North Scottsdale

Welcome to North Scottsdale

Snuggled into the spectacular higher elevations of the Valley of the Sun, North Scottsdale's world-class master-planned communities boast a wealth of extraordinary custom homes and homesites.

The Neighbors

Active outdoor enthusiasts (both year-round and seasonal residents) who enjoy peaceful surroundings, exceptional views and access to fine dining, exclusive shopping and entertainment.

Various North Scottsdale communities have descriptive names that were inspired by their spectacular surroundings such as The Boulders, Desert Highlands and Desert Mountain. The communities of Whisper Rock, Silverleaf, Mirabel, Ancala, Troon North and Terravita enjoy more fanciful names but still offer their residents upscale resort lifestyles with championship golf courses and numerous other amenities. Meanwhile, some communities — including Troon Village and Kierland — combine apartment, townhome and condominium living with resort-like amenities.

What To Expect

Spectacularly scenic landscape; well-maintained hiking, biking and walking trails; lavish custom and semi-custom homes.

Some of North Scottsdale's communities are associated with luxurious resorts and spas that offer plenty of self-indulgent pampering services — from therapeutic massages and hydrating facials to saunas, steam rooms and private cabanas — for the ultimate in personal stress-free relaxation. Communities that are associated with these resorts include The Boulders and The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa, Troon North and the Four Seasons Resort, and Kierland and the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa.

What Not To Expect

Starter, urban, or historic homes.

Various North Scottsdale communities have descriptive names that were inspired by their spectacular surroundings such as The Boulders, Desert Highlands and Desert Mountain. The communities of Whisper Rock, Silverleaf, Mirabel, Ancala, Troon North and Terravita enjoy more fanciful names but still offer their residents upscale resort lifestyles with championship golf courses and numerous other amenities. Meanwhile, some communities — including Troon Village and Kierland — combine apartment, townhome and condominium living with resort-like amenities.

The Lifestyle

Golf by day followed by fine dining and entertainment by night.

There's no shortage of exceptional shopping close to North Scottsdale including various outdoor retail locations such as Kierland Commons, host to more than 70 sophisticated shops including Crate & Barrel, Sur La Table and Michael Kors, along with plenty of casual and fine dining options. Not far away is Scottsdale Quarter, a similar open-air family-friendly shopping experience featuring trendy fashion retailers like Restoration Hardware, H&M, Pottery Barn and West Elm, CB2, as well as a scrumptuous mix of taste-bud-tempting dining selections.

You'll Fall In Love With

The beauty and serenity of the lush, vibrant Sonoran Desert accented by starlit views of shimmering city lights.

North Scottsdale wows with more than 60 miles of well-maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding enthusiasts. Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Preserve is a popular spot featuring six trailheads — varying in degree of difficulty — with fabulous views of the rugged majesties of Pinnacle Peak and the Valley’s dazzling nighttime duvet of shimmering city lights. Those seeking rock-climbing, off-roading and bird- and wildlife-watching can experience all that and more in the gorgeous Sonoran Desert, while avid golfers will enjoy some of the Southwest's finest award-winning courses set against a backdrop of stunning desert and mountain-view scenes.