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Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85051
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A community of about 1,219 homes in Phoenix, built mostly from 1953 to 1955.
The short answer
Alta Vista is a community of about 1,219 homes in Phoenix, Arizona, all single family homes, built mostly from 1953 to 1955. Typical homes are about 1,180 square feet on lots of about 6,700 square feet. The median recorded sale since January 2024 was $314,000, across 24 sales.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records, accessed November 3, 2026, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
Alta Vista at a glance
From county records for the homes inside the community boundary.
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About Alta Vista
Where it is, what the homes are like, and who serves it.
- Homes
- About 1,219
- Home types
- All single family homes
- Year built
- 1953 to 1955 (10th to 90th percentile), 1943 to 2018 overall
- Home size
- Typically 1,068 to 1,718 square feet, median 1,180
- Lot size
- Typically 6,100 square feet to 9,100 square feet, median 6,700 square feet
- Pools
- About 8% of homes have a pool
- ZIP code
- 85051
- School districts
- Washington Elementary School District, Glendale Union High School District
- Boundaries
- Bounded by Dunlap Avenue on the north, Northern Avenue on the south, 27th Avenue on the east and 35th Avenue on the west.
- Recorded sales since January 2024
- 24 sales, median $314,000, typical range $202,000 to $351,000
Neighborhoods and recorded plats in Alta Vista
The recorded subdivisions that make up the community, largest first.
- Alta Vista 6, about 181 homes
- Alta Vista 5, about 181 homes
- Alta Vista 7, about 179 homes
- Alta Vista 2, about 166 homes
- Alta Vista 3, about 144 homes
- Alta Vista 4, about 127 homes
- Alta Vista 8, about 114 homes
- Alta Vista 1, about 110 homes
- Alta Vista 4 /re-sub, Lots 30-49/, about 17 homes
Related pages
Nearby communities, the ZIP code and city, and the countywide map.
Alta Vista questions, answered
Where is Alta Vista?
Alta Vista is in Phoenix, Arizona, ZIP 85051. Bounded by Dunlap Avenue on the north, Northern Avenue on the south, 27th Avenue on the east and 35th Avenue on the west.
How many homes are in Alta Vista?
About 1,219 homes, according to Maricopa County Assessor records accessed November 3, 2026. All are single family homes.
When were homes in Alta Vista built?
Most homes were built mostly from 1953 to 1955. The oldest home on record was built in 1943 and the newest in 2018.
How big are homes in Alta Vista?
Most homes are about 1,068 to 1,718 square feet, with a median of 1,180 square feet on lots of about 6,700 square feet.
What school districts serve Alta Vista?
Washington Elementary School District and Glendale Union High School District. School boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
What do homes in Alta Vista sell for?
The median recorded sale price since January 2024 was $314,000, across 24 sales, with most sales between $202,000 and $351,000, according to Maricopa County records. Bulk sales of three or more homes at once are excluded. Ask us for current MLS prices on the homes you are considering.
How does this page define Alta Vista?
The boundary and home figures follow the recorded subdivision plats that make up Alta Vista: Alta Vista 6, Alta Vista 5, Alta Vista 7, Alta Vista 2, Alta Vista 3 and Alta Vista 4 and others. The live search shows MLS listings whose subdivision name includes Alta Vista, in ZIP 85051. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from Maricopa County Assessor parcel records accessed November 3, 2026.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records for the single family homes, condominiums and townhomes inside the Alta Vista boundary, accessed November 3, 2026: home counts, year built, sizes, lots, pools, ZIP codes and school districts. Ranges are the 10th to 90th percentile.
- Maricopa County recorded subdivision plats, used for the community boundary and the list of recorded plats.
- Maricopa County recorded sale prices since January 1, 2024, over $75,000, excluding deeds that moved three or more parcels at one price.
- ARMLS via Flexmls for the live listing search.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listing information is provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Community boundaries are approximate and follow recorded subdivision plats. Confirm the city, HOA, and assigned schools for a specific address. This page is for general information only and is not financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, 21020 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Office 480.766.1515. Brokerage License LC629808000. Equal Housing Opportunity.