The Special Area of the Sedona Chapel in the Rocks
This video really helps to showcase not only the Chapel of the Holy Cross but the community that is immediately adjacent to it.
When was the Chapel Built?
The Chapel of the Holy Cross sits on top of red rocks right off the SR 179. It was built in 1956 and that area has been known as the Chapel area ever since then. The sculptor and local rancher, Marguerite Brunswig Staude was inspired by the architecture of the Empire State Building and wanted to build a church with that type of architecture in mind. She worked with Lloyd Wright the son of Frank Lloyd Wright. She attempted to do this in Budapest but retreated back to her native land of Arizona at the outbreak of WWII. We are lucky she did! She built what she envisioned right here in Sedona.
The Chapel was built on Coconino National Forest land and the special use permit was secured by the late Senator Barry Goldwater. It was built in 18 months for a price tag of $300,000. Imagine that! As of today, hundreds of thousands have flocked there to see it and feel the energy.
USA Today's 10best.com has Rated the Chapel #1 of the
Why is the Chapel So Special?
People are drawn to this Roman Catholic Chapel from all over the world. Everyone is welcome. Over the years, people talk about how special this area is and others want to see it. If you believe in energy centers (vortices) this area has one of the strongest. I am not one to feel the energy of other vortices or vortexes. But this one, even I could feel. I can't describe it but my husband stated that it feels like very calming energy. We had an opportunity to see the Virgin Mary's final homesite in Turkey and my husband says the energy feels the same. You feel at peace.
Why Do People Want To Live In The Chapel Area?
Just about anywhere you live in this area, you have a view of one or more of the special red rock formations in Sedona. I have had an opportunity to list and sell many homes in this area. All had some views. In the top picture above is the view from the kitchen of one of my listings. You can actually see it in the video. The views of the surrounding area are outstanding.
Chapel Area Market Analysis
Sold Comparison - 2017 to 2019
Analysis
These homes are all custom-built homes. This puts a bigger focus on Avg Sold $/ Aprx SF.
In 2016, the average sold price was $461,271. The Sold $/SF was $219 and Days on Market averaged 145. You can see the large jump in price and Price/SF from 2016 into 2017. The area continues to increase in Sold $ /SF every year. There was a 15% increase from 2018 to 2019 in the Sold Price/SF. Currently, there are only 2 homes on the market.
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