Friday, August 8, 2008

Scottsdale Arizona Neighborhood Overview Something For Everyone

Scottsdale Arizona is located in the north east corner of the Phoenix Metro area. Bordered on the east side by rural Indian reservation lands and mountain ranges and surrounded on the other three sides by Phoenix and the surrounding area, Scottsdale is a collection of neighborhoods that define and capture the spirit of one of the most beautiful cities in America. Here is a quick summary of Scottsdale neighborhoods:

South Scottsdale: Older section of town with condo complexes, small patio homes and industrial areas. Great location near to Mill Street, Tempe and Arizona State University, plus easy access to downtown Phoenix.

Old Town Scottsdale: Once known for the quaint Main Street tourist shops and art galleries, Old Town now offers high end shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The new waterfront district with luxury high rise condominiums and other loft style and ultra modern style condo projects is providing an exciting new direction.

McCormick Ranch: Centered around several golf courses, this area has a number of home and condo communities in central Scottsdale. Great family oriented residential area.

Gainey Ranch: Located just west of McCormick Ranch is a bit newer and offers some high end shopping, restaurants, and of course golf.

Shea Blvd: Marked by Shea Blvd and located north of McCormick Ranch and Gainey Rance is the Shea Neighborhood. A mix of residential and commercial, the area includes the Starfire Golf Club and the Scottsdale Ranch area which includes lake front communities.

Scottsdale Airpark: Centered by a small airport catering to private jets, this area is a hub of commercial and retail business. From small technology companies to large and small corporations, a number of jobs and companies are located here.

Kierland: Just west of the Scottsdale Airpark is the new, upscale shopping and residential area known as the Kierland. Anchored in part by the Kierland Westin Resort and Spa as well as the Kierland Commons, an upscale shopping center filled with restaurants, this area may some day rival Old Town for a mix of high end luxury living with urban style ammenities.

North Scottsdale: This area north of the 101 highway and the Kierland/Scottsdale Airpark neighborhoods is a collection of luxury, golf course communities. DC Ranch, Desert Highlands, Desert Mountain, Estancia, Grayhawk, Troon and Troon North are some of the main golf course centered communities. There are also a number of smaller developments in and around these areas providing plenty of home, condo and townhome living options. You'll find the city atmosphere has been replaced with Sonoran Desert landscapes and gorgeous mountain views.

Scottsdale offers something for everyone. South Scottsdale is close to ASU. Old Town is the city center with the new high rise/waterfront district. McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Shea areas are great places to raise a family. Scottsdale Airpark is the commerical and business hub with Kierland providing high end shopping and residential areas. And, North Scottsdale offers golf course and Sonoran desert style living options.

About the Author

Liz Suto is a Phoenix, Arizona Real Estate Agent specializing in the Scottsdale Condo, Loft and Townhome Market. Visit her websites www.ScottsdaleCondoMania.com and www.PhoenixCondoMania.com to easily browse the condo markets by area, complex, style or price and start home shopping today! Liz can also be reached by phone at (623) 810-1273.

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