AREA INFORMATION
Scottsdale, Arizona
Noted as the “Most Livable City in the United States” in 1993 by the United States Conference of Mayors, Scottsdale Arizona has quite a bit to offer its residents such as panoramic desert beauty, vivid sunsets, exciting outdoor activities, and an amazing array of golf course estates, luxury homes, and more. Perched in the colorful Sonoran Desert beneath clean, crisp skies, Scottsdale is a terrific place to live, work, and play!
Outdoor adventures span a wide gamut of fun and exciting things to do from horseback riding to kayaking to mountain biking to rafting to picnicking to hot-air ballooning. History buffs and art connoisseurs can indulge in a bit of exploration of local art and lore at the following locations: The Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Main Street Arts District, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Marshall Way Arts District, Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park, and the Scottsdale Historical Museum. Other popular attractions include nearby Phoenix Zoo, Old Town Scottsdale, and the Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Salado offer additional venues for a day’s fun.
The presence of world-class resorts, Fortune 1000 Companies, boutique shopping, fine restaurants, and a bevy of outdoor adventures create the perfect environment for up-and-coming professionals or families looking to start a new adventure of their own. Scottsdale is on the move upward with continued growth and prosperity.
North Scottsdale Communities
Bellasera
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Situated on close to 300 acres of gorgeous desert scenery at the base of Lone Mountain, the guard-gated community of Bellasera offers an interesting array of floor plans and homes ranging from small and intimate to large and luxurious. Bellasera takes its name from the Portuguese words “bella” and “sera,” which combine to form the phrase “summit of beauty.” This name, Bellasera, truly reflects what people find when they come to live in this intimate community that includes large areas of protected unspoiled desert.
Resort-like amenities include a pool, spa, lighted basketball court, three lighted tennis courts, and almost eight miles of walking and jogging trails for those who love the outdoors. Relaxing steam rooms are available at the luxurious health and fitness center in the community clubhouse.
Many of the homes in Bellasera are relatively new, having been constructed only since the year 2000. In addition to the athletic amenities that Bellasera has to offer, this community also offers excellent schools, attractive parks, panoramic mountain views, and gorgeous weather.
Boulders
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Set in the upper desert on flat to gently rolling land, The Boulders community basks in near-daily sunshine. With a bevy of hills and small mountains running through its center area, The Boulders area offers gorgeous views and opportunities for outdoor adventures and athletic activities. With such an enchanting array of rock outcroppings, it is no wonder that this area has been given the name, The Boulders.
A master-planned community set on close to one thousand acres, The Boulders area and its luxury homes provide panoramic vistas from a wide array of angles. Views of Pinnacle Peak, Continental Mountains, and Black Mountain are only a few of the amazing vistas that residents have for backdrops. Two distinct subdivisions are located in this area including the North Community and the South Community, each of which offer beauty and easy living.
Discriminating buyers can select any one of several designs in custom homes in the intimate neighborhoods situated in The Boulders. The Boulders Resort not only provides luxury living at its finest, but it also offers two magnificent 18-hole golf courses that are alternated between hotel guests and private membership golf time.
Several smaller subdivisions in the Boulder Character Area exist including Baraca Estates, Boldero, Bella Tierra, Cortona, Desert Springs, Encanto Norte, Cantada, Ironwood Retreat, Joy Ranch, Sand Flower, Sierra Boulders, Sunflower Estates, Tecolote, Vista at Desert Shadows, Vista Viento Estates, Westland Estates, Westland Estates at Verdante, and Windmill.
DC Ranch
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One of North Scottsdale’s premier golf and residential communities, DC Ranch offers scenic vistas, quality homes, an enviable lifestyle, and an immaculate golf course for those individuals who choose to live here. Perched at the bottom of the McDowell Mountains in the western foothills, DC Ranch is close enough to Phoenix and Scottsdale to allow residents a quick trip to enjoy city amenities while being tucked away into the quiet solitude of the Sonoran Desert landscape for peace and relaxation.
With a history dating back to 1885 and an existence as a 43,000-acre cattle ranch, DC Ranch has grown into one of the most prestigious communities in the North Scottsdale area. DC Ranch offers an intimate arrangement of homes distinguished by their unique styles, custom appointments, and up-to-date sophistication. From luxury homes to custom-built dwellings to deluxe villas, the DC Ranch area has something to accommodate everyone’s needs and dreams.
The master-planned community of DC Ranch preserves open desert space while offering a pristinely-manicured golf course and other community amenities. A high standard of living is to be expected in this resort-like area that also offers a number of exceptional opportunities for fun and pleasure. Several communities can be found in DC Ranch including Silverleaf, Country Club Village, Desert Camp Village, and Desert Park Village.
One of the best private membership clubs in the North Scottsdale area, the County Club at DC Ranch extends exclusive golf membership by select invitation only. The pristinely-landscaped golf course, designed by John Fought and Tom Lehman, caters to golfers of all levels while offering three membership options- full golf, clubhouse, and sport social. This private country club is a popular venue for special occasions including receptions of all kinds and weddings.
The parks and recreation staff put together a calendar of special events and programs and events each year for residents, young and old alike. From nature walks on one of the area’s walking trails to holiday events, there is always something happening at one of the parks within the DC Ranch area.
