Cheatham Farms is a group of single-family neighborhoods in Laveen, the City of Phoenix urban village south of the Salt River and west of South Mountain. The homes sit mostly south of Baseline Road between roughly 45th and 53rd avenues, close to the shopping and hospital at Baseline and 51st Avenue. The name comes from the Cheatham family, whose farmland this once was, and most homes were built from the early 2000s on, in several recorded parcels by production builders.
Because the parcels differ in builder, plan and lot size, I price your home against recent sales in the same parcel and of a similar plan first, then adjust for the lot, pool and updates.
Parcel and plan. Each parcel has its own builders and lot sizes, so the closest comparisons are on your own streets.
Lot. Larger lots, homes backing to open space or a greenbelt, and homes with mountain views draw more interest.
Location. Being close to Baseline Road shopping is a plus for many buyers, while quieter interior streets appeal to others.
Updates. Homes from the 2000s are often due for AC, water heater or roof underlayment work. Updated systems and kitchens make a clear difference.
The neighborhoods have association-maintained parks, greenbelts and walking paths, and Laveen’s city parks are nearby. South Mountain Park and Preserve is a short drive east for hiking and mountain biking. In a listing, I spell out what your association maintains and how close your home is to the nearest park.
Cheatham Farms students generally attend Laveen Elementary School District schools, then Phoenix Union high schools; buyers confirm assignments by address. Everyday errands are easy here: the grocery stores, restaurants and Arizona General Hospital at Baseline Road and 51st Avenue are minutes from most homes. For longer trips, 51st Avenue heads north toward I-10, and the Loop 202 interchanges are a few minutes west.
Buyers in Laveen often compare several neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions with builder incentives, in one weekend. I price against recent sales in your parcel, request the HOA documents early, and make sure the listing shows your lot, your updates and how your home compares with new construction nearby.
My marketing includes a Zillow 3D Home tour, a dedicated property website, live virtual showings and, when it helps, a Coming Soon period before the first showing.
Thinking about selling your Cheatham Farms home? Start with What’s My Home Worth? or read my seller guides. You can also call or text me at (602) 617-4440 or email chapman@westusa.com.
The market report on this page shows current Cheatham Farms listings from ARMLS. With homes in several parcels built by different builders, I build your price from recent sales of similar plans in your part of the community.
Cheatham Farms is generally served by the Laveen Elementary School District and the Phoenix Union High School District. I point buyers to each district’s school locator to confirm assignments for a specific address.
The associations maintain parks, greenbelts, paths and common areas. Buyers weigh these against the dues, so I list exactly what comes with your home.
From Cheatham Farms, the Baseline Road and 51st Avenue shopping area is the closest stop for groceries, home improvement and dining, and some homes are close enough to walk. If yours is, the listing says so.
Most Cheatham Farms homes reach the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in a few minutes via Baseline Road, and 51st Avenue runs north to I-10 and downtown. I give buyers drive times from your street, not a Laveen average.
Cheatham Farms is within the City of Phoenix.
Service boundaries can change at community edges, so confirm the agencies for a specific address with the City of Phoenix. For police reports and statistics, contact the police department directly.
Arizona General Hospital – Laveen, near Baseline Road and 51st Avenue, is close by, and urgent care clinics and medical offices are along Baseline Road.
Residents use the community greenbelts for walks and South Mountain’s western trailheads for longer hikes and rides. In photos, I lead with your yard and any mountain view from the back patio.
Laveen’s community events, from seasonal festivals to park programs, are a short drive from Cheatham Farms. I time your listing for when buyer traffic is strongest, which in Phoenix is usually winter and spring.
Phoenix summers are hot and winters mild, with monsoon storms in late summer. In homes from the 2000s, buyers and inspectors look at the AC, water heater, roof underlayment and pool equipment. Servicing the AC before listing is one of the simplest steps you can take.
Cheatham Farms is under City of Phoenix zoning, and its homeowners association enforces CC&Rs and architectural review for exterior changes, landscaping and paint. Arizona requires sellers in a planned community to provide association documents to the buyer, and I request them early so they don’t hold up escrow.
Buyers here often commute to downtown Phoenix, Sky Harbor or the West Valley’s logistics and manufacturing employers. Being close to both 51st Avenue and the Loop 202 gives Cheatham Farms an easy pitch to them.
Your property tax is listed by parcel on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s website. HOA dues for your parcel, any master association dues and transfer fees come from the associations’ disclosures. When we estimate your net, I walk through the usual Arizona seller costs, including the owner’s title policy that sellers customarily pay.
Cheatham Farms is in the City of Phoenix, which provides water, trash, streets and parks, with police and fire service from the city. Remodels, pools and additions go through the City of Phoenix permit process, and buyers often ask whether past work was permitted. Gathering those permits before we list saves time during escrow.