Your Guide to Buying a Home in Camp Verde, AZ

Buying a Home in Camp Verde, Arizona

Camp Verde is located in Yavapai County

Camp Verde is at the geographical center of Arizona and is the oldest settlement in the Verde Valley. The town lies in fields of flat river-plain, traversed by the Verde River (18 miles of river lies within the Town limits) and its tributaries. Located at 3147 feet above sea level, the climate is moderate. The annual average temperature ranges from a low of 45ºF to an annual average high of 79ºF. 

The Verde River and numerous creeks that meander through this rural community are a habitat for bald eagles, hawks, blue heron, beavers and otters. The waterways offer recreational opportunities and an abundance of riverfront properties. A population of less than 10,000 for 42.6 square miles, as well as many small farms and ranches, support the rural lifestyle.  Construction, ranching, farming, light industry, trade and service, and government agencies create the town’s economic base. Within the town limits are three Indian Reservations and an Indian owned Casino and Visitor Center.

Camp Verde’s Residential Real Estate
Housing in Camp Verde includes manufactured homes and single family site-built residences. Many horse properties and substantial acreage contribute to the rural setting. Homes start on the low end (manufactured homes) at around $40,000. A moderately priced home ranges from about $100,00 to $175,000.

Here are some statistics about Camp Verde’s residential properties.  They were collected in November 2004.
*68 homes were listed for sale in Camp Verde.
*22 homes were listed below $150,000.
*21 homes were listed over $300,000.
*10 homes were listed over $500,000
*The average number of days that a home was on the market before selling was 103 days.
*The median listed price was $328,537. 
*The average per square foot price was $188.81.
The above information includes properties that are as much as 25 acres of land.
*33 homes were listed on properties of an acre or less.
*Their average listing price was $136,115.
*Their average price per square foot was $95.23
*The average number of days that these homes were on the market before selling was 121 days.
Yavapai County taxes run at about 1% of assessed valuation.
 
Camp Verde’s Medical Facilities
Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) is located in Cottonwood, about 15 miles North of Camp Verde. It is a technologically advanced 99-bed hospital serving North Central Arizona. More than 600 professional and support staff are employed at VVMC, including 67 physicians representing 17 medical specialties. VVMC offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs in medical, diagnostic, inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, education, laboratory, medical imaging, obstetrics, orthopedics, rehabilitation, respiratory, surgery and education. Doctors, dentists, optometrists, physical therapists, veterinarians, chiropractors and mental health professionals provide services within the town.

Camp Verde’s Educational Facilities
Camp Verde schools include 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and one unified public high school. Several private and charter schools are also located in town. Yavapai College, a 2-year accredited community college based in Prescott, has a campus in Camp Verde.  For more information about Camp Verde’s schools click on school reportsto the right.  
 
Camp Verde’s History
In January 1884, a group of volunteers from New Mexico established a small stone fort in what is now Camp Verde to protect their crops from Indian raids. A detail of Arizona Volunteers manned the site—then called Camp Lincoln—and it officially became a military post in 1885. It was located on the east bank of the Verde River, one mile north of the Verde and Beaver Creek Junction in Yavapai County. On August 3, 1866 the soldiers rebelled against their command because of a lack of supplies and pay. Most men soon deserted and only five remained at the post. A Company of U.S. Army Regulars arrived a few months later. The camp was renamed Camp Verde on November 23, 1868, and in 1871, the post was moved to higher ground.  A Yavapai Reservation was established to the North. The post was renamed Fort Verde on April 5, 1879,and today the fort headquarters is now a museum.

Camp Verde’s Community Facilities and Attractions
Camp Verde offers several community facilities, including a library, a community swimming pool, soccer and baseball fields, parks, a skateboard park, and picnic sites. The Town has a variety of restaurants, motels and R.V. parks available for the convenience of visitors and local residents.  Camp Verde has a wide variety of clubs, civic organizations, and a very active senior center. Attractions and recreational facilities include Montezuma Castle National Monument, Montezuma's Well, the Verde River, and Fort Verde State Historic Park/Museum. A bowling alley, arcade and other children's activities are located in the Cliff Castle Casino. Residents and visitors enjoy outdoor activities such as horseback riding, four wheeling, jeep tours, hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Camp Verde’s Houses of Worship
More than 15 houses of worship are located in Camp Verde.