Foothills is a residential community in Phoenix that was established in 1988. It is considered to be still under development with a number of new homes being built here every year. It is touted to be a quiet neighborhood, located in a peaceful suburb just minutes outside of downtown Phoenix.

Foothills is also close to shopping districts that offer everything from groceries to houseware. It has six public schools, one of which is a high school and another a middle school. The schools are among the best rated in Phoenix.

Foothills offers a number of amenities to residents to encourage them to stay fit and active. Most of the neighborhood amenities are located in Desert Foothills Park, which has:

• Softball and soccer fields
• Tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts
• Picnic areas
• Covered playgrounds
• Ramadas
• Outdoor pool
• Jacuzzi
• Seating areas
• The park also has a large lake

Homeowners here can also join the community's Foothills Golf Club, which is a 7000-acre 18-hole championship course. It has practice facilities, certified golf instructors, on-site dining, and events facilities that members can reserve for events like weddings and birthday parties.

The Foothills real estate market offers a varied mix of homes. Buyers can find single-family houses for sale. They can also find duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes available.

Given its reputation for offering upscale living, it is little wonder that homes here sell for premium prices. The average home price in Foothills goes for around $$460,000 or $194 per square foot. This price overshadows the average home price found elsewhere in Phoenix, which is must lower at around $269,000.

The homes for sale in Foothills take many forms. People who want to move here can find single-family homes on the market. These homes are large and designed to reflect the luxury for which Foothills is known.

They have as many as five bedrooms and three bathrooms, if not more. They also have gourmet kitchens with islands, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. Most homes have two or three-car garages.

However, Foothills also offers a number of duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes for sale. These homes tend to be small with two to three bedrooms. However, they also have one or two-car garages as well as two bathrooms, walk-in closets, and modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances.

There are also a number of condominiums for sale here. They are similar in size and price to the duplexes and smaller homes. The price for around $250,000.