Neighborhood guide
Old Town & South Scottsdale
Walkable dining, galleries and nightlife, plus established neighborhoods of ranch-style and mid-century homes.
Neighborhoods
Scottsdale Area Neighborhood Guides
Lifestyle, home styles and who each area fits, written for people relocating to Scottsdale and for 55+ buyers. Market data is being added.
Neighborhood guide
McCormick Ranch
One of Scottsdale's earlier master-planned communities, with lakes, greenbelts, paths and a central location.
Neighborhood guide
Gainey Ranch & Kierland
Resort-style living: a guard-gated golf community, plus shopping, dining and condos around Kierland.
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Grayhawk
A master-planned community in north Scottsdale known for golf, parks and a newer neighborhood feel.
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DC Ranch & Silverleaf
A master-planned community at the base of the McDowell Mountains, with the guard-gated luxury of Silverleaf.
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Troon & Pinnacle Peak
High Sonoran desert, boulder-strewn views, golf and custom homes on larger lots in far north Scottsdale.
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Carefree & Cave Creek
Two small towns north of Scottsdale with a relaxed pace, desert space, horse properties and Old West character.
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Paradise Valley & Biltmore
Prestigious Paradise Valley estates between the mountains, and the Biltmore area's central, upscale living.
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Fountain Hills
A hillside town east of Scottsdale with its signature fountain, mountain views, dark skies and a relaxed pace.
Not sure where to start?
Tell me what matters most (walkability, golf, quiet, views, single-level living, budget) and I'll suggest two or three areas to tour first.
Area comparison table: [price ranges, HOA ranges and commute times coming]
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