PEORIA ARIZONA Real Estate When considering a Peoria home you should consider a Peoria golf course home in one of the many communities in Peoria such as Vistancia or Trilogy which is the over 55 section. It is important to know the terms used when purchasing Peoria Real Estate such as duplexes, townhomes, patio homes, and condos. The City of Peoria was established in the 1880´s when William J. Murphy´s vision of fertile farmlands fed by water from the Salt River became reality with the completion of the Arizona Canal in 1885. Once this canal was completed, Murphy went east to interest people in settling in this new community. Mr. Murphy was successful in catching people´s attention ? citizens purchased over 5,000 acres of land in the new district from Peoria, Illinois. Four families from Peoria, Illinois were among the first to move to Arizona to occupy and work their land. Residences in the new community sprang up, and a school and Post Office were established by 1889. More people followed the original families and Peoria continued to grow as a farming community. The farmlands were fertile and the people made a good living, despite having to battle swarms of red ants and the occasional rattlesnake in the kitchen. Peoria was incorporated in 1954, with boundaries covering one square mile of land. The warm climate and small-town atmosphere of Peoria continued to attract people, and still do today. Currently, Peoria covers 162 square miles, and is home to over 120,000 residents. Peoria is Arizona's 4th largest city in terms of incorporated area, and 9th largest city in terms of population. When considering buying a home or Peoria Real Estate be sure to call Dave to get the professional assistance you deserve.