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Scottsdale is a city in Maricopa County that is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It was formally incorporated in 1951 and experienced immediate population growth. Today, the city has more than 258,000 residents, having grown by more than 40,000 residents in the last decade alone.

Scottsdale, long known as the “West's Most Western Town,” has matured into one of the premier examples of the new west–urbane, sophisticated, and cultured. Scottsdale's quality lifestyle includes well-planned living, working, and shopping areas. The city's emphasis on mountain preservation and protection of its rich desert areas is recognized nationally. Scottsdale is also known for its architectural and landscape design excellence and rich cultural, business, and recreational environments.

As Arizona's sixth-largest city, it has a reputation for being a modern, fast-paced hub of commerce and entertainment. It has been called the Miami South Beach of the desert thanks to its many thriving nightclubs, bars, and restaurants. It is also home to numerous art galleries and museums that draw tourists to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is characterized by a hospitality industry serving both the business and leisure visitor. The Scottsdale economy today contains, in addition to its resorts, a diverse mix of financial services from banking to insurance and investment; business services from advertising and public relations to software development; computer services to market research and consulting; professional services from major health care providers anchored by Scottsdale Memorial Health Systems and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic to attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers; a network of galleries that puts Scottsdale among the top art markets in the nation; administrative offices from corporate headquarters of companies and associations to regional offices and marketing offices of larger organizations; a vibrant retail sector whose market extends well beyond the borders of Scottsdale; and a manufacturing sector anchored by Motorola in the southern part of the city and by hundreds of small to medium-sized companies in the Scottsdale Airpark.

Few places can provide as many cultural opportunities as are available in Scottsdale. Within an easy driving distance are numerous high-level dramatic, dance and musical productions, art exhibits, and performances by the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra. Scottsdale is noted throughout the country for its creative approach to city planning. Running the length of the city is the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, a 7.5-mile-long flood control project that uses a system of parks, lakes, and golf courses as an alternative to a conventional concrete channel. This greenbelt offers end-less recreational opportunities including fishing, sailing and other sports. In addition, the city is the winter home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.

Boundaries
Scottsdale spans an area of 184.4 square miles. It shares its borders with other cities and municipalities in the Greater Phoenix area.
For example, it shares its western border with the cities of Phoenix and Paradise Valley, as well as unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. Its western border is shared by the city of Carefree.
The northern border of Scottsdale extends to the Tonto National Forest while the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community occupies its southern border. It is served by the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Its downtown is located 21 miles southwest of Phoenix.

Real Estate
The real estate market in Scottsdale offers a combination of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and undeveloped lots of land. The average home price is $532,000, which breaks down to a price of $272 per square foot. Because the real estate market is so in demand here, the average home price is significantly higher than the Phoenix average home price of $269,000 or $169 per square foot.
Single-family homes in Scottsdale range in size from two to three bedrooms and higher. Modest homes span around 1500 square feet while larger, more upscale homes can be as large as 4000 square feet, if not more.

Features
Scottsdale is home to dozens of public parks, including Camelback Park, which has open spaces and walking and biking trails. There is also Thunderbird Park, which has playgrounds, picnic areas and trails for walking and bicycling.
Scottsdale is served primarily by the Scottsdale Unified School District. It has 33 public schools, including five high schools, for area students. There are also five colleges in Scottsdale, including Scottsdale Community College, which is located on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation in 1970.
Scottsdale has one public library system. There are four branches located throughout the city.

Freeway Access
A portion of Highway 101 runs north and south through Scottsdale. It connects to Highway 202 south of the city. It also transects Highway 51and Interstate 10 west of Scottsdale.
Within Scottsdale itself, several city routes connect to Highway 101. For example, drivers can take East Shea Boulevard east or west to intersect the highway close to the Scottsdale Fiesta Shopping Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center.
In North Scottsdale, they can intersect Highway 101 by taking Hayden Boulevard and East Bell Road. The intersection for the highway is located close to the Hilton Garden Inn.

