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Phoenix Historic Property Register
Established in 1986, the Phoenix Historic Property Register is the City's official listing of the historic and prehistoric properties that have been deemed worthy of preservation.
The register recognizes buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts significant in local, regional, state or national history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture. Properties are listed on the register by being rezoned with an Historic Preservation (HP) zoning overlay. Once listed, properties are protected from demolition and other adverse alterations through a special development review process. Listed properties are also eligible to receive city incentives to assist with rehabilitation.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and administered by the National Park Service, the National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.
Additional Resources
Properties and Zoning
- Residential Districts
- Nonresidential districts
- Phoenix Historic Property Register
- Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay
- Researching a Historic Property
- Procedures for Requesting Historic Designation of an Individual Property or Neighborhood
- Historic Preservation Qualities Adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission
The Avery House
The Avery House, now known as Rafterhouse, was built in 1920 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. In 2021, the property was placed on the Phoenix Historic Property Register by the Phoenix City Council.
The house, in Arcadia, was owned by Frank Avery who was a vital part of the citrus industry in Phoenix and was involved in several other industries that contributed to the growth of the city.