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Scottsdale is known as the very affluent part of Arizona. Therefore it has the large homes, desert mansions, sprawling golf courses and beautiful scenery that only the Sonoran desert can provide. Scottsdale was developed as "The West's Most Western Town" and is known by many as the best resort city in the world. Some Scottsdale Residents believe that the population doubles in January, February and March when the weather is perfect for golfing and tanning out by the pool.
Scottsdale is divided into four distinct areas. The first is south Scottsdale, which is where most of the original Scottsdale homes were built in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. Then there's Old Town Scottsdale, that has all the art galleries, dining, entertainment and shopping you could possibly ask for. This is the most popular part of Scottsdale, since it caters directly to the affluent crowd that resides and visits Scottsdale. The third area is basically north of Camelback road all the way to Bell/Frank Lloyd Right Blvd. This area is full of many different communities that build in value as you get further north. Most of the homes were built in the 1970's and 80's. There is a mix of affluent and middle class neighborhoods in this area. The fourth and final area is known as the most affluent area of town and holds most of Scottsdale's gorgeous world class golf communities. It is the heart of the Sonoran desert and the homes in the area reflect the affluent image that Scottsdale holds.
One of the best parts about Scottsdale is the city built an extremely large park that snakes along Hayden road. It is full of baseball fields, dog parks, lakes, golfing, trails, basketball courts and much much more. At anytime during the week, you will find people on their roller blades, fishing in the lakes, taking their dog for a walk or riding a bike. It's really one of the true gems that Scottsdale provides for the community.
Demographics
Scottsdale, Arizona is located approximately 10 miles east of Phoenix in Maricopa County. With a population of nearly 203,000 Scottsdale offers her residents a plethora of activities and amenities for a full and enjoyable lifestyle.
Recreation and Sports
Chosen as the “Sports Town” of Arizona by Sports Illustrated Magazine and the National Recreation and Parks Association, Scottsdale’s Recreation Department provides top-notch parks, fully-equipped recreation centers, and unique programs to enhance the quality of life for the area residents.
The senior adult recreation programs include bowling, billiards, card clubs and bingo, yoga and aerobics. Adapted recreation programs for those with varying disabilities are available along with social and counseling services. The city pools feature zero-depth entries, water playgrounds, lap, and therapy sections.
The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt and trail system provides unlimited outdoor recreation with bike and pedestrian trails. Several small fishing lakes are within this park as well as skateboard parks, baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and golf courses. The Indian Bend Wash commences in North Scottsdale and continues to Tempe’s Rio Salada and the Town Lake area.
Art and Culture
For the performing and visual arts aficionado the Scottsdale Civic Center and Mall is the home to Scottsdale Center for the Arts. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art consists of five galleries showcasing permanent and changing exhibits, an outdoor sculpture garden, and educational programs and lectures. Residents and visitors can enjoy the world-class talent of the Ballet Arizona and the Phoenix Symphony in nearby Phoenix.
Taliesin West, the studio and winter home of the famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, is situated on 600 acres at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. Residents and visitors can enjoy the beauty of this fabulous structure and its connectedness with the natural surroundings.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
The Borgata of Scottsdale is one of the shopping and dining meccas of this area. Browse elegant shops connected by cobblestone walkways and sit enjoying the sounds of water from bubbling fountains. Reminiscent of an old, Italian village, this elegant shopping plaza features jazz and blues musicians on the weekends. Nearby Fashion Square is the location for major retail department stores, specialty shops, and dining venues.
Education
The Scottsdale Unified School District consists of 33 total schools: 20 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high, and 1 alternative. The district serves approximately 27,000 students with specific goals to increase individual student academic achievement and personal growth.
Carefree
Carefree is a desert community north of Scottsdale. Bordered on the north by the Tonto National Forest, Carefree blends in almost seamlessly with the adjacent wilderness area. As you drive into Carefree from the South, you’ll enjoy the enormous boulder outcroppings that make this area unique. Carefree homes usually have custom architecture with desert landscaping, and many Carefree homes are nestled in the most beautiful rugged desert terrain, with sweeping mountain vistas.
With few places that can boast as many cultural opportunities, open space, and scenic beauty the Northeast Valley is incredible! Many people are attracted to the largely untouched beauty of the area. Low-density development is the norm in many communities so be prepared to share your new home in the desert with deer, bobcats, coyotes, and quail.
Carefree can lure you a few miles north to where it sits nestled in the desert mountains of the Tonto National Forest. With an emphasis on quality of life the entire, Northeast Valley is definitely an area you'll want to know.
Chandler
Chandler is very much like Gilbert. They share similar traits as a farming community and hold many of the same demographic characteristics. The difference between Chandler and Gilbert is that it is closer to Phoenix, therefore it has more communities that are older. Chandler boomed earlier than Gilbert, because it was an easier commute to Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale.
Chandler has always been a farming town and therefore has many areas that house the farm laborers. These older, less desirable areas are mostly in downtown Chandler.
For the most part, Chandler is a great community with excellent neighborhoods to live in. It has many new homes as well as many older homes. It is a short hop, skip and a jump over to any of the other cities in the area and can be a great place to raise a family.
Gilbert
Gilbert is one of those cities that is very new. In 1975 it had around 2,000 people, only had 1 high school and one elementary school. Today it has over 110,000 people and is still growing. Many people like to live in Gilbert, because of it's farming roots and it is virtually a rural suburbia. Another reason people like to live in Gilbert is because there is so much land available and so many new homes being built that the homes are relatively affordable, compared to other communities.
Many people like the community because of the fact that it is so new. There hasn't been anyone there before them to destroy the neighborhoods, and the only people who can live in that area are those who can afford a new home. They have more assurance that their neighborhood will stay in good condition for a longer time.
