Western Acres
6512 W Van Buren Ave,
Phoenix,
AZ
85043
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Built in 1956
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69 units
About Western Acres
Thanks for your interest in Western Acres. Located at 6512 W. Van Buren Ave in Phoenix, this community is an ideal place to move. From pricing to features, the leasing team is ready to help match you with your perfect new place. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. Drop by to find out the current floorplan availability.
Western Acres is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85043 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Fowler Elementary District attendance zone.
Location
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Located about ten miles west of Downtown Phoenix, Estrella offers residents a suburban atmosphere within minutes of a wide variety of amenities. Estrella offers plenty of shopping options at the Tuscano Towne Center and the nearby Desert Sky Mall in addition to numerous dining opportunities along West Van Buren Street.
Bordering the Salt River, Estrella provides ample possibilities for outdoor recreation, with convenience to Cesar Chavez Park, South Mountain Park, and Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Estrella is also just a short drive away from major attractions like the Arizona State Fair, Ak-Chin Pavilion, and ISM Raceway. Quick access to I-10 and I-17 puts Estrella within close proximity to much of the Greater Phoenix area.
Learn more about living in EstrellaBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.0 mi |
Western Acres is within 14 minutes or 9.9 miles from Arizona State Univ., Downtown. It is also near University of Arizona and Grand Canyon University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
550 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,975 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
475 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Phoenix include Van Buren/1St Ave, located 9.0 miles from Western Acres. Western Acres is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 14.6 miles or 21 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 41.4 miles or 53 minutes away.
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.0 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.2 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.3 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.5 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 51 min | 39.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Drive: | 21 min | 14.6 mi |
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Drive: | 53 min | 41.4 mi |
Time and distance from Western Acres.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
Western Acres has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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El Oso Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Maryvale Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Colter Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
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Alkire Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi |
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Japanese Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.5 mi |
Western Acres has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including El Oso Park, Maryvale Park, and Colter Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.2 mi |
Western Acres has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is Banner Estrella Medical Center which is 5.4 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 89 min | 67.2 mi |
Western Acres has 3 military bases within 67.2 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 14.5 miles away and a 22 minute drive.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Western Acres is in Estrella in the city of Phoenix. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 8.5 miles, including El Oso Park, Maryvale Park, and Colter Park.
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