Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is situated on the Eastern slope of the McDowell Mountains approximately 500 feet in elevation above Phoenix, neighboring the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Scottsdale, AZ. Fountain Hills will likely remain at its present size of 11,340 acres. The Census counted 22,489 people in 2010. The town can be described as an upscale community with hometown character. Rolling hills and desert terrain makes up the landscape of this charming town. Fountain Hills is home to the world’s fourth tallest fountain. The community hosts several functions each year such as two art fairs, disc golf and and an Irish festival where the town’s fountain is dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s day. If you are looking for a place away from the hustle and bustle of Scottsdale, you have it right here. Search Fountain Hills Homes for sale.
Scottsdale is an affluent city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. As of 2010 the population of the city was 245,500. The New York Times described downtown Scottsdale as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach” and as having “plenty of late night partying and a buzzing hotel scene.” With zoning ordinances in place to protect the city’s “destination” atmosphere, commercial buildings in downtown Scottsdale were once restricted in height to four stories. This caused the city to expand outward, and increased it’s territory from 0ne square mile in 1951 to 185 square miles today. New commercial and residential construction has expanded toward Scottsdale’s northern city limits. Scottsdale is bordered to the west by Phoenix and Paradise Valley, to the north by Carefree, to the south by Tempe, and to the east by Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Search Scottsdale homes for sale.
Carefree is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 4035. Carefree is bordered by the city of Scottsdale to the south and the town of Cave Creek to the west. Carefree and Cave Creek are often thought of as a single community. Known for it’s famous giant sundial, which is the largest in the Western Hemisphere as well as its unique rock topography. Characterized as an upscale residential area, Carefree was conceived in the mid-1950s by business partners K.T. Palmer and Tom Darlington as a master-planned community. Typical of Carefree’s character are its street names—Dream Street, Rocking Chair Road, Easy Street, Ho-and-Hum Roads and Long Rifle, Stagecoach and Bloody Basin—which reflect both its quiet, laid-back atmosphere, as well as its western heritage. Small-town charm combined with friendly locals and more than 300 days per year of glorious sunshine make the area perfect for enjoying every type of activity, year round. Search Carefree homes for sale.
Cave Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona in the United States. According to 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the
town is 5900. Cave Creek is a town located in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, and the elevation is 2129 feet above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles. Vast stretches of the wide-open Sonoran Desert, pristine mountain vistas, giant boulder formations, a sparkling lake and towering saguaro cacti are all part of the magical landscape waiting for you here in one of Arizona’s last frontiers. It is adjacent to the town of Carefree. The two communities are at an elevation of 2500 feet with temperatures about 5-5 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Low humidity and cooler temperatures lure outdoor enthusiasts to such activities as hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, golfing, and jeep touring, The serene, saguaro-studded landscape, decorated with natural outcroppings of massive sand-colored boulders and teaming with jackrabbits and other desert dwellers are a huge attraction for new residents. Search Cave Creek homes for sale.
Paradise Valley is a affluent small town in Maricopa County ( population 12,820 in 2010) located in the heart of Scottsdale AZ offering some of the most expensive real estate in Arizona. Most homes sit on acre lots giving you a feeling that you are in a more remote location than you are, with breathtaking views of Camelback and Mummy mountain. The architecture of the homes range from dated ranch homes to large pillared estates surrounded by elaborate landscaping concealed behind private gates. The close proximity of restaurants, shopping, and golf makes it an ideal place to live. The median home price has declined significantly since the real estate boom years but you still can expect to pay close to 1 million and that would be for a home needing remodeling. Paradise Valley is also a premier tourist destination offering 12 premier resorts. Search Paradise homes for sale.
Rio Verde is an established, member owned active adult golfing community. Its location is near the Verde River and adjacent to the Tonto
National Forest, the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and the Yavapai Nation Indian Reservation providing unobstructed majestic mountain views. The majority of the residents are snowbirds so you don’t have to worry about being around many people especially in the summers. As far as your shopping you will have to go into North Scottsdale or Fountain Hills. The closest grocery store is in Fountain Hills which is about 8 miles away. Search Rio Verde homes for sale.
