Moving to Scottsdale
I help people moving to Scottsdale from out of state land in the right neighborhood, without guessing.
Most of my clients come from California, Washington and Chicago.
The Short List
Scottsdale is 31 miles long and every stretch lives differently. Central Scottsdale puts you close to Old Town and the airport. North Scottsdale trades a longer drive for newer homes, mountain views and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. These are the 6 communities I show relocation clients first, south to north.
McCormick Ranch · Lakes, greenbelt paths, the most central address. Median $1.24M.
Scottsdale Ranch · Lake Serena, quiet streets, more house for the money above 3,000 sq ft. Median $1.36M.
McDowell Mountain Ranch · Parks, an aquatic center and preserve trailheads. The best value on the list. Median $1.15M.
DC Ranch · Walkable luxury around Market Street, with Silverleaf inside the gates. Median $3.45M.
Grayhawk · 2 public championship golf courses. Median $1.45M.
Gainey Ranch bonus · Guard gated, resort next door, lock and leave. Median $1.96M.
The 6 communities side by side
| Community | Median price | Per sq ft | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Ranch | $1,240,000 | $538 | 1979 |
| Gainey Ranch | $1,962,500 | $623 | 1993 |
| Scottsdale Ranch | $1,362,500 | $476 | 1986 |
| McDowell Mountain Ranch | $1,150,000 | $490 | 1998 |
| Grayhawk | $1,450,000 | $505 | 1999 |
| DC Ranch | $3,450,000 | $764 | 2006 |
Single family closed sales, Nov. 14, 2025 to Nov. 13, 2026, ARMLS. Built is the median year built. DC Ranch includes Silverleaf; outside Silverleaf the median was $2,125,000.
The head-to-head comparisons
McCormick Ranch vs Scottsdale Ranch
Grayhawk vs DC Ranch
Gainey Ranch vs McDowell Mountain Ranch
Prices move monthly. Ask me for a live MLS pull before you decide.
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