Northgate at Cantada Ranch is located in historic Avondale, Arizona. Settled in the late 1860's, Avondale is a jewel in the Arizona desert. Backed by the pristine Sierra Estrella Mountain range, the city is modern and dynamic, brimming with opportunity, and is in close proximity to the heart of metropolitan Phoenix. Work, play and live all in the same vibrant city! The Sierra Estrella Mountains are some of the least explored mountains in Arizona, leaving them almost completely untouched. This provides a perfect playground for you and your family with 33 trails and plenty of picnic areas.