McCormick Ranch is Scottsdale’s original master-planned community, built from the early 1970s through the late 1980s in central Scottsdale, roughly between Scottsdale Road and Pima Road from Indian Bend Road north toward Shea Boulevard. Its lakes, mature trees, golf courses and the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt give it a settled, green feel that newer communities can’t match.
McCormick Ranch has more than 60 subdivisions and thousands of homes, from condominiums and patio homes to single-family homes and lakefront estates. It’s almost entirely resale, and each subdivision has its own floor plans, sub-association and price range. Your comparable sales should come from your own subdivision and product type.
McCormick Ranch Golf Club has two public 18-hole courses, the Palm and the Pine, both designed by Desmond Muirhead, with plenty of water and views of Camelback Mountain and the McDowells.
The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt runs through the community: a chain of lakes, parks and paved paths that turned a flood channel into one of the Valley’s best-known park systems. Inside McCormick Ranch it links lakes such as Camelback Lake and Lake Margherite, which are used for fishing and small sailboats, and the paths continue south toward Tempe Town Lake. City parks such as Mountain View Park add sports fields, courts and a community center, and McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, with train rides and its holiday lights, is just south.
McCormick Ranch draws a wide range of buyers, from condo buyers to people looking for a lakefront home, and well-priced homes here can move quickly. I write your listing around what buyers search for, the subdivision name, lake or golf frontage, single-level living and the greenbelt, and back it with professional photography, a Zillow 3D Home tour and a dedicated property website.
Because McCormick Ranch has a master association plus sub-associations, I help you gather the HOA documents early so escrow stays on schedule. For current prices, inventory and days on market, see the live market report on this page.
Thinking about selling your McCormick Ranch home? Request a home value or contact me. You can also call or text (602) 617-4440 or email chapman@westusa.com.
McCormick Ranch is a resale market with almost no new construction, and its sales range from condominiums to lakefront estates. With so much variety, I build every price from the sales in your own subdivision.
Amenities include McCormick Ranch Golf Club’s two public courses, the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt’s lakes and miles of paved paths, fishing and sailing on the lakes, and city parks such as Mountain View Park. Many sub-associations add their own pools, spas, tennis courts and clubhouses, and the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch sits on the lake.
Neighborhood shopping centers throughout the area cover groceries and errands, and local favorites include The Vig, Wildflower Bread Company and The Bagel Store. Scottsdale Fashion Square and Old Town are a short drive south, Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter are a short drive north, and Talking Stick and Salt River Fields are a few minutes east.
Loop 101 runs along the community’s east side near Pima Road, and Loop 202 is about 10 minutes south. Downtown Phoenix is roughly 25 to 35 minutes away, and Sky Harbor Airport about 20 minutes outside peak hours. Scottsdale Road and Hayden Road are the main north-south streets, and the greenbelt paths make biking a practical way to get around the neighborhood.
HonorHealth has deep roots here: its headquarters is in McCormick Ranch, and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, with the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, is just north on Shea Boulevard. Specialist offices and urgent care are nearby, and Scottsdale Fire Department provides emergency service.
The greenbelt is the center of outdoor life: walking, running and cycling on the paths, fishing and sailing on the lakes, and parks you can reach without crossing a major road. Golf at McCormick Ranch Golf Club is a few minutes from most homes, and for desert hiking, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a drive north.
The McCormick Ranch Property Owners’ Association and many sub-associations host events, pool socials and tennis and pickleball play. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Holiday Lights is a winter tradition, the Mustang Library hosts programs and talks, and Old Town Scottsdale’s festivals and galleries are close by.
McCormick Ranch has the Valley’s sunny desert climate, with hot summers, a July–September monsoon season and mild winters. Its lakes and decades-old trees make the neighborhood feel greener and a little cooler than newer areas. October through April is prime outdoor season, and winter brings many out-of-state buyers.
The McCormick Ranch Property Owners’ Association handles the community’s common areas, lakes and architectural standards, and most subdivisions also have a sub-association with its own fees and amenities. Exterior changes need architectural approval, so buyers will ask about any past work. I help you gather the master and sub-association documents early. A specific address’s flood zone can be checked on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center.
HonorHealth’s headquarters is in the community, and the Scottsdale Airpark, one of the state’s largest employment areas, is a short drive north. Mayo Clinic and other North Scottsdale employers are within about 20 minutes, and downtown Phoenix is 25 to 35 minutes away. A home office is worth highlighting for buyers who work from home.
For a specific home’s property tax, look up the parcel on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s website. Buyers see the master association and sub-association fees in the disclosure package during escrow. When you sell, I’ll estimate your net proceeds after commission, title, escrow and any transfer fees.
McCormick Ranch is within the City of Scottsdale, which provides police, fire, trash and recycling, street maintenance, parks and libraries, including the Mustang Library. The property owners’ association works with the city on landscaping and other improvements along the community’s main roads.