Arizona Markets
Scottsdale
Arizona's most active and range-diverse luxury market.
Scottsdale is a 30-mile corridor that runs from Old Town in the south to the high desert communities of North Scottsdale. No other market in Arizona offers the same combination of depth, range, and consistent appreciation. The city has been one of the most active luxury real estate markets in the country for the past several years.
Understanding Scottsdale requires understanding that it is not one market — it is several, stacked geographically and by price point. Old Town and Central Scottsdale attract a different buyer than Silverleaf or DC Ranch in the north. The key is knowing which segment aligns with a buyer's priorities.
Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price
$1.14M
City-wide, June 2026
Luxury Median (>$2M)
$3.8M
June 2026
Days on Market
63
City-wide median
Active Listings
3,800+
All price points
YoY Appreciation
+4.3%
Trailing 12 months
Price Range
$500K–$20M+
North vs. Central vs. Old Town
North Scottsdale (85255, 85266, 85262) is where the largest estates and most established luxury communities are concentrated. Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Estancia, and Whisper Rock define the upper tier. Central Scottsdale offers more established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and proximity to amenities. Old Town and the Camelback Corridor attract buyers who want walkability, nightlife access, and a more urban feel within a luxury price point.
Golf course communities
Scottsdale has more golf course communities than any other market in Arizona, and the quality varies significantly. Premium communities with private clubs and controlled access — Estancia, Silverleaf, Desert Mountain — hold value differently than semi-private or public-access course communities. Buyers who are not golfers sometimes undervalue course-adjacent properties; buyers who are serious golfers often overpay for proximity without evaluating the club quality.
New construction vs. resale
The new construction market in North Scottsdale has been active, with several major developments delivering luxury product in the $2M–$6M range. Resale in established communities often offers better value on a per-square-foot basis, with mature landscaping and established HOA infrastructure that new builds cannot replicate immediately. The tradeoff is customization and warranty coverage.
Relocation demand
Scottsdale has been one of the primary destinations for California relocators for the past five years. The combination of no state income tax, lower carrying costs, and a genuine luxury lifestyle infrastructure has made it a serious long-term destination rather than a temporary tax move. This sustained demand has been a primary driver of appreciation across all price tiers.
Typical Buyer Profile
The broadest buyer profile of the three markets. Covers first-time luxury buyers, move-up buyers, investors, and ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking estate product. Strong relocation demand from California, Texas, and the Midwest.
A note from Jordan
"Scottsdale is where I see the most activity across the widest range of buyer profiles. The key to navigating it well is knowing which sub-market actually fits what a buyer is trying to accomplish — and being honest when a different market might serve them better."