North Scottsdale, Arizona - Real Estate Profile
Sonoran Desert Living
North Scottsdale extends roughly from Shea Boulevard North to the Carefree Highway, and from East Shea Blvd, just outside of Fountain Hills to Scottsdale Road. The fastest growing area of Scottsdale, North Scottsdale offers amazing real estate opportunities in some of the most prestigious communities in all of Arizona. Subdivisions like Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Troon, Desert Mountain, Desert Highland and Grayhawk offer custom homes with sensational views of city lights and picturesque mountains.
North Scottsdale has unparalleled scenic beauty, renowned dining and shops, remarkable outdoor living and terrific real estate buys. Minutes from sporting events, Sky Harbor Airport, shopping centers, and freeways, investing in real estate in North Scottsdale is a smart buy and outstanding investment opportunity.
Buying Real Estate in North Scottsdale
North Scottsdale Luxury Custom Home
In addition to all the fabulous amenities and facilities in North Scottsdale, there’s plenty of real estate to buy or build on. The attractiveness of the high Sonoran Desert and serene lifestyle captures many home buyers attention and desire to purchase real estate here. Many of the nations most exclusive homes can be found in North Scottsdale, with prices well into the millions. Less expensive and affordable real estate is also available, adding to the appeal of living in this prestigious area.
Homes in North Scottsdale start as low as $140,000 and can range as high as $15,000,000. Currently the average price for a home in North Scottsdale is $783,000. Investors and those looking to purchase land in North Scottsdale will pay on average for an acre or less $490,000. These prices do not include foreclosures. Depending on your real estate needs, North Scottsdale has much to offer.
One of the major attractions to living and buying Real Estate in North Scottsdale is the outdoor lifestyle. Top golfing communities like Silverleaf, Troon, Whisper Rock, Mirabel, and Desert Mountain attract thousands of potential buyers each year. Additionally, dozens of parks, jogging paths, bridle paths, and outdoor playing fields add to the appeal of living in North Scottsdale.
If you are ready to purchase a home or piece of land in North Scottsdale, be sure to call upon the Gary May Group, your North Scottsdale real estate experts.
The city of Scottsdale covers just over 30 miles north and south, and roughly 8 miles east and west. A vast amount of that area is North Scottsdale. The further north you travel in Scottsdale, the more you’ll find lots and land available for purchase. Lot purchases range from $15,000 to $12,300,000. Lower priced lots tend to fall into the 85262 zip code which boarders Rio Verde. Higher priced lots can be found in the 85262 zip code which lies between Happy Valley Road and the Boulders. These areas are less populous, but steadily growing. Buyers and investors interested in land in the more populous zip codes (85259, 85255, 85262) will find less acreage available and higher price tags.
Be sure to contact the Gary May Group regarding your real estate interest in land and lots in the North Scottsdale area.
North Scottsdale Home and Land Foreclosures
In addition to all the fabulous amenities and facilities in North Scottsdale, there’s plenty of real estate to buy or build on. The attractiveness of the high Sonoran Desert and serene lifestyle captures many home buyers attention and desire to purchase real estate here. Many of the nations most exclusive homes can be found in North Scottsdale, with prices well into the millions. Less expensive and affordable real estate is also available, adding to the appeal of living in this prestigious area.
Homes in North Scottsdale start as low as $140,000 and can range as high as $15,000,000. Currently the average price for a home in North Scottsdale is $783,000. Investors and those looking to purchase land in North Scottsdale will pay on average for an acre or less $430,000. These prices do not include foreclosures. Depending on your real estate needs, North Scottsdale has much to offer.
One of the major attractions to living and buying Real Estate in North Scottsdale is the outdoor lifestyle. Top golfing communities like Silverleaf, Troon, Whisper Rock, Mirabel, and Desert Mountain attract thousands of potential buyers each year. Additionally, dozens of parks, jogging paths, bridle paths, and outdoor playing fields add to the appeal of living in North Scottsdale.
If you are ready to purchase a home or piece of land in North Scottsdale, be sure to call upon the Gary May Group, your North Scottsdale real estate experts.
Five hundred and eighty-eight single family foreclosed homes have sold in North Scottsdale since the beginning of 2009. The average home foreclosed sale price was $587, 816 and spent an average of one hundred and fifty-three days on the market. Additionally, investors of these foreclosed homes spent on average $166 a square foot. Compare these statistics to non-foreclosures that sell for an average of $244.08 a square foot, there is a difference of close to almost $100 a square foot for a foreclosed real estate property, a great buy!
North Scottsdale land and lot foreclosures that are 1 acre or less are selling on average for $271,273 and spending an average of 250 days on the market. Investors and buyers who are purchasing non-foreclosed parcels are paying on average $494,175 for a 1 acre or less lot. Non-foreclosed lots are spending well over 1 year on the market. Investing in a foreclosed piece of land is a terrific value.
If investing in foreclosed homes or lots is what you are looking for, be sure to contact The Gary May Group to get your best deal in North Scottsdale.
North Scottsdale Land and Buildable Lots
Patio Mountain and Sunset Views
The city of Scottsdale covers just over 30 miles north and south, and roughly 8 miles east and west. A vast amount of that area is North Scottsdale. The further north you travel in Scottsdale, the more you’ll find lots and land available for purchase. Lot purchases range from $15,000 to $12,300,000. Lower priced lots tend to fall into the 85262 zip code which boarders Rio Verde. Higher priced lots can be found in the 85262 zip code which lies between Happy Valley Road and the Boulders. These areas are less populous, but steadily growing. Buyers and investors interested in land in the more populous zip codes (85259, 85255, 85262) will find less acreage available and higher price tags.
Be sure to contact the Gary May Group regarding your real estate interest in land and lots in the North Scottsdale area.