Anthem
An invigorating sense of vitality courses through the sprawling Community Center at Anthem. The stream of energy is keenly felt by everyone who takes part in activities here. It’s the look of intense concentration on a child’s face as she masters a new dance step. Or the pride of accomplishment a child feels having reached his highest point yet on the indoor rock climbing wall. It’s where goals are met and friends are made. It’s where the community comes together — just for fun.
• Three-story rock climbing wall
• Aerobics and dance studio
• Full-court indoor basketball
• Teen rec room
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Men’s and women’s locker rooms
• Child-care room
• Lighted outdoor tennis center with 6 courts
• Tai Chi, yoga, karate
• Over 150 classes and activities for all ages
• Teen Saturday Night Fever nights
• Youth camps
• Dance and gymnastics
• Acting and music classes
• Music concert series
• Aquatics for all ages and levels
BIG SPLASH WATER PARK...Part kid kingdom. Part grownup getaway.
It took a team of adults with giant-sized imaginations to conjure up a water park that is, without question, the envy of every residential community in Arizona. Parents, you can expect to be spending a lot of time with your captivated kids in this awesome aquatic wonderland. Amazing as it is, Big Splash is just a drop in the bucket as part of a water world that includes a number of pools and swimming-related outlets for the whole family.
• 400,000 gallons of water spilled from a huge bucket
• 24-foot tower with two water slides
• Beach-entry leisure pool
• Water playground
• Tot pool
• 25-meter, 8-lane lap pool (open year round)
• Diving tank with a standard diving board and 3-meter board
• Sand volleyball court
• Scuba-diving certification
• Diving classes and diving team
• Itty Bitty pool parties
• Junior lifeguard training
• Swim teams
• Masters swimming program
COMMUNITY PARK...Part playground. Part small town.
Talk about your fields of dreams. Or your courts. Or your half-pipes. Whether baseball strikes your fancy, whether you’re the sultan of sand volleyball, whether you want to be the king of the three-level castle, our 63-acre Community Park is a dream come true for the athlete in you.
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HIGH-CALIBER GOLF
Greg Nash Design has crafted two equally stunning yet distinct courses at Anthem: The Persimmon which debuted to outstanding reviews in 1999, and The Ironwood, which opened in 2004. The layouts share some key attributes: large, undulating greens; dramatic elevation changes; Valley and mountain views; deep canyon washes; rolling fairways, and multiple tees. Both stretch more than 7,200 yards from the back tees, and they put a premium on accuracy and course strategy.
THE PERSIMMON
Aside from being a sheer joy to play for golfers of all abilities, The Persimmon’s sweeping views, dramatic bunkering, immaculate conditioning and creative hole designs have garnered legions of fans, among them members of the golf press, who have bestowed many accolades on the course, including:
• In Desert Golf magazine, Valley PGA pros ranked The Persimmon the 10th best private course in the Valley.
• Golf Digest rated it the 14th best course in Arizona.
• Ranking Arizona magazine rated The Persimmon #3, #4 and #2 in its “best private courses” listing in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
• Links magazine rated Anthem Country Club among the top 132 golf course communities worldwide.
THE IRONWOOD
The Ironwood joined its popular predecessor, The Persimmon, in early 2004 and likewise made quite a splash. And while the courses share many characteristics, their personalities are unique. Views from The Ironwood, for example, are oriented toward Daisy Mountain while The Persimmon overlooks the Valley. Water comes into play on seven of The Ironwood’s holes, compared to two on The Persimmon, where the desert collects more errant shots than water or bunkers.
Exclusive Membership
With playing privileges at two esteemed golf courses, as a Golf Member at Anthem Golf & Country Club, you have it made. And while the quality of the golf experience is among the best in Arizona, membership dues are an average of one-third or one-half of those at other North Valley gated country clubs, most of which offer only one course and far fewer luxury amenities.
Anthem is proud to be associated with Troon Golf management, which is responsible for hiring staff and for all operations of both golf courses and their amenities. Troon’s affiliation with many of the world’s elite golf properties has earned the company a distinguished reputation.
Greg Nash Design
Unlike some architects who fly in early to map out the terrain and fly back only to apply a few finishing touches, Greg Nash is strictly hands-on, shaping and re-shaping every hole to his precise specifications. At Anthem Golf & Country Club, his fastidiousness shows up in the end result: 36 holes that are memorable and distinct, an important consideration on layouts that you’ll play time and again as your “home courses.”
The Anthem Community Center is a great place make friends and to get involved! We’ve got everything from a Quilting Club to the Anthem Mountain Toppers Hiking group. Join a Bunko group, and arts and crafts club or special interest group. Play in one of many adult or kids sports leagues, including soccer, tennis, in-line hockey, swimming, softball and more!
There's always something fun to do or see at Anthem!
Anthem Days is the largest event of the year beginning with the Anthem 5k Run/Walk and then continuing with a Festival of Arts and Crafts, Carnival Rides, Games for all ages and much, much more!
At Anthem, there are over 150 classes and activities for all ages! Our incredible team at the Anthem Community Center will keep you entertained with their Concert Series in the Community Park, Health and Fitness Fairs, Horseback Rides and more.
Glendale
Glendale is the 4th largest city in Arizona and is the major community in the west valley. It is rooted in history as a farming community that farmed both citrus, and cotton. Today it is filled with both newer and older homes. It is a mixed community with both the older run down communities and newer/larger communities.
Many people don't believe it, but according to the 2000 U.S Census the wealthiest zip code in Arizona is in the heart of Glendale. Many people find it hard to believe that it's not in Scottsdale or Paradise Valley. If you look around the communities, you might not believe that all those wealthy people live there. There are several reasons for this questionable fact, but we'll leave that up to the you to ponder.
