Welcome to Phoenix

A little bit about theValley of the Sun...


Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to about 1.5M residents, not all of them here year-round, some being Snowbirds that come only in the cooler winter months. Phoenix is the anchor of the Phoenix metro area (also known as the Valley of the Sun), and is the 14th largest metro area by population in the United States with more than 4.1 million people. Search the MLS under Home Search to investigate your living options in Phoenix.

The city of Phoenix has been divided into urban villages, many of which are based upon historically significant neighborhoods and communities that have since been annexed into Phoenix. Currently, there are 15 urban villages in the city: Ahwatukee Foothills, Alhambra, Camelback East, Central City, Deer Valley, Desert View, Encanto, Estrella, Laveen, Maryvale, North Gateway, North Mountain, Paradise Valley (not to be confused with the Town of Paradise Valley), South Mountain and Rio Vista.

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy in Phoenix, AZ, and getting around couldn't have gotten easier since the light rail started traversing it just a short time ago. Inexpensive real estate in this area usually includes condos and townhouses, so maintenance hassles are out of your hands! With many city parks never too far away, you can ride a bike, take long walks, hike or just have a picnic. To end the day, do some shopping at one of the many malls and shopping plazas in the valley. There's plenty to do in Phoenix and in the Valley of the Sun.


Golf in Phoenix

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City of Phoenix Golf

Experience the beauty of Arizona golf with affordable rates and excellent playing conditions! Phoenix Golf encompasses 8 unique golf courses, 5 18-hole championship courses and 3 9-hole courses strategically located throughout the City of Phoenix. All of the Phoenix Golf courses are overseeded annually for optimum playing conditions. Courses offer varied layouts and landscapes, full-service pro shops, practice facilities and equipment rentals. City of Phoenix Golf Website