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Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments

1045 S 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

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Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is an active community for Seniors age 62 and over. You will love our one and two bedroom apartment homes all with central air conditioning and heat, all-electric and energy efficient appliances, plush carpeting, ceiling fans in the living and bedroom areas and tiled entries for the best in secluded city living. Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is a pet-friendly community and features five laundry facilities, a cardio fitness center, a swimming pool in our courtyard and a community computer room and library. Our friendly management staff plans events throughout the year including: bingo, movie nights, card tournaments, ballroom dancing and excursions.Conveniently located with access to all major highways, US Airways Arena, Chase Field, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Urgent Care offices, Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is the ideal address for enjoyment of the area's finest restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

Highlights

  • Porch
  • Pool
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Controlled Access
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gated
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

About Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments

Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is an active community for Seniors age 62 and over. You will love our one and two bedroom apartment homes all with central air conditioning and heat, all-electric and energy efficient appliances, plush carpeting, ceiling fans in the living and bedroom areas and tiled entries for the best in secluded city living. Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is a pet-friendly community and features five laundry facilities, a cardio fitness center, a swimming pool in our courtyard and a community computer room and library. Our friendly management staff plans events throughout the year including: bingo, movie nights, card tournaments, ballroom dancing and excursions.Conveniently located with access to all major highways, US Airways Arena, Chase Field, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Urgent Care offices, Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is the ideal address for enjoyment of the area's finest restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85007 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Phoenix Union High School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • *Carpeting
  • *Hardwood Faux Floors
  • *Patio/Balcony
  • *Vertical Blinds
  • All Utilities Included
  • Ceiling Fans in Living & Bedrooms
  • Double Basin Kitchen Sink
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Electric Stove
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Frost-Free Refrigerator
  • Individually Controlled Central Heat & A/C
  • Library
  • Linen Closets
  • Mini Blinds
  • Online Payments
  • Pet Friendly
  • Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Tiled Entries
  • Weekly Activities
  • Wheelchair Access

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Freezer

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Views
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

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Location
1045 S 8th Ave, Phoenix,
AZ 85007
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Central City South is a village in the heart of Phoenix, an easy two-mile stroll from houses in the neighborhood to downtown, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Walk to nearby restaurants like Pizzeria Bianco, Bistro on 3rd, and Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles. Sports fans will enjoy easy access to Talking Stick Resort Arena, home of the NBA Phoenix Suns, and Chase Field, home of the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. Central City South is the ideal neighborhood for frequent travelers as home to the state's busiest airport, Sky Harbor International Airport.

Locals who prefer to stay within the neighborhood have everything they need at their fingertips from outdoor recreation at Harmon Park, complete with a pool and library, to the Progress Plaza Shopping Center.

Learn more about living in Central City South 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Central City South Phoenix, AZ
Studio $462 $1,084
1 Bedroom $994 $1,304
2 Bedrooms $1,400 $1,566
3 Bedrooms $1,423 $2,084
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Arizona State Univ., Downtown
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
University of Arizona
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Phoenix College
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
South Mountain Comm. Coll.
Drive: 16 min 7.4 mi
Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Arizona State Univ., Downtown. It is also near University of Arizona and Phoenix College.
Schools
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
125 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
4 Students
Nearby
City View High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
72 Students
Nearby
Phoenix Coding Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
224 Students
Attendance Zone
Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,727 Students
Attendance Zone
St Matthew School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
166 Students
Nearby
Pleasantview Christian Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
56 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Phoenix include Jefferson/1St Ave, located 1.4 miles from Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments. Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 32.0 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Jefferson/1St Ave
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Washington/Central Ave
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
3Rd St/Jefferson
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
3Rd St/Washington
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Van Buren/1St Ave
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Maricopa
Drive: 43 min 33.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
 Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
 Drive: 43 min 32.0 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Busy

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Progress Plaza
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Central & Grant Retail Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Arizona Center
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Alkire Park
 Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Colter Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Civic Space Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Arizona Science Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Children's Museum of Phoenix
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Alkire Park, Colter Park, and Civic Space Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Phoenix
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
St. Luke's Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
St. Luke's Behavioral Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Haven Behavioral Hospital of Phoenix which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Luke Air Force Base
Drive: 31 min 22.2 mi
Gila Bend Air Force Station
Drive: 99 min 74.8 mi
Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments has 3 military bases within 74.8 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 5.1 miles away and a 11 minute drive.

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