Glendale is a great city to find affordable homes and a great city to raise a family. The schools are great and the people are diverse in culture and wealth.
Gold Canyon
Golf Canyon is a part of Apache Junction in the far east valley. It sits at the base of the most beautiful mountain in all of North America; Superstition Mountain. It is home to many golf communities, such as Superstition Mountain Golf and Country club which holds the Countrywide Tradition Championship Skins game. The area is lush with Sonoran desert landscaping and is rich with historical tales of gold mining and prospecting in the Superstition Mountains.
Golf Canyon was a bare piece of land that started to be developed in the 1980's. There are several communities in the Gold Canyon area that revolve around retired living and focused on selling to many adult retirees. Most of the homes in Gold Canyon are custom homes that are built on bare lots. If you're interested in this area, you can drive around and see many custom homes being built.
Mesa
Like all of the east valley, Mesa is an old farm community that has since turned into one of the largest cities in Arizona. It is situated just east of Tempe, South of the Salt River Indian Community and north of Gilbert and Chandler. It holds Arizona's Mormon temple and has a heavily large Mormon population.
Mesa has been the suburban center of Arizona for many years and was the first city to truly take that role with pride. The older parts of Mesa have great homes that were built in the 1950's-60's and 70's, that have many citrus trees and irrigated yards. Not too many people know this, but Arizona has been a large producer of citrus for the world and Mesa was one of the many communities to take part in that honor. Since then, the farm land has been sold to developers who have built medium priced homes for the community.
Mesa is still growing today. Many new homes are being built in the North/North Eastern part of Mesa towards Red Mountain. They are actually completing a new freeway (Red Mountain Freeway) that will cross the entire north side of Mesa and connect directly into the I-10 and straight to downtown Phoenix. If traffic is light, you can get to downtown Phoenix in a matter of 20 minutes. The central and southern side of Mesa are the areas that have already been developed and hold some of the great older communities that Mesa has to offer.
Cave Creek
Downtown Cave Creek is North of Carefree Highway on Cave Creek Road, with some unique art galleries and fun shops. With over 4000 residents, this area has a charming rural Arizona feel, a tradition that its residents fiercely defend. You won’t see very many subdivision homes here. Instead, there’s horse property and homes with big lots and desert landscaping.
Cave Creek sits nestled in the desert mountains of the Tonto National Forest. With an emphasis on quality of life Cave Creek, Arizona is definitely an area you'll want to know. Cave Creek is the epitome of the old west and sits on rolling hills with boulders, cacti, mountains and Palo Verde tree's in every direction. It is home to some beautiful golf communities and houses a similar affluent population, like Scottsdale. Many people consider them one in the same. Cave Creek is very similar to Scottsdale in it's artistic, affluent western culture and the type of homes that are built in Cave Creek.
Cave Creek is a much smaller community and resides north of Scottsdale and southwest of the Tonto National Forest. It truly is a city in the middle of the desert with all the saguaro's and mountains that surround. It is by far the most natural desert city that Arizona has to offer.
Tempe
Tempe is a unique community. It is home to the fourth largest University in the United States, Arizona State University. Many of the people who live in Tempe are either students or are staff that work at the university. It is unique because of it's culture. It doesn't fit in with the rest of the communities in the area. It is heavily influenced by the college culture that surrounds it and the places they come from. There are many apartments and rental communities that tailor to the highly transient population that resides in Tempe.
Tempe is small, yet is a big player when it comes to sporting events and overall culture in the Phoenix area. It has been home to every major event in Arizona since the 1960's, including Super Bowl XXX, the Fiesta Bowl, NFL Arizona Cardinals Football, ASU Football, NCAA Tournaments, Cactus League and some of the biggest concerts in Arizona history. Although recently, there have been other major events held in Downtown Phoenix, such as the 2001 World Series and others.
Tempe is always on the move to be a progressive city. Recently, Tempe has been developing something called the Tempe Town Lake or the Rio Salado Project. It is the largest development project in Arizona history. The north side of Tempe is split by the Salt River, which has been dry for several decades now because the water has been diverted to the farming communities. So Tempe decided to build two deflatable dams at the east and west side of the city and then fill the river bed with water. They've basically turned a river into a lake and in doing so, they are making one of the most progressive development projects in the nation. The best part about the Tempe town lake is the Fourth of July celebration. They've only held it for two years now and in the second year, decided to hold it on both the third and fourth because of all the people who flooded the area to see the fireworks on the lake
Phoenix
Phoenix is different than most other cities. Although it is the hub of the major businesses in Arizona and holds most of the major events, it shares many amenities with the other surrounding communities like Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale and others.
When Phoenix was first being built, the leadership decided to develop Phoenix in different neighborhoods. They split Phoenix into different areas that all had separate shopping/business hubs. For instance, the Biltmore area at 24th and Camelback is one of the most popular areas in the state, yet it is 5-8 miles away from downtown Phoenix. To this day, the city of Phoenix still develops and manages the city within the neighborhood community theory. The new areas of Phoenix, like Anthem and Desert Ridge, are being developed in this way to help bring a sense of distinct community to each area. Even today when you ask a Phoenician where they live in the city, they will probably tell you something like Arcadia, Anthem, Biltmore, Camelback Corridor, North Central or Paradise Valley to name a few.
The great part about Phoenix is that you have the amenities of the big city, yet you have the enjoyment of suburbia and the pristine beauty of nature no less than a half hour away. Demographics
Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and is located in the Valley of the Sun on the upper edge of the Sonoran Desert. It is the fifth largest city in the United States. With a population of 1.3 million people, this city offers everything from mountains to deserts, spectacular weather, and unlimited recreation, culture, and history. Consequently, many people refer to Phoenix as the winter and health resort of the country.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
For dining, entertainment, and shopping diversions, Phoenix is the place to be. Coffee bars, martini bars, and piano bars in addition to southwestern victuals and haute cuisine are available to residents and visitors. Shopping malls are in abundant supply and feature the nation’s top retailers, designer fashion shops, and clothing outlet stores. From cowboys to the cosmopolitan, every Phoenician is satisfied in Phoenix.
