Old Town & South Scottsdale
Walkable dining, galleries and nightlife, plus established neighborhoods of ranch-style and mid-century homes.
Neighborhood guide
Troon & Pinnacle Peak
High Sonoran desert, boulder-strewn views, golf and custom homes on larger lots in far north Scottsdale.
Living in Troon & Pinnacle Peak
Far north Scottsdale's Troon and Pinnacle Peak area is high Sonoran desert at its most dramatic: granite boulders, saguaros and wide views, with darker night skies than the city.
Troon North golf, the Four Seasons Resort at Troon North and the trail at Pinnacle Peak Park are local landmarks. Homes tend to sit on larger lots with natural desert landscaping.
Homes you'll find
- Custom and semi-custom homes on larger desert lots
- Golf-course homes and gated communities
- Townhomes and casitas-style communities in a few enclaves
Who it fits
- Buyers who want privacy, views and desert scenery
- Golfers and hikers
- Retirees who want quiet, and do not mind a longer drive to shopping
For 55+ buyers and downsizers
It is peaceful and beautiful, but plan for drive times to medical care and shopping. Single-level custom homes are common.
Market snapshot
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Questions to ask before you buy
- Is the home on city water and sewer, or does it use a private system?
- How far is it to the nearest grocery store and hospital?
- Are there HOA rules on exterior changes and desert landscaping?
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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