926 W LYNWOOD Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

Search no more...The Claude Powell & Lois Stephens Home is the home of your dreams. Enjoy the feeling of days gone by in this lovely Spanish Colonial Revival, located in the F.Q. Story Historic District and built in 1929. It is on one of the most beautiful blocks in the neighborhood and has striking curb appeal with its charming front porch. Step inside through the lovely beveled glass front door, and you'll be in awe of the gorgeous hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and stately fireplace. The living room has built in bookcases with natural light from the large picture window, there are 5 1920's vintage wall sconces and the original telephone nook in the hallway. There are three bedrooms along with 2 bathrooms. The kitchen has classic style cabinetry and an adorable breakfast room. A large formal dining room with lots of natural light and great for formal evenings of entertaining. There is a family-den with built-in bookcases and french doors leading to the primary bedroom. Bedroom number one has oak floors, original closet one panel door and large windows and ceiling fan. The hall bathroom has a pedestal sink and classic green tile. There is a detached casita that was built as a playhouse, perfect as a separate office with vaulted ceilings, and a ¾ bath. There is a large 1 car garage and lots of storage to serve as a workshop, which is rare in this historic neighborhood. It is only minutes from Downtown and sporting events. Call soon before this one gets away. Walk score of 75 and bike score of 97.

Imagine it is 1929. F. J. Paddock is Phoenix's Mayor and John C. Phillips is Arizona's Governor. The following appeared in the Arizona Republican: Open for inspection. Beautifully decorated new Spanish home. located at 926 W. Lynwood, 7 rooms, 2 baths, Arcola hot water heating boiler, double garage. Ads appeared though the rest of 1929 and into 1930 until November 1930 when it was purchased by Claude Powell and Lois Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a distributor of De Soto Six cars. His office was 915 N Central Ave. The building still exists and at one time was De Soto dealership.

Land that was to become the Story Neighborhood was initially purchased in 1887 and 1906 by Francis Q. Story, a horticulturist who was also known as the "Father of the Sunkist orange." Although platted in March 1920, the development of the Story Neighborhood did not begin until 1923, after the completion of the Kenilworth School and the construction of the Cave Creek Dam. In 1928 the Governor was Geo. W.P. Hunt and Phoenix Mayor was Frank A. Jefferson. F.Q. Story was a middle class neighborhood where there was "something for everyone". The area was at first considered to be too far from the center of town to be suitable for the development. The increasing use of the automobile and growing population made development more feasible. The first homes built in the neighborhood were located between 7th and 11th Avenues, south of Moreland. At that time, the Phoenix city limits extended only as far as 15th Ave. Early residents in the Story Neighborhood included several prominent Phoenix citizens such as: James H. Kerby, Democratic leader and Secretary of State for several terms, R.E. Farley, district representative of the Anti-Saloon League, and Frank Snell, a prominent attorney who built his $12,000 home at 920 Lynwood