Page 6   Own Arcadia ’ s The women of Hacienda del Campo gather monthly for dinner and a game of Bunco. party (although they admit the block party hasn’t happened in a few years). “May has been the angel of mercy for all of us,” said Penny of her friend and nurse. “She has been here for all of us.” The women laugh and begin to reminisce. May discusses the many ailments she has tended to over her 50 years as the Hacienda del Campo health and wellness consultant. Val Iverson, who runs a nonprofit, moved to her home in 2002 from Maine. “We came from a very rural area and wanted to live in the city,” said Val. “When you talk about real estate, people always mention ‘location, location, location’ and this area had that.” Val continued, “We are a very diverse neighborhood. Culturally, economically, age wise. There are people who have lived here for 40 years and there are new families with young children as well.” “And we all like each other!” said Anna Saillant, who has lived in the area since 1997. Anna and her husband, Chuck, bought Chuck’s childhood home, raising their sons on the same streets where he had once run with his friends. There are seven different people in the five-block radius who bought their parents homes. Additionally, there are kids who have moved back to purchase their own house, after moving out of their childhood home on the same street. The neighborhood just keeps calling them back. The bond is strong. “When we have a problem we come together and figure out how to fix it. We don’t need a homeowners association,” said Val. When the alleyway was becoming a safety concern at night, the neighbors got together. Val worked to obtain a grant and have lighting put in and when the grant ran out, a payment plan was set up for everyone to contribute to, if they were able. Over thirty years ago, when irrigation was becoming tough for some of the older couples on the street and others were tired of doing it themselves, a plan was put in place. Neighborhood irrigation was offered and three decades later, Eddie is still their regular irrigation man. For a family new to the neighborhood, the beauty of where they live runs deep. “Growing up I always admired the Arcadia neighborhood. The trees, the lush vegetation, the larger lot sizes, the character of the homes are each unique in their own right, a bit of a utopian setting with a small-town vibe of friendliness, the backdrop of Camelback Mountain, the schools, the list truly goes on,” said Jessica Pethtel. Jessica continued, “I was beyond grateful when the opportunity to buy our home came about. It was like a dream come true for something I always felt was slightly out of reach. When we moved in I was a tad nervous but overjoyed when I started learning it was so much more than what I imagined. It has soul.” Continued from page 4 Kelly Knapp design landscape lighting masonry structures property care 602.686.6810 onsitebuilds.com

has t. ou rea age ith 7. on nts se, eed er. t, a der ce. lar on, bit ck me ch. so KELLY KNAPP Homes Kelly Knapp 602.882.1332 Homesmart Elite Group kellyknapphomes@gmail.com centr alphoenixhomes.com r e a ltor . r e novator . r esou rc e . Coming Soon! 3628 N 49TH PLACE $450,000 Vintage charm in a superior Lower Arcadia neighborhood. 1800 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath. *brought the buyer Thank You!! To all of the amazing people I have been fortunate enough to work with this year! I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have helped you with the purchase and sale of your homes. 3601 N 48th Way $437,500 4302 E Whitton $545,000 *3006 N Manor Drive $1,450,000 4710 N 33rd Place $575,000 1695 S 131st Street $285,000 4240 E Sells Drive $462,000 4117 E Patricia Jane $695,000 3650 N 51st Place $795,000 *4944 E Lafayette $915,000 *601 E Palo Verde $81,500 *4023 E Whitton $375,000 *6018 E Calle Tuberia $1,200,000 *4320 E Piccadilly $299,000 4432 E Camelback Road $650,000 4934 E Whitton $450,000 4119 W Nicolet $160,000 4716 N Dromedary $899,000 Sold in 2014 New to the Market 3015 N 49TH STREET $475,000 Wonderful potential in this large 4 bed, 2 bath home. Nearly 2500 sq ft with 2 car garage. New to the Market 3907 N 83RD STREET $395,000 Totally renovated turn key, pool home in south Scottsdale. 2000 sq ft, 4 bed, 3 bath. Pending 4121 N 51ST PLACE $1,825,000 Hilker Estates Pending 324 W MONTE VISTA $699,000 Willo Historic District *Sold 6737 E TAZA WAY CASA BLANCA Casa Blanca Estates