Scottsdale golf communities and other notable communities in the vicinity.

DC Ranch & Silverleaf

Two clubs, one McDowell Mountain backdrop.

A master-planned community at the foot of the McDowell Mountains, with walkable village centers, parks, and trails, plus two private clubs:

• Silverleaf — DC Ranch’s most exclusive enclave, built around an invitation-only Tom Weiskopf course, a Mediterranean-style clubhouse, and a spa. Estates and villas with mountain and city-light views.
• DC Ranch Country Club — A private championship course set against the mountains, surrounded by custom homes and gated neighborhoods.
• Village homes — Townhomes, patio homes, and family neighborhoods close to Market Street shops and dining.

2026 Home Prices

About $550K for townhomes to $13M+ for estates. Typical DC Ranch homes run around $2.4M, and Silverleaf’s median sale is around $4.7M.

Club Type & Membership

Private. Silverleaf Club is invitation-only, with Golf and Clubhouse memberships. DC Ranch Country Club is also private. For membership details, contact each club’s membership director, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

Everything close to home. A morning round, lunch at the club, then an evening walk on the community trails with the mountains glowing at sunset.

Schools

Scottsdale Unified School District, including Copper Ridge School and Desert Mountain High School.

Clubs & Recreation

Silverleaf Club, DC Ranch Country Club, community centers and pools, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails.

Yearly Events

Community concerts and holiday events, plus Scottsdale’s WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale each February, just minutes away.

Local Favorites

Casual: scratch-made Sonoran Mexican at locally owned Jalapeño Inferno on Market Street. Night out: wood-fired, Italian-inspired dinners on the patio at Thompson 105, tucked beside Thompson Peak.

Shopping

Market Street at DC Ranch for everyday shopping, dining, and services.

Desert Mountain

A different course for every day of the week.

An 8,000-acre private club community in the high Sonoran Desert, and the only club in the world with six Jack Nicklaus Signature courses. Each course has its own feel:

• Renegade, Cochise & Geronimo — The original trio. Renegade, the first, is known for its two flags on every green.
• Apache, Chiricahua & Outlaw — Outlaw, the newest, plays in a Scottish-links style with views of Pinnacle Peak and Four Peaks.
• Seven Desert Mountain — A walkable par-3 course made for family fun and quick rounds.

2026 Home Prices

About $1.4M to over $16M, with a median sale around $3.1M.

Club Type & Membership

Private. Several membership categories, from full golf to non-golf lifestyle options, give members access to all seven courses and clubhouses. For current offerings, contact the Desert Mountain Club membership office, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

A whole world inside the gates. Cooler mornings up high, mountain views from every village, and a social calendar that never slows down.

Schools

Cave Creek Unified School District, including Cactus Shadows High School.

Clubs & Recreation

Seven courses, multiple clubhouses, a spa and fitness center, tennis and pickleball, and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Yearly Events

Member tournaments, holiday celebrations, and PGA Tour Champions history on its Nicklaus courses.

Local Favorites

Coffee: Carefree Coffee Roastery, roasted in-house by a former Troon North chef. Sweets & breakfast: Black Mountain Coffee Shop in Carefree. Casual & fun: burgers and shakes at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Night out: Pomodoro Italian Grill, owned by a husband-and-wife team from Italy.

Shopping

The galleries and boutiques of downtown Carefree and Cave Creek.

Estancia & Desert Highlands

Private enclaves at the foot of Pinnacle Peak.

Two of Scottsdale’s most exclusive guard-gated golf communities, side by side near Pinnacle Peak:

• Estancia — Large custom homesites on rolling desert terrain, with a Tom Fazio course and an invitation-only club limited to about 325 members.
• Desert Highlands — About 560 homesites on 850 acres, with a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and sweeping views of Pinnacle Peak.

2026 Home Prices

Desert Highlands is about $2.5M and up, with a median sale around $2.8M. Estancia’s median is around $4.6M to $5M.

