

For what it's worth, you can buy similar acreage A LOT cheaper ($100K-$200K) in Chino Valley. Plus, you have services and stores near by. Chino Valley is just on the other side of the hill from Williamson Valley. It does not have the same prestige, but the terrain and views are about the same.

[and the]

Thanks Biggs, if and when I'm in the market I'll let you know. At this point, I'm fairly committed to building on a lot I already own. I liked WV, but my wife wanted to be closer to town.

[LBear]

Williamson Valley is A LOT nicer, IMHO, than Chino Valley. You have A LOT more juniper and ponderosa pines in WV. Chino does NOT have Ponderosa pines, the few juniper they do have, is found in the higher hills, NOT in the flat lands of CV. Chino Valley is more flat and grass fields, while WV is more wooded and hilly/mountainous.

There is a reason WHY the land is more expensive. The views and the terrain draw more $$$. IF you get a chance, drive around CV and then drive to WV, BIG difference.

[Masapan]

Sorry, but Phoenix and the Sonoran desert is perhaps one of the most BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON THIS EARTH! I do not appreciate it when people from greener places who obviously do not understand deserts make ignorant comments. If you had been raised there, you might have a different take. Your comment is about the same as me saying that Oregon totally sucks and is not a desireable place to be (not too mention the freaked out politics) because it rains all the time. I won't do what they do here in Southern, New Mexico (where I now live) which is to tell you that if you dont like it leave...but I will say that if you are a "senior member" of this blog, then you ought to be a bit more aware of what you are talking about! thank you, sign me,

Loves the Desert and it is truly beautiful!

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

It is never again as nice as the day you get here, no matter when that was. I think that the true value of Arizona lies in her natural beauty. Development destroys that by definition. Sedona is one the most striking examples. It makes me want to cry to see what has happened up there when I visit now. The splash of money on the red rocks is sickening. Now Prescott is under siege and more and more places will fall prey to the dozers, the strips malls, and the tract homes over the years. Phoenix is less affected than much of the state has been. Most of Phoenix is not less beautiful as the Salt River floodplain was never that lovely to begin with, although nearby higher elevation deserts have been obliterated. The air and the lifestyle has been seriously degraded with the population increases too. It is probably the same everywhere in the world. More people means destruction of natural beauty and a decline in the quality of life for those already there.

[LADY_DI]

too many people for a small town
nothing for kids to do

[OHToAZ?]

Are there any nursing jobs in Prescott?

[Gretchen B]

Originally Posted by OHToAZ?

Are there any nursing jobs in Prescott?

Yes, there are LOTS of nursing jobs here. They just opened up a satellite hospital (which is to become the main hospital) in Prescott Valley. The Prescott location is to become more of a specialty care center, with a heart center leading the way.

There's a shortage of health care providers here, so anyone in the medical profession is in high demand.

Here's a link to the hospital website so you can check out current openings:
Yavapai Regional Medical Center

[rebabeso]

OK.. I'm trying to decide where to relocate in the Southwest. Phoenix seems too hot and congested..( I do have a sister in Scottsdale though) Tucson, although smaller, may be still,too hot..I'm from WI, so a totally hot desert climate might be too much for me. I've also considered the Albuquerque area. Prescott or the PC Valley sounds nice, but I also need access to some culture, a variety of music, some diversity and reasonable housing. I've heard the culture there may be more isolated, western, cowboyish..(no offense. just very foreign to me) .What is the scene like there, culturally? Any info appreciated

[Gretchen B]

Originally Posted by rebabeso

OK.. I'm trying to decide where to relocate in the Southwest. Phoenix seems too hot and congested..( I do have a sister in Scottsdale though) Tucson, although smaller, may be still,too hot..I'm from WI, so a totally hot desert climate might be too much for me. I've also considered the Albuquerque area. Prescott or the PC Valley sounds nice, but I also need access to some culture, a variety of music, some diversity and reasonable housing. I've heard the culture there may be more isolated, western, cowboyish..(no offense. just very foreign to me) .What is the scene like there, culturally? Any info appreciated

rebabeso, it depends on what you're used to and what you're wanting. Personally, I don't think AZ in general ranks particularly high on the cultural scale. At least not if you're used to places like NYC, Boston, and Chicago. However, if you're not looking for that much culture then you'll probably like AZ.

As far as Prescott, it was the territorial capital of AZ back in the 1800's, so there's a little more history here compared with Phoenix, which is a newer city. Prescott Valley wasn't even much of a town until the 1980's, when it bacame one of the fastest growing small towns in the country.

Prescott does have "cowboy" roots, but there's also alot of transplants here from many parts of the country, and they have brought with them a certain level of sophistication. For live music, you can find quite a bit of really good jazz around here. There's also a variety of concerts at Yavapai College, and also at the new Event Center in Prescott Valley. Prescott has quite a few art galleries and museums (mostly western art museums and living history).

If you have never visited Prescott, you might want to check us out on your next trip. We do have "weather" here - basically four mild seasons, but we do get some snow occasionally. If you're wanting warm weather only, then you'll want to stick with Phoenix/Tucson and the lower elevations.

Hope this gives you a little idea about Prescott/PV.

[and the]

The jazz festival at the Courthouse is pretty good. Steve Vox or Vax, the musical director used to play with Stan Kenton.