85260 is north-central Scottsdale, north of Shea Boulevard around the Scottsdale Airpark, one of the Valley’s largest employment areas. Neighborhoods range from 1970s and 1980s subdivisions and townhome communities to larger homes and horse properties, including Sweetwater Ranch and homes near the Cactus Corridor.
With so many people working nearby, homes in 85260 attract buyers who want a short commute and an established neighborhood. Many of those homes are a few decades old, so condition and updates make the biggest difference in price. I help you decide what to fix before listing, document what’s already been done, and price your home against the sales buyers will actually compare it with.
The listings and market report on this page cover all of 85260. To see where your home stands, request a home value estimate or read my seller’s guide.
Much of 85260 is single-family subdivisions with mature landscaping and community pools or parks. I compare your home with recent sales of similar floor plans in your own subdivision before looking wider.
Attached and patio homes give buyers a lower-maintenance option close to the Airpark. For these sales, I gather the association’s dues, rules and reserve information early.
Sweetwater Ranch was built in sections, from townhomes and patio homes to larger estate homes, each with its own association. Buyers want to know which section your home is in and what that association covers.
Parts of 85260 near the Cactus Corridor have larger lots, some zoned for horses, with little or no association. Buyers for these homes look at lot size, zoning, access and outbuildings, so I document them clearly.
Several public and private golf courses are in or near 85260. If your home is on a course, I make clear to buyers whether club membership is part of the sale or separate.
Shopping centers along Scottsdale Road, Shea Boulevard, Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and the Airpark cover groceries, restaurants and daily errands.
WestWorld on Pima Road hosts large events through the year, including the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction. Homes nearby can see event traffic, and I address that directly with buyers.
The Airpark around Scottsdale Airport is home to offices, showrooms and businesses of every size. Homes near the airport may have flight-path or noise disclosures, and I make sure those are handled correctly.
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center on Shea Boulevard is in 85260, and healthcare jobs there add to demand from buyers who want to live close to work.
Loop 101 runs through 85260, and Scottsdale Road, Hayden Road, Shea Boulevard and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard connect it to the rest of the Valley.
Most of 85260 is in the Scottsdale Unified School District. Assignments vary by address, so I confirm the schools for your home before we list.
Every listing gets professional photography, a Zillow 3D Home tour, a property website and live virtual showings. Call me at (602) 617-4440 or email chapman@westusa.com to go over recent sales near you.