Two Different Decisions
"Tempe and Ahwatukee are two different decisions. The buyer who tells me they are interested in either one deserves a second conversation before any property search begins — because the lifestyle, the commute, and the daily experience of living in each community are fundamentally different. I serve both markets, and I serve them with the specificity each deserves."
Tempe
Entry Points: $400K+ condominiums and townhomes near ASU
Buyer Profile: Urban lifestyle preference, investment buyers, university proximity
Ahwatukee
Entry Points: $550K+ single-family, master-planned
Buyer Profile: Outdoor lifestyle priorities, family buyers, community-oriented
Understanding Both Communities
School Districts in Both Communities
Tempe encompasses multiple school districts — Tempe Union, Mesa Unified, and Phoenix Union High School District boundaries all intersect within the city's residential footprint. Ahwatukee is served primarily by the Tempe Union High School District for high school and by Kyrene Elementary District for K-8. Address-level verification is essential in both communities.
"School boundaries in Tempe are among the most complex I navigate. I verify the specific district, the elementary and the high school assignment for every address — before any offer is submitted. In Ahwatukee I also verify the specific Kyrene elementary school assignment, which is address-specific within the community."
What Tempe & Ahwatukee Clients Say
"Colleen was always there for me which really made me feel secure in my purchase. I had not been in Phoenix area for 30 years and much had changed since my last stay. Colleen guided me to which areas to look and gave me advice on the different features to ask about."
"Colleen and Sasha always have quick response and provide timely support even on the holidays. Colleen and her team put everything together and were always a step ahead of what had to be done."
"After speaking to Colleen about selling my home, I knew I was in good hands. I liked the communication Colleen and her assistant had during the entire process. The Olson team did an outstanding job from start to finish."