The city of Mesa, AZ was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1883. The city was named Mesa, the Spanish word for ‘table top’, because the area consists of a flat plane at the top of a raised area, much like a table. Pioneers settled on the ‘table top’, or the raised area, and thus the city of Mesa was born. From that beginning, the city has turned into the third largest in Arizona.

Once sitting at a paltry 84 residents, Mesa’s population is expected to reach over 500,000 by 2020. This lets you know that the area is expected to continue to grow and be developed so that it can continue to meet the needs of you and your family.

Not only will the area continue to be developed, but there are already plenty of things to do in Mesa, Arizona. Whether you enjoy water sports, art exhibits, perusing museums, sports, or trekking through desert terrain, there’s something everyone can enjoy in Mesa.

If you enjoy shopping, there are two super-sized malls available in Mesa – Fiesta Mall and the Superstition Springs Center. Along with these malls, you’ll find an assortment of other retail outlets in various planning stages throughout the city. With this many malls and neighborhood retailers, it’s easy to find nearly everything you’ll need to get your home set up the way you want it.

Given the numerous entertainment, shopping, and dining venues to be found and the expected growth of the city, buying a home in Mesa can be an excellent decision. You can decide to buy a home in the older, more established areas of the city, or purchase a home in one of the newer, recently developed communities. Best of all, not only are many of the homes in Mesa affordable, there’s also no city property tax collected.