DC Ranch, Silverleaf
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Attractively nestled within the canyons of the McDowell Mountains, the master-planned community of Silverleaf is conveniently located on 2,000 acres with an additional 4,600 acres reserved for open space near Scottsdale. With the McDowell Sonoran Preserve as an attractive backdrop, the gated community of Silverleaf offers the type of privacy that most people find appealing including private central courtyards. Homes within its boundaries are designed with the traditions of Mediterranean, Western, and Spanish architecture in mind.
Custom homes, park villas, and verandah homes are only a few of the attractive dwellings that you can find in Silverleaf. Multiple floor plans, spaciousness, designer accents, and special features such as exercise rooms, wide porches, carriage houses, and pool cabanas combine together to create a spectacular array of homes featuring slightly under an acre in lot size all the way up to 35 acres.
Nearby, the Desert Camp Community Center offers a number of recreational venues including an Olympic-size pool, lighted courts for tennis and basketball, garden patios, and meeting rooms. Of course, golf plays an integral part in the lives of many of the residents in this resort-like community. Neighborhood hiking trails offer a chance to stretch out your legs amidst the natural beauty of the area, while nearby Market Street Village offers numerous shopping opportunities and casual and fine dining of all kinds.
DC Ranch, Country Club Village
One of the prestigious communities situated within the heart of DC Ranch, Country Club Village offers the security of being guard gated while also offering the panoramic beauty provided by nearby mountains and desert foliage. Life in Country Club Village can be as relaxing or adventurous as you like with access to numerous outdoor activities, near-daily sunshine, and gorgeous scenery.
Exclusive golf memberships are available at the Country Club at DC Ranch for those who enjoy going to the greens for a relaxing afternoon of 18 holes. In addition to golf, this Hacienda-style clubhouse offers tennis, swimming, and a number of fitness activities. Members can enjoy the casual atmosphere while admiring the elegant surroundings.
Home to a bevy of luxurious villas, elegant custom homes, and unique single family dwellings, Country Club Village offers variety in size, multiple floor plans, and amazing style when it comes to their array of available homes for sale. Residents have access to popular tourist spots in neighboring cities along with an interesting array of boutiques, restaurants, and more. Country Club Village provides a welcome blend of small-town atmosphere, traditional values, neighborly friendliness, and modern conveniences to create a unique residential area coveted by aspiring homeowners.
DC Ranch, Desert Camp Village
Set in an environment bathed in unique beauty and golden sunshine, Desert Camp Village provides a place to call home that instills well being, health, and enjoyment. Featuring several different builders, the homes within Desert Camp Village include luxurious villas, single family homes, and custom townhomes. Gorgeous views, warm sunshine that lasts nearly all year long, scenic vegetation, and desirable homes combine to create this enticing neighborhood within the DC Ranch area.
Residents can enjoy athletic activities such as tennis on lighted courts, swimming in the Olympic-size pool, and basketball while promoting their wellness of life at the local 9-acre community center, Desert Camp Community Center. Residents also have access to a number of other recreational venues at the center including a children’s play area and wading pool. Garden patios provide a nice relaxing atmosphere while meeting rooms are available for special events, clubs, and celebrations.
Nearby Market Street Village provides enjoyable shopping and dining opportunities. Attractive hiking trails and scenic neighborhood parks connect Desert Camp Village to neighboring communities within the DC Ranch masterplanned community providing easy access to shared amenities. Select from among multiple floor plans and different styles including Tuscan, Early California, and Ranch to find your dream home in this desert paradise.
DC Ranch, Desert Park Village
From the tree-lined streets to the gorgeous sunsets to the neighborhood parks, Desert Park Village offers an exceptional environment for living, playing, and working. Part of the DC Ranch community, Desert Park Village provides exceptional values and attractive styles in luxury homes, elegant villas, and single-family dwellings. Multi-level floor plans, spacious garages, and designer accents combine to create some of the most beautiful homes in North Scottsdale. Popular exterior styles include Ranch Territorial, Spanish Monterey, Craftsman Bungalow, Spanish Colonial, and Ranch Hacienda.
Residents can enjoy a number of athletic activities at nearby Desert Camp Community Center including swimming, tennis, and basketball. A variety of shopping and dining venues can be found at the Market Street Village or to the west of Desert Park Village at DC Ranch Crossing. Keeping fit is easy at one of the neighborhood parks, on one of the attractive biking paths, or on one of the area hiking trails.
For those who enjoy the relaxation of front-of-home living, Desert Park Village is perfect with its bevy of architectural elements such as front porches and back garages that accommodate this style of living. Come and visit this gated community filled with natural beauty and man-made amenities to discover what fine living is all about.
Desert Foothills
As though the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert isn’t enticing enough, the bevy of unique homes dotting the landscape of Desert Foothills entrances newcomers with their own level of magnificence and quaint styles. Aptly named for the foothills that it is lovingly tucked into, Desert Foothills has a history entrenched in the traditions of the Hohokam Indians, European settlers, gold miners, ranchers, and homesteaders.
Desert Foothills provides a rich assortment of equestrian ranches, luxury estates, and unique single-family dwellings in a low density environment designed to couple privacy with upscale living. Architectural styles lean toward Sante Fe, Pueblo, and Western Ranch although other styles are evident within this delightfully rural area. Parcel sizes range from an intimate one-acre lot to a spacious five-acre tract, partly due to the GLO’s (Government Land Office’s) influence in selling parcels to homesteaders as far back as the 1930s. One of the principals involved in the building of the town of Carefree, K. T. Palmer, also happened to be one of the first homesteaders in the Desert Foothills area.
