Explore Distinctive Luxury Real Estate in Scottsdale
If you are currently in the market to purchase a luxury home in the Phoenix metro area, be sure to explore luxury real estate in Scottsdale. With year-round warm weather and sunshine, exciting art and cultural options, fabulous shopping and dining destinations, world-class resorts and spas, 50 top-rated golf courses, and a nationally recognized school district, Scottsdale has a lot to offer! When considering what home to buy, the community can be as important a consideration as the property itself. Some of the most desirable communities featuring luxury Scottsdale homes for sale include TPC Scottsdale, Silverleaf, Troon, Whisper Rock, Scottsdale Country Club, Pima Acres, Scottsdale Mountain, Scottsdale Ranch, Wingate, Stonegate, Terravita, Winfield, Boulders, Bellasera, Ancala, Desert Mountian, Gainey Ranch, Kierland, DC Ranch, Desert Highlands, Legend Trail, Estancia, Grayhawk, McCormick Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, and Granite Mountain, among others. In order to find the perfect home in the right community for your lifestyle needs, buyers will want to partner with a qualified agent. Cathy Carter is a top-rated Scottsdale REALTOR® and luxury home specialist with over two decades of local experience. With in-depth knowledge of the area, current market trends, pricing, and home values, Cathy can help you navigate Scottsdale’s one-of-a-kind luxury marketplace and find your dream home. We invite you to browse our luxury listings featuring the finest properties in the most prestigious neighborhoods in Scottsdale.
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If you would like to schedule a private showing or would like more information on any of the above listings for luxury Scottsdale homes for sale, please contact Cathy Carter today, specializing in newer homes, distinct properties, and luxury real estate. As a highly-rated Scottsdale REALTOR®, Cathy keeps her finger on the pulse of the luxury market at all times and is the first to know when new luxury listings become available, ensuring that her buyers have access to the most valuable properties securing an offer.
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Serving the community since 1994, Cathy is very familiar with the best neighborhoods and communities in Scottsdale. She can inform you about the types of home and features offered, the top builders in the region, school districts, surrounding area amenities, local community developments, and so much more. Streamline your home search by having Cathy put together a list of luxury Scottsdale homes for sale that are the best match based on your specific criteria in a home.
Cathy would love to speak with you to discuss the type of home you are looking for and answer any questions you may have about living in beautiful Scottsdale. Feel free to contact Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
Why Homebuyers Should Consider Living in Beautiful Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, Arizona
Located in Maricopa County, the cosmopolitan city of Scottsdale is situated less than 13 miles east of the city of Phoenix. Scottsdale has an abundance of suburban areas along with some of the best schools in the state, making it a great place to settle down and raise a family. Boasting warm weather and sunshine year-round, ample employment opportunities, fabulous shopping and restaurants, an exciting arts and cultural scene, a nationally recognized school district, 50 top-rated golf courses, and some of the best hiking trails in the country, it’s easy to see why homes for sale in Scottsdale are in demand and seldom lasts long on the market.
Experience art and culture at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Heard Museum, Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, and Cosanti, (home & studio of renowned architect Paolo Soleri). Explore the Scottsdale Arts District with art galleries, museums, and art festivals. Enjoy exciting annual events and festivals like the Scottsdale ArtWalk, Waste Management Phoenix Open, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, and Barrett-Jackson Car Auction, along with many others.
Employment
Scottsdale Airpark
Home to nearly 255,339 people, Scottsdale has a robust local economy and a healthy job market. With the fourth-most AAA Four-Diamond hotels in the nation, hotels, spas, and other tourism businesses make up a large portion of the city's economy. Scottsdale is also home to numerous healthcare, financial, and tech employers. The Scottsdale Airpark is one of the largest employment centers in Arizona. Anchored by the Scottsdale Airport, the Scottsdale Airpark encompasses an 8.6 square mile area with over 2,900 businesses that employ more than 51,000 people. The airpark is headquarters to prestigious companies like GoDaddy, AXON (Taser), JDA Software, Nautilus Insurance, Quicken Loans, CVS Caremark, and Vanguard. With the fourth-most AAA Four-Diamond hotels in the U.S., hotels, spas, and other tourism businesses make up a large portion of the city's economy.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
The city is loosely divided into four areas: Old Town (Downtown) Scottsdale, South Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale (Shea Corridor), and North Scottsdale. Old Town features boutique shopping, restaurants, nightlife and is home to a number of galleries, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, the Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Also located in Old Town is the upscale Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall featuring major retail anchors like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Barney’s New York. The Shea Corridor includes some of the most desirable residential areas in the valley such as Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch.
