Community Guide
Scottsdale
The center of the Valley's luxury market, from Old Town's walkable core to gated estates in the McDowell foothills.
Scottsdale is the anchor of luxury real estate in Arizona. The city runs from the restaurants and galleries of Old Town north through Kierland and Gainey Ranch to the desert edge, and it offers every luxury format: condominium towers, townhomes, golf villas, and gated estates.
What Is It Like to Live in Scottsdale?
Old Town delivers a genuinely walkable life, rare in the Southwest: the Scottsdale Waterfront, Fashion Square, the Arts District, and more than 90 restaurants and lounges within a square mile. Central Scottsdale around Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch trades walkability for lakes, golf, and mature landscaping. The whole city sits twenty minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
What Does Luxury Cost in Scottsdale in 2026?
Citywide, the median sale price sits near $1.07 million in mid-2026. Luxury condominiums in Old Town, including Envy Residences and Optima Camelview, trade from the high six figures to above $3 million for penthouse units. Single-family luxury in gated communities typically runs $2 million to $8 million.
Where Do Luxury Buyers Focus in Scottsdale?
- Old Town and the Entertainment District, for lock-and-leave living at Envy Residences and the Waterfront towers.
- The Phoenician corridor, where Ascent at The Phoenician is bringing new resort residences to the base of Camelback Mountain.
- Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch, for guard-gated golf living in the city's green center.
- Kierland and Scottsdale Quarter, for newer construction with retail at the doorstep.
Scott in Scottsdale
A Specialist's Home Turf
Scott's office sits on Scottsdale Road at the gateway between Old Town and Paradise Valley, and both of his signature communities, Envy Residences and Ascent at The Phoenician, are Scottsdale addresses.
If it trades in Scottsdale's luxury market, Scott has either shown it, sold it, or walked its floor plans.
Answers
FAQs
Is Scottsdale a good place to buy a luxury condo?
Yes. Scottsdale has the deepest luxury condominium market in Arizona, anchored by Old Town buildings like Envy Residences, Optima Camelview, and the Scottsdale Waterfront towers, with strong lock-and-leave demand from seasonal and relocating buyers.
What is the median home price in Scottsdale in 2026?
The citywide median sale price is approximately $1.07 million as of mid-2026. Luxury product runs well above this, with Old Town penthouses exceeding $3 million and gated estates trading between $2 million and $8 million.
How far is Scottsdale from the airport?
Old Town Scottsdale is approximately 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, one of the reasons lock-and-leave buyers favor the area.
Buying or Selling in Scottsdale?
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