Club Type & Membership

Private. The Estancia Club is invitation-only and limited to about 325 members. Desert Highlands Golf Club is also private. To inquire, contact each club’s membership director, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

Privacy and boulder-studded views. Quiet streets, star-filled skies, and the Pinnacle Peak trail right next door.

Schools

Cave Creek Unified School District, plus private options like Notre Dame Prep and BASIS Scottsdale.

Clubs & Recreation

The Estancia Club, Desert Highlands Golf Club, and Pinnacle Peak Park.

Yearly Events

Club tournaments and member socials, plus Barrett-Jackson each January and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in February.

Local Favorites

Breakfast & lunch: the patio at the Pinnacle Peak General Store. Casual: Jalapeño Inferno at Pinnacle Peak, locally owned for 18+ years with creekside patio dining. Night out: family-owned Preston’s Steakhouse and PNPK at Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak.

Shopping

Western antiques and souvenirs at the Pinnacle Peak General Store, plus the galleries of nearby Carefree.

Troon & Troon North

Iconic desert golf, open to everyone.

Gated neighborhoods wrapped around Troon Mountain and Pinnacle Peak, with two of Arizona’s best-known desert courses. Each area has its own feel:

• Troon North — Custom homes, villas, and townhomes around the public Monument and Pinnacle courses by Tom Weiskopf.
• Troon Village — A 1,400-acre community surrounding Troon Mountain, with the Weiskopf and Morrish course at Troon Country Club.

2026 Home Prices

About $620K for townhomes to over $3M for custom estates. Typical Troon North homes are around $1.2M, and Troon Village around $1.6M.

Club Type & Membership

Public and private. Troon North Golf Club is public, with daily tee times on both courses. Troon Country Club in Troon Village is private, with optional memberships for residents. Contact the clubs directly, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

Golf without the waitlist. World-famous public tee times, dramatic boulder views, and trails right out the door.

Schools

Cave Creek Unified School District, plus nearby private schools.

Clubs & Recreation

Troon North Golf Club, Troon Country Club, and the Pinnacle Peak and McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailheads.

Yearly Events

Spring training with the Cactus League and the Scottsdale Culinary Festival each spring.

Local Favorites

Casual: family-owned Pinnacle Grille in Troon North. Sushi: Swan Sushi at Troon North. Night out: homemade Italian at family-owned Bella Notte, and sunset dinners at the Dynamite Grille at Troon North Golf Club.

Shopping

Everyday shopping near Pinnacle Peak and Pima, plus the boutiques and galleries of downtown Carefree.

Grayhawk

Relaxed, social, and easy to love.

A large North Scottsdale community with two public courses, Talon and Raptor, and homes for every stage of life, from condos and townhomes to guard-gated estates. It’s a golf address without the private club structure, with parks, trails, and its own elementary school.

2026 Home Prices

About $540K for condos and townhomes to $2.5M+ in the gated estates, with typical homes around $880K.

Club Type & Membership

Public. Grayhawk Golf Club’s Talon and Raptor courses are open to everyone, with no membership required. Ask the golf shop about local player programs and tee-time perks.

Why We Love It

Something for everyone. A quick nine after work, kids at the park, and dinner minutes from home.

Schools

Paradise Valley Unified School District, including Grayhawk Elementary and Pinnacle High School.

Clubs & Recreation

Grayhawk Golf Club, 30+ miles of trails, parks, courts, and tot lots.

Yearly Events

Live music on Wednesday evenings at Grayhawk Golf Club, plus easy access to the WM Phoenix Open each February.

Local Favorites

Coffee: Curate Café, with beans roasted in-house and house-made pastries, and MoJo (the Morning Joint) on the Grayhawk patio. Casual: The Craftsman Kitchen & Cocktails at Hayden and Thompson Peak. Night out: sunsets over the Talon course at Isabella’s Kitchen. Don’t skip the tiramisu bread pudding.

Shopping

Bungalow Furniture & Accessories on Hayden Road and the design shops of the Scottsdale Airpark.

