Thinking of Chino Valley (Phoenix, Mesa: real estate, new home, schools)

[getframedaz]

We have been doing a lot of research on Chino Valley. It appears to have everything we are looking for. We have lived in Phoenix for years and we just want to get away from it. We liked that Chino Valley is close to Prescott and Prescott Valley without the price tag. Also, it is close enough to Phoenix to visit. We really want something that has at least one acre. We've been to the Prescott area, but haven't made it over to CV yet to actually SEE it. Any thoughts and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[ckdaajd]

You really should go to Chino Valley yourself first. I live in Prescott and it's different in Chino. It's a growing community and prices are still decent but area is flat and windy. Communite into Prescott/PV is pretty treacherous in the morning and evening if you're looking for work. But it still has the hometown feel and it's alot of young families. Schools are good. Spend some time there..stores, restaurants etc. It all depends on what you're looking for.
Good luck

[exlexisnexis]

Chino is an up an coming area lots of growth ahead with growing pains but you can do much better with real estate in Chino than prescott for sure.
Give chino another 5 years and you will not recognize it,they predict the population will grow from 10k to 30k over the next 20 years. I like the topography better in Prescott but you can get a bigger spread in chino and prescott is only 20-30 minutes away unless it is prime time.

[BriansPerspective]

Chino is a nice area. It is still considered rural, yet it has some nicer amenities such as a Safeway with gas station. There are lots of properties with land to choose from, depending on your price range and whether you want a manufactured or stick-built home. The following link contains a sampling of housing in Chino on about 1 acre parcels. removed

[azone]

I used to live there. I did not like it. I would visit first. I love Prescott.

[monsoon74]

Yeah, 'windy' was the first word that came to mind to me. Did some work up there years ago and that was what I remembered most.

I like the terrain and vegetation, although some might call it boring or bland. I like it a little further up the road toward the northern end of the valley (nr Black Mesa).

[Leana76]

Very small town and not much to do. The only thing entertaining there is bars and restuarants. I like going there just for karaoke night (which is not all the time) and dancing. That's it. Not much there. But if you like golf, there is a golfing resort there. Very pricey, but okay...

[carecare7]

The wind is actually a good thing if you want to get off the grid (and out of the expensive grip) of APS, the local electricity (monopoly) company. Getting a wind generator would be an idea in Chino! It is also great for drying clothes on a line. People there are nicer than in Prescott and Prescott Valley....it could be the younger families ratio (less retirees maybe?) or the good sized Mormon population. No matter what it is, Chino was far more friendly than any of the other surrounding areas. Not many jobs available in Chino and watch out for Prescott area employers, they are a weird bunch.

[Gretchen B]

Originally Posted by getframedaz

We have been doing a lot of research on Chino Valley. It appears to have everything we are looking for. We have lived in Phoenix for years and we just want to get away from it. We liked that Chino Valley is close to Prescott and Prescott Valley without the price tag. Also, it is close enough to Phoenix to visit. We really want something that has at least one acre. We've been to the Prescott area, but haven't made it over to CV yet to actually SEE it. Any thoughts and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Of the towns in our "tri-city" area, Chino Valley does have the most reasonably priced new homes. The mfg'd homes on 2 acres, though, are actually quite pricey (by comparison). As another poster mentioned, Chino Valley is much more rural in feel than Prescott or Prescott Valley. People who have horses love Chino Valley. It's definitely worth a look-see, especially if you're wanting to get away from the Phoenix spawl and want some cooler weather. Right now is the dry, windy time of the year up here. After the monsoons hit, it will be much prettier and more pleasant.

[Gretchen B]

PS I've got a photo of Chino Valley ranchland posted under the Arizona Images thread at the top of the AZ forum . . . if you want an idea of the countryside there.