Scottsdale is one of the Valley's most recognized addresses, known for its upscale shopping, golf courses, and a downtown core - Old Town Scottsdale - that blends western heritage with contemporary art galleries and restaurants.
Housing here spans a wide range, from mid-century ranch homes in established neighborhoods to newer desert-modern builds and gated golf course communities. Buyers are typically drawn by lifestyle as much as by the home itself.
The city backs up to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, giving residents direct access to hiking and mountain biking trails without leaving town, while still being a short drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor and downtown Phoenix.