Kierland

Resort-style golf you can walk to dinner from.

A 435-acre master-planned community beside the Westin Kierland Resort, Kierland Commons, and Scottsdale Quarter. Homes range from:

• Single-family homes — Built in the late 1990s, roughly 1,600 to 3,500 square feet, on quiet streets near parks and the golf club.
• Lofts & condos — Lock-and-leave living steps from shopping and dining, including concierge buildings like the Plaza Lofts.

2026 Home Prices

About $550K for condos to $3.6M+, with an average value around $950K.

Club Type & Membership

Public resort course. Kierland Golf Club at the Westin Kierland is open to the public, with no membership required. Ask the golf shop about resident and frequent-player programs.

Why We Love It

Everything at your door. Nine holes in the morning, lunch on a patio, and an evening stroll to dinner without ever getting in the car.

Schools

Paradise Valley Unified School District, including Horizon High School.

Clubs & Recreation

Kierland Golf Club’s 27 holes by Scott Miller (the Ironwood, Acacia, and Mesquite nines), plus the spa and pools at the Westin Kierland Resort.

Yearly Events

The bagpiper at sunset at the Westin Kierland, plus seasonal festivals and holiday events at Kierland Commons.

Local Favorites

Night out: locally owned Modern Oysterbar Chophouse and Zinc Bistro, a New York–style Parisian bistro. Latin-inspired: The Mission. Sweets: gelato made on site daily at Frost.

Shopping

The boutiques of Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, right next door.

Paradise Valley Country Club

Arizona’s classic country club, beneath Camelback.

Founded in 1953 on Tatum Boulevard just north of Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley Country Club is an invitation-only club in the heart of one of the Valley’s most prestigious towns. Homes around the club include:

• Custom estates — Private homes on large lots, many with views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.
• Established neighborhoods — Mature, tree-lined streets like Camelback Country Estates, close to top-rated schools and resorts.

2026 Home Prices

Paradise Valley’s median sale is around $4.2M to $4.8M, with most homes ranging from about $2M to well over $10M.

Club Type & Membership

Private. A traditional, invitation-only club. Membership is by sponsorship, so contact the club’s membership director, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

Timeless and central. Tee times beneath Camelback, Sunday brunch at a local landmark, and Old Town and the airport only minutes away.

Schools

Scottsdale Unified School District, including Cherokee and Kiva Elementary, Cocopah Middle School, and Chaparral High School, plus private options like Phoenix Country Day School and The Jones-Gordon School.

Clubs & Recreation

Paradise Valley Country Club’s course, originally by Lawrence Hughes and later redesigned by Keith Foster, plus tennis and a fitness center. Camelback Mountain’s hiking trails are minutes away.

Yearly Events

Club tournaments and holiday traditions, and the club has hosted the Arizona State Amateur Championship.

Local Favorites

Sweets: the famous sticky buns at El Chorro, a Paradise Valley landmark. Night out: LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, with locally sourced, Southwestern-inspired dishes and romantic patios. Coffee & gelato: Crave Café on Lincoln Drive, pouring Arizona’s Cult Coffee Roasters.

Shopping

The galleries and boutiques of Old Town Scottsdale, just minutes east.

Arizona Country Club

Classic parkland golf in the heart of Arcadia.

Tucked just south of Camelback Mountain, Arizona Country Club traces its roots to the 1909 Ingleside Golf Resort and became a private club in 1946. It hosted the Phoenix Open from 1955 to 1973, where Arnold Palmer won in 1961 and 1963. Homes around the club include:

• Golf course homes — Homes along the fairways with mature trees and mountain views.
• Arcadia classics — Ranch homes and new builds on large, irrigated lots lined with citrus trees, minutes from the club.

2026 Home Prices

Arcadia (85018) ranges from about $500K for condos to $7M+ for new estates, with a median sale around $1.1M.

Club Type & Membership

Private. A member-owned club with membership by invitation. Contact the membership director for current availability, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

It’s home. Sandra M grew up in Arcadia, and nothing beats the smell of orange blossoms in spring, shady streets, and Camelback glowing at sunset.

