McCormick Ranchis Scottsdale’s first, and arguably greatest, master planned community. Incorporated in 1972, McCormick Ranch was developed in phases to become the iconic community it is today. Known for two championship 18-hole golf courses, more than 25 miles of bicycle paths, public tennis courts, 130 acres of man-made lakes, it is the greenery which makes it famous. With available land not as abundant as it once was, it is highly unlikely that the Valley will see another community as devoted to its amenities. These amenities are not just for show either as the lake system and greenbelt (Camelback Walk) was designed as a water drainage system. In conjunction with the Indian Bend Wash, it is equipped to handle a 100-year flood. For all of the terrific amenities, the annual planned development fee is a scant $265 (as of 2026) per household.
Homes in McCormick Ranch were primarily constructed from the early 1970s through the mid 1980s, with scattered in-fill construction. Development began along the southern boundary at Indian Bend Road and progressed northward incrementally to Shea Boulevard. It is bound on the west by Scottsdale Road and 92nd St on the east.
Housing options range from small condos to massive luxury properties on acreage or waterfront lots. There are two high school districts within McCormick Ranch. Residents south of Via de Ventura Rd are in the Saguaro High School District, while those north of Via de Ventura are included in the Chaparral High School District.
There are several resorts in and around McCormick Ranch including The McCormick Scottsdale, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, and the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort.
The Railroad Park in McCormick Ranch
Public Parks in the area include the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Rotary Park, Mountain View Park, and several smaller neighborhood parks.
While this site is loaded with McCormick Ranch information (Real Estate and otherwise) to start you on your way, a computer will never do this idyllic community justice. Read the individual subdivision spotlights, study up on the schools, uncover the unparalleled local amenities, peruse the latest homes for sale … then contact us for a tour through our favorite stomping grounds. Coffee’s on us if you don’t fall in love with the Ranch like we did years ago.
Sun Canyon is a condo development in McCormick Ranch. Located just northeast of Mountain View Rd at N Arabian Trail, this complex includes 188 unit, and was built between 1985-1989. The vast majority of the units are single level (95), albeit in a stacked configuration. Meaning there are upstairs and downstairs units, with exterior staircases. All of the actual livable space is on a single level, even though the buildings themselves are multi-level. There are 23 multi-level units which have no neighbors above or below them.
The average size of a unit in Sun Canyon is approximately 1325 sq ft. Most units come with single car garage parking. Monthly dues currently run in the mid $400s, and are in addition to the annual $265 McCormick Ranch planned community fee (both current as of 2026). The fees cover maintenance of the common grounds, heated community pool & spa, exterior maintenance of the units/buildings including roof, blanket insurance policy (residents responsible for insuring personal items and interior of unit), and trash/sewer.
Outside the grounds of the complex, residents of Sun Canyon have immediate access to the Camelback Walk greenbelt and multi-use path, Mountain View Park (soccer fields, baseball field, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, rec center), shopping/dining along the 90th St corridor and Hayden/Mountain View center.
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For those who enjoy all that McCormick Ranch has to offer, but don’t need a lot of space or the maintenance of single family housing, Sun Canyon is a great option.
Camello Vista is a multi-family development in McCormick Ranch located on the SW corner of Hayden Rd and McCormick Parkway, bordering the McCormick Ranch Golf Course. It has a total of 241 units. Most are stacked (a neighbor above or below), though there are some single level units scattered across the complex with no upstairs neighbors. There are exterior stairs to the 2nd level units, but all living space is single level. Some of the units include detached garage parking, while others have assigned covered carport spots. Built between 1974-1978, the average unit is approximately 1321 sq ft.
Monthly fees in Camello Vista currently in the $500/month range (as of 2026), and are in addition to the McCormick Ranch planned community fee of $265/annually (as of 2026). Included in those monthly fees is exterior maintenance of the units, roof maintenance (including replacement when necessary), blanket insurance policy (residents responsible for insuring personal items and interior of units), trash & sewer, and common area maintenance. The common grounds include a heated community pool, rec center, tennis courts, walking paths, and more.
