Sedona's real estate is also highly desirable. As of November of 2017, the median sale price of a home here was $424,000 or $227 per square foot. Its values are trending upward, about one percent in the last 12 months. And, there are still a moderately high number of foreclosures in the area. There are plenty of reasons to buy. The questions are: where will you buy, and what should you prioritize? Consider these top neighborhoods.
West Sedona
West Sedona is the all-around, versatile community to call home. Sections offer elegant, high-end homes while other areas offer smaller, starter homes. With its proximity to State Route 89A, it is very close to area shops and entertainment, as well as medical facilities and schools.
Village of Oak Creek
The Village of Oak Creek is an unincorporated area. It was once known as Big Park. Plenty of home styles exist here, including some luxury properties. It is also home to Sedona Golf Resort and Oak Creek Country Club, both of which are 18-hole courses. For those looking for luxury condos, this is a good place to find those investments as well. For the golf lover, Village of Oak Creek, often called "The Village" can be ideal.
Oak Creek Canyon
In a high-desert, red rock area of the community is Oak Creek Canyon. This is where you will find some of the best natural beauty. The area is home to the Ponderosa Pine forest. It is also within the Coconino National Forest area. There are private homes here, though there are fewer than other areas of Sedona. Still, these are stunning homes for year-round use. For those who want to enjoy a natural location for a second home, tucked into the wooded areas, Oak Creek Canyon can be perfect.
Uptown
Another fantastic community to consider is Uptown Sedona. It sits at the base of Oak Creek Canyon. One key thing you will quickly learn here is that some of the oldest and more traditional homes are tucked into this area. If you wish to wake up each morning and have stunning views of the Red Rocks, Uptown is the place to call home. The drawback, though, is that Uptown is also a popular tourist destination. This means it tends to be a bit more crowded on a routine basis. However, this also brings more restaurants, shopping and entertainment options to the area. It is home to the Sedona Art Center, too.
Chapel
The Chapel and Little Horse Park area is another selection. It is a smaller Sedona neighborhood, but it still offers some nice benefits. It has an easy-to-get-to location. It is less densely populated but still offers incredible Red Rock views.
Red Rock Loop
For those who want a laid-back, more rural location to buy a vacation home, Red Rock Loop is a good fit. It is a bit further out of the way but tends to offer much more privacy and ample land. You can easily buy land here to build your dream home. There are some fantastic horse properties here, too. Still, there are several developments with luxury homes and a number of private estates in this area.
Which area of Sedona is right for you? It depends what you're looking for, but there's certainly a spot that will fit your personality. With so much versatility in this region, it is easy to love everything that Sedona has to offer. The entire community spans over 19 square miles, providing a number of regions from which you can find your perfect vacation home. Whether it is for the winter months or all year round, it is easy to love all that Sedona brings to the table.
