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.
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