Where it sits
The village lies south of Central City and east of Laveen, between the Salt River and South Mountain. Its location offers direct routes toward downtown, Sky Harbor, and the East Valley.
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South Mountain
City neighborhoods framed by mountain and valley views.
South Mountain Village spans a broad part of south Phoenix, combining urban neighborhoods, historic and custom homes, larger lots, employment areas, agricultural traces, and immediate access to South Mountain Park and Preserve.
Official planning geography14
South Mountain Urban Village
The big-picture fit
Understand the village before the address.
Urban Villages are Phoenix’s official planning areas. They are broader than everyday neighborhood names, so this page starts with regional context and then points to more specific Locationally guides where available.
Housing pattern
Housing ranges from established subdivisions and older homes to infill, apartments, custom properties, and larger-lot or equestrian settings. The mix is diverse even within the same arterial corridor.
Daily life
Baseline Road, Southern Avenue, Central Avenue, and other corridors carry groceries, restaurants, schools, community facilities, and employment. The mountain creates a strong physical edge to the south.
Getting around
I-10, I-17, Loop 202, and Central Avenue connect different parts of the village. Light rail serves the South Central corridor, while many trips elsewhere remain car-oriented.
Outside
South Mountain Park and Preserve is the defining recreation resource, supported by neighborhood parks, trailheads, canal routes, and views across the Valley.
Three orientation points
Put these on your map.
These are useful geographic anchors—not a ranking of places or a promise that every address feels the same.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
A vast desert preserve with trailheads and viewpoints along the village’s southern edge.
South Central corridor
A historic urban spine with community destinations and light-rail service.
Baseline corridor
A major east-west route connecting residential areas, services, and mountain access.
Parks, trails + paws
Where to get outside.
A practical mix of City parks, preserve access, hiking, and off-leash space in or near South Mountain—with posted hours and direct links to official details.
01Inside village
Trails + preserve
South Mountain Park/Preserve
10409 S. Central Ave.
More than 16,000 acres and 100 miles of trails, scenic roads, overlooks, picnic areas, and routes ranging from accessible to strenuous.
Posted hoursParking 5 a.m.-7 p.m.; trails 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Official details 02Inside village
City park + dog park
Esteban Park + Dog Park
3345 E. Roeser Rd.
A regional park with broad recreation facilities, play and picnic space, and a fenced dog area.
Posted hoursPark and dog park 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Official details 03Inside village
City park
Hermoso Park
2030 E. Southern Ave.
A community park with fields, courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, shade, restrooms, and an aquatic facility.
Posted hours5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Official details Check before you go.
Posted hours can change for maintenance, events, weather, seasonal operations, and emergency closures. Dog parks may have separate turf-closure schedules. Trail restrictions may apply during National Weather Service Extreme Heat Warnings. Check the linked official page before leaving.
2026 market snapshot
A clearer starting range.
Closed-sale data and current rent indicators provide useful context before an address-level search. They are planning benchmarks—not a valuation, appraisal, or quote for a specific home.
All single-family + condo sales
$421,000Average sale price · January-July 2026- Lower quartile
- $335,000
- Upper quartile
- $475,000
- Qualifying sales
- 457
Single-family
$432,000Average sale price- Lower quartile
- $345,000
- Upper quartile
- $482,000
Condo + townhome
$290,000Average sale price- Lower quartile
- $230,000
- Upper quartile
- $332,000
Multifamily property
Limited dataNo qualifying salesA price is not published from fewer than 5 sales.July 2026 rent estimate
$1,930/moVillage ZIP blend · all rental types- Local ZIP range
- $1,520-$2,190
- Single-family planning estimate
- $2,580/mo
- Multifamily planning estimate
- $1,700/mo
How to read it: Sale “lower” and “upper” figures are the 25th and 75th percentiles—not the cheapest and most expensive transfer. Multifamily sale prices cover 2+ unit properties and are withheld when fewer than 5 qualifying transactions were found.
Rent uses Zillow’s July 2026 ZIP-level ZORI. The village blend and property-type planning estimates are modeled by Locationally because Zillow does not publish an Urban Village series. Actual asking rent varies with bedrooms, size, condition, amenities, concessions, and exact location.
Look closer
Neighborhoods inside South Mountain.
Use this official village overview and David’s local guidance to compare specific locations inside South Mountain.
Start with a real address.
Locationally is building more address-level guides within South Mountain. David can help translate this large planning area into the streets, housing options, commute patterns, and tradeoffs relevant to your move.
Call David →School planning
Start with location. Verify with an address.
These are current district and charter campuses physically located inside the South Mountain Urban Village, grouped by the grade spans reported by Arizona School Report Cards.
