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City of Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a town with a history. It was incorporated in 1951 and its newly elected mayor attached the slogan 'The West's Most Western Town' to the city. Long before this, the area was farmed by the Hohokam, who, it is believed, migrated from northern Mexico. Settlers made this their permanent home in 1888.
The town is elevated 1,248 feet above sea level and has an estimated population of over 180,000. The climate has been known to reach highs of over 100 degrees F during the summer with lows of 65 degrees F in the winter. The area is blessed with over 300 days of sunny weather every year.
Scottsdale is well known for its upmarket living; the many shopping centers, art galleries and gourmet restaurants are just a few examples. One of its unique attractions is the hot-air ballooning that is frequently in evidence across the Sonoran desert.
Legends abound in the area, and the Dutchman's Lost Mine is one of the most enigmatic and strange stories. It is reputed to be located somewhere in the Superstition Mountains and to this day people come here in search of it.
Voted one of the residents' most favorite and unique attractions is Papago Park. It was used as a Prisoner of War Camp during World War II and later turned into a veterans' hospital. In 1959 the City of Phoenix bought it and turned it into a City Park and this is how it has remained ever since.
There are many other recreational pursuits to be found in Scottsdale. The town has over seven miles of lush parkland with lakes, golf courses, swimming pools and multi-use paths for those who prefer to skate, bike, walk or jog. If it's culture you are seeking there are many museums and cultural events taking place throughout the year: The Heard Museum provides an education in Native American History and the Desert Botanical Garden houses arguably the world's largest collection of desert plants. Scottsdale has a desert festival in March, a summer Rodeo Series in June, an Airfair in October and the Borgata Farmers' Market in December and these are only a few examples of the regular annual events!
If you are relocating with children, Scottsdale is a Unified School District and reputed to be 'Arizona's most Excelling school district'. Those interested in furthering their education will be interested to learn that the area also has a reputation for first class post-secondary schools. It boasts the Arizona State University, the largest in the state; The American Graduate School of International Management; DeVry University; and the Art Institute of Phoenix.
Scottsdale neighborhoods
Desert Highlands
Desert Highlands is an established, private 850-acre community located on the south side of Pinnacle Peak. The first master-planned residential and recreational community in North Scottsdale, Desert Highlands is located on East Happy Valley Road near Pima Road, and offers 24-hour guard-gated security along with roaming security. You will find a unique 5-acre, 18-hole putting course, 7 tennis courts with 3 types of surfaces, a garden park, paved trails and a fabulous clubhouse. The 18-hole golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, winds throughout the grounds and boasts international recognition.
Custom home sites start at $325,000 to $2,000,000 and custom homes start at $850,000 to over $4,000,000.
DC Ranch
The Neighborhood - A neighborhood at DC Ranch consists of a relatively small number of homes in areas that inhabit their own distinctive niches in the community. Each neighborhood is just the right size so you feel you're a part of something, not overwhelmed by it.
Grass parks within the neighborhood provide a place where the kids (and you) can kick the soccer ball around and play catch.
Homes are planned with front porches and courtyards where neighbors can actually gather and get to know each other. And almost every homesite borders natural open space or desert.
Neighborhoods are the heart of DC Ranch. Within them, streets meander, desert trees line the way, the homes have individual character, and side entries reduce the visual dominance of garage doors.
Right in front of your home, this combination of winding streets, unique home designs, and front porches and courtyards helps create a genuine sense of community. These are neighborhoods that bring back the times when people actually knew their neighbors. It's the kind of place that's been missing in Arizona, but not anymore.
The Lifestyle - At DC Ranch, there is a real difference and it's as basic as providing an environment in which neighborhoods, and people, can flourish.
DC Ranch as a whole will enhance the spirit of friendliness and being connected to something special.
All your basic needs are provided for within the community, starting with Copper Ridge, a K-8 school campus that's part of the Scottsdale School District. In addition plans call for retail and business offices, medical buildings, places of worship and parks.
We also believe strongly in lifelong learning. Our hope is to create the opportunity for such learning by building alliances within the community with local colleges, museums and research facilities.
A city of Scottsdale police station, Rural/Metro fire station and private community patrol are located at DC Ranch to enhance safety.
