The Sheaborhood · Downsizing and Your Next Chapter
Downsizing in the Sheaborhood
Moving to less house after years in the same one, planned around your timing and your next home.
Downsizing in the Sheaborhood after years in the same home
If you have owned your Sheaborhood home for a long time, you likely have real equity and a lot of memories in it. Downsizing in the Sheaborhood usually starts with a quiet question: is it time for less yard, fewer rooms and less upkeep, and where would you go?
Larger lots and mature landscaping are a selling point for your buyer. They can also be the very reason you are ready for something smaller.
How I help
I am a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, and 85028 is one of my focus ZIP codes. We plan the sale and the next home together, decide whether to sell first or buy first with your numbers, and set a timeline that fits your life.
For a long-time home, preparation matters. I help you decide which updates buyers will expect and which ones you can skip. More on the approach: downsizing.
Where people go next
Some Sheaborhood downsizers stay close, in a smaller home or a condo nearby. Others move toward family or to a community with less maintenance. Knowing what your home is worth is the first piece of that decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I start planning to downsize?
Earlier than you think. Six months to a year gives time to sort belongings, prepare the home and find the next one without rushing.
Can I buy my next home before selling?
Sometimes. It depends on your finances; we review the options with your lender.
The Sheaborhood
What downsizing and your next chapter 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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Ready to make your move with Polly Blackwell?