Roosevelt is the pinnacle neighborhood of Downtown Phoenix. It was named the original “Streetcar” neighborhood and earned the title of Phoenix’s 1st historic district.
This community was built from 1893 to 1930 in many stages. There are over 1,000 homes and architecture consists of Craftsman Bungalows, English Cottage Tudor Revivals, American Colonials, Spanish Colonials, Pueblo Revivals and Ranch styles. These are large homes built on narrow, deep lots. The average size is 1,700 to 3,000 square feet, with 3-4 bedrooms and several bathrooms.
Most homes are grand Bungalows with large wrap-around porches, exquisite wood doors, glass door knobs, large closets, beautiful built-ins, wood ceiling beams and large attics, which can be converted into living spaces. Many also include impressive lawns, guest houses and classic street lamps. Find historic luxury homes and neighborhood condos in Roosevelt, Phoenix below.
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Roosevelt Historic Neighborhood
Years Built
Homes were built from 1893 - 1930
Community
100+ Historic Homes, Condos, & Apartments
Architecture
Bungalow, Tudor Revival, American Colonial, Spanish Colonial, Pueblo Revival, & Ranch
Size
Homes on average are 3-4 bedroom with several bathrooms, with 1,700-3,000 square feet.
Price
Home median price is $520,000. The closed sales prices range from $415,000-$551,000
What You'll Love
Beautiful homes with lots of space and luxury features including large closets, attics, and guest houses. Steps away from the best of Downtown Phoenix.
Life in Roosevelt
Roosevelt is the heart of upscale Downtown Living. The residents of Roosevelt are well-established, with many growing families of all ages. On weekends and holidays, there’s a lot of activity and excitement in this area. You’ll experience the best of downtown living near top-rated restaurants, the beautiful Japanese Garden, Margaret T. Hatcher Park, festivals, Roosevelt Row, First Friday Art Walks, and more.
Where is Roosevelt located?
Roosevelt is the streetcare historic district in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. An integral home of downtown dwellers with the Roosevelt Art Walk on the First Friday of every month. This is the community center with it’s walkable streets, lightrail access, top restaurants, shops, cafes, gyms, and every day amenities. It’s minutes from anything you want to do downtown, uptown, Biltmore & Arcadia, and all major freeways.
Parks near Roosevelt
These are the parks in or near by the Roosevelt neighborhood:
- Margaret T Hance Park
- Civic Space Park
- Roosevelt Mini Park
- Hance Park Dog Park
- Encanto Park
- Portland Parkway
- University Park
- The Space Between Park
- Townsend Park
- Monterey Park
- Encanto Park
- Coronado Park
- Grant Park
Schools in Roosevelt
These are the schools zoned for the Brentwood neighborhood:
- Elementary School: Canyon Vista Elementary
- Middle School: Don Juan Avila Middle School
- High School: Aliso Niguel High School
Architecture in Roosevelt
Roosevelt is a gem for architecture enthusiasts. These homes come in a variety of architectural styles and have large lots with immaculate features. Many of the grandest historic homes for sale in Phoenix can be found in this neighborhood.
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