Old Town & South Scottsdale
Walkable dining, galleries and nightlife, plus established neighborhoods of ranch-style and mid-century homes.
Neighborhood guide
Gainey Ranch & Kierland
Resort-style living: a guard-gated golf community, plus shopping, dining and condos around Kierland.
Living in Gainey Ranch & Kierland
Gainey Ranch is a guard-gated community built around golf, with a resort atmosphere next door at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. It offers a mix of villas, townhomes and single-family homes in individual enclaves.
Kierland, a little to the northwest, is built around Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, two open-air shopping and dining districts, plus the Westin Kierland resort and golf. Part of the Kierland area sits inside Phoenix city limits even with a Scottsdale mailing address, so always confirm the city for a specific home.
Homes you'll find
- Villas, townhomes and patio homes inside Gainey Ranch enclaves
- Single-family homes on or near golf
- Condos and apartments near Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter
Who it fits
- Buyers who want resort amenities and a gate
- Seasonal residents and snowbirds who want lock-and-leave
- 55+ buyers who want shopping and dining nearby without a big yard
For 55+ buyers and downsizers
Lock-and-leave villas and condos make this area popular with retirees and part-year residents. Ask whether golf or club membership is separate from the HOA.
Market snapshot
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Questions to ask before you buy
- Is club or golf membership included, optional or required?
- Which city (Scottsdale or Phoenix) is the home actually in?
- What do the HOA and sub-HOA cover (exterior, roofs, landscaping)?
Compare nearby areas
McCormick Ranch
One of Scottsdale's earlier master-planned communities, with lakes, greenbelts, paths and a central location.
Grayhawk
A master-planned community in north Scottsdale known for golf, parks and a newer neighborhood feel.
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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