McDowell Mountain Ranch Real Estate

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McDowell Mountain Ranch homes are located in the McDowell Mountains in Northeast Scottsdale. You will also hear this community referred to as “The Ranch” by locals. There are approximately 4000 homes in this area, which was opened to the public in 1995.

The 3200-acre McDowell Mountain Ranch community is conveniently located to Scottsdale amenities including direct access to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. In fact, you can even walk to the McDowell Mountain Aquatic Park, which is an impressive 35-acre area. This Northeast Scottsdale location is perfect for those seeking an active lifestyle as a wide range of amenities are nearby.

The McDowell Mountain Ranch community has 26 distinct neighborhoods. In fact, you will see quite a blend of architecture, as 14 unique builders designed these homes. There are 14-gated communities, 15 non-gated communities as well as condos and even an apartment complex.

Due to the large variety of McDowell Mountain Ranch homes, you will find a large spectrum of price points. Currently, a small 1200 square foot starter home is roughly $200,000. Larger McDowell Mountain Ranch homes have over 4000 square feet and cost upwards of $900,000. There are also custom homes available as well. One of the newer communities is Windgate Ranch. This area has an old world Spanish feel with courtyards and balconies.

Over $130,000,000 was spent on developing the infrastructure of this community and this definitely shows in the look and feel of the area. There are miles of trails that connect the neighborhoods. You will also find that trails conveniently lead to the Scottsdale Public Library, Citizen Service Center and elementary and middle schools.

One of the highlights of McDowell Mountain Ranch is the 5-acre park in the center of the development. This center offers a swimming pool spa, basketball courts and tennis courts as well as a splash fountain. There is also a community center that is easily accessible for owners of McDowell Mountain Ranch homes.

Residents of McDowell Mountain Ranch vary widely in age, and this is a very active community. There are plenty of empty nesters, baby boomers as well as young families in the community. To accommodate the owners of McDowell Mountain Ranch homes, there a variety of social activities for residents including activities specifically for kids. You will also find over 25 clubs for different interest groups. There are also events and classes designed for the community. McDowell Mountain Ranch is located in the Scottsdale Unified Schools district.