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 MESA:  Over 2000 years ago, the Hohokam people built the
 original canal system of Mesa, Arizona. This allowed this area of
 the Sonoran Desert to become an agriculture center. Long after the
 Hohokam no longer populated this area, early settlers from Utah
 slowly began to build Mesa into Mesa City that was officially
 registered as a town site in July of 1878. In the early 1940s, military
 personnel began moving in with the opening of Williams Field and
 Falcon Field.

 Mesa is rich in its historic roots and has since grown to be the 3rd
 largest city in Arizona, with a population of over 460,000. Located
 just on the outskirts of Phoenix, Mesa is a place that attracts
 families, as well as big business such as Boeing and Motorola. The
 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport continues to expand and gain
 attention from various organizations in the aviation industry. Mesa
 Community College has their Red Mountain campus located in
 Mesa, providing excellence in higher education. Mesa is now
 recognized for being part of a well-planned light rail system that
 makes it possible for residents to easily travel to Tempe and
 Downtown Phoenix. 

 In addition to young professionals and families, every winter the
 population of Mesa is brought up a notch with our winter visitors, or
 Snowbirds, that come to this area for its sunny weather, amenities
 and things to do. So what are some of the things to do in Mesa? If
 supporting the Arts is important to you, you don’t want to miss the
 multitude of spectacular performances and exhibits found throughout
 the year at the Mesa Arts Center. Featuring groups such as the
 East Valley Children’s Theatre, Ballet Etudes and the Symphony of
 the Southwest, you will never be at a loss of things to go see at this
 state-of-the-art center. Shopping more your bag?  Superstition
 Springs Mall and the Mesa Riverview offers all your favorite retail
 stores, restaurants and frequent events to get you out and about.

 If you’re looking for outdoor recreation, there are an abundance of
 parks throughout Mesa, along with hiking trails, golf courses, and
 children’s areas. A short drive will find you at Saguaro, Apache or
 Canyon Lakes where you can go boating, fishing and waterskiing.
 Head out for a great American pastime - Chicago Cubs, San Diego
 Padres and the California Angels Spring Training games.

 Find the right home to suit your needs and wants here in Mesa. If
 a home located on a piece of beautiful desert is what you’re looking
 for, or a cozy condo, you can take a look around our detailed MLS
 for the available properties in this sought-after area. You will soon
 find out the many reasons that make Mesa the “All-American City”
 many have come to know and love here.