Schools

Scottsdale Unified School District, including Hopi Elementary, Ingleside Middle School, and Arcadia High School.

Clubs & Recreation

Arizona Country Club’s tree-lined course, plus tennis, fitness, and pool. Camelback Mountain’s trails and the Arizona Canal path are close by.

Yearly Events

Member tournaments and family traditions at the club, and orange-blossom season across Arcadia each spring.

Local Favorites

Close to the club: Ranch House Grille on Thomas Road. Coffee: Sip Coffee & Beer Garage. Casual: locally sourced burgers and shakes at The Stand, and Ingo’s Tasty Food (don’t skip the homemade ice-cream sandwich). Night out: Beckett’s Table, owned by two husband-and-wife teams for over 15 years, then cocktails at the UnderTow tiki bar.

Shopping

The local boutiques and cafes along Indian School Road and 40th Street in Arcadia.

Phoenix Country Club

Arizona’s original club, in the heart of Midtown.

Founded in 1899, before Arizona was a state, and on its 7th Street home since 1921, Phoenix Country Club is the Valley’s most storied private club. Its original Harry Collis course was redesigned by Tom Lehman and John Fought in 2002, and it was home to the Phoenix Open for decades. Homes nearby include:

• Country club homes — Homes and townhomes around the course, with palm-lined fairway and mountain views.
• Historic districts — Character-filled 1920s–1950s homes in nearby neighborhoods like Encanto-Palmcroft and Willo.

2026 Home Prices

About $480K for condos to $2M+ for estate homes near the course, with typical homes around $600K to $800K.

Club Type & Membership

Private. Membership is by invitation. Contact the club’s membership director for current categories and availability, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

History you can live in. A legendary course, tree-lined historic streets, and downtown, Uptown, and the airport just minutes away.

Schools

Local public districts, plus top private schools nearby including Brophy College Preparatory, Xavier College Preparatory, and Phoenix Country Day School.

Clubs & Recreation

Phoenix Country Club’s championship course, tennis, fitness, and dining, plus Encanto Park and the Phoenix Art Museum close by.

Yearly Events

Decades as home of the Phoenix Open, PGA Tour Champions history, and a full calendar of club traditions.

Local Favorites

Coffee: Lux Central on Central Avenue. Casual: sandwiches at Pane Bianco from Chris Bianco. Sweets: Churn in Uptown. Night out: Durant’s, a Phoenix steakhouse institution since 1950.

Shopping

The vintage and antique shops of the Melrose District on 7th Avenue.

Mesa Country Club

A classic, walkable club under a canopy of trees.

Founded in 1948 and designed by William “Billy” Bell, the architect behind Torrey Pines South and La Jolla Country Club, Mesa Country Club is one of Arizona’s five classic city clubs. More than 1,100 mature trees line its fairways, and a renovation by Andy Staples marked its 75th anniversary. Homes nearby include:

• Golf course homes — Established homes on and around the course, with shady, park-like views.
• Historic Mesa — Mid-century and character homes minutes from revitalized downtown Main Street.

2026 Home Prices

About $250K for townhomes to around $1M for larger homes near the course, with typical single-family homes around $450K to $550K.

Club Type & Membership

Private. A member-owned club known for refreshingly accessible membership. Contact the membership team at membership@mesacountryclub.com or 480-397-9001, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

Private club life that’s refreshingly accessible. A walkable classic course, a friendly membership, and downtown Mesa’s local scene right next door.

Schools

Mesa Public Schools, plus charter and private options like BASIS Mesa.

Clubs & Recreation

Mesa Country Club’s classic course, practice facilities, and clubhouse, plus Riverview Park close by.

Yearly Events

Chicago Cubs spring training at nearby Sloan Park, and performances and festivals at the Mesa Arts Center.