Beyond the immediate confines of the development is the McCormick Ranch Golf Course to the West, and the Paseo Village shopping/dining center to the East. The readily accessible Camelback Walk mulit-use path stretches not only throughout McCormick Ranch (taking pedestrians, bikers, etc past the lakes, golf courses, mountain views that makes the Ranch famous), but all the way to Tempe to the South, and past Shea Blvd to the NE.
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Popular with seasonal residents and year round residents alike, Camello Vista is a great low-maintenance option for those who want to be in the center of it all without being responsible for taking care of it all.
Ready to start your McCormick Ranch home search? If you are in the market for a condo/townhome, Camello Vista is a great place to start!
Arabian Gardens is a subdivision of detached single family homes tucked away in the NE corner of McCormick Ranch. Rebranded in recent years as “Tierra Santa,” but still legally designated as “Arabian Gardens”, the aptly named subdivision lies along the Arabian Trail loop that ties the greenbelt-infused subdivisions of northern McCormick Ranch together.
This is a bit of a sleeper subdivision as many assume these are townhouses due to the smaller lots and slightly higher density, but rest assured, these are detached, single family residences. No common walls here. There are 59 single level homes and 13 multi-level homes in the community. They live and feel like patio homes, with an average lot size of 5397 sq ft, making them ideal for those who desire the privacy and elbow room of single family housing, but not necessarily all the maintenance that comes with a larger lot.
The average sized home in Arabian Gardens / Tierra Santa is 1744 sq ft, and was built between 1981-1993. Seven of the homes even have private pools. Each home has a 2 car garage.
There is a community pool, in ground spa, and tennis court available to residents. The HOA maintains the front yard of each residence in addition to the common grounds. Monthly HOA dues currently run just under $300, and is in addition to the the annual McCormick Ranch fee of $265 (as of 2026).
If you are torn between the maintenance and upkeep of larger single family homes/lots and the lack of separation from your neighbors and smaller unit sizes of townhouses/condos, don’t sleep on this sleeper subdivision. Arabian Gardens just might offer the happy medium you covet and struggle to find elsewhere in the Ranch.
McComick Ranch Greenbelt
Ready to launch your Arabian Gardens / Tierra Santa home search? This is the place!
Pleasant Run is a two phase townhome development in McCormick Ranch. Nestled along the west side of Hayden Road between the Paseo Village (McCormick Parkway / Hayden) and Mercado Del Lago (Hayden / Via De Ventura) business and dining centers, residents of this approximately 200 unit development are within walking/riding distance of the very best that McCormick Ranch has to offer.
Pleasant Run Unit 1 was developed in 1975 along the southern border of the complex. Of the 33 townhomes in this original phase, only 3 are single level. The remaining 30 are multi-level units. The average sized unit is 1445 sq ft, and the average lot size is 3366 sq ft.
Pleasant Run Unit 2 came next and is considerably larger than Unit 1. Built between 1977 and 1981, the units of this phase differ from phase 1 in that they are predominantly single level. Single level units outpace multi-level units by a count of 120 to 42. These units also tend to be a bit larger, with an average size of 1917 sq ft. Lot sizes are similar to those of Unit 1 with an average of 3277 sq ft.
Virtually all of the units come with a standard 2 car garage.
Community amenities include a heated pool & in ground spa, greenbelts, tennis and shuffleboard courts. Ready access to the Camelback Walk multi-use path that stretches throughout McCormick Ranch (and beyond) is a huge plus. Pedestrians, bikers, etc enjoy unparalleled views of the McCormick Ranch Golf Course, lakes, greenbelts, mountains and more on the way to local shops, dining, or just to get some fitness and leisure.
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Fees in Pleasant Run currently run in the upper $300s per month range (as of 2026). There is an additional planned community fee for McCormick Ranch, but it is a scant $265 per year (as of 2026) – truly one of the best values in the entire metro Phoenix area, let alone Scottsdale.
If condo living doesn’t leave you with quite enough elbow room, but single family home living is just too much maintenance for you, the townhouses of Pleasant Run offer a viable entry point into McCormick Ranch.
Ready to launch your Pleasant Run home search? You came to the right place. Now let’s get started!
