Ahwatukee (“Ahwatukee Foothills Village”) is a bedroom community located just 15 minutes south of downtown Phoenix. The town was named after the Crow words awe chuuke, meaning “land on the other side of the hill,” or “land in the next valley, because Ahwatukee is separated from Phoenix proper by the scenic South Mountains, which provide dramatic views and challenging walking trails.

In 1971 the 35.8 square-mile village was purchased by the Presley Company, owned by Elvis Presley’s uncle. Although annexed by the City of Phoenix, many of its residents consider it a separate city. Ahwatukee currently has a population of approximately 85,000 people and is considered one of Phoenix’s 15 urban villages.

Picturesque views in an environmentally rich location with excellent schools, neighborhood restaurants, eclectic boutiques, and 21 nature parks all within a few minutes commute to downtown Phoenix, make Ahwatukee one of the most desirable locations in the Valley of the Sun.