Known as “The summer playground of Arizona,” Flagstaff is a community of approximately 54,268 residents, bursting with history and cultural diversity. Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounded by one of the largest pine forests on Earth, nature abounds in lush displays of wildflower meadows, breathtaking vistas and bounding wildlife. Located at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40, Flagstaff is the largest city in Northern Arizona. The educational, business, recreation and scientific opportunities are endless. At nearly 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is also one of the highest elevation cities in the United States. The city is a year-round mecca for visitors and many Arizonans maintain second homes here. Throughout the year, there are art shows, festivals, live theater performances, and Native American arts and crafts exhibits to satisfy the most ardent enthusiast. Flagstaff Unified School District schools specialize in everything from specific learning styles to programs focused on the arts. Flagstaff's commitment to education is enhanced by the nearby Northern Arizona University's contribution to the community. The city is surrounded within and without by coniferous forests, which allow for an array of outdoor sports and camping and backpacking opportunities. Hikers, joggers, and mountain bikers will find miles of trails, which range from gentle grades to extremely difficult terrain. With plenty of housing options to chose from such as luxury golf communities, vacation homes, mountain cabins, horse properties, and wide-open land and modest starter homes for sale, Flagstaff is a diamond in the rough.
Flagstaff Real Estate Info: Prices of Flagstaff Homes for Sale
Flagstaff homes start at just under $300,000 up to $1.5 million and more for huge spacious homes. Condos and townhouses for sale in Flagstaff start in the mid-$100,000s to $400,000 and up. For home buyers looking for vacant land for sale, there areplenty of lots available for custom home building.
Flagstaff AZ Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $590,431 compared to $574,783 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +3%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Flagstaff AZ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Flagstaff, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Flagstaff, Flagstaff neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Flagstaff to help you find the best home!