Commercial Real Estate in North Scottsdale
Nearly 100% of commercial real estate in North Scottsdale lies in the 85259, 85260 or 85255 zip codes, covering Cactus Road north to Pinnacle Peak Road. Due to this area being more populated, commercial real estate is more prevalent. Office condos are readily available as well as other small businesses. Prices range from $230,000 to $2,750,000. Of the forty-two active commercial real estate listings currently on the market, three are foreclosed properties. Commercial Real Estate in North Scottsdale is thriving, particularly in the Scottsdale Industrial Airpark, and investors and buyers will want to get in on the fabulous deals available in the current economy. Contact Gary May for more commercial real estate buying needs.
North Scottsdale Documents
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- Scottsdale North McDowell Mountain Real Estate
- Scottsdale North Grayhawk Real Estate
- Scottsdale North DC Ranch Real Estate
- Scottsdale North Airpark Real Estate
- Scottsdale North Airpark Economic Growth
Taxes
In 2009 the average household in North Scottsdale spent between $3,200 and $5,000 on property tax. In 2008 North Scottsdale residents paid between $3,200 and
$4,500, a slight change from the previous year. Primary taxes in Scottsdale are used for the benefit of maintenance and operations. Secondary taxes in Scottsdale go toward voter approved city improvement projects, redemption charges on bond indebtedness, and any special district assessments. Residents in all of Scottsdale pay much less in property taxes than the nation on average.
Growth and Development
North Scottsdale currently covers 7 different zip codes. The North Scottsdale area continues to move in a northern direction with growth and development. The southern portion of North Scottsdale encompasses the Scottsdale Airpark. Because of the steady increase in population, the Airpark has become the key business center for North Scottsdale and the second largest employment center in the Phoenix area. North of the Airpark, newer real estate is being built and developed. Communities like Grayhawk, Troon, and Desert Foothills, still have plenty of lots and homes available for purchase and plenty of opportunity for those seeking to build or buy commercial real estate.
The growth of North Scottsdale is expected to continue at a great amount. By 2010 it is expected that over 150,000 people will be employed in Scottsdale, and by 2020 that number will increase to 200,000. Business and employment construction in Scottsdale is adding more than $500 million to Scottsdale’s property tax basis each year. It is important that the future development of North Scottsdale be adjusted to the economic and technological environment of the 21st Century.
Key Characteristics of North Scottsdale
- The fastest growing and most livable city in the United States
- Offers high end luxury living with many available lots for purchase to build on
- Real Estate is abundant and continues to grow
- Known as an upscale vacation destination, hosting many business conferences with a variety of posh hotels and resorts
- Great location for outdoor lovers of golfing, biking, hiking, jogging, etc.
- Low unemployment rate, with continuing job growth
- Low crime rate makes the city appealing to families and singles
- World class shopping and renown restaurants
- Residence of the prominent Mayo Clinic
- A+ school system
- Extraordinary views of the Sonoran landscape and the McDowell Mountains
- Home to Taliesin West and its creator Frank Lloyd Wright
- Close to downtown Phoenix, ASU, sporting events, and Sky Harbor Airport
Area Activity
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| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ZIP CODE 85260 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Households | ||||
| Total Population | 41,375 | Total Households | 34,998 | ||
| Male Population | 17,155 (47.8%) | Family Households | 27,870 | ||
| Female Population | 18,753 (52.2%) | Non-Family Households | 7,128 | ||
| Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 2,850 | Households with Children | 7,733 | ||
| Median Age | 38.4 | Average People per Household | 2.3 | ||
| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ZIP CODE 85264 | |||||
| Population | Households | ||||
| Total Population | 1,155 | Total Households | 868 | ||
| Male Population | 473 (50.6%) | Family Households | 822 | ||
| Female Population | 462 (49.4%) | Non-Family Households | 46 | ||
| Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 4 | Households with Children | 332 | ||
| Median Age | 24.3 | Average People per Household | 3.5 | ||
| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ZIP CODE 85255 | |||||
| Population | Households | ||||
| Total Population | 24,628 | Total Households | 21,081 | ||
| Male Population | 10,518 (49.2%) | Family Households | 18,751 | ||
| Female Population | 10,856 (50.8%) | Non-Family Households | 2,330 | ||
| Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 374 | Households with Children | 4,158 | ||
| Median Age | 43.0 | Average People per Household | 2.4 | ||
| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ZIP CODE 85258 | |||||
| Population | Households | ||||
| Total Population | 24,971 | Total Households | 25,015 | ||
| Male Population | 11,797 (47.2%) | Family Households | 19,348 | ||
| Female Population | 13,174 (52.8%) | Non-Family Households | 5,667 | ||
| Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 3470 | Households with Children | 3,695 | ||
| Median Age | 48.9 | Average People per Household | 2.1 | ||
| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ZIP CODE 85259 | |||||
| Population | Households | ||||
| Total Population | 26,588 | Total Households | 26,712 | ||
| Male Population | 13,067 (49.1%) | Family Households | 23,707 | ||
| Female Population | 13,520 (50.9%) | Non-Family Households | 3,005 | ||
| Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 533 | Households with Children | 7139 | ||
| Median Age | 38.0 | Average People per Household | 2.6 | ||
| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ZIP CODE 85262 | |||||
| Population | Households | ||||
| Total Population | 9,264 | Total Households | 9,154 | ||
| Male Population | 4,589 (49.5%) | Family Households | 8,176 | ||
| Female Population | 4,675 (50.5%) | Non-Family Households | 978 | ||
| Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 46 | Households with Children | 1,039 | ||
| Median Age | 54.6 | Average People per Household | 2.2 | ||
No demographic info available till the 2010 Census
