Old World Charm and Friendliness

One of the best neighborhoods in the Phoenix area is brand new.  It’s already proven itself in several areas.  If you’re looking to move to the Gilbert or Chandler area, and want a new home, you need to put Old Stone Ranch on your list. 

There are few new home communities in the Valley that are still selling homes at a steady clip. Most of them are lacking in at least one area: location, size of home for the money, neighborhood character, and finally decent lot size. One Chandler community has it all and the steady sales prove it.Old Stone Ranch by Shea Homes first garnered interest in the East Valley because of the lakes and water features. There are lake communities in the East Valley (hardly any in the West Valley) but they are “older” neighborhoods, generally built prior to 1995. The water features are pretty stunning, especially at night with the mood lighting. There is a lovely veranda for picnicking that is right on the water and near the nice playground.

Further enhancing the character is white fencing around Old Stone Circle and how each home on the main drag is required to have green grass in the front yard. It really makes the neighborhood stand out from the Beige Syndrome most Phoenix neighbhoods succumb to. Some of the home elevations (how the home looks on the outside) are your typical Southwest adobe look but the majority have stone veneers that lend more to an East Coast feel.

The location is Lindsay Rd. and Ocotillo Rd., right on the edge of Gilbert and Chandler. Two miles away is the huge new San Tan shopping center with new restaurants and movie theatre. The 202 freeway is right next to the shopping center. Sure, Old Stone Ranch is currently surrounded by agriculture but that means the most money can be earned in appreciation now, not five years down the road.

The homes range from 1700 sq feet up to 3500+. The prices start in the high $200s and go up to the $500s. Luckily with that amount of money, you also find big lots and nicely designed floorplans.   The neighborhood elementary school is

Ryan Elementary in the Chandler School District.  Is this a family friendly neighborhood? With loads of families moving there, lots of playgrounds, and an elementary school within walking distance, all signs point to “yes”.   For those looking to relocate to the Chandler or Gilbert area, Old Stone Ranch might be just the place.