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A master planned community in preserved desert mountains
Just down the road from Taliesin West, a Spanish-influenced midcentury modern villa once the personal winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright, McDowell Mountain Ranch honors its prominent neighbor with similar motifs of organic grandeur and meticulous design. Sitting in the rolling foothills of McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the arid 30,000-acre landscape steadily lifts a neighborhood of many subdivisions up with it as the cacti-laden hills gradually increase into desert mountains. Buyers come here seeking many things and find them all and more in the master-planned communities surrounding a wealth of amenities. Community spaces interconnected by paved and rugged trails that lead to top-notch schools and shopping centers all come together in these scenic foothills to deliver one of Scottsdale's most enticing suburban oases.
McDowell Mountain Ranch residents enjoy scenic mountain views in their own backyard.
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, is just minutes from McDowell Mountain Ranch.
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Classical and modern designs echo the desert landscape
Though townhomes and condos can be found in select subdivisions, the area primarily consists of detached single-family homes. They offer a choice between classic Spanish-style villas and sleek international-style modern homes with a hint of Spanish influence. The neighborhood's architecture blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, whether it means beige stucco exteriors leading to terracotta roofing or stacked stone foundations supporting floor-to-ceiling windows. Wooden pergola carports often sit at the end of long driveways, cutting through xeriscaped front yards filled with tall saguaro cacti and other native desert flora. Students can easily walk to school from their homes in cul-de-sacs with paved cut-throughs leading to shaded sidewalks. Paved trails meander through the desert brush, safely passing underneath major roads with illuminated tunnel underpasses. Being one of Scottsdale's most master-planned neighborhoods, these homes come with price tags to match their curb appeal, usually beginning at around $600,000 and frequently reaching as high as $4 million or more.
Native cacti thrive in the desert environment of McDowell Mountain Ranch.
Many homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch have little architectural details to set them apart.
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Walkable schools with IB
Most students attend grades K-8 at Desert Canyon Elementary and Desert Canyon Middle, which both have Niche scores of A. Once they reach high school age, students can get a head start for college at the A-minus-rated Desert Mountain High, which offers an International Baccalaureate program. Desert Mountain High is also a member of Arizona's Seal of Biliteracy Program, offering proficiency courses in Spanish, French, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese languages. Students north of Bell Road attend the A-rated Copper Ridge School for grades K-8, then finish 9 miles south in Scottsdale at the B-plus-rated Chaparral High.
Desert Canyon Elementary in Scottsdale is setting high standards.
Encouraging creativity and curiosity at Desert Canyon Middle School in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Nature preserves and waterparks
McDowell Mountain Ranch rests quietly at the foothills of sprawling acres of arid mountains in a protected natural preserve. Miles of rugged trail meander upward through the neighborhood, beginning at trailhead parking lots next to local schools. These afford those brave enough to travel them with lookout points far above the neighborhood, offering some of the best views of Scottsdale around. Just look out for the occasional rattlesnake and other wildlife to be avoided. Non-outdoorsy residents have their fair share of amenities, like the aquatic center with waterslides, a lazy river, diving boards, lap lanes, a separate zero-entry pool, and a skatepark and soccer field next door. Less than a mile east, the McDowell Mountain Ranch Recreation Center offers another pool, basketball courts and two hard surface tennis courts. To the south, the McDowell Mountain Golf Club links are ideal for business meetings and casual Saturday outings.
A hike in nature is never far when you live in Scottsdale.
McDowell Mountain Ranch offers residents many amenities including community pools.
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An organic sense of community
On Paradise Lane sits yet another park, this one featuring a community center that hosts frequent events. A farmers market happens there on the first Sunday of every month, where residents peruse local produce and artisan trinkets. A public library branch in the neighborhood also offers frequent events such as group book discussions or computer classes.
Find your new favorite read a the Arabian Library in McDowell Mountain Ranch.
McDowell Mountain Ranch features many walking paths throughout the community.
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All-day charcuterie boards
Two shopping centers accommodate the neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and weekly amenities, such as a Bashas' Grocery Store, medical practitioner offices and some pharmacies. Locals head north to McDowell Mountain Marketplace on weekends for brunch at The Vig, cob salads and smoothies from Freshbox, or a meat and cheese plate from the Whining Pig. Just over a mile south, Thompson 105's wood-fired rotisserie chickens offer an upscale dining experience at Desert Canyon Shopping Mall.
Grab a handmade cocktail at Thompson 105 in McDowell Mountain Ranch.
Thompson 105 in McDowell Mountain Ranch serves up wood fired roasted chicken daily.
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Walking or driving
There is no public transportation servicing the area, so residents own cars. It's about a 3-mile drive to the 101 Freeway, the closest major commuter route. High walkability offers safety to students, cyclists, and pedestrians visiting neighborhood attractions.
A McDowell Mountain Ranch resident safely uses a walling path to avoid street traffic.
McDowell Mountain Ranch Residents will use the 101 freeway to access the greater Phoenix area.
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McDowell Mountain Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale over the last 12 months is $1,107,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Melissa SchumerRuss Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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Robert MattisinkoBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
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Allan MacdonaldRuss Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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James CarrAhwatukee Realty & Property Management Inc
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Experience the pinnacle of Arizona living in this hidden gem, perched high within one of the most secluded and prestigious sectors of the coveted McDowell Mountain Ranch community in North Scottsdale. This thoughtfully designed residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle where phenomenal mountain views and the distant flickering of city lights serve as the backdrop for nearly every room in the
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