A large portion of Scottsdale Road in the Shea Corridor has been dubbed the "Resort Corridor" due to the many upscale resorts that line the street. The master-planned community of McCormick Ranch has a history dating back over 40 years. It started as a horse ranch, known for the raising of Arabian horses. Now, McCormick Ranch is a desirable family-friendly area with shopping centers, churches, health care facilities, and hotels. Residents enjoy a number of parks, multiple lakes, and picturesque views of the mountains.
Gainey Ranch is another planned community in Scottsdale comprising more than 560 acres and 19 different gated neighborhoods. The area includes townhomes to large single-family homes along with several office buildings and commercial areas. The neighborhood centers around three nine-hole golf courses and a large network of trails for hiking, biking, and walking.
Resorts
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Scottsdale has numerous, world-class, luxury resorts such as The Phoenician, JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort And Spa, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Marriott Scottsdale Mcdowell Mountain, and CopperWynd Resort and Club, and others
Arts and Culture
Scottsdale ArtWalk
For those that enjoy the arts, the city is renowned for its exciting arts scene with over 100 galleries, including the Scottsdale ArtWalk and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts. Other cultural attractions include the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the Musical Instrument Museum and the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West.
Activities and Events
Barrett-Jackson Car Auction
Scottsdale is a hotbed of activity with numerous popular events that take place throughout the year such as the Scottsdale ArtWalk, Fiesta Bowl, Rock ‘n Roll Arizona Marathon, Barrett-Jackson Car Auction, Westworld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Culinary Festival, Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, and Scottsdale Fashion Week, and more.
Shopping and Dining
Scottsdale Fashion Square
For those who love to shop, Scottsdale boasts the best shopping in Arizona with more than 2,500 luxury retailers, boutiques, and upscale malls. Old Town Scottsdale is home to dozens of gift shops, Native American jewelry stores, and Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest shopping destination. And in north Scottsdale, Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter feature high-end stores in sunny outdoor settings. From top chefs to award-winning cuisine, Scottsdale has some of the best restaurants in the greater Phoenix area such as Chula Seafood, Mastro’s, Cafe Monarch, Rancho Pinot, Atlas Bistro, Talavera, ShinBay, FnB Restaurant, Virtu Restaurant, and Sel Restaurant, just to name few.
Schools and Education
Scottsdale's Excellent School System
For parents with school-age children, Scottsdale is served by two nationally-acclaimed school districts: Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and Paradise Valley Unified School district (PVSD), both ranked among the top school districts in the country. SUSD serves the majority of Scottsdale students with 22 schools and is considered to be one of the best school districts in Arizona. The district has 16 elementary schools and three schools that offer grades K-8. There also are 6 middle school buildings and 5 high schools. Paradise Valley Unified School District is a large public school district that provides educational opportunities for a small portion of Scottsdale. With 30 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 high schools, the district provides students with several different alternative programming options, including a S.T.E.M. program, an International Baccalaureate program, and a Digital Learning Center.
Many of the charter schools in Scottsdale receive high rankings and are an option for those who are looking for an alternative to the traditional public school system. There are also several highly-ranked private schools in Scottsdale to choose from, including Bella Vista College Preparatory School, Brightmont Academy, Camelback Desert School, Fusion Academy Scottsdale, Arizona International Academy, Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergarten, and Brightmont Academy. For higher education, Scottsdale is home to the highly-regarded Scottsdale Community College and offers close proximity to Arizona State University and several other colleges throughout the Phoenix metro area.
Hiking Trails
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
For the outdoor enthusiast, McDowell Sonoran Preserve located in North Scottsdale and offers many trailheads with a variety of trails for both beginners and experts. Gateway Trail and Sunrise Peak are among some of the local favorites. Peak hiking season begins in late October and can run through winter into spring. While Camelback Mountain isn’t technically in Scottsdale, it’s only a few blocks away from Scottsdale Fashion Square mall and is one of the most popular mountains to hike for locals and visitors alike.
