La Hacienda Historic District, northeast of Thomas and 3^rd street is a special mix of predominantly revival and ranch style homes. The district is comprised of two 1920’s subdivisions, La Hacienda and Mayfair, roughly bounded by 3^rd & 7^th streets and Verde Ln. & Catalina Dr.

Las Hacienda subdivision was the creation of Maurice and Ruth Obear and established in July of 1926. Their goal, according to historic records, was to create a neighborhood that would complement the nearby Phoenix Country Club and attract well heeled home owners.

The Obear’s contracted renowned architect Herbert Green to design some of the initial homes. Green, also the architect of record for nearly half the Phoenix County Club homes, was noted for his passion for the Spanish and Monterey revival style. Green’s influence is clearly evident throughout Las Hacienda.

Mayfair is the second subdivision that comprises Las Hacienda historic district. It begins at 3^rd street and ends at 5^th street.

John and Dorothy Bonds plated this neighborhood in 1928 creating 48 home lots. The lots were smaller than La Hacienda’s and sold for a fair amount less. Records state you could buy a lot in Mayfair for $840-$1140 in 1928, whereas Las Hacienda lots sold for $1500-$1750 during the same period.

Homeowners in the area describe the neighborhood as warm and friendly. Many use the light rail and biking to downtown restaurants and activities is common. The hardest thing is finding one of these home for sale, especially in the original La Hacienda subdivision. That, in itself, speaks volumes for the neighborhood.

Architectural styles represented in La Hacienda historic district include:

• Spanish Colonial Revival
• Monterey Revival
• Mediterranean Revival
• Pueblo Revival
• Cap Cod Revival
• Transitional and Modified Ranch
• Mid-Century