Surprise, Arizona, is a vibrant city located in Maricopa County, known for its rapid growth and diverse recreational opportunities. Founded in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler, it was originally named "Surprise" due to Statler's skepticism about the town's future development. Despite this, it has grown significantly, with its population soaring from just 30,848 in 2000 to 117,517 by the 2010 census, making it one of the fastest-expanding municipalities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The city offers a range of amenities, including the Surprise Regional Library, which is part of a $5.5 million investment in community resources. Surprise is also a hub for sports enthusiasts, hosting the spring training for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. Recreation is a major aspect of life here, with options like the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, multiple golf courses, and the expansive White Tank Mountain Regional Park for outdoor activities.
Surprise currently has 1580 single family homes for sale, 40 townhouses for sale, 34 condos for sale, 125 lots for sale, and 74 manufactured homes for sale. There are 14 foreclosures for sale, and 27 short sales. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 149 new construction homes for sale.
Surprise, AZ is served by Dysart Unified District, Wickenburg Unified District, Nadaburg Unified School District and Peoria Unified School District. The area has 19 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 1 high school school.
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AsanteAsante occupies a master-planned section of Surprise north of Bell Road and west of Loop 303, placing residents within a 10-minute drive of the Loop 303 freeway and the Surprise Towne Center retail corridor. The neighborhood is anchored by the 18-hole Asante Golf Club and includes multiple parks, walking trails, and a community center with pools and fitness facilities. Families are served by the Dysart Unified School District, with several elementary and middle schools located inside or immediately adjacent to the subdivision. ... Read more |
Median price: $474,190 |
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Desert OasisDesert Oasis sits in northwest Surprise with direct access to Loop 303, placing residents within a short drive of Arrowhead Towne Center, major employers in the West Valley, and the White Tank Mountain Regional Park. The neighborhood features newer single-family homes on larger lots with desert landscaping and mountain views, alongside nearby parks and trails for outdoor recreation. Families are served by the Dysart Unified School District, and everyday conveniences such as grocery stores, restaurants, and medical offices line nearby Bell Road and Grand Avenue. ... Read more |
Median price: $435,000 |
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Kingswood ParkeKingswood Parke sits in Surprise, Arizona, with direct access to Loop 303, allowing short drives to employment centers in Glendale and Peoria. The neighborhood is bordered by large preserved desert tracts and includes a community park with sports fields and playgrounds. Families are served by the Dysart Unified School District, whose schools lie within a few miles of most homes. ... Read more |
Median price: $365,000 |
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Marley ParkMarley Park in Surprise, AZ, sits along the Loop 303 corridor, providing direct access to major employment centers in the West Valley and a 25-minute drive to downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood features wide streets, sidewalks, and established landscaping that support walking and biking within its residential blocks. Families benefit from proximity to Dysart Unified School District campuses and nearby parks with playgrounds and sports fields, while everyday shopping and dining are available at nearby retail centers along Bell Road. ... Read more |
Median price: $465,000 |
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OrchardsThe Orchards neighborhood in Surprise sits just south of Bell Road, giving residents quick access to the Loop 303 and major retail corridors along Grand Avenue. It features established single-family homes on larger lots with mature landscaping and direct proximity to Surprise City Hall, the Surprise Recreation Campus, and several highly rated elementary and middle schools. The area’s grid of residential streets connects to nearby parks and trails that extend toward the White Tank Mountains. ... Read more |
Median price: $422,500 |
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ParadisiParadisi sits in the northwest corner of Surprise, giving residents quick access to Loop 303 and U.S. 60 for commutes into Phoenix and Glendale. The neighborhood is bordered by large regional parks and the Sonoran Desert, so homes back up to open-space trails rather than other subdivisions. Families are served by the Dysart Unified School District, and everyday shopping is available at nearby Surprise Marketplace and Prasada retail centers. ... Read more |
Median price: $501,030 |
