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Ahwatukee Village Property Overview
Ahwatukee
Master planned developments, a desert setting, sprinkled with golf courses and lakes make up Ahwatukee (pronounced Ah-wah-too-key) Village. The name Ahwatukee in the Native American Crow language means House of Dreams or Magic Place of My Dreams. The name today symbolizes what Ahwatukee Village is to its residents. There are individuals who refer to the area as Ahwatukee Foothills.
Many families and commuters enjoy Ahwatukee Villages proximity to other parts of the Valley of the Sun. Being close to the East Valley and downtown Phoenix makes it easy to get around. Retirees are also drawn to the master planned communities with a selection of floor plans and prices. These communities also provide special amenities such as tennis and golf. Properties range from town houses and patio new homes to custom new homes, mansions, and large estates. Some master planned communities offer community centers with recreational and community activities. Surrounding these neighborhoods are retail and commercial areas, which make it convenient for residents. There is something for everyone in Ahwatukee. Ahwatukee Entertainment
Many people have found education is a priority in Ahwatukee Village. Outstanding elementary and high schools in Ahwatukee and Ahwatukee State University in Tempe, only a stones throw away from the community, make this village a popular place to live. Students dont have to travel far to find a good school to attend.
Accessibility to other parts of the Valley of the Sun is done by way of Interstate 10 to the east. Both Tempe and Chandler are in close proximity to Ahwatukee. Retail and commercial businesses are located in and around the surrounding area. This makes it easy for residents to shop. As predicted growth continues, future roadway construction will take place making it even easier for residents.
Ahwatukee Outdoor Recreation
Looming above and to the north of Ahwatukee Village, stretching the length of the villages northern border is South Mountain. This spectacular desert mountain gives any resident in the area terrific views. South Mountain is a park that encompasses over 16,000 acres. A cactus studded mountain range with a blue sky background is one of the perks to living in this village. More than forty miles of trails are available for hiking, biking, and walking. Outdoor recreation is part of living in Ahwatukee Village.
Ahwatukee Village is a special place. Outdoor recreation plays a large role in this community. Taking time to get out and share with others the outdoors through golf, hiking, or biking creates a friendly atmosphere that makes up Ahwatukee.
Ahwatukee History
Several new home real estate development companies came together in the 1970s and purchased land at the south and eastern base of South Mountain. Originally this land was owned by the Ames family. The Ames were the first settlement in the area. They built their new home in Ahwatukee in the 1920s and called it Ahwatukee Ranch.
Ahwatukee Village Location
the borders of Ahwatukee Village are Interstate 10 to the east, Gila River Indian Community on the south, Gila River Indian Community/Pecos Road to the west, and South Mountain to the north. This area is sometimes referred to as Ahwatukee Foothills.
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St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance wants to collect 8,000 turkeys and other food donations this weekend to give Valley families in need something more to be thankful for. 4 choirs to sing as one in holiday concert by Colleen Sparks 21 Nov 2008 at 5:57am
Singers from Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Sun Lakes will perform Christmas songs at a free concert Saturday in downtown Mesa. Residents pack food to fight world hunger by Lisa Halverstadt 21 Nov 2008 at 5:54am
More than 1,400 area residents are gathering together this week to fight world hunger and they're doing it a cup, spoon and bag at a time. Sky Harbor flies high with healthy food by Jahna Berry 20 Nov 2008 at 2:56pm
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For the first time, two Ahwatukee residents will represent District 20 at the statehouse. 'Twilight' fans stake hearts on vampire romance by Karina Bland 19 Nov 2008 at 11:00pm
The movie Twilight premieres at midnight tonight, and 13-year-old Hannah Sumpter of Tempe has already had her ticket for weeks. Nothing short of a vampire attack could keep her from the first showing, no matter that she'll stumble through middle school Friday like one of the undead. Ahwatukee holiday train display goes green by Lisa Halverstadt 20 Nov 2008 at 9:49am
Frank and Dianne Polimene's Ahwatukee Foothills home has long been a popular holiday destination. Thanks to LED lights, the couple expect their light display to be brighter than ever. US Airways brings back frequent-flier perks by Dawn Gilbertson 19 Nov 2008 at 11:00pm
US Airways is restoring key frequent-flier perks that it was blasted for eliminating earlier this year. Pilates expert stresses purity of basics by Patricia Bathurst 19 Nov 2008 at 11:00pm
Forty years ago, only professional dancers - and some prizefighters - had heard of Pilates. When Virginia Nicholas began teaching Pilates classes in Tempe nearly 15 years ago, not even many fitness fanatics knew about it. Today, though, an estimated 5 million people nationwide practice Pilates. Freeway could force Foothills church to move by Colleen Sparks 19 Nov 2008 at 5:53am
An Ahwatukee Foothills church that draws 1,200 on an average weekend would be pushed out if the proposed South Mountain Freeway were built. Children's Choir builds voices, confidence by Kelsey Perry 19 Nov 2008 at 5:57am
The Chandler Children's Choir, which practices in Tempe and includes children from across the Valley, helps children tone their voices, work on harmony, read music and build confidence. Mt. Pointe teen says he put laxatives in teacher's coffee by Lisa Halverstadt 18 Nov 2008 at 12:21pm
A Mountain Pointe High School student was arrested Monday after Phoenix police said he slipped some pills into his teacher's coffee.
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