Founded upon a principle of holistic community living, Eastmark in Mesa is a master-planned community that has soared to become one of the top-selling communities in the nation. Offering multiple neighborhoods with a mixture of options, the thriving community has a flexible land plan for expanding organically, which mirrors the progressive growth of the city it calls home.

Abundant amenities appeal to all kinds of buyers while its convenient location near the U.S. 60 and Loop 202 make it easy to commute to nearby Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert. But Eastmark is more than just a residential development. Twenty million square feet of nonresidential space court local and corporate businesses while plans for a grocery store are in the works. The community strives to meet the needs and demands of the community with the intention of providing a place to “live, work, play, and learn” for residents.

The Location

Eastmark is located about 20 miles east of Phoenix in the thriving suburb of Mesa. Explosive growth in both population and the local economy has made the once-rural town a sought-after urban area. A small-town feel and historic neighborhoods coexist with the modern accessibility of its proximity to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, U.S. Route 60, and Loops 101 and 202. The city is also connected to the Valley Metro Rail with a four-mile route from Main Street in the far west through Downtown Phoenix. 

Age is just a number when it comes to education at Eastmark as there are a variety of schools nearby. Two school districts serve the community and both of them, Queen Creek Unified and Gilbert Public Schools, are among Arizona’s highest ranked. On-site, Eastmark offers a preschool academy and also houses two of the nation’s top-ranked charter schools. By 2019, Queen Creek Unified will open a new high school within Eastmark itself.

With the launch of a higher education initiative in 2012, Mesa is now home to five private liberal arts institutions, including Benedictine University and ASU’s Polytechnic campus, which provides project-based learning.

Area Attractions 

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Mesa is tourist hotspot thanks to their its attractions. There are countless ways to experience the city, whether it’s through shopping, dining, or outdoor recreation. The city has earned a reputation for providing all kinds of local entertainment for the young or young at heart. Eastmark is set up so that residents never have to travel far to access great food, with the ever-popular restaurant Handlebar Diner delighting Eastmark residents since opening in early 2017. Eastmark is also host to all kinds of entertainment with concert series in the event pavilion and tournaments at the Community Center. Making the most of the area’s year-round outdoor climate is easy with a 4,000 square-foot resort-style pool. 

The area is rich with options for museum aficionados with the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Commemorative Air Force Museum both nearby. Agritourists also come out to the popular Fresh Foodie Trail, where visitors can farm hop to experience culinary education or farm-fresh gourmet food. Baseball is a beloved pastime in the spring when the Oakland A’s train at the Hohokam Stadium and the Chicago Cubs train at Sloan Stadium. 

There are innumerable outdoor experiences for enthusiasts and explorers. Eastmark offers multiple neighborhood parks with the Eastmark Great Park, covering a full 96 acres when fully built-out, cementing their commitment to community connection. An urban climbing park, splash pad, active lake, and walking trails are at residents’ fingertips. Given Mesa’s location at the base of The Tonto National Monument and with the entrance to Hieroglyphic Trail just to the east, this area is a hiker’s dream. Bicyclists can also explore more than 40 miles of trails throughout the city while golfers have over a dozen first-class courses in the immediate area. 

 

The Homes

Eastmark has a variety of housing options throughout the 20 neighborhoods the community offers, reflecting the wide-ranging needs and demands of the residents. Though differing in style, each neighborhood cohesively exemplifies the Eastmark motto of connection while honoring the neighborhood’s evolving culture.

Ashton Woods, Pinnacle West, and CalAtlantic are just a few of the dozen of builders with homes currently available in the community. Energy-efficient homes are a common thread as are attention to details, customization for a buyer’s personal tastes and budget, and quality. AV Homes also offers a 55+ community, called Encore at Eastmark, which offers 16 plans to choose from.

Home sizes range from small to large and home options currently range from 1,565 to 5,704 square feet. Prices range from the low $200s to the $600s. 

About Mesa

The third-largest city in Arizona, Mesa is flanked by the bustling cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Gilbert, but maintains its small-town feel thanks to its utilization of the outdoors, steadfast farming roots, and preservation of historic neighborhoods.

Not to be outdone by other expanding cities, Mesa continues to grow at a phenomenal pace with locals and newcomers reshaping the city into an urban hub of the East Valley. Direct access to multiple freeways and its business-friendly environment allows local businesses to emerge and larger corporations to relocate there, promising a continually diversified economy and high quality of life.

January is the coldest month of the year here with an average temperature of 54 degrees, providing year-round access to the state parks, trails, and monuments in Mesa’s backyard. However you like to spend your free time, Eastmark in Mesa has an option to suit your lifestyle and tastes, while providing a treasure trove of recreational options at your fingertips.