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The Kolache Cafe
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South Mountain Park unveils new trail upgrades along the Foothills
Phoenix Parks & Rec wraps a months-long restoration of erosion-prone segments above Pecos Road, with widened switchbacks and new wayfinding.
By Jordan Reyes · May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Neighborhood guide
Explore Ahwatukee, one neighborhood at a time
85048The Foothills
The original master-planned heart of Ahwatukee.
85048Mountain Park Ranch
Pools, pickleball, and the most amenities per dollar in Ahwatukee.
85045Foothills Club West
Golf-course views, mountain edges, and the most inventory in 85045.
85048Lakewood
Mediterranean homes, mature trees, and the lake the village is named for.
85045Upper Canyon
Ahwatukee's newest master-planned community.
85045Foothills Reserve
Newer homes, quieter streets, edge-of-the-preserve setting.
85048Foothills Club
Gated, golf-adjacent, and quietly the most coveted address in 85048.
85044Ahwatukee Custom Estates
Custom homes, oversized lots, classic Ahwatukee prestige.
85048Calabrea
A small, gated luxury pocket at the foot of South Mountain.
85045Equestrian Estates
Acre lots, horse privileges, and a different kind of Ahwatukee.
85048Black Rock Canyon
40 custom hillside homes, preserve-backing, dramatic views.
85048Tapestry Canyon
Custom hillside homes off Desert Foothills Parkway.
85048Canyon Reserve
Limited homes, no through traffic, mountain-facing patios.
85048Eagle Ridge
A 45-lot gated hillside community with three-mountain views.
85048Shadow Rock
Hillside luxury overlooking the Phoenix Valley.
85045Fairway Hills at Club West
Lower-maintenance patio homes inside Club West.
85048The Sanctuary
An established gated subdivision with a loyal owner base.
85048Miralago
A small gated pocket inside The Foothills.
85048Summerhill
A Foothills-area gated subdivision with mature landscaping.
85048Montana Vista
A small gated Foothills pocket with mountain views.
85048Whistling Rock
A tucked-in gated Foothills subdivision.
85048Summit
An Ahwatukee Foothills gated pocket with elevated lots.
85048Canyon Springs
Mid-sized homes with desert views and traditional Southwest styling.
85048Rosewood Village at the Foothills
A newer gated build by Rosewood Homes inside The Foothills.
85044San Riva
Resort-style Ahwatukee condo living.
85044San Simeon
Gated mid-2000s condos near Pecos Park.
85044Portofino
Ahwatukee condo living with a community pool and gates.
85044Vantage
Ahwatukee condos with a community pool and clubhouse.
85044Desert Foothills (Condos)
Condo living with direct Foothills proximity.
85044Mountain Canyon
A condo community at the base of South Mountain.
85044Stonecliffe
An older Ahwatukee condo subdivision near central Pecos.
85044Ahwatukee Retirement Village
The original Ahwatukee — and the area's largest 55+ community.
A history
From "Casa de Sueños" to the world's largest cul-de-sac.
Ahwatukee started as a 12,000-square-foot mansion in 1921, became a 4,000-acre International Harvester proving ground in 1946, and grew into a master-planned village of 83,000 people. The full story — Hohokam petroglyphs, the Brinton name, the Presley plan, and the freeway that finally connected it to the West Valley.
Read the history of Ahwatukee →Original Ahwatukee — established Foothills, Custom Estates, condos near Pecos.
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Western Ahwatukee — Club West, Equestrian Estates, Upper Canyon, Foothills Reserve.
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Heart of the Foothills — Lakewood, Mountain Park Ranch, Foothills Club, Calabrea.
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Eats
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Ahwatukee Farmers Market shifts to summer evening hours
The Sunday market at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center moves to a 6–9 p.m. window starting Memorial Day weekend.
By Priya Singh · May 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Schools
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Schools
What's actually in the Kyrene district bond on this fall's ballot
We break down the $185M proposal — campus renovations, HVAC, and what it would mean for your property tax bill.
By Marcus Chen · May 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Mountain Pointe sends six athletes to state track meet
Apr 30, 2026
The Bell Game returns: Desert Vista vs. Mountain Pointe, explained
May 12, 2026
BASIS Ahwatukee lands in the national top tier — again
May 8, 2026
Kyrene de los Lagos dual-language program opens its enrollment lottery
May 6, 2026
Horizon Honors keeps its 'A' — and its K–12 pipeline keeps families in Ahwatukee
May 3, 2026
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News
South Mountain Park unveils new trail upgrades along the Foothills
Phoenix Parks & Rec wraps a months-long restoration of erosion-prone segments above Pecos Road, with widened switchbacks and new wayfinding.
By Jordan Reyes · May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Eats
Ahwatukee Farmers Market shifts to summer evening hours
The Sunday market at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center moves to a 6–9 p.m. window starting Memorial Day weekend.
By Priya Singh · May 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Schools
What's actually in the Kyrene district bond on this fall's ballot
We break down the $185M proposal — campus renovations, HVAC, and what it would mean for your property tax bill.
By Marcus Chen · May 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Events
Foothills Fourth of July returns to Desert Foothills Park
Fireworks, food trucks, and a 5K — here's the schedule and where to park.
By Sam Whitaker · May 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Eats
A wood-fired Sonoran spot is opening at Warner & Elliot
Chef Bea Quiroga, formerly of Bacanora, is bringing her Sonoran-style menu to the old Buck & Rider space.
By Priya Singh · May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Real Estate
Ahwatukee home prices held steady in Q1 — here's what's selling
Median sale price in 85048 ticked up 1.4% year-over-year, while inventory finally crept back above 90 days.
By Ryan Melville · May 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Community
Neighbors are quietly running a community cooling program. Here's how it works.
A volunteer-run network in the Lakes is making sure isolated seniors have working AC before the heat dome lands.
By Jordan Reyes · May 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Schools
Mountain Pointe sends six athletes to state track meet
Pride senior Ava Delacruz set a school record in the 400m at sectionals last weekend.
By Marcus Chen · Apr 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Schools
The Bell Game returns: Desert Vista vs. Mountain Pointe, explained
Ahwatukee's biggest rivalry night is back. Here's the history of the trophy, where to park, and why the whole village shows up.
By Marcus Chen · May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Schools
BASIS Ahwatukee lands in the national top tier — again
The 4–12 charter posted math and reading proficiency in Arizona's top 1%. We look at what that means — and what it asks of families.
By Jordan Reyes · May 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Schools
Kyrene de los Lagos dual-language program opens its enrollment lottery
The Spanish/English immersion academy in Lakewood draws applicants from across Ahwatukee. Here's how the lottery works.
By Priya Singh · May 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Schools
Horizon Honors keeps its 'A' — and its K–12 pipeline keeps families in Ahwatukee
Both the elementary and secondary campuses held their A rating from the state. The bigger story is the seamless K–12 path.
By Jordan Reyes · May 3, 2026 · 4 min read