North Scottsdale boasts some of the finest golf properties in the region, offering a luxurious lifestyle amidst breathtaking desert landscapes. This area is home to prestigious neighborhoods, each featuring world-class golf courses and upscale amenities.
DESERT MOUNTAIN:
Located in the northeast corner of Scottsdale on 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain is Known for its exclusive gated golf community, Desert Mountain offers six Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, plus one par 54 executive course named Seven, elegant homes, and unparalleled club amenities. The combination of high rugged mountains, prominent ridges, and deep, lushly vegetated washes creates a dominant desert setting for the area. Across much of the community, the view shed includes mountains 50 to 100 miles away, city lights, and magnificent sunset views. The Desert Mountain Residents enjoy a vibrant social scene, gourmet dining, and a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, along with a nationally acclaimed hiking and biking trail system. Desert Mountain boasts Seven Clubhouses with a variety of dining options and experiences. Real estate consists of large custom estates to restful courtyard villas to lock and leave condominiums, all within a collection of multiple gated villages.
SILVERLEAF:
Nestled in the McDowell Mountains, and tucked within DC Ranch, Silverleaf is a private enclave offering stunning custom homes, a private Country Club, and a Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course. It is one of the most prestigous addresses in the Valley with stunning views of city lights, golf and high desert canyons. At over 2,000 acres, Silverleaf offers a variety of residential options including single-family estates, premium condomiums and penthouse living. The community exudes sophistication with its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, taking it's inspiration from the 50,000 square foot Mediterranean style Club House. Adjoining the Clubhouse is a spectacular full-service spa.
DC RANCH:
This 8,800 master-planned community offers upscale living with its two private golf courses, elegant homes, and a vibrant social calendar. There are three separate Villages: Country Club Village, Desert Camp Village, and Desert Park Village. The Country Club Village is a guard-gated community and features a private membership club. The community includes luxury villas, single-family, and custom homes. Desert Camp Village offers neighborhood parks and trails linking the village to the entire DC Ranch community. Its community center, called Desert Camp, features a 25-yard swimming pool and tot pools, a fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, and pickleball, and basketball courts. Desert Park Village is a collection of single-family homes and luxury rentals and has tree-lined streets parks and a variety of homes. Architectural elements promote front-of-home living, with front porches and garages positioned at the back of some homes. The community center within Desert Park Village, The Homestead, offers a playhouse community theater, an adventure playground, and basketball courts. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, and fine dining, all set against the backdrop of the stunning McDowell Mountains.
GRAYHAWK:
This community of 1,600 acres features two distinct yet interconnected neighborhoods called The Park and the Retreat. They both offer a variety of prices, amenities, and lifestyles. The community consists of more the 4,000 residential units with a broad mix of housing types. Varied community features give residents a wide range of activities. The Park at Grayhawk offers a multitude of recreational parks and Grayhawk Elementary School. The Retreat contains two word-class 18-hole public golf courses, the Grayhawk clubhouse with superb casual dining, miles of trails for hiking, biking, and jogging, and a few guard-gated neighborhoods, making it a desirable choice for golf enthusiasts and families alike.
TROON NORTH:
Renowned for its challenging golf courses, Troon North features properties with spectacular views of Pinnacle Peak and the Sonoran Desert. The 1,800-acre master planned community enjoys a dynamic desert landscape - undulating geography huge granite boulders, and lush desert arroyos. The community combines modern elegance with outdoor adventure, providing residents with an exceptional living experience. Residential subdivisions are designed around two public championship golf courses by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The community park features tennis, basketball, armadas, and a turfed recreational area for other outdoor activities. Property options include condominiums, townhomes, production homes, semi-custom homes, and custom estates. All but a few subdivisions are gated. Most homes have mountain and/or city light views.
TROON VILLAGE:
Troon Village is a 1,400-acre residential master-planned golf community surrounding stately Troon Mountain. Its higher elevation provides cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and opportunities for views of the Valley floor. Troon Village has a wonderful assortment of residential choices from townhomes to semi-custom to custom homes in a variety of gated and non-gated neighborhoods. Troon Golf Club is a private Club and features a Tom Weiskopf and Jay Moorish designed Golf Course. The clubhouse recently went through a redesign and expansion.
DESERT HIGHLANDS:
Set at the base of Pinnacle Peak, Desert Highlands is an 850-acre, premier private gated residential golf community known for its award-winning golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This neighborhood features custom homes with spectacular mountain and desert views, and residents enjoy an array of amenities, including tennis courts, a racquet club, pickle ball, bocce, a 7,000 square foot fitness center, and a luxurious completely renovated clubhouse, and walking trails throughout the property. Additionally, the community offers a unique Gary Banks-designed 18-hole putting course. Properties range from large custom estates to smaller, more intimate properties. Golf membership must be purchased with the home.
ESTANCIA:
Nestled against the north face of Pinnacle Peak, Estancia is an exclusive, guard-gated community featuring a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. This neighborhood is known for its stunning custom homes, each designed to blend seamlessly with the natural landscape. With only 223 home sites and 39 villas within the 640-acre community, residents enjoy a private, low-density experience. The community itself has been patterned after a Tuscan, Old World style, and design guidelines ensure that each custom home will blend and contour to fit each site. The European-style, 32000-square-foot Clubhouse has a private dining area, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. Members also enjoy the club's unique active caddy program.
MIRABEL:
An exclusive gated private golf community situated on 713 acres of pristine desert lands at an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet. Mirabel features a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and luxurious custom homes. The community offers a private, intimate atmosphere with stunning views of the surrounding desert and mountains. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including a spa, fitness center, tennis, pickle ball, and gourmet dining. The Clubhouse has recently been renovated. The community is home to 315 custom homes with sites ranging from 2/3 of an acre to over 2 acres. In addition to custom homes, Mirabel includes El Corazon - 35 beautifully designed single-family homes in the heart of the community.
LEGEND TRAIL:
Offering a more relaxed lifestyle, Legend Trail is known for its friendly community and beautiful public golf course designed by Rees Jones. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, from cozy townhomes to expansive custom estates. Residents have access to amenities such as a fitness center, tennis courts, and scenic hiking trails.A few of the neighborhoods are gated and there is a Community Center.
WHISPER ROCK:
Whisper Rock Estates is an exclusive guard-gated golf community on 850 acres that offers large custom home sites ranging from one to five acres. Homes sites have lush desert vegetation and superb 360-degree distant views of the McDowells, Pinnacle Peak, Black Mountain, and the Tonto National Forest. The exclusive Whisper Rock Golf Club strives to provide players with the finest golf experience possible. The membership is limited to 580 golf memberships for the 36-hole facility and is by invitation only. Whisper Rock Estates has its own Community Center with a pool and workout facility for its owners. Only a few homes have a view of the golf course. Whisper Rock Estate homeowners also enjoy amenities such as walking paths, a library, 24-hour guard-gated access, and concierge services.
