Single-level living awaits at 17424 N 1st Avenue, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Phoenix's 85023 zip code, part of the North Phoenix corridor known for its Deer Valley and Moon Valley residential communities near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Built in 1994 and offering 1,627 square feet, this single-story home delivers an easy, low-maintenance floor plan filled with natural light. The layout flows from a functional kitchen into open living and dining areas, while the primary suite offers a private retreat with an en-suite bath.
Two additional bedrooms provide flexible space for a home office, guest room, or extra storage. Outside, the desert lot offers room to relax or entertain under the Arizona sky. This North Phoenix address is zoned for Thunderbird High School and sits close to Deer Valley area shopping, dining, parks, and preserve hiking trails, with convenient access to North Phoenix's major arterial roads connecting toward I-17 and Loop 101.
Priced at $489,444, this single-family home is a smart find in an established North Valley neighborhood. Schedule your private showing today and discover this North Phoenix opportunity for yourself.
Step into a fenced backyard retreat a very short distance from Cactus View Elementary and within reach of the Desert Ridge shopping and dining corridor — a shaded patio and pigmented-plaster pool set against north Phoenix's desert-rock landscaping in the 85023 zip code along the 1st Avenue corridor near I-17.
Curb view of the residence at 17424 N 1st Avenue, set on a palm-lined street in Phoenix's 85023 corridor — an easy run to Cactus View Elementary and the retail and dining stretch near Desert Ridge, with I-17 access nearby via the Dunlap-Peoria area.
A private, walled backyard positioned in the Deer Valley area of north Phoenix, a very short distance to Cactus View Elementary and within reach of the Desert Ridge shopping and dining scene — everyday outdoor living anchored in the 85023 zip code.
The main living space looks out toward the palm-lined yard and street beyond, placing everyday life in the heart of the 85023 corridor — a short drive from the Desert Ridge retail district and the Cactus View Elementary school zone.
An open sightline from the great room toward the tiled entry hall reflects the easy, single-level layout buyers look for along the 1st Avenue corridor in 85023 — close to Cactus View Elementary and the Deer Valley area's everyday conveniences.
Search 'homes for sale Phoenix AZ 85023' and you'll land on rooms like this one — a vaulted-ceiling living area wired for a home office and opening straight onto the backyard pool through a full sliding door. It's the kind of everyday space buyers hunting a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house under $500K in north Phoenix are picturing when they picture 'move-in ready.'
This is the view buyers searching 'single story house for sale near Deer Valley Phoenix' are after — one continuous sightline from the sectional to the kitchen counter, with tile marking the cook-and-dine zone against wood-look flooring in the living area. No stairs, no separate wings, just a 1,627 sq ft layout built for how people actually use a house.
For buyers typing 'house for sale with backyard access Phoenix AZ,' this dining nook answers it directly — a sliding door steps from the table leads to a covered patio, with a wall of mini-blind windows keeping the room daylight-bright most of the year. Set in the 85023 zip near Cactus View Elementary, it's dining-room-to-yard living without a remodel.
Type 'house for sale Phoenix AZ with updated kitchen' and this island-plus-stainless-fridge setup is the pitch — a compact prep counter that keeps the cook connected to the dining table a few feet away. It's part of the same open run buyers scanning 85023 listings keep circling back to for everyday function over square footage alone.
Buyers filtering 'house for sale Phoenix AZ gas range' land here — range, sink, and dishwasher lined on one wall under a mosaic tile backsplash, with a bamboo shade softening the window light. It's a small-footprint kitchen that still checks the working-triangle box search filters look for in a 85023 listing.
Set in the Deer Valley area of 85023, this eat-in kitchen puts the daily grind on autopilot with a five-burner gas range and built-in dishwasher for fast turnarounds between school runs to nearby Cactus View Elementary. The sink window frames the block-walled backyard, and the breakfast nook is close enough to Central Avenue shopping and the I-17/Dunlap-Peoria corridor that errands never eat the whole afternoon.
Tucked on the quiet interior of a 85023 block near Deer Valley, the primary bedroom's triple window run catches north Phoenix's early light without facing the street, a few minutes from the I-17 corridor at Dunlap/Peoria for the commute, yet far enough back to stay quiet at night.
This primary bedroom's own exterior door puts the backyard within reach in seconds, a small but real perk in a north Phoenix 85023 pocket where outdoor living stretches into the evening most months near the Deer Valley corridor.
Two sinks solve the shared-bathroom scramble any weekday in this 85023 primary bath, minutes from the Cactus View Elementary school run and the Central Avenue corridor, proof this Deer Valley-area home was built around real routines, not just square footage.
For anyone splitting time between a home desk and the office, this secondary bedroom in the Deer Valley area of 85023 already doubles as a workstation, close enough to the I-17/Dunlap-Peoria corridor for the in-office days and quiet enough on the days you're not going anywhere.
