Can I buy a new home before selling my current home?

Many buyers with home equity do. With California or Colorado equity, some buyers purchase with cash or bridge loans, then sell their property after moving. Ty can connect you with lenders who specialize in this arrangement.

Is Prescott really that different from Phoenix?

Completely. Prescott sits at 5,300 feet elevation with pine trees, four seasons, and summer highs averaging 89°F. Phoenix averages 106°F in July. They're 100 miles and 20 degrees apart.

What are property taxes like in Prescott?

Yavapai County property taxes average about $1,450 per year. Arizona has no estate tax and a flat 2.5% state income tax, so your total tax burden drops significantly compared to California or Colorado.

Does it snow in Prescott?

Yes, but rarely enough that snow removal isn't a burden. At 5,300 feet, Prescott gets four seasons with winter temps averaging 40-50°F. Most snow melts within days.

How far is Prescott from Phoenix?

About 2 hours by car to Sky Harbor Airport. Close enough to maintain ties and access major medical facilities. Prescott Regional Airport also offers direct flights to Denver, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Can I buy a new home before selling my current home?

Many buyers with home equity do. With California or Colorado equity, some buyers purchase with cash or bridge loans, then sell their property after moving. Ty can connect you with lenders who specialize in this arrangement.

Is Prescott really that different from Phoenix?

Completely. Prescott sits at 5,300 feet elevation with pine trees, four seasons, and summer highs averaging 89°F. Phoenix averages 106°F in July. They're 100 miles and 20 degrees apart.

What are property taxes like in Prescott?

Yavapai County property taxes average about $1,450 per year. Arizona has no estate tax and a flat 2.5% state income tax, so your total tax burden drops significantly compared to California or Colorado.

Does it snow in Prescott?

Yes, but rarely enough that snow removal isn't a burden. At 5,300 feet, Prescott gets four seasons with winter temps averaging 40-50°F. Most snow melts within days.

How far is Prescott from Phoenix?

About 2 hours by car to Sky Harbor Airport. Close enough to maintain ties and access major medical facilities. Prescott Regional Airport also offers direct flights to Denver, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Prescott Arizona mountain landscape at golden hour

Prescott Relocation Guide

The Mile-High City That Has What Phoenix Doesn't

5,300 feet. Ponderosa pines. Four seasons. A downtown that actually works. Here's what you need to know about making the move.

5,300 ft

Elevation

277

Sunny Days/Year

89°F

Summer High

2 hours

From Phoenix

Why People Choose Prescott

Not marketing copy. The actual reasons people who did the research chose Prescott.

Mountain vista at sunset showing elevation and scenic beauty

5,300 Feet Above the Heat

While Phoenix hits 115 in July, Prescott tops out in the low 90s. Four real seasons, including a dusting of snow, without sacrificing Arizona sunshine.

1.25 Million Acres of Your Backyard

The Prescott National Forest wraps around the city. Watson Lake, Granite Dells, Lynx Lake, and 450+ miles of trails are all within 15 minutes.

Historic downtown with people enjoying outdoor dining

A Downtown That Actually Works

Courthouse Plaza is one of the most alive downtowns in Arizona. Whiskey Row, local restaurants, farmers markets, and live music. A city of 45,000 that feels like a community.