Local Favorites

Coffee: Lost Dutchman Coffee Roasters and The Nile Coffee Shop on Main Street. Sweets: family-owned Main St. Sweets, Outcast Doughnuts, and handmade cookies at Smith-o-Later. Bread: Proof Bread. Night out: Mangos Mexican Café, run by the De la Cruz family, and Crust Simply Italian with its hidden speakeasy, The Nightingale.

Shopping

The antique shops and local boutiques of downtown Mesa’s Main Street.

Seville Golf & Country Club

Family-friendly club living in south Gilbert.

Built on what was once Arizona’s largest orange grove, Seville is a Mediterranean-inspired community around a private Gary Panks course with San Tan Mountain views and a signature island green on the 17th. The club hosted the LPGA Ford Championship in 2024. Neighborhoods include:

• Estates & gated enclaves — Luxury homes in Estados at Seville and the gated Legacy at Seville, many on the golf course.
• Family neighborhoods — Mediterranean-style homes in villages like Castillo, Portofino, and Renaissance, with orange groves, lakes, and walking trails throughout.

2026 Home Prices

About $500K to $3M+ in Estados at Seville, with an average value around $740K.

Club Type & Membership

Private. Golf and social memberships give you the course, pools, water park, and fitness center. Schedule a tour with the club’s membership director, or ask Sandra M for an introduction.

Why We Love It

A resort for the whole family. A round on the island green, kids at the water park, and Sunday brunch at the club with the San Tans glowing in the distance.

Schools

Chandler Unified School District, including Riggs Elementary, Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High, and Perry High School.

Clubs & Recreation

Seville Golf & Country Club’s course, resort-style pools and water park, fitness center, tennis, and sports courts.

Yearly Events

Community holiday parades and club events, plus fall festivals like the Pumpkin & Chili Party at nearby Schnepf Farms.

Local Favorites

At the club: Sunday brunch at The Grove. Coffee: Morning Kick on Chandler Heights Road. Casual: Skippy’s neighborhood cantina and Lucky Lou’s in Queen Creek. Day trip: lunch and olive oil tastings at the family-run Queen Creek Olive Mill.

Shopping

SanTan Village, plus the Saturday Gilbert Farmers Market under the historic water tower in the Heritage District.

Trilogy at Power Ranch

Resort-style 55+ living on the fairway in Gilbert.

A guard-gated active adult community of about 2,000 single-family homes, built by Shea Homes, wrapped around the Dick Bailey–designed Power Ranch Golf Club as it winds along the Queen Creek wash. Homes include:

• Golf course homes — Single-level homes with fairway and mountain views, many with private pools and covered patios.
• Low-maintenance favorites — Popular two-bedroom-plus-den plans close to the clubhouse, made for lock-and-leave living.

2026 Home Prices

About $435K to $650K+ for golf course homes, with an average value around $560K.

Club Type & Membership

Public golf, private community. Power Ranch Golf Club is open to the public. Trilogy’s clubhouse, pools, and amenities are for residents through the community association. Contact the golf club about player programs, or ask Sandra M about the community.

Why We Love It

Every day feels like vacation. Morning tee times, pickleball with friends, a class in the art studio, and dinner on the patio without leaving the gates.

Community

A 55+ community, so the focus is on lifestyle, social clubs, and a full calendar of resident events.

Clubs & Recreation

A 27,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, ballroom, and studios for ceramics, stained glass, and arts and crafts, plus pools, a spa, pickleball, tennis, bocce, walking trails, and the 18-hole golf course.

Yearly Events

Resident clubs, socials, and holiday celebrations year-round, plus the Saturday Gilbert Farmers Market in the Heritage District.

Local Favorites

At home: Slate Bistro and the Trilogy café. Coffee: The Coffee Shop at Agritopia (famous for its cupcakes) and Peixoto Coffee Roasters, roasting beans from the owner’s family farm in Brazil. Casual: farm-to-table burgers at Joe’s Farm Grill. Sweets & sips: Cream of the Crop and local wine at Garage East, both at Agritopia.

Shopping

The makers and shops at Agritopia’s Barnone, plus nearby SanTan Village.