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Homes in the Silverleaf gated community line a golf course, among many in Scottsdale.
The view from the DC Ranch Country Club looking toward Wingate Pass (McDowell Mountains) with the 18 hole golf course in the foreground.
The exterior of the new Rural Metro fire station #816 at DC Ranch in Scottsdale.
The day room of the new Rural Metro fire station #816 at DC Ranch in Scottsdale.
This is the DC Ranch Crossing shopping center at Pima Road and Legacy Boulevard in Scottsdale that DMB Associates recently sold for $16.5 million. It includes AJ's Fine Foods and Calistro California Bistro. (June 2011)
The Place serves breakfast and lunch at Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale.
William and Jeanne Halquist purchased this 5,592-square-foot contemporary-style house in Scottsdale's DC Ranch community.
John Eddy, partner at SourceRock Partners LLP, and his wife, Tracy, purchased this mansion in Scottsdale's DC Ranch Silverleaf community. The 7,600-square-foot estate has five bedrooms and 5½ bathrooms. This Mediterranean-style custom home is situated on 1.7 acres of lush gardens, expansive patios, archways, water features and has a separate entrance to the private guest house. The home is fitted throughout with custom finishes including a Smart Home system, marble counter tops and floors, wood flooring and French and sliding doors that let in lots of open, natural light. The backyard is a desert oasis with immense patios, a private pool with water features, private spa and fireplace. Anthony and Rebecca Salcito, owner and lead designer of Salcito Custom Homes Ltd. respectively, sold the home through their trust.
Bridgette Link, general manager of Finance BI at Microsoft, and her husband, Joe Moore, purchased this 7,298-square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion in Scottsdale's DC Ranch Silverleaf community.
John and Sharon Heller paid $3.3 million for this custom Scottsdale home. John Heller, former president of Netco Government Services Inc., and his wife, Sharon, paid $3.3 million cash through their trust for this custom Scottsdale home in the prestigious Horseshoe Canyon of DC Ranch's Silverleaf. There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms in the 5,525-square-foot estate, including a bonus game room, exercise room, private den and glass wine rack. The contemporary-style home is barely lived in and provides unobstructed views of Camelback Mountain with a private patio overlooking the McDowell Mountains. The resort-style backyard has a heated pool and spa with fire feature, sports court, outdoor kitchen, in-ground trampoline and outdoor shower. Guests will also enjoy a separate entrance to their guest casita. Robert Karius, president of Materials Converting LLC, and his wife, Kathleen, sold the home.
Craig and Rebecca Hamelink paid $3.29 million for a a 2008 house in Scottsdale's DC Ranch.
Former Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris and his wife, Jodielynn, sold this custom home in north Scottsdale's DC Ranch.
Decantur wine shop will open on Jan. 15. at DC Ranch in Scottsdale.
DMB Commerical has leased 11,000 square feet of space to Zog Media at its Canyon Village complex in DC Ranch at Thompson Peak Parkway and Legacy Drive.
Photo by Mark Henle - 10/4/2004 - Exterior of the Scaramella (CQ) DC Ranch home.
Homes at Silverleaf, an outgrowth of DC Ranch, rise above north Scottsdale in 2011.
Melissa Barker and her daughter Eden, 2, play at the pool at Desert Camp Community Center in DC Ranch in Scottsdale on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
DC Ranch's new community garden.
Patrons eat breakfast at The Breakfast Joynt at Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
Patrons eat breakfast at The Breakfast Joynt at Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
John and Becky Frederick walk down Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
The pool at DC Ranch Village Health Club and Spa in Scottsdale in 2005 before it opened.
DC Ranch development in the McDowell Mountains in 2005.
A private custom home near completion by La Casa Builders in the Silverleaf development of DC Ranch in north Scottsdale 2006.
Country Club at DC Ranch
Cyclists in DC Ranch in Scottsdale in 2010.
Scottsdale as seen from DC Ranch.
The original DC cattle brand, dated June 1, 1885, was registered under the name William B. Crosby. Leonard J. Marcisz, vice chairman of the Scottsdale Historic Preservation Commission, said the real namesake is William D. Crosby, a post surgeon at Fort McDowell during the time the brand was registered.
