Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Homes with Desert Front Lot Features

Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Homes with Desert Front Lot Features

Welcome to McDowell Mountain Ranch, a stunning subdivision nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. This vibrant community offers a perfect blend of luxury living and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a serene yet active lifestyle. With its breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains and lush desert landscapes, McDowell Mountain Ranch is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

The homes in this enchanting subdivision are designed with a strong emphasis on the natural environment. Many properties feature desert front lot designs, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the stunning Arizona desert scenery right from their doorstep. These thoughtfully crafted homes boast spacious layouts, modern amenities, and a unique architectural style that complements the surrounding landscape. The desert front lots not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also provide a sense of tranquility, making it easy to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Residents of McDowell Mountain Ranch have access to a wealth of recreational opportunities. The community is surrounded by miles of hiking and biking trails, parks, and golf courses, ensuring there's always something to do. Additionally, the community center offers a variety of amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, and social events, fostering a strong sense of community among neighbors.

With its prime location in Scottsdale, residents can also enjoy nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Experience the charm and allure of McDowell Mountain Ranch, where desert living meets modern convenience, creating the perfect backdrop for your dream home.

Newest Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Homes with Desert Front Lot Features

10631 E Autumn Sage Drive, Scottsdale
$899,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7097816 MLS ⋅ 1,701 SqFt.
INCREDIBLE LOCATION WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Situated on one of the most desirable streets in gated Castle Chase at McDowell Mountain Ranch, this well maintained home backs to an expansive desert wash, offering picturesque mountain views, natural desert scenery, and a peaceful setting. This single-level home features 2 bedrooms plus a den, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. The spacious, low-maintenance backyard offers endless possibilities to create your own private desert oasis and enjoy Arizona's incredible outdoor lifestyle! Just a short walk away, residents of Castle Chase enjoy their own heated pool, spa, and fitness center. A rare opportunity to enjoy mountain views, privacy, and an exceptional location! (Quality built with block construction offering lasting strength & efficiency! Award winning McDowell Mountain Ranch is a premier master planned community located in North Scottsdale. Situated at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, enjoy the beautiful desert serenity, yet also have all the conveniences of living "in-town" just outside the neighborhood. The 101 Freeway is 5 minutes away, as well as restaurants, shopping, groceries, and so much more! This friendly neighborhood features 2 heated community pools/spas, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts and one of the best Pickleball leagues in town! The HOA hosts several events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy and connect with neighbors. Numerous trails, both paved & unpaved that meander throughout the community. McDowell Mountain Golf Club, designed by Phil Mickelson with the clubhouse & restaurant is open to the public. The City of Scottsdale Aquatic Center w/lazy river & Library is close by in addition to miles and miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails at the landmark Gateway to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailhead.

10631 E Autumn Sage Drive, Scottsdale
15056 N 114th Way, Scottsdale
$1,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7093644 MLS ⋅ 2,810 SqFt.
Stunning home in guard-gated Cimarron Ridge on an exceptional premium lot with CITY LIGHT & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! A private courtyard entrance, with separate casita access, opens to a dramatic coffered entry foyer. Freshly painted interior throughout. The updated kitchen features stainless Bosch appliances, quartz counters, a double oven, built-in refrigerator. Spacious primary suite with private patio exit to back yard. Resort-style landscaping front and back frames the backyard retreat: heated pool and spa, cascading waterfalls, built-in BBQ, and fire pit & putting green, all set against sweeping mountain views. Walk to the Club House with tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness center. A rare opportunity to own one of Cimarron Ridge's finest view lots! 3 Br, 3.5 bath + Casita & 3 Car Garage! Cimarron Hills/Cimarron Ridge is one of the two exclusive, 24/HR GUARD GATED Toll Brothers communities in McDowell Mountain Ranch. Open only to residents behind the gates, this neighborhood features its own heated, negative-edge private pool overlooking the city, a spa, and a clubhouse with a recently renovated workout room. The Cimarron Hills clubhouse also offers 2 tennis courts, outdoor BBQs, a grassy play area, and an indoor kitchen, perfect for hosting a private party or neighborhood gathering. In addition to all the amenities behind the gates of Cimarron Hills, residents can also enjoy everything MMR has to offer! Award-winning McDowell Mountain Ranch is a premier master-planned community located in North Scottsdale. Situated at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, you can enjoy beautiful desert serenity while still having all the conveniences of living "in-town" just outside the neighborhood. The 101 Freeway is 5 minutes away, along with restaurants, shopping, groceries, and so much more! This friendly neighborhood features 2 heated community pools/spas, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and one of the best Pickleball leagues in town! The HOA hosts several events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy and connect with neighbors. Numerous trails, both paved & unpaved, meander throughout the community. McDowell Mountain Golf Club, designed by Phil Mickelson and featuring a clubhouse & restaurant, is a 2-minute drive and open to the public. The City of Scottsdale Aquatic Center w/Lazy River & Library is close by, in addition to miles and miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails at the landmark Gateway to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailhead.