Sandpiper is a guard gated patio home subdivision in McCormick Ranch. Located on the McCormick Ranch Golf Club course on the south side of McCormick Parkway, Sandpiper is a collection of 183 single level townhomes, spread over four adjoining phases. Legally classified as townhomes, Sandpiper is unique for the size of the homes as well as the lush greenery of the common grounds. Averaging 2000-2500 sq ft per unit, and sitting on lots in the 4000-5000 sq ft range, these aren’t what typically comes to mind when you think of a townhome. With no one above or below you, these feel more like single family homes that happen to share common walls and have no private yard to maintain.
Grass lawn runs throughout the complex, and is maintained by the HOA. Golf course and water front views surround the community. Sandpiper boasts a staggering total of 8 (!) community pools for residents to enjoy. With one gated point of entry/exit that is manned by a guard, Sandpiper appeals to full time and part time residents alike who value security and true “lock and leave” lifestyle.
You might expect the fees in Sandpiper to be on the high side to care for the amenities, landscaping, and security … and you’d be right. In addition to the annual McCormick Ranch planned community fee (currently $265 as of 2026), fees in Sandpiper currently run in the mid $2000s per quarter (roughly totaling in the ballpark of 10k per year). The HOA does cover exterior maintenance of the units in addition to a blanket insurance policy on the structure in that fee.
It’s not cheap to live in Sandpiper, but for those willing to shell out a few more bucks for the opportunity to live in this serene enclave in one of the most picturesque settings in all of Scottsdale, it’s well worth it.
Ready to launch your Sandpiper home search? Let’s get started.
Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is a subdivision of single family homes within the planned community of McCormick Ranch. Not to be confused with the original Orange Tree Estates, which is located near the Orange Tree Golf Resort in the 85254 zip code, Unit 2 is a small pocket of 33 homes on the eastern edge of McCormick Ranch. Originally developed in the late 1970s, most of the homes are single level (29), while a handful (4) are two-level homes. The average home size is 2532 sq ft. The average lot size is 10,201 (just shy of 1/4 acre). 23 (70%) of the homes have private pools. The homes were all originally constructed with 8″ “slump” block, though some that have been razed and/or expanded in recent years with the redevelopment boom have been replaced with majority frame wood construction.
Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is a bit of a sleeper subdivision within McCormick Ranch as it is a bit off the beaten path, nestled between 87th St and Pima Rd, away from the heavily trafficked Hayden corridor. With access to the greenbelts and Camelback Walk, the amenities that McCormick Ranch is famous for (parks, lakes, dining, shopping, schools, etc) remain quite walkable/ridable while the subdivision is a bit less hustle-bustley than others.
Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is a popular choice for those who value proximity to the greenbelt, Cochise Elementary School, and Mountain View Park, without being TOO close.
Are you ready to explore this quiet corner of the Ranch to see if a home in Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is for you? Start your search here!
Vista Del Cielo is a small pocket of single family homes along the eastern boundary of McCormick Ranch. Bound by 87th St and Pima Rd, this subdivision of 48 single family homes is a quiet nook close to all of the amenities (lakes, shopping, dining, greenbelts, multi-use paths, parks, schools, etc) that make McCormick Ranch famous … but not TOO close.
Originally developed between 1980-1990, the overwhelming majority of the homes in Vista Del Cielo are single level. Only four of the homes have more than one level. The homes were originally built with 8″ “slump” block, though properties that have undergone extensive renovation/expansion in the redevelopment boom of recent years may now feature primarily frame-wood construction. 40 of the 48 homes have private swimming pools (83%). The average home size is 2134 st ft, and the average lot size is 8894 sq ft (approx 1/5th acre).
Like most single family subdivisions within McCormick Ranch, there is no monthly HOA fee in Vista Del Cielo. Residents only pay the annual planned community fee (currently $265 as of 2026).
Ready to launch your McCormick Ranch home search? Vista Del Cielo is a great place to start.
Sands McCormick Townhomes is a subdivision of 59 townhouses along the Via Linda corridor in McCormick Ranch. Ideally located just east of Mountain View Park and Cochise Elementary School, the development is also sought after for its immediate access to the Camelback Walk multi-use path and greenbelt system. There is a second adjoining phase (Sands McCormick 2) with an additional 35 units as well (for a total of 94 units between the two phases).
