Living in Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is one of the 15 urban villages of Phoenix, a primarily residential area on the south side of South Mountain Park/Preserve. The village stretches from the mountain south to the Pecos Road alignment, with Interstate 10 along its eastern edge, so the preserve forms its northern backdrop while Tempe and Chandler sit just across the freeway. Ahwatukee (pronounced "AH-wuh-too-kee") is also home turf for CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills, whose Ahwatukee office serves the village and the rest of Phoenix. For anyone searching for homes for sale in Foothills, AZ, this is the area that name describes.
What Is There to Do in Ahwatukee?
South Mountain Park/Preserve is the defining landmark. At more than 16,000 acres, it is one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation, and trailheads along the village's northern edge open onto routes for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The cooler months are prime trail season.
Golf is woven into the original plan of the area. Development began with the Ahwatukee Country Club golf course and recreation center, and The Foothills, one of the village's largest master-planned communities, was built around its own golf club.
What Is It Like to Live in Ahwatukee Foothills?
Ahwatukee was the first master-planned community south of South Mountain, and that history shows in how the village is laid out. Neighborhoods such as Mountain Park Ranch, Lakewood, The Foothills and Club West each grew around their own parks, greenbelts and community amenities, linked by curving residential streets that end at the mountain on one side and the freeways on the other. The mountain itself keeps the village feeling set apart from central Phoenix even though downtown is a short drive away.
Getting Around Ahwatukee
Interstate 10 runs along the east side of the village, connecting north to Sky Harbor and Downtown Phoenix and south toward Chandler and the rest of the East Valley. The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway follows the former Pecos Road alignment along the village's southern edge and continues west around the mountain, linking Ahwatukee with the West Valley without passing through central Phoenix.
Homes for Sale in Foothills, AZ
Most homes in Ahwatukee Foothills sit within master-planned communities, with detached stucco and tile-roof homes as the most common style. Lots near the preserve and in the upper reaches of the foothills often have mountain views, while golf course frontage is a feature in communities like The Foothills. Many communities have homeowners associations, and rules vary by neighborhood. To see what is on the market from Mountain Park Ranch to Club West, browse all Ahwatukee homes for sale.
Homes for sale in Ahwatukee
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Ahwatukee - Featured Listings
Phoenix AZ, 16620 S 48th Street, Unit 5
- List Price$410,000
- TownPhoenix
- StateAZ
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,195
Schools in Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is served by the Kyrene School District for elementary and middle grades and the Tempe Union High School District for high school, along with other public, charter and private options. Confirm the assigned district for any specific address.
Connect With an Agent in Ahwatukee
Every Ahwatukee property has its own details, from HOA rules to utility setup. The Ahwatukee office of CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills is based in the village and can walk through what matters for any listing. Call 480-704-8000.
Ahwatukee FAQ
Yes. Ahwatukee Foothills is one of the 15 urban villages of the City of Phoenix, located on the south side of South Mountain.
Ahwatukee is pronounced "AH-wuh-too-kee."
Searches for homes for sale in Foothills, AZ generally refer to Ahwatukee Foothills in Phoenix, which includes the master-planned community called The Foothills.
Interstate 10 runs along the village's east side, and the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway runs along its southern edge.
The Kyrene School District and the Tempe Union High School District serve the village, along with other options. The assigned district depends on the address.
Yes. Trailheads on the village's northern edge lead into South Mountain Park/Preserve, with trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Find Your Home in Ahwatukee Foothills
CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills brings local knowledge and personal attention to every move in the village it is named for. Browse Ahwatukee homes for sale, explore the wider Phoenix community guide or neighboring Chandler, and if Arizona is new, start with the relocation resources. To save searches and get new listings, create a free account, or call 480-704-8000 to talk with an agent at the Ahwatukee office.
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