GILBERT, ARIZONA · COMMUNITY GUIDE
Living in Agritopia
Front porches, a working organic farm and walkable restaurants. Gilbert's original "agrihood," built on the Johnston family farm. Here's our local guide to Agritopia. Watch our full video tour below.
THE COMMUNITY
What it's like to live in Agritopia
Agritopia is near Higley and Ray Roads, just off Loop 202. The Johnston family bought the farm in 1960, and Joe Johnston turned it into a planned village beginning around 2000. The farmhouse became Joe's Farm Grill and the tractor shed became The Coffee Shop. Today the neighborhood centers on a certified organic urban farm, a community garden, Barnone and the Epicenter, with homes built around front porches and walkable streets.
Where the $1M+ homes are
Farm and park frontage
The largest homes face the farm, orchards and community parks, and the best of them sell for $1.2 million and up.
Basement homes
Some Agritopia homes have finished basements, adding living space without a bigger footprint, which is rare in Gilbert.
Premium-lot estates
A small set of larger homes on premium lots, with pools and generous outdoor space, makes up the top of the market.
Agritopia questions, answered
Which schools serve Agritopia?
Higley Unified School District. Homes are typically zoned for Higley Traditional Academy, Cooley Middle School and Williams Field High School; verify by address.
What is Agritopia?
A mixed-use planned community built around a working organic farm, with restaurants, shops and homes on the original Johnston family farmland.
What restaurants are in Agritopia?
Joe's Farm Grill and The Coffee Shop, plus the businesses at Barnone and the Epicenter.
Is there a private school in Agritopia?
Yes. Gilbert Christian Schools has a pre-K through 8th grade campus in the neighborhood.