History
In 1888 an army chaplain named Winfield Scott came to area that is now Scottsdale to look at real estate. He decided to buy a piece of land. The land he purchased stretched from, what is today Haden Road to Scottsdale Road and then Chaparral to Indian School. The land purchase was made through the Desert Land Act, which required the owner to irrigate the land within three years of holding the land. So Scott planted Olive Trees. Many can still be seen today in downtown Scottsdale in the center of Second Street and down Civic Center Boulevard south down to Osborn. He planted these trees to indicate the border of his original 40 acre orange grove.

Then in 1893, Winfield convinced his brothers Winfield and George Scott to come out and help him with the task of irrigating. The next year, eastern banker Albert Utley bought land south of Winfield and asked him to take care of the land he had subdivided that the name of the town became Scottsdale.

After World War II, the area grew into a small artist’s enclave. You can still see remnants of the days when the area was alive with creativity in the dusty relics lining roads and populating pawn shop shelf space.

The first school in Scottsdale opened in 1910 with 16 students. Scottsdale received its first post office in 1910. The individuals that first moved to town did not want trouble and soon voted for prohibition. Scottsdale also had farming. Residents grew citrus, peanuts, and cotton.

The town became an artist haven after World War II. Artists came to the area because they fit in with the other townspeople. It wasn’t until 1920 when electricity first arrived that the town began to bloom. Scottsdale has continued to grow because of its hospitality and its Southwest flavor.

Scottsdale

15860 E Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale image
15860 E Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale $19,500,000

A coveted Modern West lifestyle awaits in the glorious Sonoran Desert at MorDo Ranch. Located just minutes from all the amenities Scottsdale has to offer, this 19-acre ho...

  • 4 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6106214 MLS
  • 8,744 SqFt.
10719 E Rimrock Drive, Scottsdale image
10719 E Rimrock Drive, Scottsdale $18,750,000

Backdropped by the magnificent McDowell Mountains, this incredible Silverleaf estate boasts dramatic views of the vibrant golf course and the twinkling city lights of the...

  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6144446 MLS
  • 13,111 SqFt.
20936 N 109th Place, Scottsdale image
20936 N 109th Place, Scottsdale $16,500,000

Never before listed! This magnificent private estate awaits a most discerning owner! Situated behind its own private gates on nearly 3 acres within the guard-gated Upper ...

  • 6 Beds
  • 11 Baths
  • 6202608 MLS
  • 16,976 SqFt.
41927 N Saguaro Forest Drive, Scottsdale image
41927 N Saguaro Forest Drive, Scottsdale $16,500,000 ▲

The Bacon House at Desert Mountain is a stunning classically modern 9,860 square foot home, designed by Master of the Southwest Architectural Designer Bob Bacon. This sou...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 6012791 MLS
  • 9,860 SqFt.
20724 N 112th Street, Scottsdale image
20724 N 112th Street, Scottsdale $15,600,000

The living is easy in this sophisticated, modern masterpiece located in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf. Spanning over 12,000 square feet on an elevated lot, this cosmopol...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 6111974 MLS
  • 12,132 SqFt.
8185 E Alameda Road, Scottsdale image
8185 E Alameda Road, Scottsdale $14,950,000

This incredible, irreplaceable appx 10 acre residential/equestrian estate is located in the heart of Pinnacle Peak which makes it one of the most unique equestrian facil...

  • 5 Beds
  • 11 Baths
  • 6190244 MLS
  • 17,400 SqFt.
10944 E Whistling Wind Way, Scottsdale image
10944 E Whistling Wind Way, Scottsdale $14,950,000

Renowned architect Bing Hu is creating another masterpiece in the Upper Canyon of the prestigious and highly acclaimed Silverleaf community. This 11,794 SF estate is a mo...

  • 7 Beds
  • 9.5 Baths
  • 6175522 MLS
  • 11,794 SqFt.
10673 E Wingspan Way, Scottsdale image
10673 E Wingspan Way, Scottsdale $12,900,000

Entering through the gates, you arrive at an extraordinarily private compound on 3.5 acres in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf. Both the main residence (8,349 sq ft) and gu...

