Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate
Scottsdale is a sophisticated city with a variety of cultural and community interests. This little farm town of 2000 (in 1951) has grown to a vibrant city with a population of 220,000 people today and covers an area of 185 square miles. Scottsdale has grown from a sleepy, little farm community to a healthy, prosperous city that enjoys easy access to Phoenix and the surrounding communities.
Scottsdale Homes for Sale
Scottsdale homes for sale are in high demand in three distinct districts: Old Town Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch and North Scottsdale.
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Old Town Scottsdale - the original city limits, Old Town now extends from Thomas to Camelback on Scottsdale Road. This area boasts a large commercial district, with upscale restaurants, shops and malls.
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McCormick Ranch - one of the most upscale areas in Arizona. McCormick Ranch was developed in the mid-sixties. You can still find many multi-million dollar homes available in this part of town. McCormick Ranch offers its residents two lovely lakes, plus the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park and the McCormick Ranch Golf Club.
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North Scottsdale - one of the newer areas of Scottsdale. North Scottsdale has grown rapidly, with communities such as Carefree and Cave Creek popping up. The 101 freeway makes this area of Scottsdale easily accessible. You'll find housing developments that try to maintain the integrity of the landscape around them.
History of Scottsdale AZ Real Estate
When Army Major Winfield Scott rolled into Scottsdale in 1888, the area was little more than farmland with a superior irrigation system. Scott and his brother purchased land to farm citrus, sweet potatoes and peanuts. Scott's success in farming encouraged other farmers, and Scottsdale real estate was in high demand. Scottsdale soon developed into a city with a uniquely western flavor.
Scottsdale has always been attractive to artists and designers. Frank Lloyd Wright chose the area for his southern school of architecture. His school, Taliesin West, was an extension of his Wisconsin school of architecture. Also, Wright left his mark by designing several of Scottsdale's luxury homes.