Old Town & South Scottsdale
Walkable dining, galleries and nightlife, plus established neighborhoods of ranch-style and mid-century homes.
Neighborhood guide
Fountain Hills
A hillside town east of Scottsdale with its signature fountain, mountain views, dark skies and a relaxed pace.
Living in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is a separate town east of Scottsdale, set in rolling hills with views of the McDowell and Four Peaks area mountains. The town's signature fountain in Fountain Park is its best-known landmark.
It has a small-town feel, community events, golf, and access to McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and the town is recognized as an International Dark Sky Community.
Homes you'll find
- Single-family homes on hillside and view lots
- Townhomes, condos and patio homes
- Golf-course and gated-community homes
Who it fits
- Retirees and 55+ buyers looking for a quieter town
- Relocating buyers who want views and nature
- Golfers and hikers
For 55+ buyers and downsizers
Fountain Hills is a long-time favorite of retirees. Hillside lots can mean stairs or steep driveways, so ask about access if single-level living matters to you.
Market snapshot
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Questions to ask before you buy
- Is the driveway or entry steep?
- Is the home single-level?
- How long is the drive to the medical providers you plan to use?
Compare nearby areas
McCormick Ranch
One of Scottsdale's earlier master-planned communities, with lakes, greenbelts, paths and a central location.
Gainey Ranch & Kierland
Resort-style living: a guard-gated golf community, plus shopping, dining and condos around Kierland.
Grayhawk
A master-planned community in north Scottsdale known for golf, parks and a newer neighborhood feel.
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