North Encanto Historic District

3001 N 17th Drive

2 Bed · 2 Bath · 1,349 Sq Ft · Built 1947 · $489,000

A rare opportunity in one of Phoenix's most beloved, walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods - steps from Encanto Park.

The Neighborhood

Welcome to North Encanto - Phoenix's Best-Kept Secret

Tucked between Midtown's energy and Encanto Park's serenity, North Encanto Historic is the neighborhood people move to and never leave. Mature trees line every street, neighbors actually know each other, and your kids can ride bikes to the park. This is what Phoenix living is supposed to feel like.

Enchanted Island Amusement Park at Encanto Park - minutes from 3001 N 17th Dr

Where Families Put Down Roots

North Encanto Historic isn't just a neighborhood -- it's a community with real character. Built between the 1930s and 1950s, these homes carry the charm of old Phoenix while sitting minutes from everything modern Midtown has to offer.

Morning coffee on the porch, evening walks through Encanto Park, weekend farmers markets, and some of the best local restaurants in the city just blocks away. There's a reason homes here don't stay on the market long.

Safe, Walkable, Connected

A Neighborhood Built for Living

North Encanto consistently ranks among Phoenix's safest and most walkable neighborhoods. This is a place where front porches get used and sidewalks are for strolling - not just show.

Walk Score

Groceries, coffee shops, restaurants, and Encanto Park - all within a comfortable walk from your front door.

Safety Rating

One of Central Phoenix's lowest-crime neighborhoods. Active neighborhood watch and strong community engagement keep it that way.

4 min

To Midtown

Midtown Phoenix's restaurants, shopping, light rail, and nightlife are a 4-minute drive or quick bike ride away.

Did You Know?

Fun Facts About North Encanto Historic

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Phoenix's First Planned Suburb

Encanto was one of Phoenix's first master-planned residential areas, developed in the late 1920s with curving streets and lush landscaping - a break from the grid that defined the rest of the city.

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The Canopy Effect

North Encanto has some of the most mature tree canopy in all of Phoenix. The result? Streets that are noticeably cooler in summer and gorgeous year-round. It feels like a different city.

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Encanto Park - 222 Acres of Paradise

Right next door: a boathouse, fishing lagoon, nature trail, golf course, swimming pool, and picnic areas. It's Phoenix's own Central Park and your new backyard.

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Historic District Protection

As a designated Historic District, North Encanto homes are protected from teardowns and incompatible development. Your home's character and value are preserved by city ordinance.

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The Front Porch Culture

This is one of the few Phoenix neighborhoods where people actually sit on their porches and wave to neighbors. Block parties happen. Kids play in yards. It's that kind of place.

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10 Minutes to Sky Harbor

Despite feeling like a quiet retreat, you're just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and have easy freeway access to anywhere in the Valley.

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