Signature Community · Scottsdale
Ascent at The Phoenician
New luxury residences on the south slope of Camelback Mountain, beside one of Arizona's most storied resorts. Scott Semer covers this community as a dedicated specialist.
Ascent at The Phoenician is the most significant new luxury community built in Scottsdale in a generation: a collection of modern condominiums, villas, and estate homesites rising directly above The Phoenician resort on the south slope of Camelback Mountain. Developed by Replay Destinations, Ascent pairs new construction, rare on the mountain itself, with resort adjacency that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the Valley.
What Exactly Is Ascent at The Phoenician?
Ascent is a phased residential community on the grounds of The Phoenician, the 250-acre resort that has anchored Scottsdale's Camelback corridor since 1988. The community's collections include:
- Mountainside Residences: the first condominium building, approximately 40 residences in a four-story mountainside setting.
- Camelback Residences: two four-story buildings totaling 60 condominiums, from one bedroom plus den to three bedrooms plus den, now complete. Sales at this release moved past 95 percent quickly, a signal of the depth of demand at this location.
- Summit: 63 residences in two buildings designed with the acclaimed architecture firm Olson Kundig.
- Villas and estate homesites: built in partnership with Cullum Homes for buyers who want single-family scale on the mountain.
What Are the Amenities at Ascent?
The center of the community is the Mountain Club, a private club for Ascent owners with a pool, a fitness center and movement studios, social lounges, and a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views across the Valley and up the face of Camelback Mountain. Beyond the club, qualifying owners have been offered access to The Phoenician's own amenities, including its 38,000-square-foot spa, athletic club, tennis complex, and resort pools. The Phoenician Golf Course wraps the base of the community.
What Does It Cost to Own at Ascent in 2026?
Active resale and developer listings in 2026 have ranged from approximately $2 million to more than $10 million. The condominium collections generally trade between $1.5 million and $5 million depending on floor plan, elevation, and view corridor, with villas and estates commanding more. As with all new communities, pricing moves release by release; Scott tracks every closing and can brief you on current availability the same week you ask.
Why Do Buyers Choose Ascent Over Other Luxury Communities?
Three reasons come up in nearly every purchase. First, the location: homes sit on the mountain itself, above the resort, with protected views. Second, the product: this is effectively the only new-construction condominium offering on Camelback Mountain, in a market where most luxury inventory is decades old. Third, the lifestyle: resort services next door, single-level living, and a lock-and-leave profile that suits both primary and seasonal owners.
The Setting
What Surrounds Ascent at The Phoenician?
The community sits at the seam of the Valley's three best luxury markets. Old Town Scottsdale's restaurants and galleries are seven minutes east. Paradise Valley begins immediately north over the mountain. Arcadia's dining scene runs along 44th Street ten minutes west.
Camelback Mountain's Echo Canyon and Cholla trailheads, the most iconic hikes in Phoenix, are effectively out the front door, and Sky Harbor Airport is twenty minutes away.
Representation at Ascent
Why Work With Scott at Ascent?
Developer sales teams represent the developer. Scott represents you.
On a new-construction purchase at Ascent, that means independent guidance on release pricing versus resale value, floor-plan and view-corridor selection, contract and deposit terms, and how each collection has actually appreciated since launch. On a resale, it means valuation built from every closing in the community, not the listing next door.
Answers
FAQs
Where is Ascent at The Phoenician located?
Ascent at The Phoenician is located on the south slope of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, adjacent to The Phoenician resort, with the Camelback Residences addressed at 6390 E Phoenician Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
Who is the developer of Ascent at The Phoenician?
Ascent is developed by Replay Destinations, a developer specializing in resort residential communities, with villa and estate offerings built in partnership with Scottsdale luxury builder Cullum Homes.
What residences are available at Ascent at The Phoenician?
The community includes the Mountainside Residences (one four-story building of about 40 condominiums), the Camelback Residences (two four-story buildings, 60 condominiums), the Summit collection designed with Olson Kundig (63 residences), plus villas and custom estate homesites.
How much do condos at Ascent at The Phoenician cost?
Active listings in 2026 have ranged from approximately $2 million to more than $10 million, with the core condominium collections generally trading between $1.5 million and $5 million and villas and estates above that.
What amenities do Ascent owners receive?
Owners have access to the private Mountain Club, with a pool, fitness and movement studios, social spaces, and a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views. Qualifying owners have also been offered access to The Phoenician's resort amenities, including its athletic club, spa, tennis facilities, and pools through the resort's amenity access program.
Is Ascent at The Phoenician a good lock-and-leave residence?
Yes. Ascent is purpose-built for lock-and-leave ownership: single-level floor plans, secured buildings, HOA-maintained grounds, and a resort next door. It is one of the few opportunities to own new construction on Camelback Mountain itself.
Considering Ascent?
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