David R. Word paid cash for this 12,263-square-foot, contemporary-style mansion in Paradise Valley’s Shoen Estates.
The $7.4 million Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Fabrice and Misty-Anne Dechoux, features a modern kitchen with a custom chef's table.
David R. Word paid cash for this $7.4 million resort inspired mansion in Paradise Valley
Lacey T. Osborn paid $3.65 million in cash for this Paradise Valley mansion.
The $3.65 million Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Tim and Kelly Phelan, features arched doorways and exposed wood beam ceilings.
The $3.4 million Scottsdale mansion, sold by Jacob and Amy Murdock, features an 18-foot slate tiled fireplace.
John and Dawn Meyer paid $3.4 million in cash for this 6,000-square-foot, contemporary-style mansion in Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain community.
Joshua and Susan Hartman purchased this Scottsdale mansion with a pool, spa and cabana for $3.25 million.
The $5.7M Paradise Valley estate purchased by Derek Thompson, has a center courtyard with a fountain.
The $5.7M Paradise Valley mansion, sold by MFC Company, Inc., features Old World-style architecture.
Derek Thompson purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $5.7M.
Derek Thompson purchased this $5.7M Paradise Valley mansion with a horse stable, corral and tack room.
The $4 million north Scottsdale estate purchased by Robert and Lori Cantero has a stone covered circular automotive courtyard.
Robert and Lori Cantero purchased this north Scottsdale mansion for $4 million.
The $4 million north Scottsdale mansion, sold by Kittoe-LaBlonde Development LLC, features a retractable window wall that opens to unobstructed views of the surrounding desert.
Frank E. Burgess purchased this hillside mansion in Scottsdale’s DC Ranch for $6.59M.
The $6.59M Scottsdale mansion purchased by Frank E. Burgess has a lap pool, spa and private outdoor shower.
The $6.59M Scottsdale mansion, sold by William Thurwachter, features the use of stone, wood and modern elements in its architectural design.
This 8,200-square-foot contemporary-style mansion topped the latest list of most expensive residential home sales in Fountain Hills, selling for $4.5 million. The mansion, purchased by John and Bobbi Jo Bell, has a 25-yard lap pool and a multi-hole putting green.
The $4.5M Fountain Hills estate, sold by Robert and M. Lisa Meyers, includes a golf simulator.
Mojy and Deborah Chian purchased this Fountain Hills mansion with a private courtyard for $3.4M.
The $3.4M Fountain Hills mansion, sold by Craig and Debra Shaw, features exposed wooden beams and sliding glass walls.
The $4.62M Paradise Valley mansion purchased by Marc Nemer comes with a pool, firepit and spectacular views of Camelback Mountain.
The Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Scott and Victoria Curtis, has a chef's kitchen that includes custom cabinetry and a large center island.
Marc Nemer purchased this Paradise Valley mansion with Camelback Mountain views for $4.62M.
Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek purchased this hillside Paradise Valley house for $4.65M.
Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek's Paradise Valley house includes a patio with city lights and mountain views.
Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek purchased this Paradise Valley house for $4.65M.
The Paradise Valley house, sold by Kevin Pshebniski, has floor-to-ceiling windows and features a two-way Italian marble surrounded fireplace.
The $4.03M Paradise Valley home purchased by Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek features walls of glass and mountain views.
The Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Larry Fitzgerald, features a resort style pool with a lazy river and submerged lounge beds.
Aaron Hicks, center fielder for the New York Yankees, purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $4.65M.
The $3.3M Paradise Valley home purchased by Bill and Susan Roach has a brick paved front courtyard.
The $3.15M Scottsdale home purchased by William and Mari Orke has mountain and golf course views.
William and Mari Orke purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $3.15M.
The Scottsdale home, purchased by Ann and William Smith, Jr., features a master suite that has a spa-style bathroom with a stand-alone tub.
Kevin Olson and his wife, Bonnie, purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $6.5 million.
This Paradise Valley estate, sold by Fernando and Patricia Iacona, features exposed wood beams, retractable pocket doors and mountain views.
Benjamin Jones and his wife, Alessandra, purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $4 million that includes a man cave with a golf simulator.
The 5,323-square-foot Phoenix home purchased by Jill M. Brown includes a gourmet kitchen with a coffered ceiling, accent lighting, and custom furniture grade cabinetry.
