Coronado Tudor Home
Bordered by Virginia Ave, Coronado Rd., 8th street and 14th street, the Coronado Historic District is one of the largest historic districts in Phoenix. There are nearly 5,000 homes that make up the district. The Coronado Historic District is known for its charming Tudor, Craftsman and Ranch style homes built in the early 1900s. The district was one of the very first developments and was targeted towards younger working class families before neighboring Palmcroft or Willo were developed.
Compared to many of the historic areas, the Coronado homes are primarily on the smaller
Coronado Historic Home
size averaging less than 1,000 sq. ft. However due to more than adequate lot sizes, the backyard of most homes in Coronado are plenty big for an array of options. Many homeowners utilize these lots by keeping a garage in the backyard. On the front of the homes, you will find large porches, and a large amount of trees.
With the size of the neighborhood, many restaurants and school fall within the boundaries. This provides opportunity to get out and explore the neighborhood on foot or bike. Originally when built, the community was advertised as a streetcar suburb. The streetcar in Phoenix later gave way to the widespread use of the automobile. Today, the new Phoenix light rail is within walking distance and the neighborhood is once again a streetcar suburb!
Coronado Historic District
