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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoenix <\/span>continually ranks<\/span><\/a> among the top destinations for Angelenos looking to move out of the city. Arizona\u2019s state capital offers similarly sunny weather, a lower cost of living, and a solid mix of urban conveniences and outdoor recreation. <\/span> For the same amount of cash, you could purchase a three-bedroom townhouse in a gated development in South Los Angeles\u2019 Leimert Park neighborhood, just steps away from the Expo\/Crenshaw Metro station. This historic community is known for its friendly neighbors, monthly Art Walk and locally-owned businesses.<\/p>\n Here we compare these two new construction residences, both priced at around $890,000, that suit different needs and lifestyles.<\/p>\n The Colton<\/span><\/a> is a 3,818-square-foot, single-story model in <\/span>Toll Brothers<\/span><\/a>\u2019 <\/span>Whitewing at Whisper Ranch<\/span><\/a> development. Priced at $891,995, this three- to four-bedroom bungalow touts an expansive interior courtyard that floods the home with natural light. There are two covered patios, which can be customized to the buyer\u2019s liking \u2014 the model home showcases a striking pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplace lounge, dining area, and even a beer garden with a tap-inspired water feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inside, the chef-worthy kitchen features dual islands, premium appliances, and a walk-in pantry with nine-foot ceilings for maximum storage. The great room and dining room open onto the covered patio and a secluded bonus room is imagined as a bar and billiards room with a secret bookcase door. In the primary bedroom, you\u2019ll find a generous walk-in closet and a rejuvenating ensuite bath with a freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower, double sink vanity and water closet.<\/p>\n Within the gated community, residents will enjoy amenities including a clubhouse with an outdoor kitchen and dining area, fireplace, bocce court, fire pit, plus an off-leash dog park and children\u2019s playground. Queen Creek is roughly 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix and offers a family-friendly vibe and big-box retailers like Target and Home Depot.<\/p>\n If walkable streetscapes and transit access sound more appealing to you, the aptly-named <\/span>Expo Walk<\/span><\/a> in Leimert Park should fit the bill. This collection of 78 contemporary-style townhouses comes complete with automated and eco-friendly features, from Nest thermostats to Lutron light switches and solar energy systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Residence 73 is an attractive corner lot that follows Plan 5A\/C, known as <\/span>The Elizabeth<\/span><\/a>. Asking $889,990, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home encompasses 1,660 square feet of living space. Expect a two-car, side-by-side garage and a first-floor flex space with its own bathroom and reach-in closet \u2014 perfect for an office,\u00a0fitness studio or guest bedroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>A homebuying budget of $890,000 goes a long way in The Grand Canyon State, scoring you an <\/span>estate-sized bungalow in an amenity-rich master-planned community in the Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n