South Scottsdale
Diverse range of housing options
“It’s not just boring, cookie-cutter subdivisions here, there’s a lot of character,” Miller says. Along South Scottsdale's sidewalk-lined streets, late 20th-century ranch-style homes are the norm. Most have three to four bedrooms and attached garages; yards are landscaped with native desert plants like saguaro cacti, or with manicured grass lawns and the occasional palo verde or cypress tree. Many homes have been renovated to include features like multi-car garages, covered patios and private pools. “Pools are huge—they’re kind of necessary here," Miller says. "If you have a pool, you can rent your home out.” Prices for these ranch-style homes typically range from $600,000 to $1 million, depending on size and renovations. According to Miller, it’s common for homebuyers here to purchase an older home, tear it down and build a new property. “They’re knocking down ranch-style houses and building 5,000-square-foot McMansions,” Miller says. Found throughout the neighborhood, these 21st-century new traditional homes often have four to five bedrooms, two-tone stucco exteriors, balconies and private pools; prices typically range from $1.5 million to $2 million, depending on size and features. Near the central Scottsdale Road corridor, there are several late 20th-century condominium communities with one- to two-bedroom units that range from $150,000 to $300,000; monthly homeowners association fees of $200 to $500 go toward community upkeep and shared amenities like pools and fitness centers. There are about a half-dozen mobile home communities in the neighborhood as well, some of which are 55+. In the neighborhood’s southeast, for instance, the 55+ Riviera Mobile Home Park's late 20th-century manufactured homes have one to two bedrooms, attached carports and prices ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. Residents here share a pool and pickleball court, and the homeowners association fees of $500 a month go toward community maintenance.Where to shop and dine in South Scottsdale
There are local businesses and national chains throughout South Scottsdale. Along the centrally located Scottsdale Road, locals can pick up groceries from Albertsons, shop for secondhand treasures at Antique Trove and grab an espresso made with locally roasted beans at Inner Circle Cafe. Nearby, residents enjoy authentic Oaxacan-style Mexican cuisine and happy hour specials at Los Sombreros, a casual restaurant and bar that’s been a local staple for over 30 years. Miller recommends family-owned Duke’s Sports Bar and Grill for its hip, social setting, craft beer and comfort food, like bite-sized hamburger sliders with sauteed onions. A mile north at Old Town's Scottsdale Fashion Square, locals can shop for clothing at local boutiques, browse department stores and catch the latest blockbuster at Harkins Theatres Camelview.Annual events in Scottsdale
Throughout the year, annual arts and holiday events are held along the waterfront in Old Town, about a mile north. In February, locals sip wine and enjoy live music while walking through the Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival, where local artists display their work. In December, Old Town gets a festive makeover during Scottsdazzle, a month-long holiday-themed celebration that includes a tree lighting ceremony, nightly light shows and booths from local vendors. Miller says the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a golf tournament held annually in February about 16 miles north at TPC Scottsdale, is Scottsdale’s most notable event. “It’s gotten nuts with how many people come to that," Miller says. "Everyone goes out in the sun, and it’s pretty much a big party outside.”Dual-enrollment opportunities at Coronado High
South Scottsdale is part of the Scottsdale Unified School District, which Niche rates an overall A. Local kids may start school at Hohokam Elementary, which is rated A, before moving on to the B-rated Tonalea Middle. At the C-plus-rated Coronado High, students can take dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Scottsdale Community College.Parks and rec close to home
The 11-mile Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt runs through the center of South Scottsdale, offering residents easy access to a network of parks, lakes and trails. Miller recommends Eldorado Park, where folks fish in the pond for trout and catfish, play basketball, baseball and tennis, and walk tree-shaded trails through grassy fields. “You’ll see a lot of younger people who are more active. They're walking their dogs, going on morning runs —playing a lot of volleyball, too,” Miller says. “People are very happy to be outside when it’s not 120 degrees." The greenbelt also features the Chaparral Park Aquatic Center, where locals can cool down in the public swimming pool, and the 18-hole, public course at the Continental Golf Club, just north of the neighborhood. Desert Botanical Garden borders South Scottsdale to the southwest, popular for its dirt-packed trails that wind through over 50,000 Sonoran Desert plants.Getting around Scottsdale
“It’s such a central location to Scottsdale and everything in the valley," says Eugene Quackenbush, an associate broker with Realty ONE Group who has 13 years/ experience, "since there’s quick access to Route 101 and Loop 202.” Both of these major thoroughfares are found less than a mile southeast of the neighborhood, and travel much of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area; Mesa is 11 miles east, Phoenix is 17 miles west and Gilbert is 17 miles southeast. Locals typically drive to get around, but South Scottsdale is also lined with Valley Metro bus stops, sidewalks and bike lanes. HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center is 8 miles north, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 10 miles southwest.Risk of wildfires
South Scottsdale is at risk for wildfires. Fire insurance isn't required here, but homebuyers should research their insurance options. Scottsdale Fire Department Station 1 is centrally located next to Eldorado Park, and residents can sign up for Maricopa County RAVE Alerts to be notified of neighborhood emergencies. In 2024, a lightning-caused wildfire burned 10 acres in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, about 16 miles north.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bob Martz
Compass
(623) 244-4713
80 Total Sales
1 in South Scottsdale
$975,000 Price
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Jeff Barchi
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(623) 745-8297
201 Total Sales
4 in South Scottsdale
$495K - $760K Price Range
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Dennis Salazar
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(623) 552-4634
89 Total Sales
2 in South Scottsdale
$265K - $350K Price Range
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Chad Dankberg
Compass
(623) 552-2561
79 Total Sales
2 in South Scottsdale
$355K - $775K Price Range
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Susan Bermudez
LPT Realty, LLC
(623) 432-8479
106 Total Sales
1 in South Scottsdale
$345,000 Price
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Nancy Cotton
Realty Executives
(623) 500-6508
69 Total Sales
3 in South Scottsdale
$257K - $650K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Scottsdale | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
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South Scottsdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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