Transportation
Three major airports fulfill the transportation needs of this large metropolitan area: Goodyear Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is the fifth busiest in the United States. Interstates 10 and 17 intersect in the downtown area and connect the capital city with Tucson to the south and Flagstaff to the north.
Recreation and Sports
Several professional sports teams represent Phoenix and the surrounding areas: MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks, NBA’s Phoenix Suns, WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, AFL’s Arizona Rattlers, NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, and the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. Many of these teams play in Copper Square at the Phoenix Civic Plaza, a 24-acre facility of restaurants, hotels, retail shops, theaters, and museums.
The pleasant and mild winter weather provides for year round sports activities in Phoenix. Horse racing, greyhound racing, and drag racing as well as spring baseball training games are popular spectator pastimes. Golf enthusiasts love Phoenix best as the city offers over 120 top-notch golf courses for all skill levels.
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department offers quality healthy diversions for residents. The city maintains 28 municipal swimming pools that offer recreation and competitive swim teams and other water sports. Skate parks are located around the city for up-and-coming inline skaters and skateboarders to practice on sloped ramps, pump bumps, and grinding ledges.
The Parks Department also maintains several sports complex facilities for soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, racquetball, and play equipment. Team and league sports are available for youth, adults, and co-ed competition. For tennis buffs the city provides Tennis Centers with lighted courts, locker rooms, and individual and group instruction. Golfers can enjoy the 8 municipal golf courses and driving ranges scattered throughout the city. Practice drives and putts with help from golf instructors in a private lesson or a group clinic setting.
Arizona Horse Lovers Park is a 1500-acre complex of equestrian arenas with lights and bleachers, trails, and concessions. Family events are available such as trail rides, hay rides, and rodeos. Equestrian events, competitions, workshops, and clinics are available year round for Phoenix horse lovers.
Art and Culture
Phoenician devotees to the performing and visual arts are rewarded continually with an array of culture, history, and world-class talent in the area. The Phoenix Symphony, a 75-member full-time, professional orchestra delights the city September through May with classical, pops, and chamber orchestra melodies. The Arizona Opera company provides five operas per season and is accompanied by the world-class musical talent of the Arizona Opera Orchestra. Ballet Arizona consists of 30 international dancers and actively participates in community and educational outreach programs.
Symphony Hall is the 2600-seat, acoustically superior performance venue for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Opera, and the Ballet Arizona. It is also the site for Broadway touring company performances. Another delightful venue in Phoenix is the Orpheum Theater, built in 1929. Carefully and artfully restored this Spanish Baroque Revival performance hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and affords an intimate environment with only 1300 seats.
Education
The Phoenix educational system is a valued and valuable service to the city residents. Twenty-nine school districts provide state-of-the-art technology, a low student-teacher ratio, and highest student achievement goals. For higher education, there are numerous private, technical, artistic design, and culinary colleges from which to choose.
Arrowhead
Arrowhead Ranch in Glendale offers quality neighborhoods without the commute to the outer reaches of the valley.
Arrowhead Lakes offers beautiful lakeside living where you can go for a boat ride starting at your own back yard. The Arnold Palmer designed Arrowhead Country Club winds around homes in the area and the development is backed up to a mountain park.
Homes in Arrowhead Ranch start at about $260,000 for a 1300 square foot home, up to over a million for properties on Arrowhead Lakes.
The Arrowhead area is in a perfect location for commuters, with a 30 minute drive to downtown Phoenix and a 30 minute drive to North Scottsdale. There are also opportunities for employment in Glendale, a few minutes away from the Arrowhead Ranch area. A major regional mall, restaurants, health care facilities and big-box shopping are all within 10 minutes of Arrowhead Ranch.
Directions to Arrowhead Ranch: From I-17 North, exit west on Highway 101. Drive west several miles and exit on 59th Avenue. Arrowhead Ranch spans the area north of 101 up to the Thunderbird Park, and southwest of 101 to about 75th Avenue. Deer Valley Airport and Commercial Zone
Deer Valley
The Deer Valley Airport is located off of Deer Valley near the I-17 and 101 loop interchange. This area which reaches north to the new Happy Valley area is home to light industry, warehousing, commercial and new office complexes.
This area has been undergoing a big facelift over the last few years. Heavy road construction on 19th avenue is turning this once narrow road into a major traffic route. The new office complexes opening will soon be attracting more companies considering relocating to the North Valley.
Desert Hills
Arizonan’s place a premium on their mountains, and Stetson Hills real estate is no exception. Set against the hillside just north of Happy Valley and west of I-17, Stetson Hills homes look like they belong in the desert environment. Stetson Hills is part of the City of Glendale, but is geographically separate from much of the city.
Homes in Stetson Hills start at about $330,000, but most homes are in the $500,000 range. The Stetson Hills K-8 School, built in is ranked as Highly Performing.
Tramonto
A Hillside Community in the North Valley.
A little bit of the Italian flair defines Tramonto (the Italian word for “sunset”), a hillside community in the North Valley of Phoenix. With natural washes and hillside desert space, builders attempted to preserve the natural beauty of the area.
The community has its own K-8 school, pools, walking trails and playgrounds, and is about 15 minutes from Lake Pleasant (boating and camping) and Cave Creek Recreation area (hiking and horseback riding).
Tramonto real estate starts at $240,000 for condos and detached townhomes, and $280,000 for single family homes. Custom homes are available on premium hillside lots.