Today, the lush foliage of the Sonoran desert still dominates the landscape in Desert Foothills. New construction is designed to seamlessly blend with this natural beauty to promote a peaceful coexistence of man with nature.
Desert Highlands, Reata/Troon
Nestled on the southern slope of Pinnacle Peak, the master-planned golf community of Desert Highlands provides exceptional views, picturesque Sonoran Desert surroundings, and beautiful weather nearly year round. Home ownership includes the opportunity to sign on for membership to the golf course for hours of fun and enjoyment on the pristinely manicured greens of the private Jack Nicklaus designed golf course.
The guard-gated community of Desert Highlands features a number of walking and jogging trails scattered throughout scenic countryside. Community tennis courts and a 7,000±SF fitness center are readily accessible for those who want to lead a healthy or active lifestyle. The community clubhouse includes a number of enjoyable amenities as well as a place for family and friends to gather and share activities.
The following subdivisions are found in the Desert Highlands area: Club Estates, Desert Skyline, Eagles Glen, The Peak, Ladera Vista, Sonoran Highlands I and II, and Pinnacle Peak Place. Homes in the Desert Highlands community feature spacious floor plans, lush landscaping, sensational views, and elegant privacy.
Desert Mountain Area
Located in a setting with the panoramic beauty of lush foliage, high mountains, and distinctive ridges that come with living in the Upper Sonoran area, the Desert Mountain area communities offer gated entries, unique vistas, gorgeous sunsets, and near-daily (300+days) sunshine. With landscaping that primarily incorporates native flora into the design for the homes situated on approximately 8,000 acres of North Scottsdale real estate, each of the distinctive neighborhoods offer exquisite views from the front or back doors. These premier residential communities located in the north end of Scottsdale offer its members exceptional amenities and true luxury.
The master-planned development of the Desert Mountain area features a number of exclusive neighborhoods designed with a distinctive twist in style. Many of these premier communities are gated, do not connect with each other, and have a strong emphasis on southwestern-style architecture including Ranch and Pueblo. A contemporary theme can be seen throughout much of the stonework, stucco, hewn timbers, metal roofs, and exterior artwork that the homes portray.
The Desert Mountain Area is known for its “Wimbledon of the West” tennis complex, six Championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, and six equally distinctive clubhouses. Come visit and discover for yourself why Desert Mountain was named one of the “World’s Best golf Communities” by the Robb Report in 2000. Other amenities include a spa, pool, fitness center, pro shop, massage rooms, exceptional dining facilities, and more. The Desert Mountain Area has certainly created one of the best collections of private master-planned communities. Live the casual southwestern lifestyle that so many people have come to love and enjoy in the Desert Mountain area.
The Desert Mountain area includes the following subdivisions: Apache Cottages, Apache Peak, Arrowhead, Cintarosa, Cintarosa Ranch, Chiricahua Club Villas, Cochise Ridge, Cochise-Geronimo Village, Deer Run, Desert Fairways, Desert Greens, Desert Hills, Desert Horizons, Eagle Feather, Gambel Quail, Gambel Quail Preserve, Grey Fox, Lone Mountain, Lookout Ridge, Lost Star, Mountain Skyline, Painted Sky, Renegade Trail, Rose Quartz, Saguaro Forest, Seven Arrows, Sonoran Cottages, Sonoran Ridge, Sunrise, Sunset Canyon, Turquiose Ridge, and The Haciendas at Desert Mountain.
Desert Mountain Character Area
Nestled beneath the Continental Mountain range of North Scottsdale, the Desert Mountain Character Area offers exceptional scenery, spectacular weather, and desirable luxury homes with the ultimate in amenities. With a diversity of recreational amenities, Desert Mountain is a fun place to live as well as being a great place to retire, raise a family, or live the single life.
Entrenched in a rich history, the Desert Mountain Character Area exudes evidence of the lifestyle led by its early pioneers in the rustic, ranch architecture of some of its homes. Several of the Championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses reflect the Indian heritage of the area with names like Cochise, Renegade, Geronimo, and Apache. What better place to live than one that shows its respect for those who have contributed to the growth of the area?
The presence of clubhouses and fitness centers scattered throughout the area provides a casual atmosphere offering numerous opportunities for social gatherings and recreational events. This includes distinctive golf courses, world-class tennis courts, and luxurious spas. Local dining venues range from casual to fine with a variety of cuisine featured on the menu.
Spectacular real estate options in these private residential communities include guarded entryways, spacious floor plans, multiple levels, multiple garages, guest houses, deluxe features, and of course, spectacular views of gorgeous Arizona countryside. The Desert Mountain Character Area includes Desert Mountain, East of Desert Mountain, South of Desert Mountain, and West of Desert Mountain. Each area has its own unique display of homes while sharing some of the most spectacular vistas in all of Arizona.
Desert Mountain Character Area, Desert Mountain East
Presenting distinctive landscaping that is in keeping with the rich desert landscape that exists naturally, the Desert Mountain East area is beautiful. The Southwestern style of architecture that blends seamlessly with the panoramic desert beauty of the area is appealing and fits in easily with the character of the area. The Desert Mountain East area that is situated off Cave Creek Road includes the subdivisions of Quail Ridge and Tonto Hills.
Situated to the south of Troon Mountain, Quail Ridge features a charming array of luxury homes, many of which have been constructed by Toll Brothers. This gated community features amazing mountain views, sparkling city light views, beautiful sunsets, and a relaxing atmosphere.
