Being neighbors with celebrities is a cool idea, indeed! Along with the trendy address comes status, a little bit of recognition and a healthy property appreciation rate. Places like the Miami Beach and the Beverly Hills in Los Angeles are well-known to house celebrities for a long time now. But these areas are off-limits to most folks who can never afford the real estate in such expensive places.
However, you may be surprised to know that you can still own an affordable home near a celebrity’s nest in states like Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. Yes…you can live near celebrity homes in places like Phoenix, Chandler and Scottsdale. Several A-list celebrities call Paradise Valley and Scottsdale their home. These include noted actors, musicians, professional athletes and politicians.
Scottsdale in Arizona is the most-sought-after real estate market by the celebrity crowd. Scottsdale boasts several art galleries, museums, parks, grand prix tracks, open air theatres and polo fields. The presence of many golf courses in and around Phoenix has lured golfing pros like Billy Mayfair, Andrew Magee, Tom Lehman and Hale Irwin who own lavish homes in prime localities. Arizona boasts an eclectic cultural scene and also offers a host of sporting activities, like hiking, fishing and boating. Over 70% of the businesses in Phoenix are entrepreneurial, the cost of living is affordable, the environment is serene and the taxes are relatively low…no wonder, celebrities are flocking to this new real estate hotspot.
So, if you’re looking to buy property near a celebrity’s home, Phoenix, Scottsdale or Chandler may be your best bet, yet. Though real estate prices have appreciated in Scottsdale, the homes are still very much affordable. An average home in Phoenix still costs around $300000. However, it would cost a little more in posh localities like Paradise Valley. But the prices are still affordable compared to many other states. And what’s more, you get to experience life, living next door to a celebrity!
Some of the celebrities who own homes Phoenix and its surrounding areas are: • Alice Cooper, the "Shock Rock" legend • Amare Stoudemire, Boris
Diaw, Eric Piatkowski, Raja Bell - NBA players • Anquan Boldin -Arizona Cardinals star wide-receiver • Barry Goldwater – (Former) five-term United States Senator from Arizona • Bennett Dorrance - Heir to the Campbell Soup fortune • Bob Shane - The lead singer for the Kingston Trio • Curt Schilling - Major league pitcher • Dan Quayle - The former Vice President of the United States • Don Bluth - Chief animator at Disney • Gary McCord - Professional golfer, commentator, and author • Jenna Jameson - The adult film star • Kurt Warner - The Arizona Cardinals (backup) QB and 2-time NFL MVP • Leslie Nielsen - The "Naked Gun" comedic actor • Lou Rawl - The Chicago-born American soul music, jazz, and blues singer
About the Author: Annie Celsia is a freelance writer who works for Montalbano Homes, a popular Arizona home builder building homes in and around Arizona state.
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