Congress, AZ

Congress is a rural city in Arizona and offers many features home buyers and builders can appreciate. Once a gold-mining location, Congress since turned into a ghost town, but now serves as a retirement and bedroom community for nearby Wickenburg. Congress is a rural community south and west of Prescott. Known mostly for its cutoff convenience market by travelers heading to California from Prescott, Congress is a sleepy little town with low population. Houses vs. Vacant Land, vacant land trumps with 10 lots sold in the last 3 years compared to 4 houses.

Congress does have a park known as Tenderfoot Hill where families can play on the ball fields or picnic at the pavilions. Congress also hosts its own elementary school. Although Congress is at an elevation of approx. 4,000ft. the temperatures resemble more Phoenix than cooler Prescott. As of , prices in Congress are holding steady.

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Congress community features and amenities

Congress is a city unto itself. Congress has a post office, an Old Post Office Cafe, several churches, a Family Dollar store, several local restaurants like Nichols West, and The Depot, Congress' best BBQ. The community tends to lack topography in regard to mountains or pine trees, however the terrain will remind Las Vegas residents of home. Distant mountains glowing purple during the consistently unique Arizona sunsets give residents a rare show each and every night. Prescott is located 43 miles at a 1-hour drive. Compare to Phoenix at 80 miles, and Prescott is a sure source of entertainment and shopping close at hand.

Congress started as an old gold mining town, pulling hundreds of millions of dollars "out of them hills" during the late 1800's. Congress has seen its post office discontinued and re-established.

Congress sits at the base of the Weaver Mountain Range and the twist of road known by locals as "the Yarnell grade". This curvy stretch of road leading to Prescott through Wilhoit is one the twistiest stretches of road in the United States and is the location of the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park.. Motorcycle enthusiasts are likely to be found zipping through the mountainous curves. Pay close attention during this gorgeous drive, cattle are also free-range in the area and are known to be on the road at any time of day. Other sites claim authority on Congress, however the information is outdated by years. Our business is real estate in Prescott, and that is why you will not see advertising subsidies on our website.

Some Questions about Congress

Are there single family homes for sale near Congress? Yes, all sorts of homes are always available to purchase in Congress.

Does Congress, AZ have a movie theater? No, the nearest theater is Saguaro Theater in Wickenburg, AZ, 16 miles away.

Congress is also home to Escapees RV Park, a full-scale RV Park with amenities.

Are condos & townhomes available for people looking for a 2nd home? Townhomes, Condos, Mobile Homes, Single Family Homes, and houses of all types are permitted in Congress.

Is Congress a gated community? No.

Do Congress residents have access to shopping? If Family Dollar is your type of store, then yes! There are also several local grocery stores and shops available.

How far away from downtown Prescott is Congress? 44 Miles.

Is there a golf course with 18 holes near Congress? No, again Wickenburg has the nearest course at Wickenburg Ranch. The Wickenburg Country Club also hosts a course at 15 miles away.

Is Congress a safe community to raise a family? Speculative question. Crime can checked at Crimemapping.com, as for safety, in Arizona there are a variety of critters and animals in the desert known to be deadly.

What type of people live in Congress? Mostly retired. The average age is around 63. Folks who love the desert environment for its unique beauty, and those who simply want not to live in a city.

If you had to pick between Congress and Wickenburg, which would you choose? Wickenburg has more amenities and is quickly becoming a thriving area in Arizona. However, the beauty is all in the eye of the beholder.

Do members of Congress live in Congress, AZ? That's a good question. As the old joke says, "Where do liars go when they die? .....Congress!" Of course we mean no insult to those who live in Congress. Like many other rural communities around Arizona, Congress is both a mystery and a growing destination.

What type of activities are in Congress? Congress is not exactly a social hotspot, but if prices are your aim, Congress may be the place for you.

Is Congress family friendly? Yes.

I want to sell my Congress property in Congress, who is the best realtor to represent me? Why Matt & Melinda White, of course! Call us today for the best service in the Quad-City area!