Old Arcadia Neighborhood Guide
By Anne Sostman | The Scottsdale Agent | License SA718853000
Old Arcadia:
The Earliest Platted. The Largest Lots.
The Deepest Pedigree.
Phoenix, Arizona · 85018 · The Western Core
Old Arcadia is the western, earliest platted portion of the original 1919 Arcadia subdivision. It contains the largest lots and the deepest historical pedigree in the entire Arcadia area, including some of Phoenix’s most architecturally significant midcentury residences designed by prominent Arizona architects of the postwar era. This is where the Arcadia story began, and it is where the most historically important homes in the neighborhood still stand.
— Anne Sostman | The Scottsdale Agent
Arcadia Specialist
Historic · Landmark · Largest Lots
Off Market Access Available
Published by Anne Sostman
Overview
What Is Old
Arcadia?
Old Arcadia is the western, earliest platted portion of the original 1919 Arcadia subdivision, the area where the Jordan, Grace and Phelps Land Company first created what they called the only large scale upper class rural estate development in the central Salt River Valley.
The lots here are the largest in the entire Arcadia area, often exceeding one acre. Many contain original midcentury residences designed by prominent Arizona architects of the postwar era, including homes that are recognized as significant examples of midcentury modern, Pueblo Revival, and early contemporary desert architecture.
Old Arcadia attracts buyers who value architectural history, provenance, and the prestige of owning a landmark property. The combination of lot size, historical significance, and irreplaceable positioning at the foot of Camelback Mountain creates a market where properties are rarely available and command premium pricing when they do appear.
Real Estate
What Buyers Need
to Know.
Old Arcadia is the most historically significant portion of the Arcadia neighborhood. Properties here are rare, architecturally important, and command pricing that reflects their irreplaceable provenance.
Lifestyle
Why People Choose
Old Arcadia.
What makes this area a compelling place to call home.
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Architectural Heritage
Owning an Old Arcadia property means stewardship of Phoenix’s residential architectural heritage. The midcentury homes here are not just houses; they are landmarks that tell the story of Arcadia’s development.
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Estate Scale Living
The largest lots in Arcadia provide estate scale living in the heart of Phoenix. Mature citrus groves, expansive lawns, and the kind of spatial privacy typically found only in Paradise Valley.
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Camelback Mountain Proximity
Old Arcadia’s western position places it close to the Camelback Mountain trailheads and the Biltmore corridor, with easy access to both Phoenix and Scottsdale amenities.
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No HOA Freedom
Like most of Arcadia, Old Arcadia has no HOA restrictions, giving homeowners complete freedom in preservation, renovation, and architectural expression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Old Arcadia
FAQ.
The questions buyers and relocators ask most.
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Where is Old Arcadia?
The western, earliest platted portion of the original 1919 Arcadia subdivision. Part of Arcadia Proper, in the 85018 zip code. Contains the largest lots and deepest historical pedigree in the area.
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What makes Old Arcadia special?
The 1919 plat date, the largest lots in Arcadia, and some of Phoenix’s most architecturally significant midcentury residences. For buyers who value history, architecture, and provenance, Old Arcadia is irreplaceable.
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How often do Old Arcadia properties come to market?
Extremely infrequently. Generational ownership means many properties have been in the same families for decades. Off market and private network transactions are common.
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What are home prices in Old Arcadia?
Expect $2M to $5M+ for properties that combine original architectural character with the largest lots in the Arcadia area. The premium reflects lot size, historical significance, and absolute scarcity.
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Work With Anne
The Deepest Pedigree
in All of Arcadia.
Whether you are seeking a landmark residence with architectural significance, evaluating the preservation versus renovation potential of an Old Arcadia estate, or positioning a historically important property for sale, a private conversation costs nothing and changes everything.
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