This is the story of a doll-house beautiful home in Pivotal Peoria Center in Peoria Arizona, south of Thunderbird and west of 83rd Avenue.

When the home's current owner walked in the front door a few years back, she instantly fell in love - the open floorplan, the mature landscaping of the backyard oasis, the separate tub and shower in the master bedroom, the updated counters and cabinets in the kitchen. We tend to think the house fell in love with her, too.

But times have changed for this Valley girl and she's heading back to California. And now this home is staring at the very real possibility of having its Dave Brown-built heart broken when its owner moves away.

This is where you enter today's tale. If you've been searching for a well-priced home in the Northwest Valley without having to drive to Lake Pleasant or the White Tank mountains, you owe it to yourself to take a look at this charmer.

Everything you need is within a couple of miles - a supermarket just down the block, shopping at Arrowhead Towne Center two miles north on 83rd Avenue, Spring Training games at the Peoria Sports Complex, Cardinals and Coyotes games and (in 2007) a Margaritaville cafe all at the Westgate City Center down Loop 101. 

With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread across nearly 1,600 square feet, this home is perfect for either the first-time homebuyer or an investor. Rue de Lamour has no outlet to the west, so the only people driving down your block will be your neighbors - the epitome of quiet in today's hectic world. And all of this for only $264,000, making this home one of the best values in the area.

For more information or to schedule your personal showing of this home, please e-mail me at call 602-502-9693.