With gorgeous views of the Four Peaks, the Tonto National Forest, and more, the community of Tonto Hills offers a panoramic backdrop for each of its luxury homes. Nearby amenities include area golf courses, club houses, tennis, and dining. A day of relaxation is easily accomplished at nearby Bartlett Lake.
Desert Mountain Character Area, Desert Mountain South
The Desert Mountain South area is home to an amazing array of incredible vistas, glowing sunsets, daily sunshine, and pure desert air. Some of the magnificent views include those of nearby McDowell Mountains, Pinnacle Peak, Black Mountain, and Lone Mountain. Amenities include access to one or more of the following: a Tom Fazio designed golf course, clubhouse, tennis, pool, fitness center, and spa.
Luxury and custom homes in the Desert Mountain South area feature one or more of the following: up to 6 bedrooms, 4-car garages, additional casita, courtyard, exceptional finishes, deluxe moldings, Sonoran Desert views, glittering city light views, and breathtaking mountain views. Many of these luxurious homes have been constructed by Toll Brothers or Discovery Land.
The Desert Mountain South area includes the communities of Bel Canto, Boulder Heights, Carefree Hills, Carefree Rolling Hills, Carefree Shadows, Estates at Cave Creek, Mirabel, Rancho Santa Fe Del Oro, Sonoran Sanctuary, Sierra Norte, Treviso, Velvet Shadows, and Vista Valle.
Desert Mountain Character Area, Desert Mountain West
Just south of the Tonto National Forest, the area west of Desert Mountain features stunning mountain estate homes, eye-catching desert scenery, rolling hills, privacy, and so much more. Here, residents enjoy a perfect setting with priceless views, spacious home sites, and exceptional amenities. The Desert Mountain West area includes the communities of Carefree Ranch Homesteads, Lone Mountain, and Ranch Highlands. These subdivisions include easy access to golfing, shopping, dining, horseback riding, hiking, biking, walking, boating, and so much more all within the security of a gated community and its surrounding area.
Carefree Ranch Homesteads feature spectacular views of nearby mountains and city lights. The rolling hills and natural desert scenery add to the private nature of this gated community. Spacious elegance and privacy await homeowners in the Lone Mountain subdivision located among the gently sloping hills of the Sonoran Desert. Ranch Highlands features the exceptional views and gorgeous weather that residents in this North Scottsdale area have come to expect.
Preservation of the surrounding environment is a top priority among the residents in the Desert Mountain character area including the area west of Desert Mountain. While providing the ultimate in privacy, the builders have created a desirable blend of safety, convenience, and privacy.
Dynamite Foothills
The North Scottsdale community of Dynamite Foothills is a place of uncompromising beauty offering quality homes and estates for the discerning buyer. Portraying a rustic desert quality with a distinctive rural character, the builders of this community have achieved a spectacular display that incorporates low building heights throughout for a minimum impact on the surrounding natural beauty.
With broad open spaces and undeveloped tracts included to maximize natural views, Dynamite Foothills remains a vision of panoramic desert vegetation and land formations. Additionally, residents have an open window to the regal vistas of Pinnacle Peak, Four Peaks, McDowell Mountain, the Continental Mountains, and Troon Mountain. Tonto National Forest is located nearby to the north. With these nearby landmarks and local area parks, there is plenty of opportunity for hiking, horseback riding, biking, walking, and picnicking. Access to nearby golf courses is available for those who enjoy taking the clubs out for a test drive.
With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the gated community of Dynamite Foothills offers an exceptional place to live, work, and play. One of the finest residential areas in prestigious North Scottsdale, Dynamite Foothills offers large lot sizes, custom homes, and luxury estates. Higher elevation and cool breezes help to maintain a temperature that is typically lower than that found in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Estancia
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Situated north of Pinnacle Peak mountain in the beautiful Sonoran high desert terrain, the gated community of Estancia offers a beautiful selection of luxury homes and custom golf course estates in varying sizes. Noted by Golf Digest in 1996 as being the best new “Private Course,” Estancia’s golf course continues to be honored as one of the 100 greatest courses in the USA.
The private community of Estancia provides a prestigious address along with a bevy of desirable amenities- both natural and man made! This gorgeous community is set near impressive mountains, regal saguaro cacti, and unique rock outcroppings. Add to that numerous beautiful sunsets with yearlong sunny weather and you have the setting for a romantic lifestyle where all your dreams can come true.
A European-style clubhouse offers a terrific spot to swim, get fit, enjoy tennis, or dine at the grill or fine dining area. Estancia’s Tom Fazio designed golf course offers exclusive membership for a fee along with a driving range and practice area. Estancia’s residents can enjoy the comfort and security of knowing that a 24-hour security patrol is on duty in this guard gated community.
Granite Mountain
Partially bordered by the Tonto National Forest, the Granite Mountain area is home to some of the most beautiful desert scenery in the area including acres and acres of natural area open space (NAOS). Pinnacle Peak, Troon Mountain, and Granite Mountain provide views that offer picture-perfect photographic opportunities as well as places to enjoy active recreational fun. From lush native vegetation to abundant local wildlife, the Granite Mountain area is full of living beauty.
