North Central Phoenix: Top 5 Phoenix Neighborhoods

  Looking for an uber ritzy Phoenix neighborhood? Here's your match.  If you're looking to relocate  in Phoenix this article places a spotlight on the top five neighborhoods to choose from. Each neighborhood has a unique culture and feel to its area. Read more about the North Central community below... 

Anything along the old bridle path that runs up Central Avenue north from about Camelback Road past Glendale Avenue is considered prime real estate. John McCain’s former mansion is here. There are several older, nice subdivisions, and good schools. The city's highly regarded Catholic high schools, Brophy and Xavier, are here, and the public schools are in the strongly ranked Phoenix school district. Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon lives in Windsor Square, a historic neighborhood that winds around the northeast corner of Camelback and Central. The first homes were adobe territorial style, built in the 1930s; building continued until the 1950s. Neighbors take great pride in this 'hood, and the annual home tour is a popular event.

— North Central Phoenix