The Sheaborhood · Relocation
Relocating to the Sheaborhood
Moving to the Valley from somewhere else, with the areas, timing and paperwork sorted before you arrive.
Why relocating buyers look at the Sheaborhood
For buyers relocating to the Valley, the Sheaborhood's central location is a draw. State Route 51 runs along its west side, Shea Boulevard connects east toward Scottsdale and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve is close to many homes.
How I help from a distance
We narrow the Valley to the areas that fit your commute and priorities before you tour, and plan the purchase around your start date. I am an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, licensed since 2003, serving Greater Phoenix. More: relocating to Phoenix.
Newcomer questions
Ask about the age of the air conditioning on every home, test the commute at rush hour and decide early whether you want a pool. Compare the Sheaborhood with nearby Desert Ridge, which offers a very different, master-planned feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sheaborhood a good commute?
It depends on where you work. SR-51 is close by for central Phoenix; test the drive at your actual commute time.
Can I buy before I arrive?
Some buyers do, with detailed remote review and an inspection. We decide together what fits.
The Sheaborhood
What relocation 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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