Tramonto is located off of Carefree Highway, near I-17.
Vistancia
Voted the 2005 best master planned community.
From the private country club at Blackstone, to the family community at Vistancia Village, to the Over-55 community of Trilogy, Vistancia has something for everyone who doesn’t mind a bit of a drive into town. Vistancia is a few years old now, but continues to gain in popularity, mainly because the city is moving toward Vistancia and it’s no longer “way out there”.
Like other self-contained communities that have grown up this way, Vistancia has created its own small-town atmosphere. An elementary school is in the community with 3 more planned, and shopping/health services have moved a bit closer to the community as well. Vistancia is located in the Northwest valley, north of Surprise and off the 303 highway scheduled to be completed by 2010. Vistancia is still much of a vision, but it is a vision that has been embraced by more and more new residents.
The community center boasts a full-sized gym, a swimming pool and water slide, tennis courts and activities for residents. The active adult community has a golf course and its own community center with workout room, indoor lap pool and outdoor resort pool. Blackstone has a private golf club with a fitness center and clubhouse as well.
Builders that have participated in building at Vistancia include Aston Woods, Cachet, Engle, Shea, Maracay and T.W. Lewis. But when considering a home in Vistancia, don’t forget to consider resale homes, which can often be purchased at lower prices than the builder will offer.
Tatum Ranch
Tatum Ranch enjoys proximity to North Scottsdale while still in the midst of Sonoran Desert. Though addresses list Cave Creek as the town, Tatum Ranch residents are part of the city of Phoenix. The desert town of Cave Creek is about 5 miles north, while the busy Loop 101 with the popular Desert Ridge shopping center is less than 5 miles away. With about 3400 homes, Tatum Ranch is one of the more popular subdivision communities in the North Valley.
Homes in Tatum Ranch start at about $300,000 to over $800,000. Most Tatum Ranch homes were built between 1995-2000.
Within the Tatum Ranch community is the Tatum Ranch Golf Club. Designed by renowned course architect Robert Cupp, the 18-hole, par 72 course features gently rolling fairways, strategic bunkering around the greens, and breathtaking views of the surrounding high Sonoran Desert. The club also includes dining facilities, an Olympic sized swimming pool, a complete clubhouse with fitness center, pro shop and dining facilities, and different levels of membership.
DC Ranch
Set at the base of the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, DC Ranch offers intimate neighborhoods with the amenities of a family friendly planned community, with close proximity to North Scottsdale shopping, dining and corporate centers.
DC Ranch is located east of Pima Road at Thompson Peak Parkway. It is 3 miles away from the North Scottsdale commerce area and Loop 101, which runs through Scottsdale to Phoenix.
DC Ranch has a diverse selection of homes that include attached villas, single family homes and luxury apartments and condominiums. The Desert Camp village has paths and trails around the community and contains the community center with exercise room, meeting rooms, pool, tennis and outdoor play areas. The Country Club Village is a gated community with golf and a 35,000 square foot club house. Members can choose from a variety of activities other than golf, like kid’s camp, tennis and golf, personal training, family pool parties, fashion shows, bridge, and much more.
Silverleaf is a luxury community of desert estates that sit adjacent to DC ranch. Silverleaf has its own country club and spa, with a golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf.
The DC ranch Market street commerce center includes the traditional services you need (cleaners, animal hospital, salons, dentists) but also has a nice array of shopping – several clothing stores, furnishings and jewelry – and dining, including a micro-brewery, a sushi restaurant, a steak house and a pizzeria. The Market Street also sponsors several community events throughout the year.
DC Ranch real estate varies widely in price, with some condos starting in the mid-$300’s and homes starting in the $600’s up to over $5 million for gorgeous custom homes.
Silverleaf
Silverleaf is a new private neighborhood within DC Ranch, encompassing 8,300 acres, with more than 4,600 dedicated to open space. It includes an enclave of large estates featuring only 700 homes among 2,000 acres. Silverleaf is adjacent to the full range of DC Ranch community amenities.
The Silverleaf Club is a private, non-equity club available to Silverleaf property owners, featuring a Tom Weiskopf Signature 18 hole championship golf course. The 50,000 square foot Silverleaf Club and Spa will contain world-class spa facilities, resort and lap pools, locker rooms and golf lounge areas as well as fine and casual dining.
Silverleaf homes are divided into two sections:
Silver leaf - Upper Canyon: Custom Home Sites. Approximately one acre to 35 acre home sites with 23,000-55,000 square foot building envelope, featuring canyon, mountain, golf and city light views. From $675,000-3.5 million.
Silver leaf - The Parks: Custom Homesites and Distinctive Homes. 1/3-1.5 acre home sites with an average of 15,000 square foot building area. From $325,000-$850,000.
Legend Trail
Legend Trail is a mixed community of production and custom homes in far North Scottsdale with some subdivisions gated and the rest open to public traffic. Located in the high Sonoran desert of North Scottsdale, just a long two iron from the Boulders Resort, is the master planned community of Legend Trail. The historic Whiskey Bottle Trail, which once brought settlers west, winds through the community of custom estates and resort style homes. Many homes have been completed already, but there still are new homes being built. Prices on re-sales are starting in the lower $200,000’s up to over $1 million, with square footages from 1560 to the 4600 and a variety of architectural styles.
Its five distinctive communities are set apart by the natural topography of the greens and fairways of its world class par 72 championship public 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones. The putting course is one of the better 18 sets of cups in the Valley, with lots of undulations and tiers. Resort Golf School also is anchored at the course and is the host site of Arizona's only Jim McClean Golf School. Sweeping vistas of Pinnacle Peak and other highlights of the Sonoran landscape make this a truly scenic course.
