84/48 LUXURY · 85284 GUIDE · NEIGHBORHOODS
ULTRA-LUXURYElliot Estates
The newest construction in 85284's luxury corridor.
~$1.16M
Median Value
(+1.2% YOY)
41
Homes in
Neighborhood
85284
Zip Code
South Tempe
Kyrene
Elementary
School District
The character.
Elliot Estates has the newest homes in this entire guide at a median age of just 19 years — meaning contemporary floor plans, open layouts, and the least deferred maintenance exposure of any neighborhood in 85284's luxury corridor. RPR data covers 41 homes, placing it in the reliable data range (not single-comp territory).
The -3.3% year-over-year sits above the county correction but is consistent with the broader softening seen across several smaller enclaves. The income profile ($185K median HH) matches the strongest neighborhoods in this guide. Neighboring Coventry Tempe and Raintree give buyers comparable alternatives in the same price zone if timing or availability is an issue.
Who buys here.
Buyers who want $1M+ luxury but specifically want newer construction. Often out-of-state relocations who don't want to deal with renovations or older home systems.
Why it works.
Why Locals Love It
The newest homes in south Tempe's luxury pocket. Modern construction means lower carrying costs, fewer surprises on inspections, and floor plans that feel current rather than dated.
Good to Know
The -3.3% is more meaningful than single-comp noise given the 41-home sample. It tracks with broader softening in this price band — not a red flag, but worth watching on re-evaluation.
Pro Tip
For buyers who want $1M+ luxury but want newer construction specifically, Elliot Estates is the strongest answer in 85284. The alternative is going east toward Mesa/Gilbert and losing the 84/48 location advantage.
HONEST TRADEOFF
Newer construction tends to mean smaller lots than the established estate corridors. Buyers trade lot size and mature landscaping for floor plan modernity and lower maintenance exposure.
Who this fits.
“If newer construction matters to you — and for a lot of buyers it does — Elliot Estates is the answer in this zip. You’re not finding 19-year-old median home age anywhere else in the 85284 luxury corridor.”
The specs.
Median Value~$1.16M
Est. Home Count~41
12-Mo. Change-3.3%
Median Home Age~19 years
Ownership92% owner-occupied
HOACheck per parcel
Med. HH Income $185K
Where it sits.
Central 85284, near Coventry Tempe and Raintree. Kyrene Elementary, Corona del Sol High School.
Thinking about Elliot Estates?
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