With brisk leasing activity at FirstStreet Ballpark Village in Goodyear, Arizona, Harvard Investments, a real estate investment and development company, recently broke ground on its second build-to-rent community in the West Valley, FirstStreet Skyline in Buckeye.
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With unprecedented growth in the West Valley, FirstStreet Ballpark Village is already filling the need for a luxury, single-family rental community in Goodyear. Situated off of I-10 on Estrella Parkway in the shadow of Goodyear Ballpark, this 25-acre community features 251 single-level homes, with five floor plans showcasing one, two and three-bedroom homes.
FirstStreet Ballpark Village has leased 135 of its 251 homes as of August 1 and plans to complete full construction build-out in October. Full lease-up of the community is expected by early spring of next year, Harvard Investments officials said.
“It’s very rewarding to see the development of FirstStreet Ballpark Village come together,” said Robert Trujillo, Vice President, Harvard FirstStreet. “We began leasing early this year, and activity has exceeded our expectations with leasing velocity leading the market in July. We’re offering our residents a great living experience with community amenities and home interior features that have been extremely well received by the individuals and families who have chosen to make our community their home.”
The community is within walking distance of Goodyear Ballpark, spring training home of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians. FirstStreet Ballpark Village, 2755 Estrella Parkway, is also in proximity to dining options, entertainment, medical facilities, quality schools, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport.
Amenities include a 4,000 SF clubhouse featuring a large fitness center with yoga area, community kitchen with adjacent BBQ grills, meeting areas, a breezeway lounge that opens to the pool, and modern, upscale finishes. The resort-style pool provides three lap lanes, a water feature, and an additional spa pool.
Residents also enjoy bocce ball courts and a cornhole area, ramadas, fire pit, and numerous outdoor seating areas. Outdoor living includes five parks and open areas throughout the community, and a fenced dog park.
Homes are modern and open in feel, with 10-foot ceilings, kitchen islands, high quality appliances, covered porches, doggie doors, and private fenced back yards. With ample room for a work-from-home lifestyle, these luxury residences employ smart technology throughout, including alarm and keyless entry, video doorbell, and more.
FirstStreet Skyline, located at the SWC of Sienna Hills Parkway and McDowell Road in Buckeye, broke ground in July. Harvard Investments selected BB Living (Higley Homes) as the general contractor to construct the community. FirstStreet Skyline will comprise 222 units on 23 acres at full build-out.
“FirstStreet Skyline will include a 4,000 SF clubhouse with a focus on a healthy lifestyle with a strong wellness theme,” Trujillo said. Amenities will include a gym with indoor and outdoor exercising, a cold plunge, sauna, hot tub, ramadas, fire pits, outdoor games, and abundant seating around the resort style pool. FirstStreet Skyline plans pre-leasing by the end of 2025.
“FirstStreet Skyline will feature stand-alone detached homes, even the one-bedroom residences,” Trujillo said. “All single-level homes will have no common walls, and one-bedroom carriage units will have an attached garage below the residence.”
Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in Metro Phoenix. It boasts a thriving economy, excellent job growth, quality education and healthcare, abundant golf and entertainment, easy transportation access, and spectacular views of the White Tank mountains. FirstStreet Skyline is also located within proximity to the master-planned community of Verrado.