DC Ranch is literally connected by miles of paths and trails that take you anywhere on the Ranch -- up into the McDowell Mountains' wilderness areas, or down to the future Town Center -- all without having to drive your car. Kids will be able to ride their bikes to friends' houses or the grocery store without ever having to cross a major street.
While hiking and biking are two of the most prevalent ways to enjoy DC Ranch, there is also a community center, Desert Camp, where you can swim and play tennis, scare up a game of basketball or volleyball and work out in the fitness center. Staff members help coordinate activities, including a recreational program and kids program.
The attention to detail includes your virtual environment as well. Every resident at DC Ranch will have access to RanchNet?, a high-speed Intranet providing you with opportunities to interact with your neighbors and the world.
The Homes - The builders, Camelot Homes, Columbia Communities and The P.B. Bell Companies have designed homes exclusively for DC Ranch, homes not found anywhere else in the Valley. And, no two homes of the same design can be placed next to each other -- like in the wonderful old neighborhoods where every house and every street was definitely its own.
The homes at DC Ranch feature a rare level of "finish" in the Valley. The builders have created exceptional designs that provide for character on all four sides. The homes are built with extraordinary quality using materials and colors that echo and harmonize with the DC Ranch landscape.
DC Ranch homes are connected by fiber-optic pathways that bring sophisticated high-speed data services, superior-quality voice and video services.
If you'd like to build a custom home at DC Ranch, homesites are available in the gated Country Club Community. A prestigious collection of custom home builders has been chosen to assist you in designing and building the home of your dreams.
Nestled at the foot of the scenic McDowell Mountains, DC Ranch real estate is part of a master planned community unlike any you may have seen. All generations are welcome in this inclusive and engaging environment that celebrates the civic, cultural and artistic background of the Southwest. Located amid the breathtaking Sonoran Desert, DC Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ provides a comfortable community amongst beautiful scenery. Fill out an information request form to learn more about available DC Ranch real estate.
DC Ranch: Everyday Life, Enhanced
Most everything for everyday life has been provided for within the DC Ranch community. Residents will find a K-8 school, grocery, dining, retail shops, business offices, medical buildings, and places of worship. Easy, convenient access to these amenities frees residents to pursue their own interests. An ongoing commitment to health, wellness and continuing education make up the core values of the DC Ranch vision. Through a pioneering alliance with Scottsdale Healthcare and a unique relationship with the Scottsdale Unified School District DC Ranch ensures that everyday health and education needs are met.
DC Ranch Real Estate: Education and Lifelong Learning
DC Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ was designed to provide a unique center for education as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Copper Ridge School is a K-8 shared-use facility, offering quality educational resources and learning facilities with a technological emphasis. The entire DC Ranch community is truly a learning environment with a community center, Desert Camp, serving as anchor and supported by The Country Club, places of worship, and community venues.
Technology plays a large role in the learning environment at DC Ranch. It has been incorporated into every piece of DC Ranch real estate as a means of helping people identify common interests, get to know each other, and continue communication. DC Ranch community technology provides you the means to start up activities of your own and include the rest of the community in those activities. Learn more about DC Ranch real estate by filling out an information request form.
Peace of Mind at DC Ranch - Scottsdale, AZ
The design of your home and neighborhood can go a long way towards comfort in your community. In addition to these, DC Ranch has taken several steps to enhance the peace of mind among its residents and provide for confidence in the community and its care. To ensure that police and fire services are close at hand, six acres of land has been dedicated to the development of Scottsdale police and fire stations. As an added benefit private community patrols are available on a 24 hour a day, seven day a week schedule. The officers performing these patrols are knowledgeable and attentive to each DC Ranch neighborhood.
In gated neighborhoods, microchip vehicle tags provide easy access, removing the need to stop at the guard station. Simply push a button or insert a card into a gate control mechanism to enter. In-home security wiring is also available, providing for alarm monitoring and other services. Residents can feel assured that all the security measures they require are in place.
DC Ranch History
As its name suggests, DC Ranch began as a working cattle ranch. The ranch earmark and brand were first established in 1885. In the early 1900s the chances for success and good health enticed a self-starting man named E.O. Brom to leave Wisconsin for the tiny agricultural town of Scottsdale. Over the years hard work and a belief in its rewards helped the land and the ranch prosper. In the late 1950s the DC Ranch saw its last cattle drive, but the same hard-working community spirit lives on.
