Marlowe is a small neighborhood of 80 two-story homes near 51st Avenue and Peoria Avenue in Glendale (85302). Landsea Homes began it, and the last homes were sold under the Risewell Homes name. The plans run from about 1,830 to 2,530 square feet with up to five bedrooms, and many have three-car garages.
Few new homes have been built this close to central Glendale, and that’s Marlowe’s main selling point. The surrounding neighborhoods are decades older, so a Marlowe resale stands out as a newer home in an established part of the city.
With only 80 homes, resales are rare, and the report on this page, which shows active listings recorded in the Marlowe subdivision, may show one listing or none at a time. I price Marlowe homes from Marlowe’s own sales and the builder’s final prices first, then from comparable newer homes elsewhere in Glendale.
Newer home or older home with a bigger lot. Many buyers who look at Marlowe are choosing between a newer two-story home here and an older single-level home on a larger lot nearby. I make the case for newer systems, energy efficiency and lower near-term maintenance, with numbers where I can get them.
Floor plan. Four- and five-bedroom plans, a bedroom on the main floor and a three-car garage are the features buyers ask about most. If your plan has them, they lead the listing.
Lot position. Homes facing the neighborhood park or set back from 51st Avenue and Peoria Avenue traffic usually draw more interest.
Built-in technology. Landsea marketed these homes with smart-home features and energy-efficient construction. Leave the manuals, app logins and service accounts organized so they can be handed over at closing.
According to the builder’s materials, Marlowe is in the Washington Elementary School District for the lower grades and the Glendale Union High School District for high school. I confirm the specific schools for each address with the districts.
Peoria Avenue, 51st Avenue and Northern Avenue have grocery stores, restaurants and services close by. I-17 is a few minutes east, and Loop 101, the Westgate area and Arrowhead Towne Center are a short drive west and north.
Because the builder’s final prices are recent and public, buyers arrive at a Marlowe resale already knowing what the home cost new. Your listing has to show what you’ve added since: window coverings, backyard landscaping, appliances, upgrades chosen at contract and anything else a new-home buyer would pay extra for.
I handle the photos, a Zillow 3D Home tour, a property website and the pricing strategy myself. Begin with a home value request, read my seller’s guide, or call me at (602) 617-4440.
Marlowe has 80 two-story single-family homes built from 2023 to 2025, roughly 1,830 to 2,530 square feet with four or five bedrooms. With so few homes, each resale sets the tone for the next, which is why I watch every Marlowe sale closely.
Marlowe falls in the Washington Elementary School District and the Glendale Union High School District, per the builder’s materials, and listings here have shown Sunset School for the lower grades. Confirm the assignments for your address with the districts.
The neighborhood has a central park area with open lawn and shade, maintained by the association. Beyond that, Glendale’s Sahuaro Ranch Park, with its historic grounds and sports fields, is a short drive west.
Everyday shopping is close along 51st Avenue, Peoria Avenue and Northern Avenue. Arrowhead Towne Center to the north and the Westgate Entertainment District to the west are both a short drive away.
From 51st Avenue and Peoria Avenue, I-17 is a few minutes east, and Loop 101 is a short drive west and north. Bus routes run on the main avenues; buyers who rely on transit should check Valley Metro’s current schedules.
Marlowe 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 on Thunderbird Road is a short drive north, and clinics and urgent care centers line the main avenues closer to home.
Sahuaro Ranch Park, a city park with historic buildings, gardens and open lawns, is a short drive west. For desert trails, Thunderbird Conservation Park is farther north, and Lake Pleasant is within reach for a day on the water.
Downtown Glendale’s festivals, including the holiday Glendale Glitters event, are a short drive south, and Westgate and State Farm Stadium host games and concerts year-round. Marlowe’s association is small, so neighborhood news usually comes through its notices.
In a two-story home, buyers often ask how well the upstairs stays cool in summer. Have the AC serviced before listing, keep the filters fresh and, if your home has separate zones or programmable thermostats, show buyers how they work. A home that feels comfortable upstairs in July makes a strong impression.
Marlowe has a homeowners association that maintains the common areas and enforces architectural guidelines; recent listings have shown dues of roughly $130 a month. Confirm the current amount and any transfer fees with the association before listing, and gather approvals for changes like solar, pavers or patio extensions.
Marlowe’s central location works for buyers commuting in several directions: downtown Phoenix and the I-17 corridor to the east, the Westgate area and Loop 101 employers to the west, and health care around Banner Thunderbird to the north. I describe those commutes in the listing so buyers from out of town can picture them.
Because Marlowe homes are new, most owners haven’t sold since they bought, so I start with a net sheet: commission, title, escrow, HOA transfer fees and your loan payoff, set against what you paid. Property tax on a newly built home can change as the county updates the assessment; check the current bill on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s website.
Marlowe is in the City of Glendale, which provides water, sewer, trash and recycling, police and fire service. Permits for anything added after the builder finished, such as a pool, are issued and kept by the city.