The Sheaborhood · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in the Sheaborhood
A home search built on what you want, what you can comfortably afford and what would make you walk away.
Buying a home in the Sheaborhood
Buying a home in the Sheaborhood appeals to buyers who want space, mature trees and a central location, with the Phoenix Mountains Preserve close by. Because homes here were built and updated over many decades, two listings at the same price can be very different houses underneath.
Tell me what you are looking for
How I help you evaluate homes here
I am an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, and 85028 is one of my focus ZIP codes. For each home, we look at condition, the age of major systems, how it compares with recent sales nearby and how long it has been on the market. When I have concerns, I tell you, even if it means we keep looking.
What the market looks like
In 2026, the median 85028 single-family home sold for $719,950 after a median of 40 days on market, at about 98.5% of list price (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS), single-family homes closed January 1 to September 22, 2026). That pace gives buyers some room to evaluate carefully, though well-priced homes still move. The full approach: how I help you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I inspect closely on an older Sheaborhood home?
Roof, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and the quality of any past remodeling.
Are there homes without a homeowners association (HOA) in 85028?
Many established neighborhoods have no homeowners association, but it varies. We confirm for each home.
The Sheaborhood
What buying a home looks like in The Sheaborhood
The Shea Boulevard area around 32nd Street and Shea in 85028, at the foot of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
- The homes
- Many single-family homes on larger lots with mature landscaping; Shea Heights, one of the established neighborhoods, dates to the 1970s.
- Schools people ask about
- Much of 85028 is served by Paradise Valley Unified School District. Boundaries vary by address.
- Getting around
- State Route 51 nearby and Shea Boulevard east toward Scottsdale.
- Nearby
- The Phoenix Mountains Preserve trails and local shops and restaurants around 32nd Street and Shea.
- The trade-off
- Established homes and larger lots in a central location, often with older systems and updates that vary house to house.
The method
How we do it in The Sheaborhood
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