Surprise is one of many fast growing cities in Arizona, located on the far northwestern edge of the Phoenix Metro Area.
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Founded in 1938 by Homer Charles Ludden, a Glendale real estate developer and state legislator, Surprise was subdivided to provide inexpensive housing for agricultural workers. The city grew in the early 1980′s with the addition of the Happy Trails and Sun Village communities. Much of the growth, however, has occurred since the 1990′s with the addition of numerous subdivisions including numerous active-adult living centers.
In 2004 alone, over 2,000 new homes were started. Today, the population is estimated at over 96,000 residents with more growth expected every year. The Cactus League Spring Training facility and stadium was completed in 2002 and is where the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers come to train each year. New schools, retail developments, churches, medical facilities, and more have recently been built with more plans on the way.
Residents of Surprise can enjoy many of the city’s amenities including parks, a 5-acre community park featuring a fishing pond, a regional library, a large aquatic play center, large community parks, dog park, and future plans for a 25-court tennis complex. Surprise, Arizona is a diverse community where your dollar really goes a long way. Single Family homes start around $80,000. Give Occasio Realty a call today Avondale Avondale, AZ is lovely town located in the most Southwestern region of Maricopa County.