Several subdivisions are available within Granite Mountain including Dynamite Hills, Granite Mountain Estates, The Reserve, Rio Mountain Estates, Rio Verde, Sunrise Desert Vistas, Tonto Verde, and Vista Verde. A variety of custom, golf, and luxury homes have been built in this area with lot sizes ranging from 3 to 5 acres depending on the subdivision. Rio Verde and Tonto Verde are active adult communities that feature two-pristinely manicured 18-hole golf courses, clubhouse, spectacular views, and easy living.
Offering a chance to enjoy numerous outdoor activities, the McDowell Mountain Recreational Area is located nearby to the south of Granite Mountain. Residents can enjoy mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and hiking in the McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve. Since the Golf Club of Scottsdale is located to the north, golfing and socializing opportunities exist nearby. Why not consider one of the deluxe estates in Granite Mountain for your next home?
Grayhawk
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North Scottsdale’s Grayhawk community offers a blend of elegant homes, warm sunshine, outdoor activities, scenic views of McDowell Mountains and Pinnacle Peak, and a desirable lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature while biking, jogging, and hiking on Grayhawk’s Walk Trail System. The intimacy of the Grayhawk community creates a friendly environment to live and play in harmony day after day.
The master-planned community of Grayhawk includes two interconnected neighborhoods, The Park at Grayhawk and The Retreat, with distinguishing characteristics, distinctive lifestyles, desirable amenities, and a wide range in prices and homes. Attractively landscaped walking trails are scattered throughout Grayhawk giving residents a chance to exercise or take photographs or native flora and fauna. Local parks provide basketball courts, playgrounds for the children, and picnicking sites for a quiet, relaxing afternoon.
The Park at Grayhawk is known for catering to the needs of families. The Retreat caters to golf lovers with its pair of first-class golf courses and club house. Dining facilities are included in the clubhouse, and BBQ pavilions are located in open areas for casual eating opportunities. A social calendar is maintained throughout the year for the convenience of the residents. The guard-gated neighborhoods in Grayhawk offer elegance, privacy, and fine living in a number of different home styles including single-family homes, golf estates, custom homes, and luxury estates.
Ironwood Village
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Named after the Ironwood tree that only grows in the Sonoran Desert and blooms gorgeous pinkish-lavender flowers, Ironwood Village is just as beautiful and enduring. This secure, gated community offering a southwestern lifestyle is set within an area of natural beauty that can also lay claim to abundant sunshine and near-perfect weather. Panoramic vistas of the desert and spectacular views of McDowell Mountains awaken a sense of oneness with Mother Nature reinforcing the harmonious nature of this community and its desert setting for all of its residents.
A delightful array of striking homes ranging in size from 1300±SF to 3200±SF are scattered throughout Ironwood Village allowing families of all sizes to find a place to hang their hat and call home. Quality abounds throughout this unique community that exudes comfort and beauty.
Complimenting the scenic character of North Scottsdale, the community park is attractive and offers recreational facilities for those who like to keep active. Nearby walking paths provide another outlet for healthy exercise. Situated nearby to the airport, freeway, and shopping, Ironwood Village offers the amenities of city living along with the peace and quiet of small town serenity.
Legend Trail
Panoramic vistas of Camelback, Pinnacle Peak, the Mummy Mountains, and McDowell Mountains greet residents at seemingly every corner of this luxurious community filled with golf estates, resort style buildings, custom homes, deluxe condominiums, and luxury dwellings. Over half of the acreage devoted to Legend Trails (640 acres) has been left to open space providing exceptional views and places to enjoy a bit of relaxation while enjoying nature. Large lots, spacious floor plans, and special features have created desirable home sites for homebuyers with all types of backgrounds.
Legend Trail, a master-planned golf community, has a Rees Jones designed public golf course with a par 72 that gracefully meanders the natural lines of the Sonoran desert while providing golfers with spectacular vistas. In addition to the golf course, The Legend Trail Recreation Center has approximately ten thousand square feet given over to two tennis courts, a world-class fitness center, pools, and stylish Jacuzzi. Walking trails as well as biking trails provide an opportunity to get back in shape or enjoy an outing with the family.
The following subdivisions can be found at the gated community of Legend Trail: Desert Ranch, Estates at Legend Trails, Legacy at Legend Trail, Greens at Legend Trail, Legend Vista Estates, Preserve Summit, Retreat at Legend Trail, The Fairways, The Legends, and Traditions. With a gorgeous mountain backdrop and sweeping views of the desert, Legend Trails offers an exceptional location to live and enjoy all that nature has to offer- beautiful sunsets, gorgeous weather, and panoramic scenery.
McDowell Mountain Ranch
Nestled at the base of the McDowell Mountains, the master-planned, 3,200-acre community of McDowell Mountain Ranch offers a desirable location, exceptional amenities, good schools, nearby shopping, fitness opportunities, and golfing facilities. Awarded the prestigious “Master Planned Community of the Year” title from the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona in 1995, McDowell Mountain Ranch continues to provide an exceptional lifestyle.
Residents of the McDowell Mountain Ranch area have access to a wide assortment of The 35-acre McDowell Mountain Ranch Park & Aquatic Center is an amazing complex that includes two ball fields, 4 soccer fields, skatepark, and restrooms. Some of the fields are lighted allowing for evening games. The pool is accessible for public swimming, lessons, and aerobics. The Aquatic aspect of the center is reminiscent of a water park as it offers a lazy river, interactive spray pool, tube water slide, dive well, lap pool, party island, and veranda seating. A fitness center provides access to a variety of equipment including cardiovascular machines, weights, and education classes.
