Ancala
Suburban Neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona
Maricopa County 85255, 85259
Member-only amenities and nearby trails and parks
Members can exercise at the community’s fitness center, where they may also meet with a personal trainer for weight loss or golf game support. There are also lighted tennis courts and community pools, where folks cool down on hot summer days when temperatures here regularly top 100 degrees. The private 18-hole golf course is the club’s centerpiece, offering manicured greens with sweeping Sonoran Desert views set by distant mountain ranges. Steimer recommends the public trails in the area, like the 4-mile Lost Dog Wash Trail, which is popular for horseback riding, biking and hiking along its dirt-packed route through the McDowell Mountains. Less than a mile west, the 13-acre Cholla Park is the neighborhood go-to for sports like pickleball and sand volleyball or a family picnic on the grassy field by the playground and park ramadas.Year-round community events for country club members
Community events for members are held throughout the year, including trivia nights, live music and dance classes; seasonal traditions include Valentine’s Day card-making in February and photo-ops with Santa in December. There are also wellness seminars and group fitness classes, like yoga at sunset. In June, kids can attend Camp Ancala—a summer camp with lots of fun activities like laser tag, golf lessons and visits with animals from the Phoenix Zoo. Many of Ancala’s most popular events are on the golf course, like men’s and ladies’ days, putting competitions and themed course tournaments. Members may also apply to host private events here, like weddings or award banquets.
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Nearby groceries, restaurants and businesses
Members can dine at Overlook, an elegant, modern restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with comfort food favorites like eggs benedict, fish tacos and braised short ribs. The club also offers Underpass, a cafe at the golf course’s turn with snacks and happy hour specials. Less than a mile west, Ancala Village Shopping Center includes an Albertson’s for groceries, fast-food chains and small businesses like hair and nail salons. Local eateries here include Pars, which serves authentic Persian fare like grilled kebabs, and George & Son’s Asian Cuisine, which is popular for its diverse menu with authentic dishes from Thai, Burmese, and Vietnamese cultures. For a cup of coffee, Black Rock is less than a mile southeast, next to Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers, a popular Arizona-based sports bar chain. “There’s a bunch of restaurants—everything you can think of. It just depends on what your appetite is,” Steimer says.
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Spanish-style mansions near a country club
Set along wide, quiet streets lined with sidewalks and xeriscaped yards dotted by low-water plantings like native saguaro cacti and rosewood, Ancala’s homes are mostly three- to five-bedroom new traditional or Spanish-style mansions built in the early 2000s. Homes here are typically a part of the local homeowners association, where monthly dues range from $100 to $200 and go toward community maintenance. Lot sizes typically range from a quarter-acre to an acre with 5,000 to 11,000 square feet of living space. Typical features include attached multi-car garages and covered patios, while some homes have private tennis courts, guest houses or swimming pools. “Not every house is going to have a private pool. You’ll see some pools that are ordinary and some that have swim-up bars with rock waterfalls. It runs the gamut based on the house and the size of the lot,” Steimer says. Prices here typically range from $900,000 to $4 million, depending on a home’s size and features. “The rule of thumb is the higher you go on the mountain, the more expensive it gets,” Steimer says. In the neighborhood's southeast, there are also a handful of two- to three-bedroom townhomes from the late 20th century with tan stucco exteriors and attached garages. Prices for these homes typically range from $650,000 to $850,000, depending on size.
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Getting around Scottsdale
Route 101 is about 7 miles west of Ancala and leads 14 miles south to Old Town Scottsdale. About a mile west, Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard is the main thoroughfare for shopping and dining in this area, and Valley Metro buses stop along the road. Locals typically walk, bike or drive their golf carts to get around the neighborhood. HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center is 4 miles southwest, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 21 miles southwest.Scottsdale Unified District schools receive high marks from Niche
Ancala is part of the Scottsdale Unified School District, rated the second-best district in Arizona and A overall by Niche. Local kids may start at Anasazi Elementary before moving on to Desert Canyon Middle—both rated A. At the latter, students can explore their interests in extracurricular clubs like crochet, robotics and Loki’s Logicians, where kids discuss logic- and math-based questions. Teens can attend the A-minus-rated Desert Mountain High, which offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program for students interested in developing their cultural awareness and critical thinking through IB-specific classes. “Scottsdale Unified School District is a pretty good school district, but you have a lot of alternatives,” Steimer says. The A-plus-rated BASIS Scottsdale is rated the best high school for STEM in Arizona, while the A-rated Notre Dame Prep is a private Catholic school known for its faith-based teachings that emphasize community service as a part of students’ curricula.
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Risk of wildfires and flooding
Ancala is at risk of wildfires and flooding. Fire and flood insurance aren’t required here, but homebuyers should research their insurance options. Scottsdale Fire Department Station 6 is about 2 miles southwest, and residents can sign up for Maricopa County RAVE Alerts to be notified of neighborhood emergencies. In 2024, the Boulder View wildfire burned almost 4,000 acres and impacted 60 homes near Boulder Heights, about 22 miles north. There haven’t been any floods reported in recent years.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Don Matheson
Don Matheson
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(602) 806-9295
307 Total Sales
1 in Ancala
$1,688,438 Price
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Sean O'Carroll
Sean O'Carroll
Citiea
(888) 597-5034
258 Total Sales
2 in Ancala
$1.3M - $1.7M Price Range
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Jeffrey Sibbach
Jeffrey Sibbach
eXp Realty
(877) 764-1289
785 Total Sales
3 in Ancala
$1.1M - $1.6M Price Range
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Michael Domer
Michael Domer
Compass
(480) 780-2907
252 Total Sales
1 in Ancala
$545,000 Price
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Robert Mattisinko
Robert Mattisinko
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
(623) 469-6166
146 Total Sales
1 in Ancala
$650,000 Price
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Kyle Hermann
Kyle Hermann
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(623) 745-8184
89 Total Sales
1 in Ancala
$1,595,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cholla Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Aztec Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Stonegate Equestrian Park
- Trails
- Playground
Rio Montana Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Horizon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
McDowell Mountain Ranch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ancala | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ancala Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ancala, Scottsdale sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Ancala, Scottsdale over the last 12 months is $1,620,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,762,500
Median Sale Price
$1,620,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,750,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$587,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$475
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,912
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,448
Significantly above the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,760
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,550
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,665
Median Age
58
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$192,963
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$204,663
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
70%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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