15056 N 114th Way, Scottsdale
10649 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale
$1,025,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7090476 MLS ⋅ 1,972 SqFt.
Come see this meticulously maintained and beautifully redesigned home featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage. Thoughtfully upgraded throughout, it showcases a newer kitchen and massive island, upgraded bathrooms, and an open floorplan where every finish is chosen to enhance space and flow. The outdoor retreat offers a heated pool and spa, built-in BBQ, and a cozy fireplace--perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The spotless garage features a sleek epoxy floor. The neighborhood features community pool, clubhouse, pickleball/tennis courts, and miles of trails to the McDowell Mountains. Roof and HVAC system replacement - 2019, pool heater 2024/pump 2025.

10649 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale
10875 Mirasol Circle E, Scottsdale
$1,785,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7089593 MLS ⋅ 3,169 SqFt.
PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM A PREMIUM CORNER LOT IN McDOWELL MOUNTAIN RANCH! Situated on an elevated cul-de-sac lot backing to a natural wash, this 4-bed, 3-bath home + loft offers privacy, mountain views, and exceptional Arizona living. The entertainer's backyard features a pool, spa, built-in BBQ bar, and stunning views. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings, designer finishes, real hardwood floors, and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and high-end appliances. The main-level primary suite features patio access, panoramic views, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and generous closet. Fully owned solar provides energy-efficient, low-cost living. Community has 2 heated pool/spa, playground, splashpad, basketball/tennis, hiking/biking trails, pickleball league, and HOA events all ye

10875 Mirasol Circle E, Scottsdale
10788 E Betony Drive, Scottsdale
$825,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7088489 MLS ⋅ 1,936 SqFt.
Welcome home to Castle Chase, a premier gated enclave of single-story homes within McDowell Mountain Ranch. At 1,936 square feet, this is the largest model with a rare, true 3-bedroom configuration. The split floor plan layout offers a formal living area, eat-in kitchen, a separate family room, and a spacious primary suite. The kitchen features abundant cabinet storage, a cozy dining nook, stainless steel appliances with a built-in microwave, and a breakfast bar that seats 3. The expansive primary suite includes a bump-out sitting area, dual closets, dual vanities, and a separate tub and shower and large walk-in closet. This home is loaded with energy-efficient upgrades, including owned solar and block construction and tankless hot water heater. The 2-car garage comes complete with cabinets, a water softener, and sink. Additional highlights include a Trane AC unit, interior paint refreshed in February 2026, tile flooring throughout, and front and back screen doors. The backyard offers wide-open sky vistas, tranquil low maintenance desert landscaping, and glimpses of the McDowell Mountain ridges. The ideal North/Northeast orientation provides shaded afternoon exposure beneath the covered patio making it the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening dining, or relaxing under the stars. There's plenty of time to make it your own to enjoy before Scottsdale's peak vacation season. Castle Chase residents get exclusive access to private amenities including a pool, spa, ramada, and fitness facility, with relatively low HOA fees for a luxury N. Scottsdale community. Award-winning McDowell Mountain Ranch also offers two community parks, a community center with pickleball and an active pickleball club, a heated pool and spa, a splash pad, basketball and tennis courts. It offers a variety of community events and hobby clubs that keep residents connected. The location is hard to beat, close to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail system, McDowell Mountain Golf Club (public course) the City of Scottsdale Aquatic Center, Arabian public Library, WestWorld (major event space), top-rated schools, and excellent shopping, and dining in and around the area. A quintessential Scottsdale lock-and-leave or full-time sanctuary!

10788 E Betony Drive, Scottsdale
10548 E Firewheel Drive, Scottsdale
$1,250,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7084578 MLS ⋅ 2,613 SqFt.
Enjoy beautiful views in this charming home located in the popular North Scottsdale Community of McDowell Mountain Ranch. As you enter, you're greeted with a spacious front room accented w/soaring ceilings large windows & newer wood like porcelain tile flooring. The open kitchen offers plenty of cabinet storage, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar & eat-in nook. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room with a stone fireplace, ideal for entertaining. Downstairs is a room w/closet, great for a home office or additional bedroom. Upstairs is an Oversized Owners Suite w/balcony showcasing desert & city light views. There are also 2 secondary bedrooms & a full bath. Relax in the backyard featuring a covered patio w/retractable awning or lounge in the heated pool & spa.

