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LUXURY · GATEDChelsea Manor
Gated, on nearly half an acre, in 85283. Built from 1998 forward with newer homes filling in since.
Gated
WHOLE
NEIGHBORHOOD
29
Homes
in Enclave
85284
Zip Code
South Tempe
89%
Owner-Occupied
Why Locals Love It.
The homes in Chelsea Manor were built between 1998 and 2016, on third of an acre lots, and run around 4,218 square feet through the middle of the range. The whole neighborhood sits behind a gate. Pools are standard here, not an upgrade.
A gate, a short street list, and neighbors you actually recognize. Small is the feature here.
HOA runs around $186 a month. Gated means a code, not a guard house. Worth setting expectations on. Homes run from about 3,388 to 5,635 square feet, so two listings on the same street can be completely different houses. Schools are Kyrene de los Ninos, Kyrene Middle and Marcos De Niza.
Why it works.
Pro Tip
Ask what the gate actually covers and who maintains it. Gated communities vary more than the label suggests.
THE HONEST TRADEOFF
Supply is the trade here. Not many homes come up, so you wait for the right one instead of picking from ten. That patience is usually rewarded.
Who this fits.
““Chelsea Manor is the address most buyers don’t know to ask for — and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. 29 homes, one gate, and a tucked-in location that ends up being 15 minutes closer to Sky Harbor and downtown than the Gilbert equivalents people get marketed. When it does turn, it’s usually a phone call away from the right neighbor — not a sign in the yard.””
The specs.
Zip 85283
Homes 29
Build years 1996–2016
Typical sqft 3,400–5,600
Typical lot 0.36–0.55 ac
Garages 3-car standard
Pools Nearly all
HOA ~$550/qtr
Gated Yes
Elementary Kyrene de los Niños
Middle Kyrene Middle
High Marcos de Niza
Where it sits.
Want the inside track on Chelsea Manor?
About a third of owners here have been in their homes 10+ years. If you'd consider a private off-market approach, I can help map who fits your criteria — and reach them the right way.