Scottsdale
Old Town energy, McDowell Mountain views and the Valley's luxury standard
Living in Scottsdale
Old Town energy, McDowell Mountain views and the Valley's luxury standard.
Scottsdale is the Valley's luxury benchmark, and it is also where APEX Residential keeps its office in the Scottsdale Airpark on North 87th Street. From Old Town's galleries, restaurants and the Waterfront to the 30,000 acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve in the north, Scottsdale covers 185 square miles and an enormous range of homes: mid century ranches in south Scottsdale, lakefront properties in McCormick Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch, golf communities like Grayhawk, DC Ranch and Troon, and hillside estates near Pinnacle Peak.
Angela's Scottsdale closings include a $1.8 million home in Grayhawk and a $1 million sale in Scottsdale Country Acres, along with condos and patio homes near Old Town and Kierland. Scottsdale buyers expect an agent who understands lot value, HOA architectural review and the difference a view corridor makes, and she brings that precision to every negotiation.
Angela's Scottsdale track record
Based on Angela Dansereau's closed transactions in Scottsdale (2019 to 2026), ARMLS. ZIP codes: 85250 to 85266.
Explore the area
Life in Scottsdale
Parks and Outdoors
Parks and Outdoors
- McDowell Sonoran Preserve and the Gateway Trailhead
- Pinnacle Peak Park
- Indian Bend Wash greenbelt, 11 miles of parks and lakes
- Chaparral Park and the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden
Dining and Shopping
Dining and Shopping
- Old Town Scottsdale, the Waterfront and the Arts District
- Scottsdale Fashion Square
- Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter
- The Promenade and Scottsdale Airpark district
Golf and Recreation
Golf and Recreation
- TPC Scottsdale, home of the WM Phoenix Open
- Grayhawk, Troon North and DC Ranch clubs
- McCormick Ranch Golf Club
- Scottsdale Stadium, spring home of the Giants
Schools and Districts
Schools and Districts
- Scottsdale Unified School District (Chaparral, Saguaro, Desert Mountain, Arcadia)
- Paradise Valley Unified in the 85254 and 85255 areas
- Cave Creek Unified in far north Scottsdale
- Basis Scottsdale and Notre Dame Prep
Getting Around
Getting Around
- Loop 101 along the east and north sides
- Scottsdale Road as the city's spine from Tempe to Carefree
- About 20 minutes to Sky Harbor from Old Town
- Scottsdale Airport for private aviation
Entertainment and Events
Entertainment and Events
- WM Phoenix Open and Barrett-Jackson at WestWorld
- Scottsdale Arts Festival and Canal Convergence
- Spring training at Scottsdale Stadium and Salt River Fields
- Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona
Buying in Scottsdale
Scottsdale pricing is driven by location tier first: south of Shea, Shea to the 101, and north of the 101 into the preserve. Angela helps you understand what each tier buys and where value still exists.
Many Scottsdale communities have design review boards, rental restrictions and club membership requirements. Angela reads the governing documents before you commit to a property.
Investors and second home buyers should understand Scottsdale's short term rental rules and HOA policies. Angela can outline what is and is not permitted in each community.
Selling in Scottsdale
Scottsdale luxury buyers shop nationally and internationally. Angela's listings lead with cinematic video, drone and twilight photography, and targeted digital campaigns to relocation and second home audiences.
Angela and APEX Residential's boutique model mean your listing gets senior level attention rather than a hand off to a team of assistants.
Timing matters in Scottsdale. The January through April season, when spring training and the WM Phoenix Open bring visitors to town, is often the deepest luxury buyer pool.
FAQ
Questions about Scottsdale real estate
What is the average home price in Scottsdale, AZ?
Angela's Scottsdale closings average about $693,000 with sales ranging from condos in the $300,000s to $1.8 million in Grayhawk. Citywide, north Scottsdale golf and preserve communities commonly trade from $1 million to well above $5 million.
What are the best neighborhoods in Scottsdale?
It depends on the lifestyle you want. Old Town and south Scottsdale for walkability, McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch for lakes and mature landscaping, Kierland for shopping and dining, and Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Troon and Desert Mountain for golf and mountain views.
What school district serves Scottsdale?
Most of Scottsdale is in the Scottsdale Unified School District, which includes Chaparral, Saguaro and Desert Mountain high schools. The 85254 and 85255 areas are largely served by Paradise Valley Unified, and far north Scottsdale by Cave Creek Unified.
Is Scottsdale a good place to invest in real estate?
Scottsdale has historically held value well because of limited land near the preserve, strong tourism and a deep second home market. Investors should study HOA rental rules and the city's short term rental ordinances before buying.
Where is APEX Residential located?
APEX Residential is at 14350 North 87th Street, Suite 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, in the Scottsdale Airpark near Loop 101 and Kierland.
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