News > 5 Reasons to Live Near Mill Avenue

2022-03-23

Mill Avenue, a street that runs north-south in Tempe, is the hub of all the action in Downtown Tempe. It's where ASU students walk to if they want to get away from campus. It's where tourists and winter visitors wander on a sunny winter day, and it's the home of some of Tempe's coolest condos and townhomes for sale. Still not convinced that you want to live near Mill Avenue? Here are 5 great reasons to move you off the fence:

Bars, restaurants and coffee, all within walking distance.

Mill Avenue has really stepped up its game when it comes to bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Caffeinate at King Coffee, or relax in the outdoor patio with a beer at the Pedal Haus brewery. In addition to plenty of sit-down restaurants, there are numerous grab and go options as well - a tacqueria, an ice cream shop and several pizzerias. When you live near Mill Avenue, all these great little places are a quick walk away!

Tempe festivals and events are at your doorstep

Downtown Tempe has a unique feature no other downtown area in the valley has - A Lake! Tempe Town Lake and the Tempe Beach Park is an ideal event locale and it's where you'll find the boat parade, music festivals and more. There is no end to activities and events in this enviable environment. Want to live next to the lake? Consider the condos at 525 Town Lake for proximity to both the water and to Mill Ave.

Mill Ave stands on its own for events, which include a giant New Year's Eve block party, the Rock and Roll Marathon, and a spring arts festival.

The Light Rail makes a Downtown Phoenix commute a breeze

The light rail stop is at Third Street and Mill, a short walk away for residents at Hayden Square condos. The airport or Downtown Phoenix is easy to get to from this convenient Location. The light rail also heads east to Mesa.

Of Course, you're right next to ASU.

Sure, your kid could always live in an apartment while they go to school, but then you'll miss out on building equity while you're writing those tuition checks (considering letting them in on a little bit of the equity and you'll get some more interest from them). But forget your kid for a moment, and imagine living near ASU yourself - to take advantage of some courses at ASU's Lifelong Learning Institute, enjoy a play at Gammage, or become a real ASU Sun Devil sports fan. And imagine telling your friends that you're doing all that AND living in the area's most interesting loft building - Lofts at Orchidhouse.

They aren't making land in downtown Tempe any more!

The ideal location of Mill Street in Downtown Tempe will continue to draw people that want to live near this street and landmarks around it. But there is little land left to build on around here and any new residential units will be built as infill projects. This means that in most market conditions, condo and townhomes here will continue to be in demand.

If we piqued your interest in living near Mill Ave, take a look at condos in Downtown Tempe, or condos near Tempe Town Lake for some great choices.

 

Though not guaranteed, information and statistics in this article have been acquired from sources believed to be reliable.

Related Links

• ASU Downtown Tempe
• 525 TOWN LAKE
• HAYDEN SQUARE
• LOFTS AT ORCHIDHOUSE
• REGATTA POINTE

 

ASU Downtown Tempe Condos For Sale!

Downtown Tempe and Mill Avenue is the epicenter of the Tempe action. Residents here can walk to ASU, Tempe Town Lake and Mill Avenue bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

Downtown Tempe is also home to all the Tempe Lofts. You'll also find quite a few 2 and 3 story townhomes as well as low rise condo communities.

525 TOWN LAKE Condos For Sale!

One of Tempe's most desired communities, 525 Town Lake condos for sale is comprised of 67 loft-style townhomes. There are seven live-work lofts located along 1st Street and 60 two-bedroom, three-story lofts. Built in 2007 by Pulte Homes, these hip urban lofts range in size from 1,265 square feet to a generous 1,735 square feet and offer patios as well as tandem garages.

Residents of the gated community of 525 Town Lake enjoy a pool and spa with private cabanas, a grassy ...

HAYDEN SQUARE Condos For Sale!

Fantastic Location! Live in popular Hayden Square condos and you're enviably close to all the Downtown Tempe action. Built in the 80s, this community is composed of 118 homes built over a parking garage. Choose from two and three bedroom floorplans ranging from a cozy 660 square feet to a spacious retreat with over 1,400 square feet. Vaulted ceilings are in many floor plans, as are wood-burning fireplaces. Residents can get some outdoor time with private balconies or patios. Loft options ...

LOFTS AT ORCHIDHOUSE Condos For Sale!

Located within the architecturally exciting Brickyard on Mill development, Lofts at Orchidhouse is one of only a few true loft buildings in Tempe. The top five floors of this impressive seven-story building house the 83 residences while the first two floors are currently utilized by commercial tenants. Starting at 778 square feet and expanding to 3,200 square feet for a Penthouse, these lofts offer ceiling heights from 11 to 16 feet and feature oversized, operable windows to enjoy the ...

REGATTA POINTE Condos For Sale!

Regatta Pointe is a contemporary development of 136 condominium homes constructed in 2003. Built on the shores of Tempe Town Lake, homeowners in this gated community enjoy a unique urban oasis. Live here and you're close to all the fun and activities of Tempe Beach Park but also a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Mill Avenue and the cultural activities of nearby Tempe Performing Arts Center. You're an easy walk from the light rail station, too.

Single-story and ...