Phase one was originally developed between 1980-1986 by popular builder ET Wright (of Sands Scottsdale fame, among other developments), Sands McCormick is noteworthy for its retro modern architecture. Half a century later, builders and architects of modern style homes are still summoning this very architecture in their renderings.
Phase 2 was developed between 1985-1995.
In addition to lovers of modern architecture, Sands McCormick is an attractive housing option for those who may not want the maintenance of a single family home, but can’t stomach the idea of high density condo living. With all 94 of the units in Sands McCormick being single level, with no one above or below you, these live like patio homes. Generously sized with an average of 1914 sq ft per unit, atop an average lot size of 4696 sq ft, each unit includes access to a heated community pool & spa, clubhouse, tennis / pickleball courts and more. Residents can also take advantage of the public amenities of neighboring Mountain View Park (tennis, baseball & soccer fields, playground, rec center).
HOA dues in Sands McCormick are assessed annually, and currently run approx $2000/year (approx $167/month). This fee is in addition to the annual McCormick Ranch planned community fee (currently $265 as of 2026).
Ready to see if life in Sands McCormick Townhomes is for you? Start your search here!
Tierra Nueva is a small subdivision of 37 single family homes along the eastern border of McCormick Ranch. One of several small subdivisions bound by 87th St and Pima Rd, this is a pocket that appeals to those who want to be close to all that McCormick Ranch has to offer (lakes, parks, multi-use paths, greenbelts, dining, shopping, schools, etc) … but not TOO close. Tucked away from the major traffic (both automotive and foot) centers along the Hayden corridor, it’s a little quieter in Tierra Nueva than in some neighboring subdivisions. All of the aforementioned amenities remain readily walkable/ridable as well as drivable, however.
All 37 of the homes in Tierra Nueva are single level. The subdivision was originally developed in 1979, though redevelopment/expansion sees homes taken down to the studs and basically re-built to this day. The homes here were originally constructed with 8″ slumpblock, though those that have been knocked down and rebuilt are now primarily framewood.
The average home size in Tierra Nueva is 2663 sq ft, and sits on an average lot size of 12,003 sq ft (just shy of 1/3rd acre). All 37 homes have private swimming pools.
Ready to launch your McCormick Ranch home search? Tierra Nueva is a great place to start.
Palo Viento 1 is a high end subdivision at the western edge of McCormick Ranch. Not to be confused with its sister subdivision, Palo Viento 2, which sits on the other side of a small golf course lake, Palo Viento 1 was originally developed all the way back in 1975. Rampant redevelopment has seen brand new homes go up in place of older ones in recent years.
And for good reason.
The location along the water and McCormick Ranch Golf Course, as well as proximity to the ultra high dollar Paradise Valley Farms and Gainey Ranch, makes this some of the most valuable real estate in all of Scottsdale. The older homes are prime candidates for builders/investors looking to erect multi-million dollar palaces in their place.
There are 107 homes in Palo Viento 1, 95 of which as single level. The remaining 12 of two-level homes. The vast majority (90 out of 107) of the homes have private pools. The average home size is 3119 sq ft. The average lot size is 14,022 sq ft (approx 1/3 acre).
Ideally situated between the Gainey Villages shopping/dining district at Scottsdale/Doubletree and the ever-popular Mercado Del Lago center at Hayden/Via De Ventura, Palo Viento 1 straddles the border between several highly desirable communities. Part of it all while somehow still feeling like its own private enclave. Luxury living, but without the pretentiousness.
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If you are tired of cookie cutter homes and mass production style homes and floorplans, Palo Viento 1 might just be for you. Whether you prefer the charm and personality of the original 1970s architecture, or you want something more modern, you can find it here, albeit at different ends of the pricing spectrum.
Enjoy all of the benefits of McCormick Ranch (lakes, walking paths, greenbelts, parks, shopping, dining, excelling schools, etc) that makes it a fan favorite while getting something just a little more unique than most subdivisions offer.
Ready to find your Palo Viento 1 home? Start here!
