This 1938 historic brick residence is located on a spacious corner lot across from Encanto Park in Central Phoenix. The exterior offers a timeless, symmetrical façade framed by mature palms, manicured lawn, and classic low stucco walls, making it ideal for commercial, lifestyle, editorial, branded content, interviews, and film productions.
The property works especially well for:
• Commercial shoots (insurance, healthcare, family, tech, political)
• Lifestyle and brand campaigns
• Interviews and talking-head setups
• Establishing exterior scenes
• Southwest-themed content
• Period-adjacent productions
Layout & Use of Space
The listing includes exterior access to the front façade, front lawn, courtyard, and backyard patio areas.
Front Exterior:
• Symmetrical walkway leading to covered entry
• Historic white brick façade with chimney
• Spacious corner lot allowing multiple camera angles
• Park-facing depth and palm-lined views across the street
• Beautiful golden-hour lighting from west exposure
Backyard / Courtyard:
• Extended paver patio
• Pergola structure with café string lighting
• Fire pit feature
• Flexible open area for staging, interviews, or lifestyle setups
The backyard photographs especially well during golden hour and evening shoots, with warm lighting and inviting ambiance.
The corner lot configuration allows for varied shot composition and equipment positioning without tight constraints.
Logistics:
• Free street parking available along the corner lot
• Additional public parking and restrooms located directly across the street at Encanto Park
• Wide residential streets suitable for crew drop-off and load-in
• Alley access available for discreet equipment movement
Please note: this is an exterior-only rental and restroom access is not available inside the home. Public restrooms and additional parking are conveniently located directly across the street at Encanto Park.
Neighborhood
Located in the Encanto Historic District, one of Phoenix’s most established and visually distinctive neighborhoods. The area features mature landscaping, wide streets, and immediate access to parkland, golf course, and open green space — providing visual depth rarely found in Phoenix locations.
History
Built in 1938, the home is part of the Encanto Historic District and is located within a neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property maintains its classic architectural character while offering clean, versatile lines that adapt well to both contemporary and timeless production styles.