Today, the ranch encompasses nearly 3,700 developable acres and offers spectacular views of the McDowell Mountains, Pinnacle Peak and the city below. Ancient petroglyphs as well as old gold mines and cowboy trails help to create a strong sense of the past in a modern environment. As a reflection of this heritage, DC Ranch features the use of split rail and natural rock fences, as well as other thematic landscaping. Fill out our information request form for a variety of information on available DC Ranch real estate, tailored to your needs.
Thousands of preserved cacti and other desert flora adorn the landscape as part of the most extensive native plant salvage program in Scottsdale. Many of these plants have been placed in the street medians and provide for a mature aspect to the community. A variety of stone walls and monuments have been crafted from rock that is indigenous to the area, seamlessly integrating into the surrounding environment. As you start making your part of DC Ranch real estate your own, you'll begin to gain a respect for the enduring heritage of your surroundings.
DC Ranch: The Country Club
When you join The Country Club at DC Ranch, you'll find a gathering place offering a stark contrast from most private clubs. Each family member is welcome and valued there. The most charming aspects of historical Arizona come together with those of the great western resorts of the 1920s and 30s to form the Club's architecture. Members will find the interior as inviting as the exterior due to an exceptional level of service and a friendly atmosphere that lends itself to meeting other members and getting involved in a variety of activities. As a first class fitness facility - golf, tennis, swimming and social programs make up a large part of the focus at The Country Club. Members will fill their calendars with competitions, theme parties, family dinners, gourmet evenings and spectacular holiday events. You and your family will take away experiences that will enrich your lives for years to come.
Grayhawk
Because of its wide selection of home styles and prices, Grayhawk attracts residents from all walks of life. Young families, executives, singles, retirees, you name it. They're all at Grayhawk and they all have one thing in common -- they love Grayhawk's natural blend of native desert and lush green landscaping and its abundance of outdoor-oriented activities. Additionally, Grayhawk boasts a prestigious north Scottsdale address and is located just far enough from the bustle of the city so as not to sacrifice convenience for serenity. The people are friendly. A mixture of world-class shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment options can be found just minutes away. And business districts are a short commute. Phoenix and Scottsdale -- both known for their Western charm with a cosmopolitan twist -- are among the fastest growing cities in the nation. Thankfully, though, they have not lost their community spirit and hometown warmth.
Living at Grayhawk - Customize your life style. If you've always had a knack for putting your own personal stamp on things, you're exactly the type of person we had in mind when we created Grayhawk. 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.
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, patio homes, townhomes, condominiums 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. Residents continually suggest new ideas, 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. Living at Grayhawk: Customize Your Life. If you've always had a knack for putting your own personal stamp on things, you're exactly the type of person we had in mind when we created Grayhawk. 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.
Kierland Commons
Kierland Commons is a 38-acre "main street" development located within the district of Scottsdale, Arizona. It has been designed to incorporate retail, entertainment, restaurant, office and residential elements into a single mixed-use community. Throughout Kierland commons, retailers line the community's Main Street and other various roadways in one-, two-, and three story buildings. The Central Plaza features a beautifully landscaped, comfortable gathering place surrounded by area shops and restaurants located at the heart of the community. The feel of a "main street" community is achieved through the unique architectural structuring of buildings and public spaces. Because of this, Kierland Commons offers its residents a lifestyle unlike any other in the Valley. To learn more about Kierland Commons, and other real estate in the district of Scottsdale, Arizona, please fill out an information request form.
The Commons maintains its unique ambiance and integrity through carefully planned design guidelines that provide for quality structures while offering customizable for tenants. The project is a development of Woodbine Southwest Corporation, an affiliate of Woodbine Development Corporation in Dallas. Together with Herberger Interests of Phoenix/Scottsdale the 730-acre Kierland community was developed in 1990.
Kierland Commons History
Initial planning of Kierland Commons began in 1994. Planning of the mixed-use community featured it prominently placed within the 730-acre Kierland master-planned community. Phase I infrastructure began development in the third quarter of 1998 and was finished in May 2000. During that time, Morton's of Chicago opened a 230-seat restaurant within the community. Shortly after, one of the most successful Chinese restaurants in the country, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, opened their own 210-seat restaurant in the Commons. In September of 1999 stores began to populate the Commons, and by 2005 all stores had opened. Use our home finder to locate available Kierland Commons real estate that meets your needs.