The Paradise Valley estate, sold by BJAN Family Enterprises, LLC, features a resort-like backyard with a gazebo.
The 7,270-square-foot Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by Jonathan and Jennifer Scott, includes a pool, outdoor kitchen and ramada with a swim-up bar.
Kenneth H. Black purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $4.21M.
Ardy Rydell purchased this mansion in Scottsdale that features a chef’s kitchen with double islands.
The Paradise Valley estate, sold by Robert and Janet Bohannon, features a formal dining room with a brick barrel vaulted ceiling.
The Tuscan-style Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by Rajeev and Cynthia Kathuria, includes a resort-style pool, putting green and sport court.
Rajeev and Cynthia Kathuria purchased this 10,200-square-foot estate in Paradise Valley for $3.6M.
David and Camilla Martin paid $5.67 million for this luxury estate in Paradise Valley.
The 8,400-square-foot Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by David and Camilla Martin, features steel frame doors and windows. The master bedroom suite comes with a stand-alone tub.
The Paradise Valley estate, sold by Meir and Yvonne Zenati, includes a courtyard, pool, gazebo and barbecue area.
William and Stephanie Binch purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $3.1M.
The 5,063-square-foot Scottsdale house, sold by Suzanne Haskel, features wood inlaid ceilings.
John and Marla Ordway purchased this $2.91M golf-course lot home in Scottsdale.
The custom wood-paneled library of the PV mansion, purchased by Amy Connor, features a custom iron spiral staircase that leads to the upper bookcase.
The palatial Mediterranean-style Paradise Valley mansion purchased by Amy Connor features stunning Honduran Mahogany entry doors.
This 17,912-square-foot Paradise Valley mansion in Camelback Country Club Estates topped the latest list of the Valley home sales, selling for $12 million. The mansion, sold to Amy Connor, has two central courtyards with nine fountains.
The Paradise Valley estate, sold by Christopher Leclair Daugherty, includes a luxurious formal dining room with 18-foot coffered ceilings and candle chandeliers.
The Santa Barbara/Tuscan-style home, purchased by Barry and Karen Meguiar, was built in 2005.
The Paradise Valley property, sold by Patrick W. Smith, has over 2,000-square feet of garage space
The Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by Barry and Karen Meguiar, includes a climate-controlled showcase garage.
Barry and Karen Meguiar purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $5.5M.
The Paradise Valley estate purchased by Thad and Maryellyn Miller, has a resort-style backyard that includes a gazebo with a swim-up bar.
The 6,573-square foot Paradise Valley house, sold by Alasdair Stephen Cain, features a kitchen with double islands and granite countertops.
Thad and Maryellyn Miller paid cash for this this mansion in Paradise Valley for $3.89M.
The foyer of the home, sold by James and Pat Warren, features a museum-style art gallery and an 800 gallon saltwater aquarium.
The Scottsdale estate purchased by David and Linda Durbano, includes a pool bordered with desert landscape.
David and Linda Durbano purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $5.7M.
Bruce and Mary Ellen Pindyck paid cash for this mansion in Scottsdale for $2.98M.
The 6,015-square-foot Scottsdale home purchased by Bruce and Mary Ellen Pindyck includes exposed wood beams and Venetian plaster walls.
The Territorial/Santa Fe-style home was built in 2001 and has 9-foot ceilings and multiple fireplaces.
Thomas Chaly Jr., and his wife Amanda, purchased this Phoenix house for $2.35M.
This Scottsdale penthouse condominium, purchased by JoAnn L. Musselman, includes floor-to-ceiling windows and artistic lighting.
JoAnn L. Musselman purchased this south facing Scottsdale penthouse condominium for $3.33 million.
The condominium, purchased by JoAnn L. Musselman, has a master bedroom with a sitting room and retractable glass wall.
Dean Graziosi, New York Times best-selling author, purchased this Paradise Valley house for $7 million.
This Paradise Valley estate purchased by Dean Graziosi features vaulted ceilings, marble flooring and an outdoor living room with fireplace and kitchen.
David Hadden purchased this Arcadia-area house for $2.2 million. It has a fenced front patio with an open fireplace and sitting area.
