Desert Harbor is a distinctive residential community in Peoria, Arizona, located at the intersection of Thunderbird Avenue and 91st Avenue, just west of the Loop 101 freeway in the northwest Phoenix metropolitan area. Spanning a 46-acre, well-fed lake, this neighborhood comprises 17 subsections and offers a mix of waterfront townhouses and single-family homes, many with private docks for pontoon boating. Established in the mid-1980s, with most development occurring in the 1990s and final completion in 2005, Desert Harbor is known for its tranquil setting and proximity to amenities like the Peoria Sports Complex, home to the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres spring training, and the Arrowhead Towne Center Mall, both just minutes away. The community also borders the expansive Rio Vista Park, featuring a 52-acre recreational space with fishing, sports facilities, and trails, enhancing its appeal as a peaceful yet conveniently located place to live. With approximately 1,000 homes, Desert Harbor blends suburban serenity with easy access to urban conveniences, making it a standout in the region.
Desert Harbor currently has 12 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $440,565, 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $239,000, and 3 condos for sale with an average list price of $211,300. The average annual property tax for Desert Harbor is $1,517.
Schools
School |
District |
Level |
Grades |
Desert Harbor Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Desert Horizon Elementary School |
Pendergast Elementary District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Oakwood Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Paseo Verde Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Peoria Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Sky View Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Elementary |
PK, KG-8 |
Boulder Creek High School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Centennial High School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Desert Harbor Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
PK, KG-8 |
Desert Horizon Elementary School |
Pendergast Elementary District |
Middle |
PK, KG-8 |
Oakwood Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
PK, KG-8 |
Paseo Verde Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
PK, KG-8 |
Peoria Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
PK, KG-8 |
Sky View Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
PK, KG-8 |
Sunrise Mountain High School |
Peoria Unified School District |
Middle |
7-12 |
Boulder Creek High School |
Deer Valley Unified District |
High |
7-12 |
Centennial High School |
Peoria Unified School District |
High |
7-12 |
Peoria Elementary School |
Peoria Unified School District |
High |
PK, KG-8 |
Shadow Mountain High School |
Paradise Valley Unified District |
High |
8-12 |
Sunrise Mountain High School |
Peoria Unified School District |
High |
7-12 |
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What's Hot & What Not
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Recent Sales
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Subdivisions
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Subdivisions |
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Crystal Bay at Desert Harbor is a single-family home community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona, built between 1996 and 1997. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,441 ft2 to 2,310 ft2. The average annual property tax for Crystal Bay at Desert Harbor is $1,763. It is located in Maricopa county.
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Median Price: $445,000 |
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Diamond Cove at Desert Harbor is a single-family home community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona, built between 1997 and 1999. It currently has 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $409,667. The homes range in size from 1,242 ft2 to 2,059 ft2. The average annual property tax for Diamond Cove at Desert Harbor is $1,720. It is located in Maricopa county.
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Median Price: $495,000 |
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Greenway Palms at Desert Harbor is a condo and townhouse community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona, built between 1986 and 2000. It currently has 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $239,000 and 4 condos for sale with an average list price of $218,250. The homes range in size from 882 ft2 to 1,121 ft2. The average annual property tax for Greenway Palms at Desert Harbor is $875. It is located in Maricopa county.
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Median Price: $230,500 |
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Harbor Island at Desert Harbor is a single-family home community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona, built between 1993 and 1996. It currently has 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $622,500. The homes range in size from 1,405 ft2 to 2,018 ft2. The average annual property tax for Harbor Island at Desert Harbor is $2,019. It is located in Maricopa county.
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Median Price: $502,500 |
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Harbor Shores at Desert Harbor is a single-family home community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona, built in 1993. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 2,012 ft2 to 2,270 ft2. The average annual property tax for Harbor Shores at Desert Harbor is $2,461. It is located in Maricopa county.
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Median Price: $550,000 |
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Market Trends
Desert Harbor home sales for the month of February decreased in volume by 42.9% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 4.7% from $430,000 to $449,995. House sales decreased by 57.1%, while the median sale price rose by 9.3% from $430,000 to $469,990. Condo sales stayed the same, while the median sale price stayed the same.
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$429,950
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2024 |
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Real Estate News
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Desert Harbor had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 10, including and it was a condo for sale with a list price of ...
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Desert Harbor had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, February 28 to Thursday, March 6, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average ...
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Desert Harbor had 4 sales during the week of Tuesday, February 25 to Monday, March 3, including including 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ...
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Desert Harbor had 4 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, February 21 to Thursday, February 27, including including 3 single family homes for sale with an average ...
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Desert Harbor had only 1 new home for sale during the week of Friday, February 14 to Thursday, February 20, including and it was a single family home for sale ...
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