$1,767,417Average Value$514Average Price per Sq Ft34Homes For Sale
Boulders is a North Scottsdale resort community in the high desert
The mostly gated community of Boulders is set between golf courses and rock formations in the high desert of north Scottsdale. “It’s a lovely area, and it has actual boulders all throughout the entire community,” says Laura Pentecost, who’s sold homes here for over 27 years and is a broker and team lead at 5 Star Property Brokers at Homesmart. “It’s the only area I’ve seen in Arizona that has giant boulders within the actual residential area. Many of the houses are built around the boulders, and sometimes they incorporate the boulder into the architecture of the home.” Most of the homes here surround the golf courses of the Boulders Club, which is part of the Boulders Resort and Spa, a luxury hotel with amenities like a pool and tennis courts that are available to club members. “It’s a very popular community,” Pentecost says. “A lot of residents bought here when the homes were originally built and have never left because they love it here.”
Terravita Golf and Country Club features well manicured fairways and greens in Boulders.
Some areas of the Boulders neighborhood have larger plots of land and feature Pueblo style homes.
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Southwestern-style custom homes with backyard pools
The homes here embrace Southwestern style, with earth-toned stucco exteriors and clay-tiled or flat roofs. Houses built since 2000 can also have modern design elements, like stone exterior features and floor-to-ceiling windows. Most are custom designs with backyard pools and front yards that include desert-friendly landscaping. Homes under 2,000 square feet generally range from $690,000 to $900,000, while those between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet range from $970,000 to $1.5 million. Larger homes can cost between $1.2 million and $3.7 million. Townhouses typically range from $900,000 to $1.2 million. Most residents pay monthly homeowners association fees between $120 and $330 that cover security and community amenities. The overall CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Some say tile roofs on Mediterranean style homes in Boulders can last up to 50 years.
Many southwestern style homes in Boulders feature desert landscaping.
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Golf courses and resort amenities for members
The Boulders Club, which is part of the Boulders Resort and Spa, has two 18-hole courses designed by Jay Morrish. The south course is open to the public, and the north course is members-only; both feature views of the area’s striking rock formations and the surrounding desert landscape. Club members also have access to the resort’s spa, fitness center and pickleball courts. Other golf clubs in the area include the public Legend Trail Golf Club, the private Terravita Golf and Country Club and the invitation-only Whisper Rock Golf Club. The over 30,000-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve is to the east, where residents can hike popular trails like the 3-mile Pima Dynamite Trail and the 4-mile Brown’s Ranch Trail.
Terravita Golf and Country Club is a members-only course in the heart of the Boulders neighborhood.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve has hundreds of miles of trails to explore near Boulders.
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Resort restaurants, national retailers and Carefree shops
The Boulders Resort and Spa has several restaurants. The Spotted Donkey Cantina serves Mexican cuisine, while The Grill Restaurant and Bar serves lunch sandwiches and salads overlooking the golf course. Nearby, diners can grab comfort food and drinks at Liberty Station. Nearby shopping centers are home to retailers like Target, Safeway and Walgreens. More dining and shopping options are available in Carefree, which has a walkable area of locally owned shops and eateries. The town also hosts regular art and wine festivals. Held in fall, winter and spring, each three-day festival is a juried art show featuring over 150 artists and artisans.
Get together with your neighbors for a tasty beverage at Liberty Station in Boulders.
Fashion, art, and Native American jewelry can all be found in Carefree, just north of Boulders.
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Public schools all earn an A-minus rating
Kids can start school at Black Mountain Elementary and then continue to Sonoran Trails Middle; both earn an A-minus from Niche. Cactus Shadows High also earns an A-minus, and students here can earn an International Baccalaureate diploma and complete internships through the Career Builders Program. Nearby private schools include the A-plus-rated Bella Vista College Preparatory, which teaches sixth through 12th grade and is known for its basketball program.
Lone Mountain Elementary School in Cave Creek gets an overall grade of A- from Niche.com.
Sonoran Trails Middle School get a 6/10 from GreatSchools.com.
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Getting around via Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale Road, which turns into Tom Darlington Drive, is the area’s main thoroughfare, and it leads around 2 miles to Carefree. Downtown Scottsdale is a 26-mile trip via Scottsdale Road and Loop 101. Bike lanes on most of the roads surrounding the community provide a car-free alternative. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church serves the area. HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center is roughly 10 miles south, and Mayo Clinic Hospital is about 13 miles away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a 34-mile trip.
Sky Ranch at Carefree is the closest airport to Boulders.
Bike lanes can be found on many roads in and around Boulders.
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High desert wintry weather and a risk of wildfire
Boulders’ location in the Sonoran Desert means hot temperatures are common, but its high elevation makes it susceptible to wintry weather too. “It’s considered to be the high desert, which means that it has a cooler temperature than down in central Scottsdale,” Pentecost says. “It can be between 7 and 10 degrees cooler, and at night it really cools down. You’ll even get a dusting of snow once a year; it’s just gorgeous to see the boulders and cacti covered in snow.”
Mid-April through September is Scottsdale’s wildfire season, and while Boulders is at risk, residents are more likely to experience reduced air quality from nearby fires than any direct effects. Residents can sign up for alerts from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Although rare, Boulders will sometimes see winter storms.
Because of the arid climate, wildfires are somewhat common in the Boulders area.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Boulders Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boulders, Scottsdale sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Boulders, Scottsdale over the last 12 months is $1,600,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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