Scottsdale, a beautiful suburb just east of Phoenix is both a great destination, and a great place to live. It is known as “the most livable city”.
There are many faces to Scottsdale: Suburban Scottsdale, Rural Desert Scottsdale, Cowboy Scottsdale, Agricultural Scottsdale, Cosmopolitan Scottsdale, and Trendy Scottsdale.
With a population of just over 221,000, and an area of over 184 square miles, Scottsdale is a bustling town! Scottsdale is home to a Wide variety of Real Estate. There is something for everyone. Scottsdale was developed from South to North. Generally speaking, older homes can be found in the southern part of Scottsdale, and newer ones in the north. In the north end of Scottsdale there are upscale communities such as DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Troon Village, Troon North, Pinnacle Peak, Grayhawk and McDowell Mountain Ranch. Middle Scottsdale offers many popular communities such as Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, and Scottsdale Ranch. The southern part of Scottsdale offers many single family, condominium, and patio home options. There is even a popular high rise community called Scottsdale Shadows.
First settled in 1888, Scottsdale was originally named Orange dale. US Army Chaplain, Winfield Scott came to the area in 1888, and purchased a 640 acre plot of lane for $2.50 per acre. He and his brother planted many crops, mainly fruit, and including a citrus grove…hence the name Orange-dale.
In 1894, the name of the town was changed to Scottsdale after Winfield Scott and his brother.
In 1951 Scottsdale was incorporated. At that time the area of the city was one square mile, and was touted as “the west’s most western town” by its mayor. In 1956 Scottsdale was featured in Life Magazine and was named “One of the most desirable communities in the West.” With that… the boom began and has not stopped since! With its great weather, affordable living, diverse culture, great entertainment,
Scottsdale is a magnet for major corporations, families and tourists!
Population: 221,020 (July 2011)
Location: Adjacent to Phoenix on the East side.
Elevation: 1260 feet above Sea Level
Area: 184.2 Square Miles
Scottsdale is a long and narrow suburb that is 31 miles long (top to bottom)
Average Rainfall: 9.51” (Annually!)
Freeway Exits: Yes, there are 15 exits for Scottsdale on the 101 Freeway!
Fun!: Over 80 Wine Bars, Lounges and Dance Clubs, Over 52 Golf Courses
Scottsdale Unified School District
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Art-walk
Art Fest of 5th Avenue
Auto Auctions
Holiday Lights of McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Scottsdale Open – PGA Tour Golf Tournament
Desert Botanical Gardens
Taliesin West – Frank Lloyd Wright Museum
Cactus League Spring Training
Home Stadiums of: San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks
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Scottsdale, a beautiful suburb just east of Phoenix is both a great destination, and a great place to live. It is known as “the most livable city”.
