I live in PV and its wonderful

I've lived in AZ (Scottsdale) for decades. I used to consider moving to Prescott (not Prescott Valley) after retirement, but I think I waited too long. I can't believe how much prices have increased. Californians moving here? Not sure. But I visit Prescott (not Prescott Valley) a lot. I always wondered why someone would move to Prescott Valley, instead of Prescott. Here's how I look at it. I love trees and I escape to the "high country" frequently in the summer. I look at Prescott Valley as a "moonscape", and look at Prescott as being set in "the forest". Why, oh why, would someone move to Prescott Valley. You made it so close to the beauty of the wonderful trees in Prescott and yet missed it by only a few miles. If you had only continued down the road just a few more miles, you could have been surrounded by a forest, and almost living in it, and been so close to the unique and historical downtown square in Prescott, instead of living in a treeless moonscape. Yes, I know people have planted some tiny trees that may, decades from now, be very large. But even then, it won't be the same as Prescott. And, Prescott has character. Prescott Valley? Not so much.

@azkiltedrealtor

3 ай бұрын

You're right - there is a dramatic difference between Prescott and P.V., and it's pretty obvious when you consider Prescott was settled by miners and Prescott Valley by ranchers. But Prescott itself is diverse - ponderosa forest to granite boulders to the open areas of Williamson Valley. Average home cost lower in P.V., but that's just mostly the result of the types of homes being built - many more custom built, luxury homes in Prescott (by comparison) - though there are some beautiful homes going up on acreage in northern Prescott Valley, and in the StoneRidge area. I think some people just want to get their "foot in the door," so move to Prescott Valley and may look to a future move to Prescott.

@cackleberrycottage2340

2 ай бұрын

My daughter and son in law are renting a house in PV and have purchased a two acre piece of land to build on. They apparently like that kind of landscape. Us, not so much. Plus with all the housing tracts, it reminds me too much of many of the areas here in So. Cal. They keep asking me and my husband to move there after we retire, however, even though we live in So. Cal, we will not be able to sell our home and make enough to buy a home in Prescott. We do not want a mortgage in retirement, so I guess we won't be moving there. We love Prescott, but would not enjoy living in PV at all. We currently live in a forest and so we find Prescott very attractive because of that and how the town isn't all box stores and chain restaurants. It is much bigger than we are used to as our town has 3,000 people, but we think it's doable. We keep hoping we will eventually be able to find an affordable home in Prescott, but we aren't holding our breath. We have been told for years that AZ is so affordable compared to CA, however, I beg to differ. I think Prescott is now for rich people only. I don't want to sell my current 3 bedroom home to go live in a trailer that costs more than my home did. Such a shame as we would love to move there and would be a good addition to the community.

@tyleigh4309

2 ай бұрын

PV offers modern amenities with beautiful high country in your backyard!

@azkiltedrealtor

2 ай бұрын

@@tyleigh4309 absolutely! Preference depends upon your individual lifestyle. There will always be comparisons. It's just a matter of taking a look at the amenities and choosing which one better fits your tastes.

@jimhalas4195

Ай бұрын

Wow. How condescending.

Used to hunt antelope in PV in the 60s when not a house was to be seen.

@azkiltedrealtor

5 ай бұрын

They are a rare sight these days!

@joepolach9725

5 ай бұрын

A shame.@@azkiltedrealtor

Prescott Valley reminds me of the suburban sprawl in SoCal. Also its original name was Jackass Flats. Unfortunately what I considered the BEST restaurant in Prescott, AUGIES, was forced to close. I hope they soon find a more reasonable landlord here in Prescott!

@azkiltedrealtor

Ай бұрын

Prescott’s “Lost” Restaurants…

Access to health?

@azkiltedrealtor

6 ай бұрын

A state-wide issue I'll be touching on in an upcoming video. Arizona is, sadly, ranked #46 for health care access.

Pv is far better,i know been here 20 yrs

June 2924. Officially over priced. And you could shave a very serious water problem in the future.