The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons
Imagine starting the day with an invigorating 18 holes that will leave you with enough time before lunch for a professional massage. After lunch you're free to meet with friends, family or business contacts and cap it off with a little world-class shopping. To finish out the day you take in a spectacular desert sunset while enjoying a fine dining experience at your favorite restaurant. While on your way home you stop to pick up a good book, or engage in some evening conversation with neighbors before calling it a night. Now imagine that this enjoyable day was completed while your car sat undisturbed in the garage. This is typical of the experiences you'll enjoy as a resident of The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons. Unlike any other community in the district of Scottsdale, Arizona, Kierland Commons offers world-class businesses and amenities within walking distance for its residents.
The Plaza Lofts have been designed with everyone in mind. From single professionals to families to winter visitors, anyone seeking a contemporary urban lifestyle featuring upscale dining, shopping and offices right at their doorstep will enjoy The Plaza Lofts. Residents will enjoy their close proximity to the nearly 70 high-end specialty retailers, superb dining and entertainment options. In addition, the diverse backgrounds of neighbors will provide for an enjoyable experience for all residents. Fill out an information request form for more information and a custom package designed around your interests in Kierland Commons properties.
The Kierland Golf Club
Featuring three nine-hole courses with four different tees on each hole, the Kierland Golf Club offers a challenge that ranges from 5,000 to 6,970 yards. Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy this Scott Miller designed course. One step onto this course and the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world simply fades away. Every hole is enhanced by the scenic views of the surrounding natural beauty. Golfers enjoy views of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, Pinnacle Peak and the McDowell Mountains, set in the serenity of the Arizona desert. While the scenery alone is enough to take your breath away, your immediate setting places you in the hills and valleys of a park-like environment with a trail of expertly manicured fairways winding through it.
The three courses, Ironwood, Acacia and Mesquite all feature lush, expertly crafted fairways set in the natural beauty of the surrounding desert. The challenge of ever-changing elevations, over three hundred bunkers, lakes, dry desert washes and stands of desert trees, ensures that even frequent players will enjoy a unique experience every time they play. With the Club's close proximity to Kierland Commons, residents can enjoy this spectacular course only a short distance from home.
McDowell Mountain Ranch
A family oriented master planned community in concert with the natural setting of the Sonoran Desert. Complete with 3,200 acres with 891 Acres of desert hillside and wash corridors to City of Scottsdale. The community has 4,475 Residential unit with 3,800 Single Family Homes, 30 Acres of retail/office space. Home to 10,000 residents. Community Amenities include. . . * 5 Acres of Community Center & Park, * Natural open space areas with trails, * City of Scottsdale Library, * City of Scottsdale Citizen Service Center, * Desert Canyon Elementary & Middle Schools * 2.5 Acres of Recreation Center & Park-complete with tennis courts, community pool & spa, & childrens play area. Home prices start from 200,000 to over1,000,000.
Use our home finder to locate McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale that meet your needs.
Custom Information on McDowell Mountain Ranch Homes for Sale
Whether you're interested in Scottsdale, Arizona activities, the wide range of McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale or any other information about the Valley of the Sun, we can provide you with the information you need. If you're interested in receiving an information or relocation package that is tailor-made to suit your needs, please fill out an information request form. Once your form is received, we will contact you within 24 hours to answer any questions you may have and to learn more about your specific requirements. For those interested in receiving an information or relocation package, it is very helpful if you leave your telephone number for us to reach you. What we learn from speaking with you can ensure that the package you receive will best meet your individual needs.
Find Homes near the Scottsdale, Arizona Activities You Enjoy Most
Our home finder can help you track down McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale according to specific criteria. Specify your price range, the number of bedrooms you're looking for and a number of other options that can help you narrow your search. Other optional search criteria include: by location (city, school district or zip code), must have features, MLS number as well as address. We are committed to helping you find the McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale that measure up to your expectations in every way.
