Chandler is 20 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix, is at an elevation of 1213 feet and is bordered on the south by the Gila River Indian Reservation.  In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon for the territory of Arizona, bought 80 acres of real estate from the federal government south of Mesa in the Salt River Valley. Dr. Chandler studied the relatively new science of irrigation engineering and was instrumental in building an early system of canals in what was then an arid desert.  

Dr. Chandler had an ambitious plan that was well ahead of his time. He envisioned a landscaped central park that would be surrounded by businesses. The walkways in front of the homes and commercial properties would be covered by a trellis-like roof, supported by collonades.  Arthur Price, the local Justice of the Peace, drafted the town's first charter, and in May of 1920, the citizens voted to incorporate and become the Town of Chandler.  On May 24, 1954, the status of Chandler was upgraded from town to City.

In recent years, the city's borders have been expanded, increasing in real estate, and the population has boomed -- from 30,000 in 1980 to more than 165,000 today. The variety of styles of homes range from small ranch adobe homes to large luxury estates.  The economic base of Chandler has been diversified. While agriculture is still somewhat of a vital element, Chandler now enjoys a strong manufacturing and electronics sector and has become a center for the high-tech industry.    

Family festivals such as the Ostrich Festival, and a host of other annual events, make this town a popular draw for travelers from all across the country.

And the citizens enjoy a quality of life unsurpassed in the Valley today. It certainly appears that Dr. Chandler knew what he was doing the day he dreamed of this jewel in the desert.

If you're thinking of relocating,  Realtor Gary Peruzzini can help you with all your real estate needs, from city view apartments to mountain view estates.  He also serves the communities of Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Fountain Hills.