Historic Neighborhoods

• All Central Phoenix
• Alvarado
• Arcadia
• Ashland Place
• Brentwood
• Campus Vista
• Central Avenue
• Cheery Lynn
• Coronado
• Country Club Manor
• Country Club Park
• Del Norte Place
• Earll Place
• East Alvarado
• East Evergreen
• Encanto Vista
• Encanto-Palmcroft
• F. Q. Story
• Fairview Place
• Garfield
• Idylwilde Park
• La Hacienda
• Los Olivos
• Luxury Historic
• Margarita Place
• Medlock Place
• North Central
• North Encanto
• Oakland
• Phoenix Homesteads
• Pierson Place
• Roosevelt
• Villa Verde
• Willo
• Windsor Square
• Woodland
• Yaple Park

Architectural Styles

• Art Deco
• Bungalows
• Cape Cod
• French Provincial
• Pueblo Revival
• Spanish Colonial
• Ranch
• Tudor Revival

The Coronado Historic District in Phoenix Arizona

District boundaries are roughly: Virginia Avenue to Coronado Road, 8th Street to 14th Street

Both of us chose Coronado as our home so we are, admittedly, prejudiced about what a fabulous place it is. Home to 1920s Bungalows and 1940s Ranches, one of the larger city parks (Coronado Park at 12th Street & Palm Lane), and one of the most competitive and highly recognized high school programs in the metro area (the International Baccalaureate program at North High School), Coronado is a diverse place.

The Coronado Historic District covers a bit more than a half square mile. The homes on the edges of the official District are no less sweet and desirable, however, which expands greater Coronado to about one square mile. Generally speaking, Coronado is known for smaller homes, usually (but certainly not always) with two bedrooms and one bath. Sometimes as small as 700 square feet, the average bungalow still has a small footprint averaging about 1000 square feet. Sustainable living at its best!

The wide porches, possibly the first thing you’ll notice, add shady outdoor space for family, friends and neighbors to gather and may be one reason why everyone in Coronado seems to know each other. Ample backyards provide private space and lend to the diversity of the place too—possibly home to a permaculture garden, or perhaps a guest house, a flock of chickens, or a state-of-the-art addition that quietly hides behind a traditional Territorial in front. There is often more to Coronado than meets the eye.

And then there are the things that some very active neighbors manage to accomplish—like the Virginia street calming project (between 7th and 12th streets), the blooming traffic circle (12th & Oak), the metal logo “banners” that welcome you to the neighborhood on most streets, the Coronado Community Garden (1211 E Virginia)… we could go on and on! The most recent accomplishment was a facelift for the tiny Virginia pocket park (Virginia &15th Street).

Maureen claims (without any actual statistics to validate her claim) that Coronado has the highest per capita population of architects and artists in Phoenix. The 8-block evening stroll with her dog Abby passes the homes of at least 8 architects plus the studios of nationally-renowned painter Ed Mell and woodworker Kevin Irvin.

Yes, the houses in Coronado are charming and the neighbors are a friendly and creative bunch, but Don also loves the restaurant choices in this Gourmet Ghetto. From The Main Ingredient on 7th Street to Tuck Shop at 12th & Oak (must try the house-made Gin & Tonic). And then there’s the amazing salsa array at La Condessa on 16th Street and—need we even mention?–the 5-star Barrio Café just south of Thomas on 16th too. There are so many choices, in fact, that it’s best to just call Don at (602)795-2260 and ask for a recommendation…

p.s.- Congratulations to The Main Igredient Ale House and Cafe for winning Best Hot Dog - 2010 from The Phoenix New Times:
"This is one top dog, a plump, juicy all-beef frank from Schreiner's Sausage, a local institution right up the street. It's tucked into a soft, dense sourdough bun that's lightly toasted, slathered with Humboldt Brown Ale mustard, and sprinkled with red onion" See who else won 2010's Best Of Phoenix awards!

Now that the weather is cooling, enjoy this dog with your dog on MI's roomy "dog friendly" patio!

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Coronado Historic District, Phoenix

Once Phoenix had ensured its long-term survival by damming up the Salt River in the early 1900s, developers got down to the business of plotting the future of the growing Southwestern city. And that future was all about suburbs. By 1920 one of the largest was the Coronado neighborhood, home to a middle-class population of merchants, policemen, and railroad engineers living in modest bungalows and Tudor Revival cottages, many fronted by small lots with towering palm trees. These days the nabe is drawing a young, artsy crowd, who like to hang out on their front porches and wave to neighbors who pass by. The neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Each spring, residents show off their homes—and often their DIY handiwork—during an annual house tour and community festival.

The Houses
Small to medium-size Tudor, Craftsman, and ranch houses, built from about 1920 to 1940, are predominant. Prices start at $150,000. Houses often include a freestanding garage out back with matching architectural details. During the Great Depression, many residents converted their garage into an apartment, moved in, and rented their home.

Why Buy Now?
The neighborhood's affordability is outstanding. And while there are still a few dilapidated houses, most are in pretty good shape. Buy a house here and all you'll need to do is pick out the furniture and add a fresh coat of paint.