10548 E Firewheel Drive, Scottsdale
10686 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale
$740,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7084034 MLS ⋅ 1,679 SqFt.
Situated on a quiet horseshoe loop, this bright and welcoming home offers exceptional privacy, an abundance of natural light, and a highly desirable split-bedroom floorplan. From the moment you step inside, expansive windows throughout the home fill every room with warm, natural daylight. At the center of the house sits a spacious, open-concept great room and kitchen--serving as the central hub for daily living and entertaining. The intuitive split layout ensures maximum privacy, featuring a dedicated primary suite corridor on one side of the home and a separate wing on the opposite side housing two additional bedrooms, ideal for guests or a quiet home office. From the great room area, you can also step outside to your private backyard complete with extended covered patio, mature landscaping and turf. All of this to enjoy while being surrounded by a community that delivers an unmatched resort-like lifestyle. Enjoy top-tier amenities just moments away, including sparkling pools, active clubhouses, pickleball courts, and scenic nearby walking and hiking trails. Offering the perfect combination of location, natural light, functional design, and neighborhood amenities, this home is ready to welcome its next owner.

10686 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale
10550 E Sheena Drive, Scottsdale
$1,270,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7082780 MLS ⋅ 2,310 SqFt.
McDowell Mountain Ranch gated, north-facing golf lot with mountain & city light views! Single-level split plan offers a backyard oasis with pool & built-in gas BBQ. Kitchen features granite, wine cooler & RO, opening to family room w/double-sided gas fireplace. Primary suite boasts luxury walk-in shower w/jets, rain shower & walk-in closet. 3 bedrooms + large den/office, easily a 4th bedroom. Trane multi-zone HVAC w/air scrubber (2017), water heater (2021), soft water loop, washer/dryer, wired for music throughout, and epoxy garage floors. Scottsdale McDowell Mountain Ranch Community offers resort-style amenities, extensive trails & nearby aquatic/fitness center nestled against the McDowell Mountains.

10550 E Sheena Drive, Scottsdale
11429 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale
$5,850,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 7069607 MLS ⋅ 6,161 SqFt.
Ricci Renovations unleashes its finest gem to date. A true showstopper in The Retreat at 100 Hills from the moment you arrive. An all-new paver circular drive leads to the Sedona Glacier marble paver courtyard, flanked by LED-integrated lanterns from the Barwick collection. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the custom 10' x 8' browed steel & glass front door, offering ideal views from both inside & out. Upon entering, there's a lot to soak in. European white oak wood floors, a double-chandelier foyer with a complementary dining fixture, coffered 14' ceilings, and a 3-sided gas fireplace with black glass & glow fire logs set the tone. An awe-inspiring 24' x 10' slider perfectly frames the backyard & city/mountain views below. The wet bar is equipped with Chrysalis hand-blown pendants, a panel-ready ice maker & beverage drawers, a concrete basin sink w/ luxe steel faucet, and Anthracite linen cabinets with floating backlit shelves. Turn the corner and find your dream kitchen. Showcasing double islands adorned in Vancouver quartzite, a Thermador panel-ready appliance package, dark smoke Vaso pendants, Brizo faucets, and a granite composite sink, it adds both function and style. Warm walnut and beige cabinetry completes the look. The family room also offers a 72'' linear gas fireplace, inset with black fluting and cannonballs, and a wall wrapped in designer wallpaper. The primary suite is the perfect retreat. The sitting room has a stunning Dashiell chandelier with superb ceiling millwork, and serene wallpaper on the bedroom wall. Dual custom closets flank the primary bath, which is magazine-worthy. Luxury finishes include Polaris quartzite counters, floating underlit cabinets with mother-of-pearl knobs, Brizo polished gold plumbing fixtures, and a Coco Magnolia pendant set in front of spa-like wallpaper on the tub wall. There are 3 guest rooms, all with custom closets; one has an ensuite bath and the other 2 have a Jack & Jill, both offering White Casella Oak cabinets & Moen Cambium brushed nickel finishes. The dedicated & spacious office will appeal to many, offering an oversized bay window, textured wallpaper & a gorgeous Brazilian wood light fixture. An attached bath/powder showcases floating underlit walnut cabinets and a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired faucet. The large laundry is fun & decorative, with Medici floor tile, an Emerald green fireclay sink, a drop zone, and an Electrolux washer & dryer. A detached casita is just right, offering a kitchenette with a full-size fridge, microwave, sink, tropical-inspired bath & wonderful views. The redesigned backyard has everything & more. The Sedona Glacier marble decking is vast, complemented by turf insets. An oversized covered patio with a remote awning offers ample shade. A brand-new pool & spa featuring tropics blue mini pebble alongside Fleur-Laure deco tile is beyond inviting. The Stratus pergola with motorized louvers & LED lighting accompanies the BBQ station with a TV wall, making it the ideal hang-out spot. There's also a fire pit for enjoying the magnificent views and a spacious turf area, ensuring something for everyone. A four-car garage, fresh with epoxy floors, new HVACs, windows, roof tile & underlayment, completes this majestic property.

