Legends at Thunderbird is the gated Woodside Homes neighborhood beside Icon at Thunderbird, near 59th Avenue and Greenway Road in north Glendale (85306). Both sit on land next to Arizona Christian University, the former Thunderbird School of Global Management campus. Legends is the larger-home side of the development: single- and two-story plans from roughly 2,500 to about 4,000 square feet, many with three- or four-car garages.
Woodside is still selling at Legends, so for now every resale is measured against the builder’s own homes. For a seller with a finished home, a landscaped yard and upgrades already paid for, that can be an advantage, as long as the price is set with the builder’s current numbers in view.
The report on this page is drawn tightly around the Legends gate along Mauna Loa Lane. With only a few homes listed at a time, it may sometimes show none.
Garage space. Three- and four-car garages, including tandem bays in some plans, are one of the main reasons buyers choose Legends over smaller-lot neighborhoods nearby. I photograph and measure them for the listing.
Structural options. Choices made at contract, such as an extended kitchen, an extra suite or a larger covered patio, can’t be added later. If you still have your option sheet, it shows buyers what the same home would cost to order new today.
Single-level or two-story. Legends offers both, and they appeal to different buyers. I compare a single-level home only with single-level sales, inside and outside the gate.
Lot placement. Homes backing to open space or set away from the entry and the busier roads draw the most interest.
Inside the gate, Woodside’s plans call for shared outdoor space, including a park with a ramada, an outdoor fireplace and walking paths. If parts are still being finished, I confirm with the association what’s complete so the listing describes it accurately.
Woodside’s materials put Legends in the Peoria Unified School District, with Cactus High School listed for high school. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, the Thunderbird Road shops and Loop 101 are a few minutes away.
Buyers who can afford a new Legends home have choices, and many want to see the house in person and on their own schedule. I plan showings around that, and for buyers who are relocating, I use live virtual showings and a Zillow 3D Home tour so they can narrow their list before they fly in.
If you’re thinking about selling, a home value request will give you a starting number, and my seller’s guide walks through the process. Or call me directly at (602) 617-4440.
All homes in Legends at Thunderbird are Woodside single-family homes, roughly 2,500 to 4,000 square feet with three to five bedrooms. With the builder still active, current base prices and quick move-in homes are the first comparison buyers make, and resales are still rare.
Legends falls in Peoria Unified, according to Woodside’s materials, and Cactus High School is the high school they name. New neighborhoods sometimes see boundary changes, so a quick check with the district is part of my listing preparation.
The gated entry and the shared outdoor areas are the community’s own amenities, and the association dues pay for their upkeep. Next door, Arizona Christian University brings its own activity, and city parks are nearby.
Thunderbird Road and 59th Avenue have grocery stores, restaurants and services within a few minutes. For bigger shopping trips, Arrowhead Towne Center is north and the Westgate area is southwest, both easy drives on Loop 101.
Greenway Road and 59th Avenue lead to Loop 101 to the north, and Thunderbird Road runs east to I-17. Buyers who commute to central Phoenix or north Phoenix business areas usually check the drive at rush hour, and I suggest they do.
Legends at Thunderbird is within the City of Glendale.
Service boundaries can change at community edges, so confirm the agencies for a specific address with the City of Glendale. For police reports and statistics, contact the police department directly.
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is a few minutes away on Thunderbird Road, and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is a short drive north. Many medical offices cluster around the Banner campus.
Thunderbird Conservation Park, a Glendale preserve in the Hedgpeth Hills, is a short drive north for hiking and biking. Inside the gate, the community’s paths and open space make for an easy evening walk.
State Farm Stadium and the Westgate area host major games, concerts and events through the year, and Glendale’s downtown holiday events are a short drive south. Inside Legends, the association handles any community gatherings.
New Woodside homes are built with energy features suited to desert summers. When I list in the hottest months, I schedule showings early or late in the day and keep the home cool; in winter and spring, I put the outdoor living spaces front and center in the photos.
Legends has its own homeowners association covering the gate, common areas and architectural review. While Woodside is still building, the builder may hold seats on the board. Ask for the current CC&Rs, dues and transfer fees early; buyers want them before they write an offer.
Banner Thunderbird, Arizona Christian University and the employers along Loop 101 and I-17 keep demand steady from buyers moving for work, and the larger floor plans here suit buyers who want a home office. I reach them through relocation channels as well as the main home-search sites.
Expect the usual Arizona seller costs: commission, the owner’s title policy, your share of escrow and any HOA transfer fee. If you bought new, your property tax may rise once the county reassesses the home; check the current figure on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s website. Keep builder warranty papers and option sheets together for the buyer.
Legends is in the City of Glendale, which handles water, sewer, trash collection, police and fire service. Glendale also issues permits for pools and other additions, so any work done after closing should have a permit on file before you sell.