Four Areas to Live in Scottsdale

Are you looking into relocating or buying a home in Scottsdale, Arizona? If so, there are a few things that you might want to know.

First of all, you need to know that Scottsdale is included in the top ten national markets for prime luxury home sales with $594 million in luxury home sales in 2005. But don't be worried if that's not what you're looking for, because Scottsdale offers a variety of homes for all types of buyers.

The city of Scottsdale can be broken down into four major areas, which can help you determine where you might want to live.

The first area is South Scottsdale. This area could be perfect of you crave the nightlife and love Scottsdale's art scene. This area might also be appealing to home buyers due to the close location to Arizona State University's new research center located in South Scottsdale known as SkySong, which is collaboration between the University, local business, and global companies. The homes in South Scottsdale are more moderately priced than in other areas of Scottsdale with the median resale home price at $291,500, compared to $667,450 in North Scottsdale. This area offers homes that are perfect for the buyer who enjoys luxury but isn't willing to break the bank for their dream home.

Next is the area of Downtown or Old Town Scottsdale. If you want to be in the center of all the action, Downtown Scottsdale would be the perfect area for you. Downtown has a variety of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and art galleries that are popular with the downtown residents. This is Scottsdale's main cultural district and also includes the high-end Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, one of the twenty largest malls in the United States. This area has currently seen a revival, with new stylish condominiums that are elegant and perfect for anyone who is looking to live in a more urban atmosphere.

There's also the area of Central Scottsdale. One of the most popular and coveted places to live in this area is the Shea Corridor, extending from Chaparral Road north to Shea Boulevard. The homes in this area were generally built during the 1970's, and the neighborhoods look like something out of a movie. In fact the neighborhoods here are so charming that multiple TV shows and movies have chosen this neighborhood to shoot scenes. In addition to the Shea Corridor, Central Scottsdale also has a number of other communities that are among the most highly-desired residential areas in the city of Scottsdale, including Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch.

Lastly there's the area of North Scottsdale. If you're looking for a high-end property, this is the area of Scottsdale for you. This area of Scottsdale claims many of the most expensive homes in the country, with many exceeding $5 million in value. Despite these high prices, North Scottsdale has recently experienced a residential boom, largely in part of the growth of Scottsdale Airpark located in this area. The Airpark is the second largest employment center in the Phoenix metropolitan area and it is estimated to become the largest by 2010.

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