Nurtured
by the presence of Oak Creek and numerous springs in the area,
Cornville has a history of farming and ranching. It has two
excellant elementary schools and is within easy driving distance
of shopping and medical facilities in nearby Cottonwood. Most
residents like the slow pace and comfort of their rural setting,
but there is growing interest in the community’s future. The
community plan offers residents an opportunity to develop goals
with the purpose of sustaining future growth while maintaining
their current lifestyle.
With
a present population of around 3500 residents, Cornville has
a neighborhood to accommodate everyone; young or old, employed
or retired. The median price of a home is approximately $200,000.
Lots, in many cases, are so big that many of the residents have
horses. It is obvious Cornville has now become a prime area
for real estate investing. During the past two years property
owners have benefited considerably from the strong appreciation
of local land values. For
more information, visit www.cornvilleaz.com.
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Springs may be the best-kept secret in the Verde Valley. This
uniquely tranquil community is located between Sedona and
Cottonwood, on the banks of Oak Creek. The town is bordered by
2000 acres of National Forest and was established by James Page,
great grandfather of the current Page family still residing
there. Some historians describe the area as “the way Sedona
used to be in the early days”.
After
you turn off Highway 89A onto Page Springs Road, you meander
through the solitude to the Bubbling Pond Hatchery, the
largest state-run hatchery in the country. The hatchery is
dedicated to raising endangered species of fresh water fish
before they become extinct. In addition, the area’s hundred
odd springs that feed Oak Creek have created a migratory
corridor for more than 500 species of birds traveling from
Canada to South America – a bird watcher’s paradise.
Nearly 120 of the species actually reside within the vicinity
of the Hatchery itself.
For
anyone getting hungry there is the Page Springs Restaurant
a little further down the road. A family-owned local
gathering spot, you can gaze out the picture window
walls at the cottonwood-lined creek while enjoying a
plate of barbequed ribs or other tasty house specialties.
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If
a rural lifestyle is your passion, Page Springs has plenty to
offer, from quiet home sites to multi-acre ranches. Property
prices are clearly climbing. A development near the creek consisting
of upscale homes on 2-acre sites is already in the planning
stage.
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