The Foothills is a master-planned community in Ahwatukee, on the south side of South Mountain in the 85048 and 85045 zip codes, built mostly from the late 1980s through the 1990s along Desert Foothills Parkway. The Foothills Golf Club runs through it, and the community includes condos, townhomes, single-family neighborhoods and several gated enclaves, many backing to the golf course or South Mountain Park and Preserve. The Foothills Community Association is the master association, and many neighborhoods also have their own sub-association.
With so many enclaves, I price your home against recent sales in the same neighborhood and of a similar plan, then adjust for the lot and updates.
Enclave and gate. Gated enclaves and custom-home areas sit at the top of the range.
Lot. Golf course frontage, preserve lots and mountain views draw the most interest.
Plan. Single-level homes and larger two-story plans attract different buyers, and I compare like with like.
Updates. Homes from the late 1980s and 1990s vary widely in condition. Updated roofs, AC systems, windows and kitchens make a clear difference.
The Foothills Golf Club, a public course, runs through the community. South Mountain Park and Preserve borders it to the north, and Desert Foothills Community Park and the master association’s courts, playground areas and paths add everyday options. Club membership and golf access are separate from owning a home here.
The Foothills is in the Kyrene School District and the Tempe Union High School District. Buyers should confirm the schools for a specific address with each district.
Shopping and dining are along Chandler Boulevard and Ray Road and at the Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center. The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway runs along Pecos Road just south, and I-10 is to the east.
Buyers here compare enclave to enclave and often look at Club West, Lakewood and Mountain Park Ranch too. I price against recent sales in your neighborhood, request the master and any sub-association documents early, and make sure the listing shows the lot, the view and your updates.
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 Foothills 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 listings in The Foothills from ARMLS. With condos, townhomes and single-family homes across many enclaves, I build your price from recent sales in your neighborhood and of a similar plan.
The Foothills is served by the Kyrene School District and the Tempe Union High School District. I point buyers to each district’s school locator to confirm assignments for a specific address.
The master association maintains common areas, courts, playground areas and paths, and many enclaves have their own gates, pools or front-yard maintenance through a sub-association. Golf is separate. I list what comes with your home so buyers can compare it with the dues.
Grocery stores and restaurants are along Chandler Boulevard and Ray Road, and the Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center has more stores and a movie theater. I note the closest options in the listing.
The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway runs along Pecos Road on the south side, and I-10 is to the east. Tempe, Chandler, downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor are reachable by freeway, and I describe realistic commute times in the listing.
The Foothills 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.
Urgent care clinics and medical offices are along Chandler Boulevard and Ray Road, and the closest full-service hospitals are in Chandler and Tempe.
South Mountain Park and Preserve borders the community, with trails close to many homes, and the golf course and parks add open space. For listing photos, I show the backyard, any pool and the view of the mountain or the course.
The community association and the golf club host events through the year. Winter and spring bring the most visitors to Phoenix, and I factor that into when we list.
Phoenix summers are hot and winters mild, with monsoon storms in late summer. In homes from the late 1980s and 1990s, buyers and inspectors look at the AC, roof underlayment, water heater, windows and pool equipment. Servicing the AC before listing is one of the simplest steps you can take.
The Foothills is under City of Phoenix zoning, with a master association and many sub-associations that enforce CC&Rs and architectural review. Arizona requires sellers in a planned community to provide association documents to the buyer, and I request every set that applies early so they don’t hold up escrow.
The Chandler and Tempe employment centers, Arizona State University and downtown Phoenix are all a drive away by freeway, which draws buyers who want a manageable commute, along with people who work from home.
Your property tax is listed by parcel on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s website. Master association dues, any sub-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.
The Foothills 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.