Neighborhood guide
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury, Old Town soul, and resort-level living
Scottsdale's median sale price has recently run around $850,000 to $900,000, with northern estates climbing well past $2 million and more attainable options in South Scottsdale.
Scottsdale, AZ
The short version
What is it like to live in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is the Valley's luxury destination and one of its most recognizable brands: 200-plus golf courses in the metro, world-class resorts and spas, an arts-and-dining Old Town, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for hiking right in the city. Housing runs from modern desert estates in the north to mid-century neighborhoods in South Scottsdale to high-rise condos downtown, making it a market with real range, even if its headline price point runs premium.
The commute: The Loop 101 runs the east side of Scottsdale, with downtown Phoenix roughly 25 minutes and Sky Harbor about 20 minutes away.
Who it suits: Luxury and second-home buyers, golf lovers, seasonal "snowbird" owners, 55-plus buyers, families drawn to strong schools and outdoor life, and anyone who wants resort-level lifestyle at home.
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