A 5-acre community park with an attractive community center provides the following amenities: tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball court, spa, pool, and a beautiful fountain. Approximately 900 acres of scenic land has been places in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve on the southwestern slopes of the mountains. Not only will you be impressed with the bronze sculptures of nine mule deer standing sentry at the entrance to McDowell Mountain Ranch, but you will also be impressed with the entire community and all that it has to offer including luxury homes, custom dwellings, and golf estates.
Pinnacle Peak Area
Gorgeous valley views and near-daily sunshine are only two of the amazing facets of the Pinnacle Peak Area that beckon to people of all ages and backgrounds. Spectacular vistas of Troon Mountains, Pinnacle Peak, and the McDowell Mountains add to the scenic beauty of this master-planned community that lies in the silhouette of one of the most dramatic landscapes featuring regal mountain heights and desert scenery. Named for its 3,170-ft. namesake, Pinnacle Peak, this community is home to native wildlife species including gray fox, desert tortoises, mountain lions, and Gila monsters. Sonoran flora such as palo verde trees, ironwood trees, and ocotillo grace the countryside with their presence.
The Pinnacle Peak Area features low density with an attractive assortment of gated and non-gated subdivisions and custom-built homes. The variety of styles, including Sante Fe Pueblo and Mediterranean/Mission, provide a refreshing blend of architectural themes to Pinnacle Peak neighborhoods. The community’s closeness to Scottsdale provides ready accessibility to a number of exciting shopping, entertainment, and dining venues. Community facilities provide a place to relax and socialize.
In addition to being a landmark for the area, the assortment of businesses situated at the crossroads of Pima and Pinnacle Peak Roads offers a variety of essential services. While several of the Pinnacle Peak subdivisions have perimeter walls, others do not reflecting flexibility in the design of these North Scottsdale communities. Additionally, newer subdivisions make use of native vegetation for landscaping purposes, while older neighborhoods include lots of Olive, Pine, and Eucalyptus trees in their design.
Pinnacle Peak Area, East of Pima
The Pinnacle Peak area east of Pima is located to the south of Troon and to the north of DC Ranch. Both city light and mountain views are visible from many of the homes in the subdivisions that have been built in this particular area of North Scottsdale. Homes in this area include single-family dwellings, custom-built homes, and luxury homes. Situated nearby to a variety of shopping and dining establishments, Pinnacle Peak subdivisions offer a guard-gated, idyllic setting that offers privacy for residents.
The Pinnacle Peak area east of Pima includes the following subdivisions: Canada Ridge, Canada Vistas, Canyon Heights, Carriage Hills, Desert Village, Lost Canyon, Maka Ina, Mirage Village, Montana Del Tesoro, Pinnacle Peak Circle, Pinnacle Peak Heights, Pinnacle Peak Shadows, Pinnacle Peak Vistas, Pinnacle Place, Prado Estates, Quail’s Nest, Sonoran Highlands, and Non-HOA Pinnacle Peak area. Many of the homes located in these subdivisions offer special features such as separate guest houses, circular drives, gazebos, and garages built for multiple cars.
Pinnacle Peak Area, Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road
Surrounded by verdant desert vegetation, properties in the Pinnacle Peak area between Pinnacle Peak Road and Happy Valley Road Area typically offer either glistening city lights views or panoramic mountain views. The area includes community facilities with a heated pool, play pool, and spa.
The Pinnacle Peak area from Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road includes the following subdivisions: La Vista, Los Portones, Pinnacle Paradise, Pinnacle Peak Villas, Pinnacle Reserve, Premiere at Pinnacle Peak, Santa Catalina Estates, Talara, Alta Sonora, Desierto Vida, Tierra Bella, Vista Monterey, Ladera at Los Portones, Pinnacle Peak Estates, and Santuario. Some of these communities offer the added security and privacy of being a gated enclave.
From spacious single-family homes to luxury estates, the area of Pinnacle Peak between Pinnacle Peak Road and Happy Valley Road Area features native landscaping, beautiful sunsets, near-perfect weather, and so much more. Many of the homes in this area include one or more of the following special features: circular drive, no interior steps, coffered ceilings, gazebo, great-room floor plan, and/or separate guest house.
Pinnacle Peak Area, Pinnacle Peak Road to Deer Valley Road
Offering graceful elegance and distinctive style along with security and privacy, the Pinnacle Peak area located in between Pinnacle Peak Road and Deer Valley Road provides an exceptional array of homes and an enjoyable lifestyle. Homes in this area range from golf course estates to deluxe condominiums to single-family dwellings to luxury estates.
With the Pinnacle Peak Country Club so conveniently located, residents have access to golfing on as many as 300 days of beautiful sunshine. The community pool provides a place to get in a few laps while nearby shopping and dining establishments offer a variety of goods as well as flavorful cuisine. The neighborhood park is private and designed for the residents only.
The Pinnacle Peak area from Pinnacle Peak Road to Deer Valley Road includes the following subdivisions: La Vida, Los Gatos, Pinnacle Peak Country Club, Pinnacle Peak Estates, Sonoran Hills, The Pinnacle, Arizona Silverado, Bella Vista, Village at Sonoran Hills, and Villa Volterra. Some of these Pinnacle Peak subdivisions are gated, while others are not. The Pinnacle Peak Country Club is the first of the subdivisions to have been built in all of the Pinnacle Peak area. This private, gated community sits alongside the Pinnacle Peak Country Club Golf Course.
