Scottsdale

Scottsdale is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most desirable cities due to it’s world-renowned and luxurious quality of life, moderate temperatures most of the year and spectacular natural landscape. Scottsdale is roughly 180 square miles bordered by the Tonto National Forest to the North, the Salt River to the South, Phoenix to the west, and the McDowell Mountains to the east. The city boasts a diverse selection of neighborhoods, from golf-course communities with resort-style pools, spas, and restaurants to urban living in trendy condos and homes to more rural settings and even horse communities. The Scottsdale Unified School District is one of the most highly ranked in the state and includes 30 schools serving 23,000 students.

Scottsdale provides many attractions for its 250,000 residents that bring visitors from all over the world. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve to the north provides almost 60 square miles of Sonoran Desert beauty for outdoor activities. The city has a wide range of recreational opportunities with parks, pools, bike paths, trails.  And golf is easy with over 200 easily accessible golf courses. Millions of tourists visit annually to attend events like the Fiesta Bowl, the Barret-Jackson Automobile Auction, the Waste Management Phoenix Open (actually held in Scottsdale), the Arabian Horse Show, and Spring Training, to name just a few. The city boasts upscale shopping centers like Scottsdale Fashion Square, Kierland Commons, and The Scottsdale Quarter. When you’re hungry, Scottsdale provides some of the best culinary delights and plentiful outdoor dining where you can enjoy some of the most colorful sunsets in the world.

Scottsdale is home to many master-planned communities, some of which are highlighted below: 

Desert Mountain • DC Ranch • Silverleaf • Ancala • Troon • McDowell Mountain Ranch