  • 6 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 6203053 MLS
  • 11,026 SqFt.
20715 N 103rd Place, Scottsdale image
20715 N 103rd Place, Scottsdale $12,750,000

Welcome to luxurious modern Mediterranean living! Spectacular estate designed by renowned Architect Dale Gardon and unrivaled quality built by Salcito Custom Homes, offer...

  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 6199955 MLS
  • 12,797 SqFt.
10387 E Robs Camp Road, Scottsdale image
10387 E Robs Camp Road, Scottsdale $11,700,000

Located in the exclusive and highly sought-after Upper Canyon of Silverleaf, this spectacular custom-built estate is 2021's finest offering. Built in 2007 and remodeled i...

  • 5 Beds
  • 12 Baths
  • 6184269 MLS
  • 13,068 SqFt.
8291 E Dixileta Drive, Scottsdale image
8291 E Dixileta Drive, Scottsdale $11,000,000

Unique opportunity to own this 37.63 acre gated compound with three magnificent and near new luxury homes. The sale includes 2 additional parcels APN # 216-70-012 6.49 ac...

  • 6 Beds
  • 6.5 Baths
  • 6157504 MLS
  • 30,788 SqFt.
11007 E Saguaro Canyon Trail, Scottsdale image
11007 E Saguaro Canyon Trail, Scottsdale $10,995,000 ▼

Timeless European Elegance with Spectacular city light & mountain views on a private quiet street. Candelaria Design & Sommer Custom Homes have combined their talents to ...

  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6150750 MLS
  • 10,700 SqFt.
10340 E Mountain Spring Road, Scottsdale image
10340 E Mountain Spring Road, Scottsdale $10,895,000

This Spanish Colonial architectural style home with soft contemporary interior is situated on the Silverleaf golf course. The strategic design allows for a practical and...

  • 7 Beds
  • 10 Baths
  • 6197555 MLS
  • 11,682 SqFt.
41917 N 101st Place, Scottsdale image
41917 N 101st Place, Scottsdale $10,850,000

Exceptionally designed contemporary home by award winning PHX Architecture, Scottsdale/Beverly Hills.See Floor Plan in Document section. Home to be built by award winning...

  • 6 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 6156863 MLS
  • 8,766 SqFt.
10016 E Relic Rock Road Unit #17, Scottsdale image
10016 E Relic Rock Road Unit #17, Scottsdale $10,000,000

This home, now on the market for the first time ever, is an astounding piece of livable art. The construction process spanned 12 years as the home emerged organically fr...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 6201670 MLS
  • 7,412 SqFt.
9204 E Grapevine Pass, Scottsdale image
9204 E Grapevine Pass, Scottsdale $9,995,000

Modern Mediterranean Luxury Living meets Fantastical Fun on one of the highest elevated estate sites in the premier community of Desert Mountain. Situated atop all of Des...

  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 6182362 MLS
  • 7,718 SqFt.
9661 E Cintarosa Pass, Scottsdale image
9661 E Cintarosa Pass, Scottsdale $9,995,000

One of the highest elevations in Desert Mountain, Lot 354 in Cintarosa Ranch is situated on over 3 acres and this captivating new-build combines stunning modern architect...

  • 4 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 5891291 MLS
  • 9,850 SqFt.
10731 E Rimrock Drive, Scottsdale image
10731 E Rimrock Drive, Scottsdale $9,750,000

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  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6178366 MLS
  • 8,514 SqFt.
21297 N 110th Way, Scottsdale image
21297 N 110th Way, Scottsdale $9,749,900 ▼

This majestic Country French 2 acre estate is situated in Silverleaf's Upper Canyon with city light and mountain views abounding from nearly every room. The 14,313/sf hom...

  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6023236 MLS
  • 14,313 SqFt.
10835 E Mountain Spring Road, Scottsdale image
10835 E Mountain Spring Road, Scottsdale $8,999,000

Extraordinary estate nestled in Silverleaf's Upper Canyon McDowell Mountain preserve with a majestic mountain backdrop, dramatic down valley city views, and golf course p...

  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6163378 MLS
  • 12,289 SqFt.

All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS. Copyright 2021 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.

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