Offering a diverse variety of home styles, the Phoenix, AZ area is ideal for every style and budget. Whether you’re looking for a sleek downtown condo or an art-district adjacent bungalow, Phoenix real estate includes a wide array of specific styles, such as Pueblo Revival, Ranch, Tudor Revival, Spanish Mission and much more. With a unique set of real estate, the assortment of homes for sale in Phoenix is a stunning mix of Contemporary, Spanish and Mediterranean architecture.
Pueblo Revival
A quintessential Southwest design, the Pueblo Revival style draws inspiration from the original pueblos built throughout both New Mexico and Arizona. Popularized around the beginning of the 20th century, the architecture reflects dwellings built by Pueblo Indians in 750 A.D. and beyond. You can spot a Pueblo Revival home by its flat roof accompanied by thick walls of adobe or stucco. Often designed around a courtyard, these homes encourage indoor-outdoor living.
With heavy wooden accents, rounded exteriors and square windows, the Pueblo Revival style is a staple of Phoenix real estate and a popular design for a variety of budgets. Pueblo Revival homes for sale are often available in historic areas such as the Arcadia Historic neighborhood and the Coronado Historic District but can also be found in new communities.
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Contemporary Style
With clean, stark lines and neutral colors, Contemporary/Midcentury Modern homes can be seen throughout the Phoenix area. “Midcentury modern” broadly describes architecture, furniture and graphic design from the middle of the 20th century (roughly 1933 to 1965). Taking inspiration from some of the country’s top architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Jack DeBartolo and Will Bruder, these types of homes are often packed with the latest technology and built with simple materials, such as wood, steel and glass. The strong, clean lines of these linear structures make this style of home easy to recognize with its highly conceptual design.
With over a dozen homes in the Phoenix area, Frank Lloyd Wright’s minimalist aesthetic is at the heart of the Contemporary style home. Serving as the main inspiration for the Contemporary style, Frank Lloyd Wright focused on creating modernist homes with specialized building materials and a specific aesthetic. Contemporary styles can be seen in areas like Camelback East Village.
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Spanish Mission
An architectural style made popular between 1890 and 1950, Spanish Mission homes often include an enclosed courtyard, clay-tiled roofs with wide eaves, and adobe walls. Baroque pitches on the roof and exterior arches also dominate this particular style. This type of home is seen throughout older areas of Phoenix, as well as in new-build communities in suburbs like Gilbert and Mesa.
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Ranch Style
Known for their classic open L- or U-shaped design, a Ranch-style home is meant to encourage an informal, relaxed lifestyle. First built in the 1920s, Ranch homes for sale often include sunken living rooms, extensive landscaping and various roof styles. Single-story, with an open concept, Ranch-style Phoenix real estate is primarily inspired by the casual lifestyle of the Old and New West.
Built for function, Ranch-style homes are a popular architectural style for new construction. Rancho Paloma and Mesa’s Dahlia Pointe are two newer communities that offer a variety of Ranch-style homes. The Willo Historic District in Phoenix also harbors an impressive collection of Ranch homes. In fact, many of Phoenix’s historic homes are Ranch concepts, offering unique, noticeable details, such as brightly colored front doors and facades.
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Tudor Revival
Found throughout the United States, Tudor Revival homes for sale can also be seen around Phoenix. With a whimsical, storybook look, this type of home design is based on medieval English architecture. Offering a cozy appeal, Tudor Revival homes focus on indoor living, with stone hearths, dark wood paneling, exposed timber and luminous stained-glass windows. Primarily found in historic Phoenix neighborhoods, pitched roofs, large chimneys and eye-catching entryways are all telltale signs of a Tudor Revival home.
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Mediterranean Revival
One of the most popular architectural styles in Phoenix, Mediterranean Revival homes are directly influenced by Spanish Colonial, Italian Renaissance and Beaux-Arts trends. Originating in seaside villas, this style of home spread throughout the coasts of California and Florida in the 1920s. Now a favored style in the Southwest, Mediterranean Revival homes for sale often include red-tiled roofs, wrought-iron balconies, and arched or circular windows. From historic districts, including Willo, Arcadia, and Coronado, to newer, master-planned communities, the Mediterranean Revival is a favored style in the Phoenix real estate market.
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Bungalows
The quaint, cozy appeal of a beautiful little Bungalow home is one of the biggest draws in areas like Phoenix’s Roosevelt neighborhood. The popular arts district boasts a wide assortment of Bungalow-style homes owners lovingly renovate and maintain. Featuring simple designs and hand-crafted artistry, craftsman or Bungalow homes were particularly popular models of Sears Kit Homes in the early 20th century because of their affordability and easy assembly (just add land).
Typically small in terms of size and square footage, a Bungalow is a cottage-like home that is usually either a single story or has a second, half or partial story built into a sloped roof. Bungalows are often distinguished by the presence of dormer windows and welcoming porches or verandas. One of the first home styles to feature an “open floor” plan, this timeless architectural style is also favored for its use of natural wood and stone, built-in cabinets and a center fireplace.
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Condos
For those looking for convenience without the constant upkeep of a single-family home, consider a condominium. Ranging from older, converted apartment complexes throughout the Valley to modern downtown luxury high-rises, condos can be defined more by lifestyle rather than a specific architectural style. The Phoenix condo home market is among the most active in the country, prompting Polaris Pacific to call the city “the most resilient in the wake of COVID-19.” New purpose-built condo projects like Optima Kierland in north Scottsdale, one of the best-selling condo projects on the West Coast, continue to attract out-of-state buyers looking to move to Phoenix for its favorable climate and job-growth.
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Whether you’re looking for a simple Tudor or a Mediterranean haven, Phoenix real estate offers something for everyone. With desert hues, clean lines, and classic Southwestern vibes, the mix of homes for sale here suits any budget and style, making moving to Phoenix, Arizona a great choice for your next home