Arcadia Proper
Former citrus groves below Camelback Mountain, with big green lots, mature trees and a true neighborhood feel in the middle of the city.
Arcadia Proper was once citrus groves on the south side of Camelback Mountain. Today it's known for big lots, grass and mature trees. People moving here are often surprised that part of Phoenix can look this green.
Locals know exactly where Arcadia Proper starts and stops: 44th Street to 68th Street, from the canal north to Camelback Road. Arcadia Osborne to the south and Arcadia Lite to the west are separate neighborhoods, and you can often get a similar home there for noticeably less per square foot.
The original parcels were five acres. Many were later split, so lots range from a quarter acre to a full acre, with the larger lots north of Lafayette Boulevard. Most of the original 1950s ranch homes have been rebuilt. Compared with Paradise Valley, homes sit closer together, and it feels more like a neighborhood.
Newest homes in Arcadia Proper
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Many lots still have flood irrigation from the canal system, which keeps an acre green for a modest yearly fee.
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Some older deed restrictions (CC&Rs) can limit things like building height. Check them before you remodel or build.
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Most of Arcadia Proper is in Phoenix with City of Phoenix water; a small part is in Scottsdale.
What are Arcadia Proper's boundaries?
44th Street to 68th Street, and from the canal north to Camelback Road. Arcadia Osborne and Arcadia Lite are nearby but separate.
What schools serve Arcadia Proper?
Attendance boundaries run through the neighborhood, so the assigned schools depend on the street. We'll help you confirm with the school district for any home you're considering.
Is there an HOA in Arcadia?
Most of Arcadia has no HOA, though a few small pockets do, and older deed restrictions can still apply.