1. Which utility companies cover Peoria?

Electricity is through APS (and SRP in southern pockets), with natural gas via Southwest Gas. The City of Peoria manages water, sewer, and trash. Broker’s Bonus: Effective July 1, 2026, the City implemented a planned 3.5% water and 5.8% sewer rate adjustment. With residential trash rates also rising to $27.98/month this year, I recommend a "Water/Wastewater Audit." For north Peoria estates on large lots, optimizing your irrigation timer can offset these incremental adjustments before the summer heat hits.

2. What is the status of the Lake Pleasant Parkway widening?

Construction began in January 2026 to widen Lake Pleasant Parkway to three lanes in each direction between Loop 303 and the CAP Canal. Broker’s Bonus: This is the "front door" to the Peoria Innovation Core and Amkor site. While construction is active, use 115th Avenue or El Mirage Road for north-south bypasses. The 2026 paving schedule includes bridge upgrades over the canal that will significantly improve the "bottleneck" during morning school runs.

3. Are there highly-rated charter school options within a 5-mile radius?

Yes, Peoria is a hub for high-performance charters like BASIS Peoria and Great Hearts Academies. Broker’s Bonus: The demand in 85383 is extreme. I recommend reviewing the 2026-2027 lottery windows now. If you're targeting a Vistancia-area home, we’ll look specifically at the newer campus footprints to see if your relocation timeline matches their enrollment seat availability.

4. What are the primary roadway developments impacting the Loop 303?

The Loop 303 widening between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 started in January 2026. Broker’s Bonus: This project adds a third lane in each direction and bridges for a future 67th Avenue interchange. Expect nightly closures through mid-2026. My pro-tip: use Dove Valley Road as your primary east-bound relief valve to reach I-17 while ADOT completes the "PIC" infrastructure phase.

5. Does the community allow for solar panel installation, and what is the profile?

Peoria has a high solar adoption rate, especially in master-planned communities like Vistancia. Broker’s Bonus: With the 2026 APS rate hikes looming, I’m seeing more buyers prioritize owned solar. I’ll help you verify the "True-Up" status of any existing system during our inspection to ensure you are capturing the maximum energy offset during Peoria's 300+ days of sun.

6. What is the proximity to specialized medical centers like HonorHealth or Abrazo?

Residents are minutes from HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing and Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center. Broker’s Bonus: As the population shifts north toward Saddleback, the "Medical Mile" along Lake Pleasant Parkway is expanding rapidly in 2026. Having world-class emergency care within 10 minutes is a significant stability factor for northern Peoria property values.