The Legend Trails golf course is public, and for the residents there is a recreation center with tennis courts and swimming pool. Managed by Troon Golf, the course has ranked as high as #69 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 You Can Play“, and received a four star ranking in Golf Digest’s 2002 “Places to Play“. Its golf shop was rated as one of the “Top 100 in America “by Golf World Business, 2002. Fifty percent of the 640 acres are devoted to open space, so residents experience an oasis of open beauty and luxurious living.
The Legend Trail Recreation Center is a 10,000 square foot facility featuring a state of the art fitness center with two co-ed exercise rooms with treadmills, stairmasters, free weights, weight machines, an aerobic dance floor and locker rooms with showers. There are two lighted tennis courts, two pools, a pool-side Jacuzzi, as well as walking and biking trails. There are smaller meeting rooms and large banquet rooms for everything from business meeting and informal gatherings to full scale weddings.
Desert Highlands
Desert Highlands real estate stands out among Scottsdale, Arizona homes and properties as a premier location for golf course community living. This unique 850-acre community is located at the base of Arizona's renowned Pinnacle Peak. When looking for Scottsdale, Arizona homes with a championship golf course and a variety of amenities, Desert Highlands has become the first choice for many. A 33,000 square foot clubhouse provides the central hub of the community with a southwestern style that blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
While the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course is an attraction for many, the various conveniences and amenities offered throughout Desert Highlands are also unique. Those interested in tennis will find 13 premier courts to choose from. No matter what your skill level, four clay and four grass courts, two Nova Pro Bounce courts and three hard surface LayKold courts provide the chance to perfect your game. In 2000, the tennis center won the Outstanding Tennis Facility Award, presented by the U.S. Tennis and Track Builders Association. The professional staff and services are second to none, and feature:
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Three full-time staff members
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One senior instructor, available for individual coaching
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Seasonal tennis clinics
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Ball machines for practice
Scottsdale, Arizona homes in Desert Highlands are conveniently located near the 7,000 square foot Fitness Center. Residents can take advantage of a fully carpeted and equipped health destination offering more that 30 workout stations that include: stepmasters, treadmills, stationary bicycles, as well as a wide variety of Cybex machines and free weights. Five nationally certified personal trainers are available to help with your health needs. Other features of the Fitness Center include:
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Three 42-inch plasma flat screen TVs with FM transmitters and complementary headphones
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Clinical nutrition assessments
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Monthly hiking club
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Luxurious men's and ladies' locker rooms with showers and steam rooms
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All of these Fitness Center services and more are available to members 7 days a week, 5am to 9pm
Residents of these fine Scottsdale, Arizona homes will find quick, easy access to many of the area's services. Desert Highlands real estate is located less than four miles from the Loop 101 Freeway that connects the entire Phoenix/Scottsdale region. Within three miles, residents will find police, fire and emergency services as well as a major hospital (Mayo) within five miles. Within a four mile radius, residents also have access to: five major shopping centers, four supermarkets, three drug stores, fifteen restaurants, six banks and much more. With the added advantage of their close proximity to both the Scottsdale and Phoenix airports, these homes offer a serene location that's not far out of the way from the everyday conveniences you need.
Desert Highlands is a 100% walled and gated community, featuring more than nine miles of walls surrounding the Club. The gate is manned 24-hours a day and is backed up by a camera-monitored, transponder-accessed sub-gate. Desert Highlands individually recruits and employs its 16 security personnel, each of whom is trained in CPR and are AED-certified with EMT training. The community is monitored for your safety by 14 security cameras and three monitors, as well as three patrol vehicles - one of which is a mini-fire truck. Desert Highlands real estate also features around the clock security patrols as well as fully monitored visitor/vendor access.
The Desert Highlands community is limited to 575 total homesites, preserving more than half of the community's 850 acres in its natural state. The entire site has been developed using guidelines that are partially based on a master plan created by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Desert Highlands real estate has achieved property values that are among the highest in the Valley through strict adherence to guidelines for home positioning, aesthetic conformity and provision of unblocked views. Integrated throughout these Scottsdale, Arizona homes is a wide range of natural vegetation and wildlife.
The entirety of the Desert Highlands community is dominated by the natural vegetation of the Sonoran Desert. Each homesite features this unique vegetation as an integral part of the landscape. The common areas located throughout the community are enhanced by more than 500 transplanted Palo Verde and Ironwood trees. The entire natural landscape has been further enhanced by over 1000 Saguaro cacti. Some of these spectacular cacti are more than 200 years old and range in height from 13 to 45 feet. The wildlife population consists of: bobcats, javalinas, coyotes, owls, rabbits, hawks, quail and a variety of other native birds.
Desert Mountain
High in the foothills of Scottsdale's Sonoran desert lies Desert Mountain, one of the finest gated residential communities in the world. Desert Mountain is known for its spectacular natural beauty and serenity, yet at the same time, is on the perimeter of a thriving metropolitan area which allows for easy access to airports, shopping, entertainment and educational facilities.
Desert Mountain is a gated community where the amenities and services are for the exclusive use of its members and their invited guests. The Desert Mountain Club may best known for its beautiful Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf courses. Desert Mountain is not just a golf community. The Sonoran Clubhouse facilities include tennis on three surfaces (grass, clay and hard), a pro shop, two swimming pools, a fully-equipped fitness center, locker room facilities including sauna and steam baths, and a casual dining facility. European spa-style facials and massage services are also available.
Superstition Mountain
Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club is a dramatic expression of Arizona living at its finest. Situated in the foothills of the legendary Superstition Mountains, this private, guard-gated community features a lush Sonoran landscape and is a desert treasure of relaxed, elegant simplicity.