When it comes to Scottsdale, Arizona activities for the whole family to enjoy, McDowell Mountain Ranch features a wide selection of amenities for outdoor and indoor use. This family oriented community was designed for those living an active lifestyle. McDowell Mountain Ranch homes offer convenient access to these great facilities: a five acre park, a community center with a swimming pool, spa, and courts for basketball, tennis and beach volleyball as well as the wildly popular splash fountain. Several miles of trails for running, walking and getting around connect the area neighborhoods and public buildings. If you're interested in McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale you may fill out an information request form and one of our representatives will contact you regarding your requirements.
An Award Winning Community
The McDowell Mountain Ranch is an award winning master-planned community set against the backdrop of the spectacular McDowell Mountains. With the master plan completed in 2003, the community offers its residents panoramic views of the natural beauty surrounding Scottsdale, Arizona. Activities for everyone to enjoy are a strong part of the reason that McDowell Mountain Ranch has been voted in the top 5-10 master planned communities every year since 1998. When Arizona Business Magazine published Ranking Arizona, it took the number 2 spot for "Top 10 Master Planned Communities for 2001." Another factor in McDowell Mountain Ranch's award winning history is its public championship golf course, Sanctuary.
Scottsdale, Arizona Activities: the Sanctuary Golf Course
The Sanctuary Golf Course lies on the western slope of the McDowell Mountains and was designed by renowned golf course architect Randy Heckenkemper. This championship 18-hole, par-71 course was created out of the Bureau of Reclamation's storm water retention area and features a 6,624 yard layout surrounded by regional vegetation and wildlife. Prospective buyers are often impressed by the close proximity of McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale to this superb course.
Pinnacle Peak
Pinnacle Peak Within the heart of the Pinnacle Peak and Pima Road area, you will find two lovely, quiet communities. Pinnacle Peak Country Club Estates, the first community developed in the area, is nestled amidst abundant lush green foliage, palm trees and flowering shrubbery. There is a decidedly distinct ambiance, offering an array of luxurious homes, along side the high-demand private Pinnacle Peak Country Club. Pinnacle Peak Vistas offers views to-die-for, from the McDowell's all the way to the Valley's famed Camelback Mountain. Several shopping areas offer convenience just minutes away. The average price range is from $500,000 - $1,000,000.
Troon
Troon is situated in North Scottsdale's famed Pinnacle Peak area. Troon is an 1,800 acre master-planned residential community, with a selection of fine home sites covering the full gamut of affordability. As a property owner at Troon, you have the right to apply for membership in Arizona's top-rated golf club. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish and featuring a luxurious 33,000 square foot clubhouse, home sites in the gated communities start at $120,000, and residences range to over $1,000,000.
TROON NORTH
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.
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.
Terravita
The uniqueness of Terravita is apparent in everything from the development of the community name to the creation of its land plan. The original name is taken from the Latin words for Land and Life. Throughout the development of Terravita's environmentally sensitive layout, the "harmony of land and life" has been the foundation on which it's built. Terravita is comprised of 823 acres designed to accommodate a varied population of full- and part-time residents of all ages. Terravita real estate features a wide variety of homes and lot sizes to meet most residential needs. Inside this gated community you'll find a diverse selection of exterior designs and options for the interior of your home. Each neighborhood features homes arranged in enclaves where most every home is nestled up to the golf course or the natural desert environment.
Residents enjoy a casual indoor/outdoor lifestyle as well as a fully-featured amenity program that provides for a truly unique experience. Championship golf, Clubhouse facilities, a Health and Fitness Center, Swim and Tennis Center, as well as subtly placed walking and jogging trails that wind throughout the community, all make a fun, healthy way of living easy to achieve. In addition, Terravita's close proximity to a variety of shopping, dining, and other attractions at the Terravita Marketplace helps to make everything more convenient. The uniqueness of Terravita can be reflected in your home through the valuable assistance offered by the Design Center. The professional staff at Terravita helps home buyers choose from the nearly limitless interior and exterior features available. Three unique exterior designs for each of the 20 separate home plans are available for prospective buyers to choose from. Terravita real estate comes in a variety of colors that naturally complement the surrounding landscape and offer considerable room for creating a look you can enjoy. Interior options for paint colors, floor coverings, appliances, lighting and plumbing offer residents the opportunity to customize their home in a manner that suits their lifestyle.
Several options are available for features that go beyond the number of amenities already included with Terravita real estate. Specialized exterior options like custom pools, landscaping and shutters are available in conjunction with interior options like blinds or shades, as well as custom entertainment centers and sound systems.
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