Peoria real estate in Arizona and the City of Peoria was established in the 1880’s when William J. Murphy’s vision of fertile farmlands fed by water from the Salt River became a reality with the completion of the Arizona Canal in 1885. Once the canal was completed, Murphy went East to interest people in settling in the new community. Mr. Murphy was successful in catching people’s attention. Over 5,000 acres of land in the new district were purchased by citizens from Peoria, Illinois. Four families from Peoria, Illinois were among the first to move to Arizona to occupy and work their land.
Residences in the new community sprang up, and a school and post office were established by 1889. More people followed the original families and Peoria continued to grow as a farming community. Farmlands were fertile and the people made a good living, despite having to battle swarms of red ants and the occasional rattlesnake in the kitchen.
Peoria was incorporated in 1954, with boundaries covering one square mile of land. The warm climate and small town atmosphere of Peoria continued to attract people and still do today. Currently, Peoria covers 140 square miles, and is home to over 100,000 residents. The eighth fastest growing city in the nation, Peoria’s population is projected to top 125,000 by the year 2005.
From a simple visionary farming community, Peoria, Arizona, a dynamic city, has grown.
Vistancia Community of Peoria
Vistancia is an emerging master-planned community located in North Peoria.It recently garnered seven Silver Awards, including Best Master-Planned Community, in the Nationals competition sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders.Vistancia, a 7,100 acre community won more awards than any other community in the country.Vistancia has 33 models by six builders ranging from the mid $200,000s to the low $600,000s.Vistancia is also characterized by the 1,700 acres of open space, heavily vegetated washes, Saguaro forest, gently sloping lands and desert wildlife.A 900 acre mountain preserve will keep the natural environment intact and leave space for dramatic views and natural seclusion.
Vistancia Amenities Include:
3.5 mile trail system
Public parks and open spaces
Proposed City of Peoria Mountain preserves
Open lawn area and playgrounds
Championship golf course by Gary Panks
Full-size basketball gymnasium with multipurpose building
Golf clubhouse and Verde Grill
Community Events
Three community pools with 2 waterslides
Tennis center including a stadium tennis court
Five proposed Peoria Unified School sites
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