It is also a private community recognized as one of the most thoughtfully planned in the Southwest. With unique Villa residences, custom homes and home sites available, Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club offers a variety of lifestyle options in concert with your every desire. Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club is a balance of old world quality and graciousness and new world convenience and comfort. It is a personal sanctuary of luxury and distinction that offers a unique lifestyle.
Whatever living option you choose: custom home, home site or elegant Villa, you'll be captivated by each village's distinctive characteristics. The views from every home are appropriate to the dramatic Sonoran Desert landscapes. Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club embraces all the amenities that make one's lifestyle fulfilling and carefree. It is a distinctive world of timeless elegance, warmth and serenity. It is a world you can call your own.
Mirabel
Mirabel combines perhaps the most dramatic natural setting left in North Scottsdale with a spectacular private golf club and residential community. At an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet, the views from Mirabel of the surrounding mountains and the Valley below are truly breathtaking. The sunsets are unforgettable, and the nighttime skies are filled with countless stars and city lights.
Nestled into this pristine natural setting, Mirabel offers a very limited number of spacious custom homesites and golf villas throughout its more than 700 acres, as well as a member-owned private club environment. Mirabel's exclusive guard-gated neighborhoods are sculpted seamlessly into the gently rolling landscape. Homesites are spacious, with building envelopes carefully selected to bring out the natural features of this magnificent property.
At the heart of the community is the exceptional Mirabel Golf Club. This private equity-membership club features a stunning 18-hole golf course created by Tom Fazio, one of the most celebrated golf course designers of modern times.
Whisper Rock
Whisper Rock Estates is a private 800-acre, guard-gated community of approximately 200 custom homes tucked neatly into the picturesque desert of north Scottsdale, Arizona.
Neighborhood
Every aspect of this community has been thoughtfully designed to complement the dramatic natural splendor of its unspoiled Sonoran Desert surroundings.
It offers a relaxed and inviting lifestyle within an extremely low-density, high-service neighborhood of exquisitely designed and authentically styled homes. Amenities include state-of-the-art Swimming/Tennis/and Fitness Center.
Home Sites
Home sites within Whisper Rock Estates range in size from 1 to 5 acres. These home sites are priced from $700,000 to more than $1 million and represent some of the largest Scottsdale custom home sites available within a gated community with a full amenity package.
Finished Homes
In addition to custom home sites, a number of beautiful custom homes crafted by the finest Scottsdale custom homebuilders currently are available and priced from approximately $2.0 to $5 million.
Whisper Rock Golf Club provides its members with a pure golf environment. It is not a country club in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a private members' facility focused solely on providing players with the finest golf experience possible.
Membership in Whisper Rock Golf Club is based solely upon sponsorship and invitation, and is not tied to property ownership in any way. This allows residents to enjoy the cachet and ambiance of living in a private golf community without the financial commitment generally required to do so. Further, Whisper Rock is an "owner-managed" club with the non-equity membership predicated on a 'right to use.'
The first 18-hole golf course, designed by PGA Tour player Phil Mickelson and architect Gary Stephenson, opened in February 2001. It features an exceptional design that emphasizes the "down in the desert" beauty of Whisper Rock's lush natural washes and rolling desert topography. A second 18-hole golf course, created by celebrated designer Tom Fazio, is currently under development. When completed, the Fazio Course will highlight the stunning beauty of Whisper Rock's numerous rock outcroppings and dramatic "uplands."
Whisper Rock's membership is limited to 575 golf memberships per 18-hole golf facility. This allows the focus to be on ensuring members the best possible access to their golf course while offering a large enough membership that individual members do not have to "bring their own games." Members will have first priority to the tee sheet, followed by members playing with immediate family and/or guests and finally, immediate family of members may play unaccompanied.
Whisper Rock is committed to providing a golf experience and environment that has the chance to stand the test of time. Whisper Rock membership is by invitation only.
Boulders
Nestled in the unique natural beauty of the high Sonoran Desert, 20 miles northeast of Phoenix, The Boulders Resort, as well as The Boulders Community, are named for the large granite and boulder outcroppings that dominate the landscape.
Architect Bob Bacon, designed The Boulders Resort to be a harmonious, tranquil, and sensual mingling of buildings and nature. Little of the environment was disturbed while setting the village-like groups of casitas into the terrain. Large cacti were moved only when necessary and horticulturists planted additional native vegetation, creating a veritable desert botanical garden.
Intermingled with the resort, The Boulders features several communities of homes. The Villas, The North Community Boulders, The South Community Boulders, Pueblo En Los Rojas and The Fifth Green. This unique variety of residential real estate choices offers, small patio homes, custom home sites, villas, semi-custom homes, and million dollar estates.
The Boulders Community has a resort lifestyle for everyone. There are two Jay Morrish designed, golf courses at The Boulders, shared by members of the club and for the resort guests. Other amenities include 5 restaurants, conference facilities, pro shop, tennis courts, pool, fitness center and spa. The Boulders, is one of the best examples of our Arizona lifestyle and a special place to call your home.
Estancia
Estancia Club is a gated residential community of Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, Arizona, encompassing over 640 acres of beautiful Sonoran Desert. Estancia wraps around the northern edges of Pinnacle Peak, a well-known Scottsdale landmark.
Homes in Estancia start near $2 million, up to over $6 million, and include villas from 3400 to 5200 square feet, and larger custom homes that exceed 8,000 square feet. Most homes in Estancia are designed in a desert southwest or Tuscan style, with emphasis on outdoor living, complementing the Arizona climate.
A luxury community would not be complete without a luxury golf course, and Estancia Club does not disappoint. The Estancia Club is a private golf club, by invitation only. Restricted to only 325 members, The Estancia Club is home to a superb golf course designed by Tom Fazio, which was awarded Golf Digest’s “Best New Private Course of 1996,” and ranks among the top 100 courses in the United States and in the world.