11429 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale
10969 E Butherus Drive, Scottsdale
$1,560,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7063633 MLS ⋅ 2,351 SqFt.
Views! Views! Views! Backing up to open desert w/ breathtaking McDowell Mnt views, sparkling city lights, & unforgettable Arizona sunsets. Beautifully updated home offers the privacy, tranquility, & lifestyle that define North Scottsdale living. Designed to embrace the beauty of its surroundings, the light-filled floor plan features spacious living areas & an open-concept kitchen that flows seamlessly into the great room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Thoughtful updates t/o make this home truly move-in ready. Step outside to your own private desert oasis where a sparkling pool & spa, expansive patio, & unobstructed desert backdrop create the perfect setting for morning coffee, relaxing afternoons, or evenings under the Arizona sky. With natur area open space directly behind, you'll enjoy a rare sense of peace and privacy while taking in panoramic mountain vistas, colorful sunsets, and twinkling city lights. Located in the award-winning community of McDowell Mountain Ranch, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including heated pools and spas, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, parks, playgrounds, a community center, and miles of scenic hiking, biking, and walking trails just moments from home. Combining an exceptional homesite, spectacular views, thoughtful updates, and one of North Scottsdale's most desirable locations, this is a rare opportunity to experience the very best of Arizona desert living.

10969 E Butherus Drive, Scottsdale
11550 E Paradise Lane, Scottsdale
$4,000,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 6866408 MLS ⋅ 5,588 SqFt.
Ever want to live in the Sonoran Preserve? Endless views. Complete privacy. Located at the highest point in McDowell Mountain Ranch's prestigious, guard-gated 100 Hills. This property offers jaw-dropping, expansive views of sculpted mountain peaks, vibrant sunsets, and a sparkling city skyline after dark, all from one of the highest residential vantage points in the whole Valley. On the 1.25-acre property is a 2-bedroom guest home sitting some distance below the main home. Set behind its own private security gate, this Green Certified, steel frame residence was designed with purpose, precision, and timeless elegance. A grand entrance leads you into the spacious great room with fireplace, bar, formal dining room, and great room with an open kitchen concept Soaring ceilings and oversized windows showcase the picture-perfect views of the preserve and valley below. Chef's kitchen features Sub-zero and Wolf appliances, granite countertops and walk-in pantry. The main home has 4 ensuite bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms across 4,388 sq ft, with one ensuite accessible from the front pathway, useful for a private home office or mother- in-law suite. The detached 1,200 sf. guest casita with separate parking has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, and full laundry - ideal for visitors, long-term guests, or multigenerational living. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a heated saltwater pool and spa, built-in Viking BBQ with seating around, firepit, multiple patios for relaxing or entertaining, and a backdrop that stuns from sunrise to nightfall. Additional features include Cantera stone fireplaces, travertine and wood floors throughout, power shades, central vac., outdoor shower, a 3.5 car garage, Control4 smart home system, and CCTV video surveillance. This ultra-private lot offers a secluded feel while still being part of the vibrant and welcoming McDowell Mountain Ranch community with access to resort-style amenities including six pickleball courts, tennis, an Olympic-sized pool and spa, a variety of hobby clubs and community-wide special events, nearby golf, scenic hiking and biking trails, and much more. This home sits as high as properties in Silverleaf Horseshoe Canyon or any other home in the Valley but offers greater value! Come for a sunset showing and experience the magic for yourself. This is desert living at its finest.

11550 E Paradise Lane, Scottsdale
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