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Front walk of a home in Arcadia at dusk, between lit stone pillars and across a lawn to the entry
Great room seen from the entry between white columns, with a sectional sofa, a stone fireplace and glass doors to the yard
Living room with a white sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a stone fireplace and tall glass doors to the pool
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Aaron Benson, REALTOR®

Arcadia, Phoenix. Not Aaron’s listing or sale. The property featured is not representative of Aaron’s transaction history and includes information of another licensee’s transaction.

Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Greater Phoenix

Find where you want to live. Then the house.

Aaron Benson

I’m Aaron Benson, a REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group. I help people buy, sell and relocate across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and greater Phoenix, with a focus on luxury homes, investment property and land.

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The house

How a house really lives

How light moves through the day, how the rooms connect, and what’s original versus what’s been redone and how well. These are the things listing photos don’t tell you.

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The value

What buyers here will pay for

Glass walls, outdoor living, kitchens. Which features move price differs from Arcadia to Silverleaf, and I’ll tell you which ones are just expensive.

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Aaron Benson, REALTOR®

The conversation

Then we talk about yours.

Buying, selling or moving here, it starts with a straight answer about your situation, in person, by phone or on video.

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Seven areas

The areas I cover

Pick an area from the list or the map. Each one has its own page covering the setting, lots, homes and HOAs.

  1. North ScottsdaleHigh-desert golf and master-planned communities
  2. SilverleafGuard-gated community at the foot of the McDowells
  3. Central ScottsdaleEstablished neighborhoods along the Shea corridor
  4. McCormick RanchGreenbelt paths and lakes, central and established
  5. Paradise ValleySeparate town with large lots and mountain views
  6. ArcadiaIrrigated lots, citrus and Camelback views
  7. BiltmoreResort, golf and shopping in central Phoenix

Illustrated map; boundaries are approximate. The list carries the same information.

Area 3

Central Scottsdale

Established neighborhoods near Shea Boulevard and the 101, central to almost everywhere in the Valley.

Median list price
$1,275,000RentCast, ZIP 85260, October 2026 to dateUpdated
Days on market (listings)
38 daysRentCast, ZIP 85260, October 2026 to dateUpdated
Lots
Typical suburban, with some larger lots
Homes
1970s–2000s, many remodeled
More about Central Scottsdale →Aaron’s listings ↓Compare with another area ↓

Side by side

Compare two areas

Any two areas side by side: lots, homes, HOAs, setting and walkability.

FactorParadise ValleyNorth Scottsdale
Median list price (single-family listings)$5,195,000RentCast, ZIP 85253, October 2026 to dateUpdated $2,136,119RentCast, ZIP 85255, October 2026 to dateUpdated
Median days on market (single-family listings)36 daysRentCast, ZIP 85253, October 2026 to dateUpdated 33 daysRentCast, ZIP 85255, October 2026 to dateUpdated
LotsMostly large lotsVaries; many smaller lots within HOAs
Typical homesWide age range; many remodels and rebuildsMostly built 1990s onward
HOAsLess commonCommon, often gated
SettingCentral, mountain viewsHigh desert, golf, trails
WalkabilityLowLow; you drive for most errands

More about Paradise Valley →More about North Scottsdale →

Market figures: RentCast, from single-family listings (list prices, not closed sales) in each area’s main ZIP code. “To date” means the month so far. Areas that share a ZIP code show the same figures. Any figures shown are past results, not a forecast. Descriptions cover places and housing, not who lives there.

For sale now

Aaron’s own listings, coming soon and for sale. We plan to add MLS search.

Aaron’s listings

Listing data: RentCast, updated October 30, 2026; details may change.

All of Aaron’s listings →
Desert-modern home at dusk with a lit stepping-stone path to glass front doors

Sold by Aaron · Central Scottsdale

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Sold by Aaron

A home Aaron sold in Central Scottsdale

A desert-modern single-level home in Central Scottsdale (85260).

  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • Sold May 2024 for $4,000,000

Exterior at dusk.

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Relocating

Moving to the Valley?

Most out-of-state buyers need to get the area right before the house. Here’s how one focused trip does that.

Plan a relocation call

  1. Narrow the areas

    A video call to match your priorities to two or three areas, using the comparison above.

  2. Spend an area day

    Drive them together: the streets, the errands, the drive times.

  3. Shortlist and offer

    Tour in person or on video, then negotiate from wherever you are.

Aaron Benson with his wife and daughter
Aaron with his wife and daughter

About

Your guide: Aaron Benson

A REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group, based at 7975 N Hayden Rd in Scottsdale. He works with buyers and sellers across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and greater Phoenix, focused on luxury homes, investment property and land.

I was born in Phoenix and live in McCormick Ranch today. Over three decades I’ve explored nearly everything Arizona offers: close to 300 days of sunshine, a range of climates within a few hours’ drive, endless outdoor activities and, my favorite, the sunsets. I’ve held my Arizona real estate license since 2014 and have been with Realty ONE Group since 2017. I love helping people own a home here, and sharing the lifestyle that makes this place special. That’s what makes my days rewarding.

AZ license SA652464000

From first call to closing, it’s Aaron.

You work with Aaron directly, from the first conversation through closing.

Licensed in Arizona since
2014
Scottsdale REALTORS® Forty Under 40
2022, 2024, 2025
With Realty ONE Group since
2017

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Private consultation

Not sure which area fits? Let’s talk it through.

No obligation and no mailing list. You’ll work with Aaron directly, and he usually replies within one business day.

Still deciding whether to move? That’s a good time to talk.

602-785-5095

Office: 7975 N Hayden Rd, Suite A101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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