The Estancia Clubhouse includes private dining areas, a club grill, tennis facilities, a swimming pool and fitness center with full locker room facilities. Estancia is part of the City of Scottsdale, but is a world away from the traffic and commerce of the area. However, a short drive can bring you to high-end shopping, fine dining and professional services that make Scottsdale the city of choice for executives and high-end homeowners.
Troon
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Troon North is more than luxury homes and worldclass golf. Troon North's 37,000 square foot full service clubhouse features a bar and grill, locker rooms, an award winning golf shop and banquet, conference and catering facilities for parties up to 200. These outstanding amenities matched with quality service make the Troon North Clubhouse an incomparable asset to golfers and residents alike. |
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The community is situated adjacent to a 185-acre mountain preserve. Multi-use trails climb onto boulder-strewn ridges high above the desert floor and meander past ancient saguaros, ironwoods and mesquites. The higher elevations bring not only cooler summer tempatures and cleaner air, but also scenic panoramas and outstanding views of the city lights below. The four-acre Troon North community park features tennis, basketball, barbecues, ramadas, a tot lot and a turfed play area for other outdoor activities. In addition, a 30-acre municipal park will be developed by the City of Scottsdale which will include soccer and softball fields, as well as tennis, volleyball and basketball courts.
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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES
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Residents of Troon North have exclusive membership rights to its non-equity, semi-private club. Resident Membership is available at no charge to all Troon North property owners, and includes the following benefits: reduced green fees, use of the driving range, and prioritized tee-time reservations. Club Membership is also available to all Troon North property owners for an additional fee. Benefits include full golf privileges, free range balls, and reduced fees for accompanied guests.
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Troon Village
Troon Village is a 1,400 acre residential golf community located in north Scottsdale. The community offers a fitness facility complete with tennis, swimming, and a sport court.
Troon Village has a wonderful assortment of residential choices from townhomes to semi-custom and custom spec homes, as well as residential homesites. Golf course, mountain, and city light views are exceptional. Home prices range from from $500,000 to over $3 million. Lots range in price from $400,000 to over $1 million.
Golf Membership eligibility is on an application and availability basis. Applications may be submitted to the membership committee. Golf initiation fee is $95,000. There is no distinction between property and non-property owners. There is a 50% equity for the iniation fee. There is no waiting list for golf or social memberships. Monthly dues are $625. Social memberships are $5900 and monthly social dues are $235.
Tonto Verde
Just north of Fountain Hills lies the community of Tonto Verde nestled between the McDowell Mountains and the Verde River. Tonto Verde Golf Club is the hub of an adult golf community, with two challenging 18-hole golf courses providing members and non-members alike with a unique Arizona golfing experience. The fairways are lined with luxurious custom homes in a natural desert setting.
Two championship courses are on property, the Ranch, designed by Gary Panks and the Peaks, designed by both Gary Panks and David Graham. Amenities on property include an incredibly beautiful and luxurious 26,000 square foot clubhouse with a fully stocked pro shop, a first class dining area with a large outdoor patio featuring spectacular views of Four Peaks, and meeting and recreation rooms. A large swimming pool and recreational pathways are also available to members and guests.
A spacious driving range, short game area with practice bunker, and huge putting green are on property.
Grayhawk
Welcome to Grayhawk, a community of uncompromising quality and beauty that is in one of the country's most desirable places to live - north Scottsdale. Grayhawk features two distinct yet interconnected neighborhoods with gorgeous views of Pinnacle Peak and the McDowell Mountains, The Park and The Retreat. They both offer a variety of prices, amenities and lifestyles.
Life at Grayhawk is different from other communities. It offers both the intimacies of a friendly neighborhood and the amenities of a grand master plan.
An abundance of community features allows residents to enjoy a wide range of activities. Our parks include playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic areas and grassy play areas. There's also the Grayhawk Walk trail system, beautifully landscaped for jogging, biking, or just taking a stroll.
Living at Grayhawk: Customize Your Life.
Surrounded by the rugged beauty and ideal weather of Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert, Grayhawk provides you all the options and opportunities you’ll ever need to truly customize your life.
At Grayhawk, residents have the freedom to customize their lives. Nestled between its award-winning daily fee golf courses, Talon and Raptor, the Grayhawk community includes several of the Valley’s finest homebuilders specializing in single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, luxury rentals, and custom home sites. Providing more than simply a place to live, Grayhawk also works to build a sense of community. With its exceptional amenities and services, including its two outstanding restaurants, Phil’s Grill and the Quill Creek Cafe, the nearby Grayhawk Clubhouse provides an ideal location for community get-togethers. Grayhawk residents also benefit from other community features such as 30 miles of hiking, biking and jogging trails as well as barbecue pavilions, tennis courts and neighborhood swimming pools. Additionally, every Grayhawk resident has access to the Resident Program Director, who maintains a yearly calendar of sporting events, social functions and cultural activities designed to help residents get to know one another while taking advantage of all Grayhawk has to offer.
In the past, some of these activities have included “Dine-Arounds” in Scottsdale as well as cooking lessons, basketball tournaments, holiday parties and “Walking on Wednesdays.” Residents continually suggest new ideas to the Resident Program Director, keeping the list of activities fresh, exciting and customized to their way of life.
Excellent schools assure parents of an outstanding education. A medical campus will provide convenient access to high-quality health services. And mature living options at Classic Residence Senior Living by Hyatt and the Plaza Companies extend the Grayhawk standard into the golden years.
Thanks to a unique partnership with Cox Communications, Grayhawk residents are connected to each other and their community. The groundwork is laid for each home to be plugged into an extensive fiber-optic network providing high-speed access to communications inside and outside the master-planned community.
