Gilbert Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Arizona

Gilbert Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Arizona

Known as the former “Hay Capital of the World,” Gilbert, Arizona is now recognized as a popular urban center and suburb of the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering many things to do and see. Doubling its population every five years for the past 20 or so years, it is now home to approximately 157,000 residents. Located 20 miles southeast of Phoenix in the “Valley of the Sun,” Gilbert prides itself on offering residents safe neighborhoods, quality education, a host of leisure activities and a booming business community. The Heritage District – the community’s original town core – is being reborn with a mix of retail, office and commercial business and the restoration of historic buildings and residences. A large section of the city’s trail system is being incorporated into the redevelopment plan. The city’s train system includes trails on the Western Canal and the Union Pacific Railroad alignments. The Heritage Walk utilizes the Western Trail and features key sites in the district such as the Historical Museum. Students in grades K-12 attend excellent schools in the Gilbert Unified School District. Several colleges and universities are in proximity – including Arizona State University, which is less than a 20-minute drive away –for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education. Real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, gated communities, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. Despite its prestigious title as one of the “Top 100 Places to Live” according to Money magazine, Gilbert remains as humble as its beginnings. This peaceful town is a great place to hang your hat.