Phoenix and Scottsdale's Mid-Century Gems

There is a movement in many Phoenix and Scottsdale neighborhoods to restore buildings built in the mid-twentieth century. Many of the buildings feature very distinctive architecture quite different from modern designs. The movement is especially strong in relation to homes from the period. There is even a web site devoted to the appreciation and restoration of mid-century commercial buildings and homes, www.modernphoenix.net.

With regard to homes from the era, it has resulted in very high demand, limited supply, and above average sale prices. There are just more people who want these homes than there are homes on the market. Little marketing has to be done and they often sell for 20% more than comparable homes.

Probably the most desirable of the mid-century homes are ones designed by or somehow associated with a few particular architects. The most notable of these includes Ralph Haver and Al Beadle, both of whom were local to Phoenix, as well as California architect Joseph Eichler. The homes are typically characterized by wide bands of windows, carports, and open floors.

Just a few neighborhoods identified as featuring these mid-century homes are Village Grove in Scottsdale, Paradise Gardens, and the Bon Vie condos in Central Scottsdale. There is a much more complete list at http://www.modernphoenix.net/neighborhoods.htm.

If you want to live in one of these mid-century gems...well, we can't guarantee it. But if you tell us what you are looking for, we will do our best to find it. We have hundreds of homes to show you, so the chances are excellent we have a home to show you that will be your dream home.