Laveen is a predominantly rural agricultural community in Maricopa County, Arizona, situated eight miles southwest of Downtown Phoenix near the confluence of the Gila and Salt Rivers. The Laveen area has been inhabited by dairymen and farmers since the 1870s as well as populated and traveled across by the Pima and Maricopa tribal members. The area was given the name Laveen after the first postmaster, Walter E. Laveen, in 1918. Before 1911, when Roosevelt Dam was built to contain the Salt River, the community was isolated by the running water of the Salt River. Before the dams were built, Central Avenue was the only bridged crossing across the Salt River. Early Laveen had a barbershop, blacksmith shop, garage, women's club building, pool hall, country store/post office and cotton gin and was very self-sufficient.

A popular local attraction is the South Mountain Park. It preserves in a natural state a mountainous area of 16,283 acres of native desert vegetation. Originally called Phoenix Mountain Park, it was formed in 1924 when President Calvin Coolidge sold its initial 13,000 acres to the City of Phoenix. The park's lookout point rises over 1000 feet above the desert floor. Beyond the roads leading to ramadas and the summit, the park features 58 miles of trails for trekking, jogging, cycling, hiking and horseback riding. Incidentally the landmark Mystery Castle is located within its foothills. It is situated south of central Phoenix, hence the name. There is a plethora of Laveen Homes for Sale. There exists a gamut of homes including affordable homes, equestrian properties, luxury properties and more. The preferred choice among real estate buyers here is Mountain View Homes in Laveen.

For more information about Laveen, visit the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.