Scottsdale Arizona is at the northeast corner of the area of metropolitan Phoenix. Bordered on the east by rural Indian reservation lands and ridges and surrounded by the other three sides by Phoenix and surrounding areas, Scottsdale is a collection of neighborhoods that define and capture the spirit of one of the most beautiful cities in America. Here There is a quick summary of the neighborhoods of Scottsdale:

South Scottsdale: old city section with the complex of condominiums, small houses yard and industrial zones. Great location near Mill Street, Tempe and Arizona State University, plus easy access to downtown Phoenix.

Old Town Scottsdale: Once known for its quaint main street shops tourism and art galleries, the Old City now offers high-end shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The new waterfront neighborhood with luxury condos, skyscrapers and other loft-style and ultra modern style condo projects are providing a new direction.

McCormick Ranch: Centered around several golf courses, this area has a number of home and condominium communities in central Scottsdale. Great family oriented residential area.

Gainey Ranch: Located west of McCormick Ranch is a little newer and offers some high-end shopping, restaurants, and fields courses.

Shea Blvd: Marked by Shea Blvd and north of McCormick Ranch and Gainey Rance Shea is the neighborhood. A mix of residential and commercial area includes the Starfire Golf Club and the Scottsdale Ranch area, which includes communities along the lakefront.

Scottsdale Airpark: Centered by a small Catering airport for private planes, this area is a hub of commercial and retail business. Since technology companies to small businesses, large and small, a number jobs and businesses are located here.

Kierland: Just west of the Scottsdale Airpark is the new luxury mall and a residential known as the Kierland. Anchored in part by the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa and the Kierland Commons, a high-level mall filled with restaurants, this area may someday rival the Old City for a mixture of high-end luxury living with urban style amenities.

North Scottsdale: The area north of the Highway 101 and / Kierland Scottsdale Airpark neighborhood is a collection of luxury golf course communities. DC Ranch, Desert Highlands, Desert Mountain, Estancia, Grayhawk, Troon and Troon North are some of the main focus golf communities. There are a series of small events in and around these areas providing a lot of house, condos and townhomes life choices. You will find the atmosphere of the city has been replaced by the landscapes of the Sonoran Desert and mountain views beautiful.

Scottsdale offers something for everyone. South Scottsdale is near ASU. Old Town is the downtown with the emergence of new and high port district. McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Shea areas are great places to raise a family. Scottsdale Airpark is the commercial and business center with shopping Kierland to provide high and residential areas. And North Scottsdale offers golf and lifestyle choices of the Sonoran Desert.

About the Author

Liz Suto is a Phoenix, Arizona Real Estate Agent specializing in the Scottsdale Condo, Loft and Townhome Market. Visit her websites http://www.ScottsdaleCondoMania.com and http://www.PhoenixCondoMania.com to easily browse the condo markets by area, complex, style or price and start home shopping today! Liz can also be reached by phone at (623) 810-1273.

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