Pinnacle Peak Area, Happy Valley Road to Jomax Road
With views of Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale’s city lights, and rugged mountains in the distance, the area of Pinnacle Peak that exists between Happy Valley Road to Jomax Road provides panoramic beauty for a backdrop to its attractive array of desirable homes. Native vegetation and wildlife are abundant in this area, adding to its picturesque appearance.
The Pinnacle Peak area from Happy Valley Road to Jomax Road includes the following subdivisions: Happy Valley Ranch, Hermosa Heights, Rawhide Estates, Vistana, Bent Tree Desert Estates, Desert Arroyo Estates, and Portales. Several homes, typically equestrian estates, have been built exclusive of area HOAs or Home Owner Associations.
Some of the homes in this section of the Pinnacle Peak community have been designed with special features such as heated pools, spas, play pools, circular drives, separate guest houses, and gazebos. Most include either spectacular views of city lights or nearby mountain ranges. Due to local and nearby community parks, hiking trails, and biking paths, plenty of opportunity exists for daily exercise and outdoor recreation.
Silverleaf
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Attractively nestled within the canyons of the McDowell Mountains, the master-planned community of Silverleaf is conveniently located on 2,000 acres with an additional 4,600 acres reserved for open space near Scottsdale. With the McDowell Sonoran Preserve as an attractive backdrop, the gated community of Silverleaf offers the type of privacy that most people find appealing including private central courtyards. Homes within its boundaries are designed with the traditions of Mediterranean, Western, and Spanish architecture in mind.
Custom homes, park villas, and verandah homes are only a few of the attractive dwellings that you can find in Silverleaf. Multiple floor plans, spaciousness, designer accents, and special features such as exercise rooms, wide porches, carriage houses, and pool cabanas combine together to create a spectacular array of homes featuring slightly under an acre in lot size all the way up to 35 acres.
Nearby, the Desert Camp Community Center offers a number of recreational venues including an Olympic-size pool, lighted courts for tennis and basketball, garden patios, and meeting rooms. Of course, golf plays an integral part in the lives of many of the residents in this resort-like community. Neighborhood hiking trails offer a chance to stretch out your legs amidst the natural beauty of the area, while nearby Market Street Village offers numerous shopping opportunities and casual and fine dining of all kinds.
Sincuidados
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Intimately tucked into the high Sonoran Desert, the private streets, deluxe amenities, and luxury homes within Sincuidados make it the perfect location for the discerning home buyer. Gorgeous views of Lone Mountain, Pinnacle Peak, and Troon Mountain offer residents incredible backdrops for their homes, many of which are located within one of the sixteen quiet cul-de-sacs. The territorial and Sante Fe style of the homes add to the uniqueness of this 24-hour guarded community offering the added safety of continuously roaming security patrols.
Access to trails within the Mountain Preserve, including 40 acres donated by resident and philathropher H.B. Wallace, lie within this beautiful gated community. Hiking and walking are popular pastimes due to more than 300 days of sunshine. More than 70% of Sincuidados falls under the NAOS or natural area open space category providing excellent photographic opportunities. The Wallace Botanical Garden is included with this preserved land providing an excellent look at local cacti, plantings, and desert life. Access to Sincuidados is available on three sides, providing easy entrance and exit strategies.
Amenities are just what you would expect in such a luxurious and quiet community- clubhouse with meeting rooms and kitchen, lighted tennis courts, privacy, and more. Homes in Sincuidados range from small and stylish (2900±SF) to spacious and elegant (7000±SF). Lot sizes vary falling within a range of just under an acre to just under two acres. The name Sincuidados translates to “without cares.” What more could you look for when purchasing a home. Make Sincuidados your place to hang your hat and live without a worry in the world.
Terravita
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Terravita, a premier real estate development without age restrictions located in North Scottsdale, offers 823 gorgeous acres of community living amidst the panoramic beauty of the high Sonoron Desert. Complete with amenities galore including a health and fitness center, pool, tennis center, 6 miles of walking and jogging trails, 18-hole championship golf course, and clubhouse offering dining, Terravita provides all the makings of a healthy, happy lifestyle.
Developed in 1993, Terravita gets its name from the blending of the Latin words for land and life suggesting a harmonious style of living in this particular area of land with the Boulders to the east and Black Mountain to the north. Terravita offers 23 unique neighborhoods presenting a wide array of home sizes and styles and providing small town comforts with big city services.
Residents enjoy the security and benefits of 24-hour guard surveillance including a patrol service within this gated community. The Billy Casper/Greg Nash designed championship golf course featuring private membership includes a pro golf shop, 3 practice facilities for putting and chipping, large driving range, teaching staff, and 18 pristine holes allowing residents to celebrate the true meaning of golf.
Troon North
A gorgeous, master-planned golf community, Troon North has been designed to blend in with its surrounding countryside and so it offers an aesthetically-pleasing development of homes nestled among the verdant vegetation and inspiring boulders of the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Located in North Scottsdale and sitting on 1,800 of scenic land scattered with lush arroyos, stately saguaros, and verdant flora, the community of Troon North is one of the most desirable locations to live for those who love golf, natural beauty, and warm sunshine.
The Troon North Golf Club courses, Pinnacle and Monument, feature challenging play on the northern slopes of one of the most prominent landmarks of the area, Pinnacle Peak. The member-owned Troon Country Club offers a remarkable display of impressive architectural features while also providing all of the amenities you could expect from 50,000±SF of elegant luxury.
