130 East ALVARADO Road Phoenix, AZ 85004

In the heart of the Alvarado Historic District - one of Central Phoenix's most quietly rare communities, with just 33 homes - this red brick bungalow rises with a kind of romance you don't come across often. Grounded, timeless, deeply rooted in its history. This is a neighborhood where people actually know each other, where the cul-de-sac becomes the gathering place and community is something you can genuinely feel. The home itself has been beautifully reimagined, holding onto everything that makes this address so special while gently elevating the way you live inside it.Impactful improvements bring peace of mind, including a new HVAC system in 2023, fully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms in 2023, and updated plumbing beneath the home completed in 2024. From the moment you enter, the character is undeniable. Coved plaster walls and gorgeous hardwood floors set a tone that feels both grounded and timeless. Two inviting living areas and a beautiful dining space are drenched in natural light and warmed by a fireplace. The kitchen opens effortlessly with a large butcher block island, fresh white cabinetry, bright granite countertops, stunning Saltillo tile flooring, and high-end stainless appliances with a gas range - designed for both everyday living and gathering.Just beyond the main home, a detached private studio with its own restroom gives you a quiet, dedicated space to work or create - tucked away, flexible, entirely your own.Outside, the home continues to give. Privacy in this grassy backyard, surrounded by beautiful shade trees, is unmatched. A detached two-car garage adds to the rarity of what this home offers.And the life just beyond the front door is effortless - Walk to Oven and Vine, watch the new food hall coming to McDowell and 3rd take shape in real time. Ride the freshly added bike lanes on 3rd Avenue and feel what it actually means to live in your city.Welcome to 130 E. Alvarado, where the moment you arrive, you're gently invited in, held in its story, and reminded of what home is meant to feel like.