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Rancho GabrielaRancho Gabriela sits in northwest Surprise with direct access to Loop 303, placing residents within a short drive of shopping at Prasada and employment centers along the freeway corridor. The neighborhood features single-family homes on larger lots that back to natural desert washes and open space, giving homeowners more privacy and room for outdoor use. Families benefit from proximity to Dysart Unified schools and nearby parks that include playgrounds and sports fields. ... Read more |
Median price: $425,000 |
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Rancho MercadoRancho Mercado sits in the northern section of Surprise, giving residents direct access to Loop 303 and quick routes to downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood is anchored by a 20-acre community park that includes sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths, and it lies within the Dysart Unified School District. Nearby retail centers along Bell Road provide everyday shopping and dining options without leaving the immediate area. ... Read more |
Median price: $404,990 |
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Sierra MontanaSierra Montana in Surprise sits at the western edge of the Phoenix metro, with quick access to Loop 303 and Highway 60 for commutes to Glendale and downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood features single-family homes on larger lots with desert landscaping and direct adjacency to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park for hiking and outdoor recreation. Families benefit from proximity to Dysart Unified School District campuses and nearby retail centers along Bell Road. ... Read more |
Median price: $405,000 |
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Sierra VerdeSierra Verde sits in the northwest corner of Surprise with direct access to Loop 303, placing residents within a 15-minute drive of the White Tank Mountain Regional Park trailheads and roughly 25 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood consists of single-family homes built primarily between 2003 and 2008 on lots that back to natural desert washes or small retention areas, giving many properties unobstructed views of the mountain range. Families are served by the Dysart Unified School District, with several elementary and middle schools located less than two miles away, while nearby retail corridors along Bell Road supply grocery, dining, and medical services without requiring freeway travel. ... Read more |
Median price: $389,900 |
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Sun City GrandSun City Grand is an age-restricted master-planned community in Surprise, Arizona, built around an 18-hole championship golf course and multiple recreation centers that include fitness facilities, pools, and tennis courts. The neighborhood sits roughly eight miles west of Loop 303, giving residents quick access to shopping at Prasada and the regional medical campus at Banner Health. Single-story homes predominate, and the community is served by the Dysart Unified School District for any non-resident family members who may visit. ... Read more |
Median price: $434,000 |
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Sun VillageSun Village in Surprise sits in the northwest Valley with direct access to Loop 303 and U.S. 60, shortening commutes to Glendale, Peoria, and downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood is anchored by the Sun Village Golf Club and its 18-hole course, plus multiple neighborhood parks and trails that link to the nearby White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Families are served by Dysart Unified School District campuses, while everyday shopping and dining are concentrated along nearby Bell Road and at the nearby Prasada retail center. ... Read more |
Median price: $306,000 |
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Surprise FarmsSurprise Farms sits in the northwestern part of Surprise near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Loop 303, giving residents direct freeway access for commutes to Phoenix or Glendale. The neighborhood is anchored by Surprise Farms Community Park, which includes sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths, and is within the Dysart Unified School District. Daily shopping and dining are available at the nearby Surprise Towne Center and the Fry’s Marketplace at Bell and Grand. ... Read more |
Median price: $415,000 |
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West Point Towne CenterWest Point Towne Center sits along Bell Road in Surprise, giving residents quick access to the Loop 303 and U.S. 60 for commutes toward Phoenix and Glendale. The neighborhood is anchored by the West Point Towne Center retail plaza, which includes a supermarket, pharmacies, restaurants, and big-box stores within walking distance of many homes. Families are served by Dysart Unified School District campuses located nearby, while the Surprise Recreation Campus and local parks provide sports fields, playgrounds, and community pools a short drive away. ... Read more |
Median price: $365,000 |
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Surprise has 230 subdivisions offering single family homes, townhouses, and condos. Prices range from $1 to $2,575,000. 14 subdivisions offer new construction homes. Sterling Grove currently has the most active listings with 99 homes for sale.
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