Chandler Real Estate & Information

Located just east of Phoenix, the community of Chandler is a growing suburban community with a population of 238,041 according to the 2010 census. Chandler offers its residents the safety and camaraderie of a small-town community, along with the culture and convenience of a major metropolitan area. Locals love hanging out in Chandler’s historic downtown, browsing unique shops, the Chandler Museum and other art galleries in a picturesque setting. There are lots of scenic drives and hikes located near Chandler, as well as fascinating prehistoric structures nearby which attract thousands of visitors each year.

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Shopping and Dining
Living in Chandler, AZ means easy access to local shops and big name stores. Plus, with a high-fashion shopping scene in nearby Phoenix, most residents can find exactly what they’re looking for without leaving the city limits. The Gilbert Shopping Center combines family oriented events, shopping, dining and movies, in a plaza-styled setting. Over on Chandler Boulevard, you can browse the latest styles by established brand name designers at the Chandler Fashion Center. Bargain hunters frequent the small shops at SwapSmart, a new breed of mini-mall that brings small businesses together for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Chandler offers foodies a wide variety of dishes and dining experiences: from casual, family-friendly establishments to exotic, global cuisine. Watch the game on the big screen while sampling delicious local brews at SanTan Brewing Company. Or, head over to Sushi Eye, and have the head chef, Richard Cho, whip up the best nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls in Arizona.

Parks and Recreation
One of the great features of this community is the surprising variety of cheap recreational activities just a short drive from home in Chandler, AZ. Golfers can choose from five different courses located within city limits. The historic San Marcos Golf Resort is the oldest golf course in Arizona, and has hosted famous Hollywood icons such as Clark Gable, Cher and many others. Chandler’s Parks Department maintains dozens of small neighborhood parks, community parks, and the giant regional park: Tumbleweed Park. With fifteen tennis courts, a fully equipped rec center, petting zoo and innovative Playtopia, Tumbleweed Park offers Chandler residents a great space for family fun and fitness. Kids love the water slides, diving boards and “lazy rivers” found at Chandler’s six different aquatic centers. Recently, one of Arizona’s most popular Wild West attractions, Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse relocated from Scottsdale to Wild Horse Pass in Chandler. Half amusement park, half history lesson, Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse features staged old west tableaus like gunfights and showgirl routines, as well as cookouts, burro rides, rock climbing, stunt shows, specialty shops, fiddlers and much more. Every March, visitors “flock” to the one-and-only Ostrich Festival, a celebration of Chandler’s agricultural heritage with family friendly activities like ostrich races, live music, vendors and medieval jousting tournaments. With about 330 days of sun each year, not only can you enjoy gorgeous sunny days year round, you won’t have to worry about the weather when planning your weekend trip.

Living
In the last decade, an increase in area construction, education opportunities and technical industries has attracted over 100,000 educated community members. From your home in Chandler you can easily commute to Phoenix or Scottsdale for school, work or a special night out and come home to a quiet, secure community. Chandler has dozens of neat public spaces, neighborhood schools, shopping districts, concert venues, and historic neighborhoods which together produce the perfect setting for the home of your dreams. Because of the high quality of life enjoyed by residents in Chandler, home values in Chandler are higher than the state average, with the median home value for a house or condo running about $246,400.

Schools, Health, Transportation
Although served by five different school districts – Kyrene Elementary School District, Tempe Union High School District, Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and Chandler Unified School District – the majority of students living in Chandler attend Chandler Unified School District (CUSD). CUSD oversees fifteen elementary schools, five junior high schools, five high schools as well as college prep schools, traditional schools and community education programs. After graduating from high school, students can choose from broad spectrum of secondary institutions located minutes from the Chandler community. These include the Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Arizona State University in Tempe, and the Phoenix School of Law to name just a few. In 2010, Chandler University, an online college specializing in construction management and business, opened in the Chandler Community. Since the Phoenix metropolitan area offers an enviable number of excellent medical centers, including the Mayo Clinic and St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chandler residents have no trouble finding physicians and specialists perfectly suited to their needs.

In the area of transportation, most commuters get around town by car or carpool; however residents will see an expansion in Chandler’s existing bus service in the coming months. Drivers enjoy easy access to Highways 202, 60 and 101, while Interstate 10 is only a few minutes away.