Early learning + elementaryCampuses ending in grade 6 or earlier.7
- Advance U449 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ85040-3045 · Grades K–6 · Charter↗
- ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix K-640 East Hildago Avenue, Phoenix, AZ85040 · Grades K–6 · Charter↗
- John F Kennedy Elementary School6825 S 10th St, Phoenix, AZ85042-5517 · Grades Pre-K–3 · District public↗
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Elementary School2033 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ85040-3344 · Grades K–6 · Charter↗
- Nevitt Elementary School4525 E Saint Anne Ave, Phoenix, AZ85042-5359 · Grades Pre-K–5 · District public↗
- Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy4848 S 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ85040-2122 · Grades K–6 · Charter↗
- South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy4039 E Raymond St Ste 3, Phoenix, AZ85040-1946 · Grades K–4 · Charter↗
Middle school + K–8Middle-grade and K–8 campuses.21
- Academy of Math and Science South Mountain1445 W Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ85041-7010 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- Amy L. Houston Academy7139 S 10th St, Phoenix, AZ85042-5522 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- C O Greenfield School7009 S 10th St, Phoenix, AZ85042-5520 · Grades K–8 · District public↗
- Cesar E Chavez Community School4001 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ85040-1103 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- Champion Schools7900 S Jesse Owens Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ85042-6523 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School2624 E South Mountain Ave, Phoenix, AZ85042-8220 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- EAGLE College Prep2450 W South Mountain Ave, Phoenix, AZ85041-7601 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School2101 W Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ85041-5400 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- George Gervin Prep Academy2801 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ85040-3604 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- Ignacio Conchos School1718 W Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ85041-5804 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- Irene Lopez School4610 S 12th St, Phoenix, AZ85040-2314 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- Percy L Julian School2149 E Carver Dr, Phoenix, AZ85040-2533 · Grades K–8 · District public↗
- Phoenix International Academy4310 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ85040-8808 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona1903 E Roeser Rd, Phoenix, AZ85040-3341 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- South Pointe Junior High School217 E Olympic Dr, Phoenix, AZ85042-6564 · Grades 6–8 · Charter↗
- South Valley Prep and Arts School4039 E Raymond St Ste 3, Phoenix, AZ85040-1946 · Grades 5–8 · Charter↗
- Southwest Elementary School1111 W Dobbins Rd, Phoenix, AZ85041-8312 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- Sun Valley Academy2675 W Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ85041-6493 · Grades K–8 · Charter↗
- Sunland Elementary School5401 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ85041-4015 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- T G Barr School2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ85042-5801 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
- Valley View School8220 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ85041-7920 · Grades Pre-K–8 · District public↗
High schoolCampuses beginning in grade 9 or later.5
- AAEC - SMCC Campus2002 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ85042-6906 · Grades 9–12 · Charter↗
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba Quest High School217 E Olympic Dr, Phoenix, AZ85042-6564 · Grades 9–12 · Charter↗
- Skyline Prep High School7500 N 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ85042 · Grades 9–12 · Charter↗
- South Mountain High School5401 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ85040-3104 · Grades 9–12 · District public↗
- South Pointe High School8325 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ85042-6576 · Grades 9–12 · Charter↗
Combined + specialtyCampuses spanning several grade bands or using another grade configuration.6
- ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix 7-124445 S 12th St, Phoenix, AZ85040-2311 · Grades 7–12 · Charter↗
- BASIS Phoenix South5700 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ85041-4654 · Grades K–12 · Charter↗
- Desert Marigold School6210 S 28th St, Phoenix, AZ85042-4715 · Grades K–12 · Charter↗
- NFL YET College Prep Academy4848 S 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ85040-2122 · Grades 7–12 · Charter↗
- Paideia Liberal Arts Academy1535 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ85042-6732 · Grades 7–12 · Charter↗
- The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix7777 S 15th Ter, Phoenix, AZ85042-6754 · Grades K–12 · Charter↗
Important: An Urban Village is a planning boundary—not a school attendance area. A school’s physical location does not determine assignment, eligibility, transportation, programs, or enrollment availability. Online-only schools, administrative district records, and co-located CTED program records are not counted as neighborhood campuses. Boundaries, names, and grade configurations can change. Verify every address directly with the applicable school or district. Directory audited 2026-09-13 for the 2025-26 school year.
Before choosing a home
Three questions to test.
- 01
Which freeway, transit line, or arterial best connects the address to your routine?
- 02
How close do you want to be to a trailhead, and what traffic does that create on busy days?
- 03
What nearby land uses, flood conditions, or future projects should be reviewed before deciding?
Planning a move?
A planning boundary is only the beginning.
Call David to compare real addresses, housing options, and commute tradeoffs—or start with the practical Greater Phoenix relocation guide.
About this guide. School directory audited 2026-09-13. Recreation details and posted hours were checked 2026-09-13; entries labeled “Nearby” sit outside the village boundary and are included as practical adjacent options. The market snapshot was generated 2026-09-13 from qualifying Maricopa County sales through July 2026 and Zillow July 2026 asking-rent data. Urban Village boundaries are official City of Phoenix planning geography; they are not neighborhood, school, parcel, or legal boundaries. Campus names, grade spans, types, and profile links come from Arizona School Report Cards; campus coordinates are assigned to official village polygons. Housing, transportation, development, school, recreation, and business conditions can change. Verify decisions for the specific property and review the City of Phoenix South Mountain Village page.