Where are we developing these days? Learn more about the neighborhoods on which Whiskey Creek is focused.

Garfield Historic District

Developed from 1883-1955, Garfield Historic District includes nearly 800 households and contains primarily modest bungalows, Period Revival homes and the city’s largest concentration of “pyramid cottages.” Before becoming a residential community, Garfield was part of an extensive agricultural tract. Garfield has an eclectic arts scene and is easily walkable to “Roosevelt Row” and First Friday fun.The neighborhood includes a growing number of fun, funky restaurants and bars, such as Welcome Diner, Gallo Blanco, and Street Coffee (see photos below). 

The Garfield is very close to downtown Phoenix, which includes Arizona State University’s Downtown Campus, the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Arizona State Hospital, Banner University Medical Center, the Phoenix Convention Center, a number of large hotels, multiple theaters, and other employers -- all of which will draw residents for our properties.

Because it is a historic district, all building designs must be reviewed by a committee to ensure that they are in synch with the neighborhood’s architectural style. This requirement, along with the smaller lot sizes in the area, has scared off developers focused on doing big, easy projects. We see their reluctance as an opportunity and are building good relationships with city planning officials and the design committee members.

This is a neighborhood in transition. As it continues to gentrify over the ten year period over which we plan to hold these properties, we should see solid appreciation.

Central Corridor

The Central Corridor neighborhood is known for its proximity to downtown Phoenix (just ten minutes away by car) and its easy access to the Murphy’s Bridle Path, a 2.5 mile path dating back to the 1800s that is protected by shade trees and popular with walkers, joggers and bikers. 

Architectural styles vary widely in the area, and we’ve found the city planning staff to be easy to work with. The neighborhood has not yet been designated a historic district, which makes the design review process faster than in the other Phoenix neighborhoods.

Residents of the Central Corridor have easy access to popular restaurants like Postino Central and Joyride, as well as bars and pubs such as The Yard, The Womack and Honor Amongst Thieves. 

With its easy access to downtown (commuter buses and light rail provide an alternative to driving) and its attractive amenities, this is a neighborhood destined to appreciate over our target ten year holding period.