After deciding to buy a home, the first question home shoppers inevitably ask themselves is “Should I buy new or used?” While it’s a relatively straightforward question, there are a lot of factors that need to be taken into consideration when making the decision. Since buying a new home is typically the most expensive purchase someone will make in his or her lifetime, it’s important to find a home that not only meets your needs but lives up to your dreams. A used home was built to the original owner’s standards; it was built to make their dreams come true.

City of Prescott- The City of Prescott provides water & sewer, trash and recycling services to homes and businesses within our service area.

Electricity provided by Arizona Public Service (APS), for more information call toll-free at (800) 253-9405

Solar Energy – The Arizona Solar Center is a non-profit organization promoting the use and utilization of solar energy in Arizona.

Natural gas by Unisource Energy Services, 877-837-4968

Land Line telecommunications, Qwest provides telephone connections in Prescott.  

Yavapai Regional Medical Center, is a full service facility as well as a drop-in urgent care facility.

 When medical needs dictate, such as serious head trauma, a helicopter is available to quickly transport victims to specialized facilities in Phoenix. YRMC is rated top 3 in Arizona for hip surgery. The James Family Heart provides World Class heart surgery.

Northern Arizona VA Health Care (pictured), provides inpatient and outpatient care at the Bob Stump VAMC in Prescott.

Prescott also offers specialized professionals including chiropractors, acupuncturist and naturopaths.

According to Tax-Rates.org, the median property tax in Arizona is $1,356.00 per year for a home worth the median value of $187,700.00. Counties in Arizona collect an average of 0.72% of a property's assessed fair market value as property tax per year. Arizona is ranked number thirty-one out of the fifty states, in order of the average amount of property taxes collected.

Prescott enjoys what is undoubtedly the fairest four-season climates experienced in the U.S. - a mile above the oppressive desert heat of summer, yet warm enough to melt a snowfall off within a day or two in winter. Low humidity year-round benefits respiratory patients, yet there is enough moisture to support many square miles of Ponderosa Pine in the nearby National Forest. Many retirees come here from all around the nation to seek a healthier climate that would provide relief from their medical conditions. Not to mention Arizona gets more sunny days then Florida.

Thinking of moving to Prescott or Prescott Valley, Arizona? Meet some of our Dorn home owners and hear what they like about the Prescott area. Dorn Homes is the largest and most successful home builder in Northern Arizona, building in 9 communities in Prescott and Prescott Valley. Search Our Communities Now!

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There are many reasons why Prescott, AZ has been rated one of the top retirement destinations multiple times. Many of our home owners have chosen to build a new home in this charming town as either their main home, or vacation home, in their retirement years.    

There is never a dull moment at Quailwood, a master-planned community in Prescott Valley.

So, you are moving to Prescott. Our team here at Dorn Homes has put together a list of 30 resources that you will find helpful during and after your move!

Homes for Our Troops (HFOT), a national non-profit organization dedicated to serving the nation’s most severely injured Veterans, has selected local home builder, Dorn Homes as its Building Partner to coordinate the construction of a specially adapted home for Army SGT. Brian Roberts in Prescott Valley.

Do you have a home that you are hoping to sell quickly before you make your move? We want to help! Our team has gathered eight of our favorite tips for staging your home to sell it quick!

Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military-style obstacle course, and we did it! Well, not all of us. Our brave CEO, Dave Grounds, and VP of Construction, Steve Davis took on the challenge to complete the 2014 Tough Mudder course in Phoenix AZ! Way to go Dave & Steve!

Thank you to the U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency for recognizing Dorn Homes at Prescott Lakes as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader. We have been recognized for building 97 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes in 2013! We are proud of this honor, and happy to bring our homebuyers quality, comfort, and value with every home we build.

Dave Grounds, President & CEO of Dorn Homes, is spending this Sunday (March 2) participating in the Stride for Sight 5K in Tempe, AZ. Dave & his running partner, Adonis, were interviewed this afternoon on ABC 15. Stride for Sight Friday, February 28, 2014 Dave Grounds, President & CEO of Dorn Homes, is spending this Sunday (March 2) participating in the Stride for Sight 5K in Tempe, AZ. Dave & his running partner, Adonis, were interviewed this afternoon on ABC 15.

Earlier this January, Dorn Homes hosted an educational event at Embry Riddle in Prescott. We invited our trade partners and local business owners to attend this half-day seminar “The Organizational Tune-Up.” Bruce Brier, a nationally recognized productivity expert, provided tips and processes to local business owners to help improve productivity and organization.

So, you’re searching for a new home. You have the perfect picture of your new home in your mind. I’m sure you have thought about every feature you want your new home to have, but have you thought about the features that you would like in your community?