Living in Glendale
Glendale sits in the West Valley of the greater Phoenix area, northwest of downtown Phoenix, and has become one of the region's major sports and entertainment destinations. The Westgate Entertainment District and State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, draw visitors from across the state, while Camelback Ranch hosts Cactus League spring training each year. Beyond the stadium district, Glendale stretches north to the desert hills of Thunderbird Conservation Park, with established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions filling the miles in between.
CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills works across Glendale and the rest of the West Valley, pairing local knowledge with personal attention for clients who are buying, selling or relocating.
What Is There to Do in Glendale?
Westgate Entertainment District and State Farm Stadium
The Westgate Entertainment District is a walkable collection of specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, with State Farm Stadium just steps away. Game days, concerts and large events at the stadium make this corner of Glendale one of the busiest destinations in the West Valley, and Westgate keeps a steady calendar of its own events between them.
Spring Training at Camelback Ranch
Camelback Ranch-Glendale, owned by the City of Glendale and located along Camelback Road, is the Cactus League spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. The complex includes the main ballpark along with practice fields set around a lake that separates the two teams' facilities.
Thunderbird Conservation Park
In the northern part of the city, Thunderbird Conservation Park covers more than a thousand acres of the Hedgpeth Hills. Its multi-use trail system serves hikers, mountain bikers, runners and horseback riders, and picnic areas and wildlife viewing spots make it a quieter counterpoint to the stadium district.
What Is It Like to Live in Glendale?
Glendale covers a wide stretch of the West Valley, and day-to-day life looks different depending on the part of the city. The central and southern areas include older, established neighborhoods laid out on a traditional street grid, while the areas around Westgate and the far west side are home to newer subdivisions, apartments and condominiums built around the sports and entertainment district. In the north, homes sit closer to the desert terrain around Thunderbird Conservation Park. Across all of them, everyday shopping, dining and services are spread along the city's major arterial roads.
Getting Around Glendale
Loop 101, the Agua Fria Freeway, runs north and south along the West Valley and connects Glendale with Peoria to the north and Avondale to the south. From the freeway network, the rest of the Valley, including downtown Phoenix, is within reach by car.
Glendale Real Estate
Glendale's housing ranges from long-established neighborhoods in the older core of the city to master-planned subdivisions on the west and north sides, along with apartments and condominiums near the Westgate district. Lot sizes, home ages and architectural styles shift from one part of the city to the next, which makes it worth comparing several neighborhoods before settling on one. Browse current Glendale homes for sale to see what is on the market across the city.
Homes for sale in Glendale
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Schools in Glendale
Public schools in Glendale fall under several districts, including the Glendale Elementary School District, Glendale Union High School District, Deer Valley Unified School District and Peoria Unified School District. Assigned schools depend on the address, so confirm boundaries for any specific property.
Connect With an Agent in Glendale
Every property in Glendale comes with its own details, from HOA rules in some subdivisions to utility setup. An agent from the CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills Peoria office can walk through what matters for any listing. Call 623-322-3311 to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions About Glendale
Glendale is in Maricopa County in the West Valley of the greater Phoenix area, northwest of downtown Phoenix.
State Farm Stadium is home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, and Camelback Ranch-Glendale is the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox.
Westgate is a shopping, dining and entertainment district next to State Farm Stadium, with specialty shops, restaurants and a regular calendar of events.
Thunderbird Conservation Park in the Hedgpeth Hills has a multi-use trail system for hiking, mountain biking, running and horseback riding.
Glendale Elementary School District, Glendale Union High School District, Deer Valley Unified School District and Peoria Unified School District all serve parts of the city.
The Peoria office is the closest Arizona Foothills office to Glendale and can be reached at 623-322-3311.
Find Your Place in Glendale
When Glendale is on the short list, start with current Glendale homes for sale, then compare nearby West Valley markets in the Peoria community guide and the Surprise community guide. Relocating from out of state? The Arizona relocation guide covers the move itself. You can also create a free account to save searches and follow new listings. Call 623-322-3311 to talk with a West Valley agent and move forward with confidence.
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