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The City of Peoria was established in the 1880’s when William J. Murphy’s vision of fertile farm lands fed by water from the Salt River became reality with the completion of the Arizona Canal in 1885. Once this canal was completed, Murphy went East to interest people in settling in this new community. Mr. Murphy was successful in catching people’s attention – over 5,000 acres of land in the new district was purchased by citizens from Peoria, Illinois. Four families from Peoria, Illinois were among the first to move to Arizona to occupy and work their land. Residences in the new community sprang up, and a school and Post Office were established by 1889. More people followed the original families and Peoria continued to grow as a farming community. The farmlands were fertile and the people made a good living, despite having to battle swarms of red ants and the occasional rattlesnake in the kitchen. Peoria was incorporated in 1954, with boundaries covering one square mile of land. The warm climate and small-town atmosphere of Peoria continued to attract people, and still do today. Currently, Peoria covers 162 square miles, and is home to over 120,000 residents. Peoria is Arizona's 4th largest city in terms of incorporated area, and 9th largest city in terms of population. Sports are a big draw here, Peoria is home to the spring training facility for the San Diego Padres, and the Seattle Mariners. How about the arts? Peoria is home to a new 280 seat performing arts center and the Arizona Broadway theater. Rio Vista community park offers a state of the art facility, skatepark, catch and release fishing, little league and entry to the New River Trail system that will be 18 miles in length apon completion. Peoria is also home to one of the top rated school districts in the state. From a simple visionary farming community, Peoria, Arizona - a dynamic desert city, has grown into Money Magazines #55 of the top cities to live in. Let the Tim and Kym Team at Remax Integrity help you find the right home and community in Peoria. 
Peoria Master Planned Communities #1 Master Planned Community in the country ranked 2005/06....Vistancia Vistancia Village- A multi generational community that features a community center complete with a full sized basketball gymnasium, resort pools with water slide, lap pools, spas, parks, tennis courts, outdoor gathering place with fireplace, and more! See homes for sale in Vistancia Village. Blackstone at Vistancia-An exclusive gated community within the Vistancia masterplan, you can choose to belong to the North Valley's top country club with social and golf memberships available. Dubbed as the New Scottsale, Peoria offers luxury lifestyle living. Several home builders and custom lots are available including golf lots and homes on Blackstone Golf Course. See homes for sale in Peoria's Blackstone. Trilogy at Vistancia- Gated Boutique Active Adult living in the Vistancia Master Plan with access to Trilogy Golf Club one of the top 25 US Public Courses! See homes for sale in Trilogy at Vistancia. |