Golf
Troon North Golf Club
For golf lovers, Scottsdale is home to over 50 top-notch golf courses and is considered to be one of the world's leading golf destinations. Some of the highest-rated golf clubs in Scottsdale include the Gainey Ranch Golf Club, Whisper Rock Golf Club, Estancia Golf Club, Troon North Golf Club, McDowell Mountain Golf Club, Grayhawk Golf Club, Eagle Mountain Golf Club, Orange Tree Golf Resort, The Phoenician Golf Club, Legend Trail Golf Club, The Boulders Golf Club, Westin Kierland Golf Club, and We-ko-pa Golf Club, among others.
Professional Sports
The Waste Management Phoenix Open
For sports fans, the Phoenix-Scottsdale area offers a wide variety of professional sports and events such as the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) /Chase Field, Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), ASU Sun Devil Football, ASU Cardinals Football, Phoenix International Raceway (NASCAR), Turf Paradise (Thoroughbred Racing), Waste Management Phoenix Open, and The Cactus League Spring Training Baseball.
Transportation
Scottsdale's Trolley System
Scottsdale's trolley system (free) connects with the Valley Metro's transit system, providing easy access to the greater Phoenix metro area. Scottsdale Municipal Airport is a single-runway airport located in North Scottsdale used primarily for corporate and transient aviation traffic and is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country. The closest major airport to Scottsdale is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is located about 14 miles from Scottsdale.
Partner with Top-Rated Scottsdale REALTOR® - Cathy Carter
Whether you are interested in luxury Scottsdale homes for sale or it's time to list your current property, you need an agent who knows the area, has expreince in the luxury market, processes a vast network of local connections, and has the skills to negotiate like a pro. For buyers, Cathy Carter offers the kind of knowledge, skills, dedication, and personalized service you need and deserve. Known for her warm and friendly personality, Cathy has a gift for uncovering the perfect home for her clients' lifestyle needs in the right neighborhood.
For sellers, Cathy will create a comprehensive marketing strategy that exposes your home to the public as well as to other real estate agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, and so on. You can be assured that Cathy is committed to getting your home sold quickly and for the best price.
Read what Cathy's valued clients have to say:
"Cathy was a terrific agent from beginning to end. Her comps were accurate and helpful at the outset. Her marketing was the best we have seen in our experience and we have sold 7 previous homes. She handled all the selling and closing negotiations very well and helped us navigate several anxious turns in the process. Cathy is calm, judicious, and responsive and we found her opinions and ideas valuable. We would use her to sell or buy a house again without hesitation. Great to work with and got great results."
"Cathy Carter is a highly respected, seasoned real estate professional who is very responsive, knowledgable, and open-minded. She kept my deal together by going beyond the call of duty to do some of the work of a novice agent (representing the buyer) on the sale of my house. Plus, she really went to bat for me on the purchase of my new home, getting upgrades and closing in 3-weeks. I highly recommend Cathy to represent you in selling and purchasing your next home or investment."
“I have dealt with many real estate agents and I would have to say Cathy Carter was a pleasure to deal with. We flew in from New York to see the area and Cathy gave us as much time as we needed. She showed us around and made us feel comfortable and welcome. As of today we are currently in contract for the sale of our home and are actively looking at homes in the Gilbert and Chandler areas. Cathy emails homes for us to look at on a regular basis and we would not use anyone else.”
“My husband and I worked with Cathy to find our home in the East Valley suburbs of Phoenix AZ. We were transferred to Phoenix from the east coast and Cathy did a wonderful job of orienting us to the area and helping us gain perspective into the different homes and neighborhoods in the East Valley. While working with Cathy, she was always very attentive and efficient. Cathy is extremely knowledgeable. She listened to our ideas about the ideal home, offered suggestions, and took us to see properties that were in line with our expectations. Cathy is extremely responsive and has even reached out to check on us after we moved into our hew home. I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone who is interested in selling their home or purchasing a new home.”
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Cathy works extremely hard for her clients and will go the extra mile to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling luxury real estate in Scottsdale, please contact Cathy at (480) 459-8488 or you can reach her by email.
CATHY CARTER, ABR, CRS, CDPE
RE/MAX Alliance Group
725 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 111
Gilbert, AZ. 85233
Cell: 480-459-8488
Toll-Free: 800-519-5578
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