Tell me about Queen Creek (Phoenix, Chandler: for sale, real estate, houses)

[GoldenGr8]

Hello


Can someone please give me some info about Queen Creek?
For example..


I know it is very close to Gilbert, and Gilbert is consistently rated as one of the safest cities in Arizona. Is QC a safe area? Is there much crime? Gangs? Is it a town where I can take my kids out for a walk at night, and feel safe?


Is it more of a small town feel?


Is there enough to do, without having to drive into Gilbert for entertainment?


I'm just looking for a little info about the area, as I don't really hear much about it. How does it compare to Gilbert? Is QC getting built up quickly the same way as Gilbert?


Thank you

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

You will have to drive at least to Power and Ray for most amenities, you can get groceries out there, but that's about it. I would never live there, but I am a city dweller, so I'm biased

[asufan]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

You will have to drive at least to Power and Ray for most amenities, you can get groceries out there, but that's about it. I would never live there, but I am a city dweller, so I'm biased

Nah there's actually a huge power center in QC now with Sprouts, Target, Kohl's, etc, plus several sit down restaurants and fast food. I've only driven past it once or twice but it seems like typical of other power centers in the east valley.

QC is nice, upscale, mostly large houses on large lots. The schools are highly rated and it is very safe, it is just a significant distance from the center of Phoenix. Do not confuse QC with San Tan Valley, which is further out and used to be called QC.

[fluffythewondercat]

I know that there is an airpark -- private gated community with runway -- in Queen Creek.

If you don't like airplane noise, you might want to check the map to make sure you're not near Pegasus Airpark or the flight path.

The presence of an airpark tells me that not that long ago, land was not expensive in the area. I'm told you need about 300 acres for a runway and home sites.

[asufan]

Originally Posted by fluffythewondercat

I know that there is an airpark -- private gated community with runway -- in Queen Creek.

If you don't like airplane noise, you might want to check the map to make sure you're not near Pegasus Airpark or the flight path.

The presence of an airpark tells me that not that long ago, land was not expensive in the area. I'm told you need about 300 acres for a runway and home sites.

Those are all million dollar plus homes and there are several ununder construction. having said that I wouldn't worry about airplanes flying in and out as it is hardly utilized. location in relation to the Gateway airport is more important IMO as those are the large planes

[magnum0417]

Large LDS presence. Provo without the 4 seasons.

[fluffythewondercat]

Originally Posted by asufan

Those are all million dollar plus homes and there are several ununder construction. having said that I wouldn't worry about airplanes flying in and out as it is hardly utilized. location in relation to the Gateway airport is more important IMO as those are the large planes

Well, to be fair, there are several for sale at under $1 million.

While it's true that small airparks may not get a lot of traffic, some people are reflexively against any airplane noise at all. Just trying to warn them off. It wouldn't be fair to the Pegasus homeowners for a new arrival to suddenly discover the occasional small plane overhead.

[azriverfan.]

Queen Creek feels like an extension of Gilbert to the south. It is clean, safe, new and upscale. But it also has a heavy Mormon population and is very conservative. There is a not lot of diversity or culture there so if you have some ethnic background (Asian, Black, Hispanic etc), you probably may want to look in other areas like Chandler, Tempe and Phoenix.

HOWEVER

In terms of business opportunities and real estate, I think QC is where you should focus on. I think it's starting to boom. The housing is very affordable there and it's not so distant that you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. Queen Creek is adjacent to Gilbert and Chandler to the southeast. It still feels like it is a part of the Valley.

[AZ Tracy]

Have you checked out their website? Lots of good information: Queen Creek, AZ : Home

[breakingbad]

I'm living in the DC burbs and in the process of moving back to QC. I liked it enough to move back several times. First time I lived there was before anyone lived there and I had a lot of acreage (early 90's). I left almost two years ago and will be relocating back in several months.
There was Kohl's, Target, Ross, Walmart when I left but I don't know if there is anymore shopping in addition to that now, say...TJ Maxx or Marshall's. There is a new movie theater and I know they don't charge $11.00 for a seat like they do here. As far as restaurants I don't really know. I like it though and it works for me. I drive a lot so it makes no difference if I want to go hike, boating, see a game etc., ...I'll drive the distance.
There are a lot of LDS but that means there is little crime. There are other churches too. In my opinion, the LDS don't like their kids playing with non-LDS so the kids aren't real polite, but the parents are nice. Plenty of us non-LDS riff raff to hang out with and we aren't criminals either.
Move there. Everything is pushing out East. Good time to buy!