Paradise Valley
Separate town with large lots and mountain views
A separate, mostly residential town with large lots, custom homes and views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.
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.
Paradise Valley at a glance
- Median list price
- $5,195,000Single-family listings · RentCast, ZIP 85253, October 2026 to dateUpdated
- Days on market (listings)
- 36 daysSingle-family listings · RentCast, ZIP 85253, October 2026 to dateUpdated
- Lots
- Mostly large lots
- Typical homes
- Wide age range; many remodels and rebuilds
- HOAs
- Less common
- Setting
- Central, mountain views
- Walkability
- Low
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.
Questions about Paradise Valley
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm the specifics against your own contract and with your own advisers.
Is Paradise Valley part of Scottsdale or Phoenix?
No, the Town of Paradise Valley is its own municipality, incorporated on May 24, 1961. The Town gives its borders as Shea Boulevard to the north, Scottsdale Road to the east, 32nd Street to the west and Chaparral Road to the south. Its ZIP code is 85253.
Source: Town of Paradise Valley, Resident Guide (revised 2023)
How large are lots in Paradise Valley?
The Town’s Resident Guide (revised 2023) says most of the Town is zoned R-43, with a minimum lot equal to 43,560 square feet. Other districts run from 10,000 square feet up, and some R-43 lots are smaller, legal non-conforming lots. Check the current zoning of a specific parcel with the Town.
Source: Town of Paradise Valley, Resident Guide (revised 2023)
Do Paradise Valley homes have an HOA?
HOAs are less common there than in many other areas, so check the specific address. The title commitment lists what’s recorded against a property, including any restrictions.
Source: Arizona Department of Real Estate and Arizona REALTORS®, Buyer Advisory (January 2025)
What applies to building on a hillside lot in Paradise Valley?
Hillside construction and remodeling need approval from the Town’s Hillside Building Committee before a building permit is issued. The Town also approves painting, roofing, outdoor lighting, walls, fences and landscaping there.
Source: Town of Paradise Valley, Resident Guide (revised 2023)
Does the Town of Paradise Valley charge a property tax?
No, the Town’s Resident Guide (revised 2023) says it doesn’t assess a primary or secondary property tax. Property taxes for other jurisdictions, including Maricopa County and the state, still apply.
Source: Town of Paradise Valley, Resident Guide (revised 2023)
Homes for sale in Paradise Valley
Aaron’s own listings in Paradise Valley’s ZIP codes, coming soon and for sale.
Aaron’s listings
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Active
$3,950,000
6 beds5.5 baths4,875 sq ft43,560 sq ft lot
9414 N 53rd PlParadise Valley, AZ 85253
Ask Aaron about this home: 9414 N 53rd Pl
Listing data: RentCast, updated October 30, 2026; details may change.
Compare Paradise Valley with
See Paradise Valley beside any of the other six areas: lots, homes, HOAs, setting and walkability.
- Compare Paradise Valley with North ScottsdaleSide by side in the compare tool
- Compare Paradise Valley with SilverleafSide by side in the compare tool
- Compare Paradise Valley with Central ScottsdaleSide by side in the compare tool
- Compare Paradise Valley with McCormick RanchSide by side in the compare tool
- Compare Paradise Valley with ArcadiaWritten comparison
- Compare Paradise Valley with BiltmoreSide by side in the compare tool
Guides that cover Paradise Valley
- Arizona property tax basics: Full Cash Value, Limited Property Value and the 5% cap
- Buying land in the Phoenix area: water, lot splits and due diligence
- How buying a home works in Arizona, from offer to keys
- Postal city vs. city limits: which town is that address really in?
- Rising or falling inventory: what it means for a seller, and how to read the figures on this site
- What to fix and what to leave before selling a home in Scottsdale or Phoenix
- When to list a home in the Phoenix and Scottsdale market: what the seasonal data shows
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