City: Phoenix · Vibe: Leafy, upscale, citrus-lined streets · Best for: Luxury buyers, families, Camelback hikers
Arcadia sits at the foot of Camelback Mountain between Phoenix and Scottsdale. Big lots, mature citrus trees and irrigated lawns make it feel unlike anywhere else in the desert. Original ranch homes are steadily being remodeled or replaced with modern farmhouses.
Housing: large-lot single-family homes; one of the Valley’s priciest areas. “Arcadia Lite” south of Indian School is a slightly more accessible version.
Love it for: restaurants along Indian School and 40th Street, Camelback trailheads, the Arizona Canal path and easy Scottsdale access.
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