Phoenix Historic Homes: Upcoming Tours / Open houses

Two Phoenix historic home districts are having tours this month. Visit the Willo historic district or the Brentwood (Coronado) historic district. Or both! These are more than just simple home tours, they are neighborhood festivals, with all sorts of activities planned.

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Willo Home Tour I’m a big fan of historic homes. They just don’t build them the same these days – the different styles, the colors, just the “attitude” of a historic home isn’t like the typical stucco and tile roofs you see throughout Phoenix suburbia.

Two of my favorite Phoenix historic homes areas are having neighborhood tours this month. These aren’t just home tours, they are neighborhood events. I’ve attended the Willo festival before and it was a blast. The Brentwood / Coronado tour is new:

The 2010 Willo Home Tour

What: 22nd Annual Willo Historic Home Tour and Street Festival

When: Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:00pm

Where: Willo Historic District – 3rd Ave & Holly Street, Phoenix (map)

Cost: $13.75 online in advance, $15 day of event. Kids 12 and under are free.

More Information: Willo Historic District site.

The 2010 Brentwood Historic District Tour (in the Coronado neighborhood)

What: Home Tour 2010: Undiscovered Coronado!

When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 10:00am – 5:00pm

Where: Brentwood Historic District – 18th Street and Willetta, Phoenix (map)

Cost: $12.50 online in advance, $15 day of event. (A portion of the proceeds goes toward renovation of East Virginia Street park.)

More Information: Coronado Neighborhood Association site.

 

Below are some listings of current homes for sale in these historic districts (not necessarily the homes available for viewing on the tours).

Willo Historic District homes for sale:

Showing properties 1 - 3 of 3. See more Willo community real estate.
(all data current as of 2/8/2010)

  1. $250,000, 1,458 sq ft
    2 beds, 1 full bath
  2. $225,000, 1,434 sq ft
    2 beds, 1 full bath
  3. $460,000, 2,300 sq ft
    4 beds, 2 full baths

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Coronado Historic District homes for sale:

Showing properties 1 - 1 of 1. See more Coronado community real estate.
(all data current as of 2/8/2010)

  1. $155,500, 840 sq ft
    2 beds, 1 full bath

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.


 

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