One of Arizona’s largest cities and one of the nation’s fastest growing communities, Mesa has been recognized as one of the top 100 cities in America. The city combines a pleasing mix of tranquil neighborhoods, attractive retirement communities, and a healthy economy that provides exceptional local employment opportunities. The many companies that call Mesa home include several of the Fortune 500 as well as smaller enterprises. Major medical centers, regional shopping malls, and a highly developed service sector combine with a bustling central district. The development of first-rate cultural and recreational centers and programs combine with excellent freeway access to enhance the quality of life. The city is constantly improving its services and amenities, including the spectacular new Mesa Arts Center with its multiple performance and event spaces—celebrated as the valley’s largest cultural complex.
Distinguished as the largest of Maricopa County’s 10 community college centers, the attractive campus for Mesa Community College complements the area’s exceptional public school system. The vast campus for Arizona State University is situated just a few miles from home in neighboring Tempe. Local recreational facilities and programs are highly developed and expertly managed throughout the city, offering quality leisure activities for all ages and interests. Mesa is also the chosen winter home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, and the site of winter training for the San Diego Padres and the Anaheim Angels baseball teams. Available within an hour’s drive from the city, scenic canyon lakes in the Superstition Mountains are available for boating, sailing, swimming, and water sports.
Housing options in Mesa are abundant, diverse, and affordable—advantages that often attract newcomers as well as those who live in other parts of the Valley of the Sun. Modest but well-kept single-family homes nestled in well-established family neighborhoods contrast with handsome new construction in upscale residential villages that offer luxurious recreational amenities. With its highly developed resources and reputation for serenity and quality of life, Mesa has long attracted seasonal visitors and retirees in addition to families, young professionals, and executives.
MESA MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES
Augusta Ranch, Baseline & Ellsworth Roads, Mesa. http://www.augustaranch.org/ Recreational parks, a lush golf course, and linking pedestrian paths complement the peaceful community environment for single-family and multi-family residences.
Dobson Ranch, South Dobson Road, Mesa. http://www.dobsonranchhoa.com/ Waterfront properties crown the diverse home sites surrounded by vast recreational amenities in this established but popular East Valley community.
Las Sendas, Thomas & Power Roads, Mesa. http://www.thetrailhead.org/ Set against the scenic foothills of East Mesa, this 4,200-acre community offers upscale properties surrounding the spectacular golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Red Mountain Ranch, East Teton, Mesa. http://www.rmrcc.com/ Recreational amenities include the country club with 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course, tennis courts, Olympic pool, fitness center, and clubhouse.
Sunland Springs Village, South Springwood Boulevard, Mesa. http://www.sunlandsprings.com/ Active-adult living in a recreational golf-course community that provides Superstition Mountain views includes a wide selection of housing that ranges from single-family to twins and condominiums.
