Solar-powered smart home near ASU Polytechnic & A.T. Still

Description

Perfect for a visiting scholar, researcher, or faculty member on sabbatical, this fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home puts you within easy reach of several universities in the East Valley: A.T. Still University (2.7 miles), ASU's Polytechnic Campus (3.4 miles), Park University's Gilbert location and the University of Arizona's Gilbert campus (both 4.5 miles), and the University of Arizona's Chandler campus (7.7 miles). ASU's main Tempe campus is a further 13.4 miles, still a manageable commute. The home itself sits inside Morrison Ranch, a quiet, tree-lined master-planned community in Gilbert built around the historic four grain silos and two catch-and-release lakes. Gilbert was recently ranked the second-safest large city in America, and the neighborhood shows it — families and kids are out on the greenbelt paths most evenings. It's the kind of place where you can actually unwind after a long day in the lab or lecture hall: walking and biking trails wind through the community, lighted pickleball and tennis courts are a short walk away, and Morrison Ranch's own Town Center has lakeside dining, a grocery store, and everyday shops within easy reach — Joe's Farm Grill and Liberty Market are local favorites. Inside, nearly 1,900 square feet of thoughtfully upgraded living space awaits. The eat-in kitchen features a large island, soft-close wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a convection oven, and a reverse-osmosis system for clean drinking water, backed by a whole-house filter and softener. The vaulted living room includes an 83" 4K TV with surround sound for evenings off the clock. Upstairs, the primary suite is a genuine retreat: a wall-mounted TV, blackout blinds, and a spa-style bathroom with a floor-to-ceiling onyx accent wall, a five-head glass shower (including a rain head), and a freestanding soaking tub beneath a picture window. Two additional bedrooms — one with its own 70" Smart TV — share a full bathroom, and a large walk-in closet rounds out the primary suite. This is a fully integrated smart home, with Alexa controlling the lighting, blinds, and video doorbell. Three Tesla Powerwall batteries paired with rooftop solar keep the home running even through grid outages, and an EV charger is ready in the garage. For peace of mind, the home also has smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and cameras covering the driveway and entry. Laundry is covered by a full-size washer and dryer, plus a second compact washer for smaller loads. Outside, a covered patio and grassy backyard with fruit trees offer a private, quiet space to work or relax. Downtown Gilbert's restaurants and nightlife are under 15 minutes away, San Tan Village's shopping is about 10 minutes, and everyday essentials — grocery store, pharmacy, bank — are all within a 5-minute drive. Gilbert Regional Park and the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch are close by too, for hiking or a change of scenery on weekends. Rent includes utilities (water, sewer, trash, electricity), internet, HOA fees, and landscaping, so there's very little to manage during your stay. Everything is fully furnished, down to the small appliances, so you can arrive with just a bag and your work. Long-term stays are welcome — ideal for a semester- or year-long sabbatical.