The Islands, Gilbert, AZ, Real Estate

The Islands in Gilbert, Arizona, is a distinctive master-planned community centered around three man-made lakes spanning 80 acres, offering a unique waterfront lifestyle in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Located near the intersection of Cooper Road and Warner Road, this neighborhood blends suburban charm with resort-style living, featuring a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, many with lakefront views or private docks. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including Islands Community Park with its basketball and sand volleyball courts, playground, and community dock, as well as 30 acres of lush green spaces for picnics and recreation. The community is split between the Gilbert Public Schools district in the north and the Chandler Unified School District in the south, with Islands Elementary School conveniently located within the neighborhood. Just minutes from downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District and Chandler’s shopping and dining options, The Islands provides a serene yet connected lifestyle, enhanced by community events like movies in the park and a low HOA fee that maintains its well-kept aesthetic.

The Islands currently has 36 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $726,027.58 and 6 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $537,082.50. The average annual property tax for The Islands is $2,278.10.

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Schools

School District Level Grades
Chandler High School Chandler Unified District Elementary 8-12
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus Chandler Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Gilbert Elementary School Gilbert Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Gilbert High School Gilbert Unified District Elementary 7-12
Islands Elementary School Gilbert Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Mesa High School Mesa Unified District Elementary 9-12
Mesquite Elementary School Gilbert Unified District Elementary K-6
Quartz Hill Elementary Gilbert Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Riggs Elementary Chandler Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Sanborn Elementary School Chandler Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Santa Cruz Elementary School Maricopa Unified School District Elementary PK, KG-6
Shumway Elementary School Chandler Unified District Elementary PK-6
Willis Junior High School Chandler Unified District Elementary 7-8
Arizona College Prep Middle School Chandler Unified District Middle 6-8
Desert Wind Middle School Maricopa Unified School District Middle 6-8
Gilbert High School Gilbert Unified District Middle 7-12
Mesquite Junior High School Gilbert Unified District Middle 7-8
South Valley Junior High School Gilbert Unified District Middle 7-8
Willis Junior High School Chandler Unified District Middle 7-8
Campo Verde High School Gilbert Unified District High 8-12
Chandler High School Chandler Unified District High 8-12
Desert Wind Middle School Maricopa Unified School District High 6-8
Gilbert Elementary School Gilbert Unified District High PK, KG-6
Gilbert High School Gilbert Unified District High 7-12
Hamilton High School Chandler Unified District High 8-12
Mesa High School Mesa Unified District High 9-12
Mesquite High School Gilbert Unified District High 8-12
Williams Field High School Higley Unified District High 8-12
Willis Junior High School Chandler Unified District High 7-8
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Artemina at The Islands

Artemina at The Islands is a single-family home community in the The Islands neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, built between 2001 and 2004. It currently has 4 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $889,475. The homes range in size from 1,215 ft2 to 4,317 ft2. The average annual property tax for Artemina at The Islands is $3,509.94. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $725,000
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Bayview 2 at The Islands

Bayview 2 at The Islands is a single-family home community in the The Islands neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, built between 1987 and 1993. It currently has 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $663,333.33. The homes range in size from 1,812 ft2 to 2,836 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bayview 2 at The Islands is $2,239.05. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $685,000
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Bayview at The Islands

Bayview at The Islands is a single-family home community in the The Islands neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, built between 1986 and 1989. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $627,000. The homes range in size from 1,846 ft2 to 2,960 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bayview at The Islands is $2,327.07. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $614,500
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Catalina Bay at The Islands

Catalina Bay at The Islands is a single-family home community in the The Islands neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, built between 1992 and 1994. It currently has 5 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $811,480. The homes range in size from 2,226 ft2 to 4,250 ft2. The average annual property tax for Catalina Bay at The Islands is $3,485.26. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $945,500
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Charter Point at The Islands

Charter Point at The Islands is a single-family home community in the The Islands neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, built between 1988 and 1990. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $550,000. The homes range in size from 1,658 ft2 to 2,496 ft2. The average annual property tax for Charter Point at The Islands is $1,780.80. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $530,000
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Real Estate News

Homes Just Sold in The Islands: April 8th to April 14th

Homes Just Sold in The Islands: April 8th to April 14th - April 15, 2025

The Islands had 2 sales during the week of Tuesday, April 8 to Monday, April 14, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in The Islands: April 5th to April 11th

New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in The Islands: April 5th to April 11th - April 12, 2025

The Islands had only 1 new home for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, April 5 to Friday, April 11, and ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in The Islands: April 4th to April 10th

New Homes For Sale This Week in The Islands: April 4th to April 10th - April 11, 2025

The Islands had 4 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, April 4 to Thursday, April 10, including including 4 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in The Islands: April 1st to April 7th

Homes Just Sold in The Islands: April 1st to April 7th - April 8, 2025

The Islands had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, April 1 to Monday, April 7, including and it was a single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in The Islands: March 29th to April 4th

New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in The Islands: March 29th to April 4th - April 5, 2025

The Islands had only 1 new home for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, March 29 to Friday, April 4, and ... continue reading
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