The areas Aaron covers
Seven areas across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and central Phoenix. Each area’s page covers its setting, lots, homes and HOAs, with Aaron’s own listings there when he has one.
All seven areas
- North ScottsdaleHigh-desert golf and master-planned communitiesGolf and master-planned communities in the high Sonoran desert, many of them gated, with mountain and city-light views.
- SilverleafGuard-gated community at the foot of the McDowellsA guard-gated, master-planned community within DC Ranch at the base of the McDowell Mountains, with custom estates and villas.
- Central ScottsdaleEstablished neighborhoods along the Shea corridorEstablished neighborhoods near Shea Boulevard and the 101, central to almost everywhere in the Valley.
- McCormick RanchGreenbelt paths and lakes, central and establishedA central, established master plan with greenbelt paths, lakes and easy access to Old Town.
- Paradise ValleySeparate town with large lots and mountain viewsA separate, mostly residential town with large lots, custom homes and views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.
- ArcadiaIrrigated lots, citrus and Camelback viewsAn established Phoenix neighborhood of irrigated lots and mature citrus at the foot of Camelback Mountain.
- BiltmoreResort, golf and shopping in central PhoenixThe area around the Arizona Biltmore resort and golf courses, with condos, patio homes and custom estates near shopping and dining.
The areas on the map
North ScottsdaleHigh-desert golf and master-planned communities1SilverleafGuard-gated community at the foot of the McDowells2Central ScottsdaleEstablished neighborhoods along the Shea corridor3McCormick RanchGreenbelt paths and lakes, central and established4Paradise ValleySeparate town with large lots and mountain views5ArcadiaIrrigated lots, citrus and Camelback views6BiltmoreResort, golf and shopping in central Phoenix7
Boundaries are approximate. The list and links on this page carry the same information.
All seven areas side by side
Lots, homes, HOAs, setting and walkability for every area, from the same records as each area’s page. Descriptions cover places and housing, not who lives there.
| Area | Lots | Homes | HOAs | Setting | Walkability | Median list price | Days on market (listings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Scottsdale | Varies; many smaller lots within HOAs | Mostly built 1990s onward | Common, often gated | High desert, golf, trails | Low; you drive for most errands | $2,136,119RentCast, ZIP 85255, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 33 daysRentCast, ZIP 85255, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
| Silverleaf | Custom estate lots and villa parcels | Custom estates, mostly 2000s onward | Guard-gated; club membership separate | Mountain foothills, golf, trails | Low; internal paths | $2,136,119RentCast, ZIP 85255, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 33 daysRentCast, ZIP 85255, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
| Central Scottsdale | Typical suburban, with some larger lots | 1970s–2000s, many remodeled | Varies by neighborhood | Central, close to the 101 and Shea | Low to moderate | $1,275,000RentCast, ZIP 85260, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 38 daysRentCast, ZIP 85260, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
| McCormick Ranch | Typical suburban lots | 1970s–90s single-family, many updated | Common | Greenbelt, lakes, paths | Moderate; paths connect neighborhoods | $1,450,000RentCast, ZIP 85258, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 34 daysRentCast, ZIP 85258, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
| Paradise Valley | Mostly large lots | Wide age range; many remodels and rebuilds | Less common | Central, mountain views | Low | $5,195,000RentCast, ZIP 85253, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 36 daysRentCast, ZIP 85253, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
| Arcadia | Larger irrigated lots | Mid-century ranch homes and new rebuilds | Rare | Citrus, Camelback views, nearby dining | Low to moderate | $1,790,000RentCast, ZIP 85018, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 36 daysRentCast, ZIP 85018, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
| Biltmore | Varies widely | Condos, patio homes and custom estates | Common in gated enclaves | Resort, golf, shopping | Moderate near the shopping district | $827,000RentCast, ZIP 85016, October 2026 to dateUpdated | 37 daysRentCast, ZIP 85016, October 2026 to dateUpdated |
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