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Coronado Historic District homes for sale in Phoenix
Small to mid size 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Tudor cottages, many with detached garages (some converted to apartments during the Depression), plus Spanish revival and ranch homes.
The Coronado Historic District at a glance
Small to mid size 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Tudor cottages, many with detached garages (some converted to apartments during the Depression), plus Spanish revival and ranch homes. About 1,040 homes, median year built 1930, typical house 1,240 sq ft, according to Maricopa County records.
Official boundary, from the City of Phoenix historic district map.
Where the Coronado Historic District is
The boundary on county street centerlines.
7th St to about 14th St, from the alley north of McDowell Rd north to Virginia Ave, with small extensions along 13th St.
Official boundary, from the City of Phoenix historic district map.
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The Coronado Historic District by the numbers
Inside the boundary, from county records.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor residential parcel records, pulled November 3, 2026. These are county figures for every home, not MLS statistics, and recorded sale prices come from deed records.
The story of the Coronado Historic District
How the area came to be.
Coronado developed in the 1920s as one of Phoenix's largest early suburbs after the Salt River dams secured the water supply; Emerson Elementary, built in 1921, was the first Phoenix school built inside a subdivision and is still open. A trolley ran along 10th Street, and the WPA finished paving streets and sidewalks from 1938 to 1942.
About 40 percent of homes were built by 1940 and most of the rest from 1940 to 1959. Residents filed a Special Conservation District plan in 1981, the district was listed on the National Register in 1986, and the city designated it the same year.
Homes in the Coronado Historic District
Eras, styles, lots and home types.
Small to mid size 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Tudor cottages, many with detached garages (some converted to apartments during the Depression), plus Spanish revival and ranch homes.
- When homes were built
- About 1907 to 1942 (period of significance), ranch infill to 1959
- Home styles
- Craftsman bungalow, Tudor Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Pueblo Revival, rubble stone bungalows, Art Moderne, ranch
- Lots
- Small city lots, many with tall palms
- Home types
- Single family with guest houses
- HOAs and gates
- No HOA; HP overlay; Coronado Neighborhood SPD (case 70-86)
- School districts (county records)
- Phoenix Elementary School District (100%). High school: Phoenix Union High School District (100%)
Living in and around the Coronado Historic District
What is inside, what is close, and what to check.
Inside the Coronado Historic District: Coronado Park, local cafes and restaurants on 7th St and McDowell, front porch culture and an annual home tour.
Nearby: Miracle Mile on McDowell, Midtown light rail, Downtown, Banner University Medical Center area at McDowell and 12th St.
Before you buy
Properties inside a City of Phoenix HP overlay district need Historic Preservation review (a Certificate of Appropriateness) for most exterior work, new construction and demolition; interior work is generally not reviewed. Confirm the specific parcel is inside the HP overlay and whether it is contributing. Phoenix requires short term rental permits under its own ordinance; state law limits how far cities can restrict STRs. Older homes: check for original electrical, cast iron or clay sewer laterals, and irrigation rights (SRP flood irrigation is common in central Phoenix historic neighborhoods). All of this is address specific.
Related areas and communities
Keep exploring the Northeast Valley.
The Coronado Historic District questions, answered
Where is Coronado?
East of Central between 7th and 14th Streets, from McDowell north to Virginia Avenue; the wider Coronado neighborhood runs to Thomas and SR 51.
What are the homes like?
Mostly 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Tudor cottages on small lots, often with a detached garage or guest unit.
Is it in the Northeast Valley?
Yes. It is east of Central and north of I-10.
What are the exact boundaries of the Coronado Historic District?
7th St to about 14th St, from the alley north of McDowell Rd north to Virginia Ave, with small extensions along 13th St.
How many homes are in the Coronado Historic District?
Maricopa County Assessor records show 1,038 homes inside the boundary on this page: 1,036 single-family homes, 2 condos and townhomes. The median year built is 1930.
Which school districts serve the Coronado Historic District?
By county parcel records, homes in the Coronado Historic District are mostly in Phoenix Elementary School District. School assignment is address specific, so confirm with the district before you buy.
How does the home search on this page work?
The search shows homes listed in the MLS whose map location falls inside the Coronado Historic District boundary on this page. Official boundary, from the City of Phoenix historic district map. Listings update continuously. Housing figures on this page come from Maricopa County Assessor records pulled on November 3, 2026, not from the MLS.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records (residential parcels inside the boundary), pulled November 3, 2026. Recorded sale figures use each parcel's most recent recorded sale since November 1, 2024, at $50,000 or more.
- Street centerlines on the map: Maricopa County GIS. Listings: ARMLS via Flexmls.
- City of Phoenix, Residential Historic Districts, accessed November 3, 2026.
- City of Phoenix GIS, Historic Properties layer, accessed November 3, 2026.
- Salt River Stories, Coronado neighborhood, accessed November 3, 2026.
- This Old House, Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Southwest, accessed November 3, 2026.
- NPGallery, Coronado Neighborhood HD (NRIS 86000206), accessed November 3, 2026.
- Wikipedia, NRHP listings in Phoenix (NRIS refs and boundary text), accessed November 3, 2026.
- City of Phoenix GIS, Zoning Overlays layer, accessed November 3, 2026.
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. Area boundaries on this page are for orientation only and do not follow school, HOA or service boundaries, so confirm the city, zoning, HOA, water service and assigned schools for a specific address. Housing figures come from Maricopa County Assessor records and are not MLS statistics. 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.