This Arcadia area house purchased by David Hadden features a custom-built steel Dutch entryway door.
Michael Beauchat purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $2.22 million.
This Paradise Valley mansion purchased by Michael Beauchat includes a pool, spa, waterfalls, fire pit and sport court.
John Thomas Winterling purchased this Paradise Valley mansion in , which has masonry construction and an European manor courtyard.
John Thomas Winterling purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $5.3 million.
This Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by John Thomas Winterling, has a modern chef’s kitchen and hand carved limestone and custom millwork.
This Paradise Valley estate, purchased by John Thomas Winterling, includes a pool, mature garden landscaping and a solar photovoltaic system.
The 10,000-square-foot home attorney Glen Lerner has listed for sale for $6.99 million comes with a billiards room, workout studio, wine cellar and home theater. The “resort-style” mansion, built in 2009, also has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest casita and a four-car garage. Look for “multiple fire features” outside near the pool and spa.
The 10,000-square-foot home attorney Glen Lerner has listed for sale for $6.99 million comes with a billiards room, workout studio, wine cellar and home theater. The “resort-style” mansion, built in 2009, also has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest casita and a four-car garage. Look for “multiple fire features” outside near the pool and spa.
The 10,000-square-foot home attorney Glen Lerner has listed for sale for $6.99 million comes with a billiards room, workout studio, wine cellar and home theater. The “resort-style” mansion, built in 2009, also has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest casita and a four-car garage. Look for “multiple fire features” outside near the pool and spa.
Stanley C. Graves, an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Phoenix, and his wife, Patricia, purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $3.4 million.
This Paradise Valley estate purchased by Stanley C. Graves, and his wife, Patricia, features design accents that include barreled brick ceilings and reclaimed 1880 hardwood flooring.
85253/Paradise Valley - $1.56 million
85262/north Scottsdale - $768,900
85255/north Scottsdale - $708,578
85377/Carefree - $707,973
85266/northeast Scottsdale - $687,000
The typical house in metro Phoenix’s priciest enclave sells for nine times what the average Valley homebuyer pays.
Here's a look at the five most expensive neighborhoods based on 2018 home prices, according to The Arizona Republic’s Street Scout Home Values.
The Street Scout data comes from The Information Market, owned by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service.
The median price of a mansion in metro Phoenix’s poshest ZIP code is $1.56 million, after a 14 percent or $200,000 increase in 2018.
Paradise Valley has Arizona's largest selection of mansions and some of the best views of Mummy and Camelback mountains.
RELATED: Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald sells PV mansion to Yankees' Aaron Hicks
The community, surrounded by Phoenix and Scottsdale, is home to celebrities, professional athletes, politicians, business leaders and upscale resorts.
Stock market shakes often impact luxury home sales, but last year’s drops didn’t hurt prices in the Valley’s only neighborhood with a seven-figure median home price.
The median home price in this area of north Scottsdale hit $768,900 in 2018, making it the second priciest metro Phoenix neighborhood.
The area is home to the exclusive Desert Mountain golf-course community, as well as Troon and Legacy Trail.
Home prices climbed 9 percent in the 85262 area, but are still 21 percent from 2006’s peak price of $978,000.
The median price in this area, which is home to DC Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch and Grayhawk, was $708,578 at the end of 2018.
The north Scottsdale neighborhood’s median price climbed 3 percent last year.
The area doesn’t boast a median price above $1 million, but it does have some of metro Phoenix’s priciest mansions. A 20,000-square-foot estate in DC Ranch’s Silverleaf neighborhood sold for $18.8 million last year. Other mansions nearby are listed for even more.
The median home price in this upscale north Valley area was $707,973 last year, down about $3,000 from 2017.
Mansions can be found carefully built into the signature boulders in this community, where the streets have whimsical names such as Ho Hum Drive and Nonchalant Avenue.
Carefree’s median home price hit a high of $795,000 in 2006.
This neighborhood, home to Terravita in north Scottsdale, is metro Phoenix’s fifth priciest with a median home price of $687,000 at the end of 2018.
The Carefree Highway starts in the 85266 area, where the golf community of Whisper Rock can also be found.
Home prices in this swath of north Scottsdale fell 2 percent last year.
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