Real estate properties in Troon North range from golf estates to custom homes to deluxe condominiums to luxury estates to attractive townhomes. Add in the panoramic mountain and city views that are available and you have the perfect place to live, work, and play. With more than 30 subdivisions, you are sure to find one that is calling your name.
Troon Village, Reata/Troon Area
Located in North Scottsdale, the master-planned community of Troon Village provides an incomparable lifestyle for golf lovers. Its 1,400 acres is set among some of the most beautiful scenery in the area. Troon Village offers a varied assortment of attractive properties ranging from deluxe custom homes to semi-custom dwellings including single-family homes and upscale townhomes.
The Troon Country Club, a highly rated golf club, provides a number of desirable amenities to its members. Both social and golf memberships are available, although only a limited number of applications open up each year. The 50,000±SF clubhouse has been exceptionally well-designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. Having been named after the “Royal Troon Golf Club” in Scotland where the British Open had been won in 1973 by Tom Weiskopf, the Troon Country Club offers a bit of intrigue for avid followers of golf. The community pool and spa are perfect venues for relaxing and enjoying the company of family and friends.
Some of the special features that can be found in this upscale community include separate guest quarters, extended patios, oversized garages, lush landscaping, circular drives, tiered fountains, and multiple seating areas outside the home. From the city, golf, and mountain views to the gorgeous sunshine that warms Troon Village 300 days a year, residents can enjoy panoramic beauty from almost any window, door, or backyard.
Reata Pass/Troon Character Area
The Reata Pass/Troon Character Area offers a gorgeous landscape filled with a diversity of native plants and scattered with dramatic ridges, rolling hills, striking outcroppings of boulders, and stately mountains intermixed with luxurious estates in several of the finest residential developments in North Scottsdale. Brilliant sunshine covers the area more days than not, while rainfall exceeds that of many similar communities in the area leading to lush vegetation and abundant wildlife.
For individuals who enjoy having a touch of history connected to the area in which they live, the Reata Pass/Troon Character Area is perfect. It is home to two structures that date back quite a bit- the Reata Pass Steak House & Restaurant and the Pinnacle Peak Patio. While Reata Pass features strong hints of its historic past as a stagecoach stop, today’s accommodations are a bit more modern.
The Reata Pass/Troon Character Area includes five spacious, master-planned communities: Troon, Troon Village, Desert Highlands, Estancia, and Troon Ridge, each of which provides its own unique features and lifestyle. Residents in each development have access to a variety of hiking, biking, and walking trails in the nearby mountain preserve.
Multi-use trails are only a short distance away in the 185-acre mountain preserve that features native vegetation, boulder outcroppings, abundant wildlife, and more. Spectacular views greet residents from many vantage points both inside and outside their luxury homes filled with the amenities of a relaxed lifestyle.
Whisper Rock
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Tucked away in the panoramic beauty of the desert, Whisper Rock sits on 850 gorgeous acres in North Scottsdale and offers slightly more than 200 beautiful home sites. Many of these are among the largest lot sizes available in any North Scottsdale master-planned community ranging from one to five acres. Offering a close-knit atmosphere that exudes neighborliness in every aspect, Whisper Rock Estates provides privacy, lush foliage, and exceptional views of Tonto National Forest, McDowell, Black Mountain, and Pinnacle Peak.
The exclusive guard-gated master-planned community of Whisper Rock provides authentic desert living with the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, schools, desirable amenities and caretaker services. Other amenities within the community include concierge service, neighborhood patrols, grocery delivery, fitness center, 3-acre park, BBQ pavilion, pool, spa, turf area, tennis courts, basketball courts, library, and several enjoyable walking paths.
Offering access to private membership in Whisper Rock’s Golf Club, these luxurious golf estates and the area’s near-daily sunshine provide daily opportunities for teeing off at the 36-hole facility. Inspired by traditional Southwest architecture and styles from Spanish Colonial, Native American, and Old World, each home includes deluxe flooring, luxurious appliances, and elegant fixtures coupled with timeless charm and enduring simplicity.
Winfield
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Tucked on 300 acres in between the North Scottsdale communities of The Boulders and Whisper Rock, the guard-gated community of Winfield provides the panoramic beauty of the High Sonoran Desert for a backdrop coupled with the delightfully pleasant year-round sunny weather that the Scottsdale area has to offer. Not only do residents have the natural beauty of desert vegetation including regal saguaro cacti to gaze upon, but they also have the boulder-studded splendor of Black Mountain and Winfield Mountain in their sights.
Winfield’s Clubhouse is an excellent spot to keep fit, healthy, and relaxed with access to a fitness center, locker room with showers, heated pool, spa, sauna, eight tennis courts, aerobic area, recreation area with tv and eight miles of scenic hiking trails. An intimate restaurant, open-air dining areas, and BBQ area on the grounds provide exceptional places to gather while enjoying a good meal. Soaring glass windows, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and elegant terraces add to the allure of the Clubhouse.
Winfield is named in recognition of the founder of Scottsdale, Winfield Scott. Living in Winfield allows residents to feel as though they play a role in the history of this scenic area full of open spaces, arroyos, and desert trees. Whether you are looking for custom homes, luxury homes, or deluxe townhomes, Winfield is the place to hang your hat, put up your feet, and enjoy life to the fullest.
