Cheshire

Cheshire runs along Fort Valley Road on Flagstaff's northwest edge, the corridor that climbs toward the San Francisco Peaks. It mixes townhomes, rambler-style houses, and custom homes, with the national forest practically in the back yard. The route north opens up scenic drives, hiking, and Arizona Snowbowl in winter.

This is the neighborhood for buyers who want to feel the mountain every day but still want groceries, schools, and downtown all within reach. The trade is being a little farther out; the payoff is the view and the quiet.