Kingman Arizona Homes For Sale

You will find a wide range of Kingman Arizona Homes For Sale in many different neighborhoods – some notable areas include, Fountain Hills, Hualapai Shadows, Lazy YU Ranches, Southern Vista Estates, Riata Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, and the Hualapai Foothill Estates. These homes are also near the region’s recreational areas, such as the Grand Canyon, the Hualapai Mountain Park, and the lakes of Havasu, Mohave, Powell, and Mead.

Kingman is within close proximity to many major cities such as Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Phoenix and Los Angeles making it a great place to live and play. Clean air and beautiful sunsets, Kingman is the perfect choice for those who appreciate that unique blend of small town living and the big city. Kingman’s residents always have the option of traveling to the major metropolis centers usually anywhere between a two hour to five hour drive, keeping the charm of their town intact.

Mohave county and Kingman Arizona are defined by growth. Currently they are the title holder for Arizona fastest growing county and Mohave counties cities are destined to become major center of trade. Kingman know as "The Historic Heart of Route 66" and for its great weather is sure to continue being the first choice of those looking to call Kingman home.

Dale Lucas is a full time REALTOR and a resident of Kingman. Our family has a true appreciation for the area that can only be experienced as a resident. I love working with clients to help guide you personally through all the options available for your home purchase. Dale will help you search based on your specific wants and needs to find a Kingman Arizona homes for Sale. Real estate in Kingman is poised to become even more in demand as our city's growth escalates. Now is a great time to buy Kingman Arizona homes for sale with interest rates at historic lows and prices in some case below replacement cost!

So if your ready to find out more about the Kingman Arizona Homes for Sale market or looking to invest, you can count on Dale Lucas REALTOR® Eagle Realty to provide you the most professional services and assist you in buying Kingman Arizona home for sale. Feel free to contact Dale Lucas with any questions you might have concerning your Kingman Arizona real estate needs at 1 928 377-6692 or you can send Dale an email to mohavecountyrealestate@gmail.com. We are here to serve you and find you the best deal on your new home or investment.

Kingman Arizona Economy and General Information

Kingman Arizona has been known for the last 120 years with a long history of being right in and on a major trade route. First by Native American then gold seeker and wagon trains which led to the reilrod and a present day web of highways including Route 66, Interstate 40 and Highway 93 all complemented with a modern day airport. Because of this natural path of commerece to and from California, Kingman Arizona has enjoyed accommodating shippers.

There a numerous distribution centers and manufacturers which no call Kingman Arizona home, largely due to this strategic location as well as low Arizona taxes and attractive land prices. Several dozen businesses are located at the Airport industrial park which is located just 4 miles north of 1-40 on Route 66. Among some of the companies are True Value Distribution, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Guardian Fiberglass Inc, Northstar Steel and Americian Woodmark Corp. In Golden Valley you can find Nucor Steel and other various trucking firms.

All utilities are available with railway, air, interstate trucking and 4500 acres zoned industrial.

In Kingman Arizona proper you will find several shopping centers conveniently located on Andy Devine (RT66) just north of I-40 and stockton Hill Rd. Sprinkled throughout Kingman Arizona are various strip centers and at least a dozen antique stores and many additional specialty stores. Major employers in Mohave County Government center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, MTC, Mohave Community College, Kingman unified School District, Laron Engineering, Wal Mart and many services and retail companies. Adding to our economy are the many services catering to the ever increasing tourist trade. Where else can you be within 400 miles or so many natural wonders and tourist attractions?

Kingman Arizona is also a National Association of Development Organization award winning Arizona Regional Economic Development Inc accredited community.

Our Climate and Topography is considered a high desert community stiuated at an elecvation of 3340 feet above sea level. Our climate provides a dry, healthy, near pollen free clean air. Nights in and around Kingman Arizona are moderate, clear, clean and star studded. When you come out to visit look at all the stars!. Kingman is nestled between several mountian ranges and is approximately 30 miles east of the Nevada border formed by the Colorado River. The Cerbat Mountains run north out of Kingman with Stockton Hill at 5938 feet and Mt Tipton at 7128 ft. The Black Mountain Range separates the Colorado River and the Sacramento Valley just west of Kingman and the Hualapai Mountains rise southeast of town to 8416ft. The Peacock Mountain reach a height of 6292 ft at the southesat protion of the Hualapai Valley which is Northeast of Kingman. With our warm dry climate, sunny days and minimal precipitation Kingman is a great place to enjoy your days outdoor.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Holiday season is upon us once again, a time to reflect and be thankful for all our family and friends. 2011 has been a year of ups and downs for our economy, our country and our brave soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

So many of us forget our troops efforts and the reason we were over there fighting in the first place. If you ask my son he would say "all we want is the support of the American people and for them to remember we are over here to defend their freedom. Hopefully people will never forget the attacks levied against our home land and the innocent people that died on 9 - 11 and those brave hero's on flight 93. I didn't have to fight for my county but I choose too along with many others because we believe in America and everything our great country stands for!"

I've shared this not because I believe our troops don't receive support from those that truly understand their sacrifice but because of the inspiration it provides each of us going into the New Year. With continued efforts from all, innovation and sound decision making within our political bureaucracy our country will remain great and 2012 will be a better year for all!

