Buyers Priced Out Of Ahwatukee Foothills

Ahwatukee Foothills starter homes go for $250K, condos $267K...

Realtors say that affordable homes in Ahwatukee (located in South Phoenix) are virtually non-existent, with the median price of a home rising to $355,000.

A family wanting a starter home with three bedrooms and two baths has to spend at least $250,000, and compete with investors. Of the 288 homes listed in Ahwatukee by the Arizona Regional MLS last week, 11 were listed at $250,000 or less. Two of those were retirement homes and the rest were condos.

The most affordable area in Ahwatukee is zip code 85044. More...