Set up as a home office, this bedroom sits inside a Deer Valley-area home a short trip from Cactus View Elementary and the Paradise Valley Unified School District boundary, with the Desert Ridge shopping and dining corridor within easy reach for remote-work breaks or lunch runs.
The block-wall fencing outside this window is typical of the 1st Avenue block in 85023, a quiet stretch of north Phoenix positioned between the Dunlap/Peoria stretch of I-17 and the Desert Ridge retail corridor for an easy commute either direction.
A light wood vanity and tub/shower combo keep mornings simple in this 85023 home, positioned a very short distance to Cactus View Elementary before the drive continues toward the Desert Ridge shops and restaurants.
This guest bedroom is part of a 1,627 square-foot layout tucked into the Deer Valley area of 85023, not far from the shopping and dining lineup along the Desert Ridge corridor that gives the neighborhood its draw.
The cinder-block perimeter wall visible through the window is standard for the Deer Valley-area subdivisions along 1st Avenue, placing this bedroom within a quick reach of the I-17 corridor near Dunlap and Peoria Avenues.
Steps from the main kitchen in this 85023 home near Deer Valley and the Cactus View Elementary attendance area, this prep counter links the living space to the rest of the floor plan for easy day-to-day flow close to north Phoenix conveniences.
This freeform backyard pool offers private outdoor living in the Deer Valley area of north Phoenix, within reach of Cactus View Elementary and the I-17 corridor near Dunlap/Peoria for quick access across the valley.
Set on a fenced lot along 1st Avenue in Phoenix's 85023 zip, this pool yard's desert landscaping suits the Deer Valley area's low-maintenance, sun-forward lifestyle minutes from north Phoenix shopping.
An awning-shaded patio extends the living space toward the pool in this Deer Valley-area Phoenix property, positioned for quick trips to Desert Ridge shopping and dining and within the Cactus View Elementary attendance zone.
The side yard's equipment run sits along the block wall of this 85023 Phoenix home, part of the low-water desert landscaping common throughout the Deer Valley area near the I-17/Dunlap-Peoria corridor.
This backyard sits inside the Deer Valley area of north Phoenix, where a curved pool, shaded patio, and palm-lined block walls create a resort feel minutes from the Cactus View Elementary school zone and the I-17/Dunlap-Peoria corridor that connects north Phoenix to the rest of the Valley.
Palms and a resort-style pool frame this north Phoenix backyard, positioned within reach of the Desert Ridge shopping and dining corridor and the Paradise Valley Unified school district that serves the surrounding 85023 streets.
Set on a corner lot along the 1st Avenue corridor of Phoenix's 85023 zip code, this stretch of tile-roofed homes sits within the Deer Valley area, a short distance from Cactus View Elementary and the Metrocenter/I-17 landmark corridor to the south.
Prickly pear and desert rock fill this shaded backyard corner, part of a north Phoenix property zoned to Cactus View Elementary and set within walking distance of neighboring Deer Valley streets.
A shaded patio opens onto the backyard of this Deer Valley-area home, positioned in the north Phoenix pocket near Cactus View Elementary and the I-17 corridor that links this stretch of 85023 to the wider Valley.
This home sits in the 85023 zip code of north-central Phoenix, near the Moon Valley and Deer Valley neighborhoods along the I-17 corridor, an area characterized by established residential subdivisions, a private country club, city parks, and schools in the Deer Valley Unified School District, with additional shopping, dining, and highway access within a short drive.
We are Don and Ashley Host, a husband and wife real estate team based in Litchfield Park, Arizona, serving buyers and sellers throughout the West Valley, including Goodyear, Verrado, Buckeye, Surprise, Waddell and Peoria. We believe real estate should feel clear, thoughtful, and personal because every move represents an important transition, not just a transaction. Whether you are relocating to Arizona, preparing for your next stage of homeownership, or selling a long-time home, our role is to guide you with steady support from the first conversation through closing and beyond. Ashley is an Arizona native and Don relocated to Arizona from Iowa, which allows us to offer both true local perspective and firsthand relocation experience. Since becoming licensed in 2017, we have focused on helping our clients understand the market, evaluate their options, and move forward with confidence without pressure or sales tactics. Our approach is grounded in preparation, honest communication, and thoughtful strategy. From pricing and market positioning to negotiations and timelines, every recommendation we make is based on what best supports your goals and long-term plans. Because we live and work in the West Valley, we stay closely connected to neighborhood trends, community growth, school areas, and lifestyle considerations that often matter just as much as the home itself. This local knowledge allows us to provide practical insight and realistic guidance for both in-state and out-of-state buyers and sellers. We work with clients who are relocating to Arizona, moving into larger homes, downsizing into their next chapter, purchasing second homes, and preparing their properties for sale across Litchfield Park and the surrounding West Valley communities. For us, success is measured by trust, long-term relationships, and clients who feel confident referring us to the people they care about most. We are here to help you navigate your move with clarity, transparency, and care.
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