So are we are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Our troops from Iraq have come home to be with their loved ones and my son will be returning from Afghanistan in late January if everything goes as planned. Though the economy still has along way to go and many families are still struggling we all can have faith and hope that 2012 will be better. The truth of the matter is there are still many more foreclosures and short sales that have to be sold before our real estate market makes a complete recovery. Sales have shown some signs of improvement over the last seven months but that is in retrospect to 2010 so thats not really saying much. We are on track in 2011 to have one of the very worst years in real estate sales ever. With unemployment at 8.6% and people still cautious about their personal finances and job security it stands to reason that we have a little ways to go.

Buy low, sell high.... well I guess if that is your philosophy this might be a great time to buy if you have the desire to do so. Most that have bought have been satisfied and believe in time the American dream will be alive and well, even if it takes a few years. Some home prices are now selling below their original cost to build them. I mean honestly could you build a home for $40, $50 or 60 dollars per square ft. Then there is that little thing called interest rates - well there at 40 year lows too! (3.91%) Lets put that into perspective.

A home in 1980 with 1234sq ft.which cost $67,900 at $55.00 per square foot Financed at 12% interest with nothing down would have had a P&I Payment of $679.00

A home in 2011 with 1800sq ft.which cost $87,900 at $48.83 per square foot Financed at 4.5% interest with nothing down would have had a P&I Payment of $440.82

Hum, seems to me that's a pretty good combination, but I'll let you be the judge of that.

As far as the Kingman Arizona market we are continuing to see signs of improvement as well. At one time we had upwards of 800 single family homes to sell but as of today there are 306 single family homes and 93 manufactured homes for sale in Kingman. If these trends continue 2012 should see continued improvement!

Pool Home - Currently on the Market - Offered at $244,900

Kingman is a wonderful community, surrounded by beautiful mountains. For those who do not desire to live in the city, but like the many things that the city has to offer, Kingman is the perfect location. We are about 3 1/2 hours to Phoenix, 1 hour and 15 minutes to Las Vegas, 2 hours to Prescott, 2 1/2 to Flagstaff. So whether you want shopping, gambling, entertainment, water/snow skiing and boating, they are all around you. We are also only 45 minutes to Laughlin, Nv., and 60 minutes to Lake Havasu City.

In Kingman there are lots of out door activities such as hiking, biking, four wheeling, several 5 and 10K's a year, t's a wonderful community and we welcome you to stop by anytime.

A surprise awaits you at the Airport industrial park just outside of the Kingman Arizona city limits on highway 66. Finding a boutique Distillery here is exciting but like everything on highway 66 surprises are around every corner. Owned by the Patt family and opened in April of 2010, the Distillery makes clear Rum, Vodka, Dark Rum, and Agave Rum. Each of these Spirits are sold under their Gold Miner label. They are open for tours and tastings Monday through Saturday starting at 10am. They close at 5pm Monday through Thursday, but stay open until 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Requests for Sunday tours are taken by phone, and must be scheduled ahead of time

Visitors are welcomed into a restive retail area that features their famous bar that came out of a restaurant on the old Las Vegas strip. The bar was frequented by Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack among others. Make sure you get pictures of your family or group bellying up to this famous bar! Peter and John Patt will take you on a tour of the production area and answer any questions you may have on the distilling process. Seeing a Arnold Holstein still, with it's hand hammered sheets of copper, close up is awe inspiring and educational. After your tour, you are welcome to a taste of what Desert Diamond Distillery has to offer, at the famous tasting bar. Our retail area is filled with unique items for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Just four minutes from I-40 and highway 66 going towards Peach Springs will bring you to the turn for the Kingman Airport and industrial complex. Turn right into the airport, go through the four way stop sign and take the third right onto Olympic Drive. They are the Red building on the left.

Up Coming Event Barrel Tasting - Dec 2011 or Jan 2012

Our first barrel tasting is getting closer. This is one event that you won't want to miss out on! A catered multi-course meal of great food, each course featuring one of our Spirits, along with good entertainment and good friends, what more could you want? Throw in a bottle of our first barreled Premium Aged Rum, and you have a night to remember. If you aren't on our VIP barrel tasting list, send us an email! The official invite doesn't go out until December 2011

Historic Route 66

From Chicago to L.A. Route 66runs more than two thousand miles and were part of the lyrics of the famous song "GetYour Kicks on Route 66." Kingman Arizona is at the heart of thelongest stretch of this famed highway still in existenceand intact. That stretch begins just east of Seligman and passes through such towns as Peach Springs, Hackberry, and Oatman en route to the California Border.

The foundation for both the community of Kingman andthe 'highway' was laid hundreds of years ago.Native Americans who lived in thesurrounding desertsand mountains, originally forged the path that was to becomeRoute 66 as a trade route to the Pacific.In the mid 1800's, the path became a trail (under theguidance of a military surveyor) that would eventuallycarry a nation westward. The 'National Old TrailsHighway'was the result and with continued improvement,it was renamed 'Route 66' in 1926.With the unprecedentedprosperity of the postwar years, Route 66 becameone long neonavenue from Chicago to L.A. Through theyears, the highway has had many names 'The Main Streetof America,' 'The Wire Road,' 'The Will Rogers Highway,'and the 'Mother Road' to name a few. Songs and televisionshows immortalized it and Kingman was at theheart of it all. By the 1950's, withthe increase in traffic came the'National Interstate HighwaySystem.' One of the newinterstates was to be I-40,which would parallel Route66 in many places cover it inothers. As many towns were diminished so ended a way of lifefor many of the communitiesalong Route 66 but route 66 is still alive and well in Kingman.