Scottsdale Mountain is a 24-hour guard-gated community in east Scottsdale’s 85259 zip code, reached by 136th Street just north of Shea Boulevard. It climbs into the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, so many homes have city-light views to the south, mountain views to the north, or both. The first homes went up in the mid-1990s, and the community grew parcel by parcel, with production homes, semi-custom homes and custom homes on the hillsides.
Because the parcels differ so much, I price a Scottsdale Mountain home by its parcel and its view, not by the community average. Two homes inside the same gate can sit far apart in price.
View. City-light and mountain views are the biggest single factor here. Where the home sits on the hill, and whether the view is likely to stay open, matters to buyers.
Parcel and builder. Each parcel has its own plans, lot sizes and sometimes its own association. I compare your home with sales in the same parcel first.
Layout. Hillside lots produce a mix of layouts. Single-level homes and homes with no interior steps are in steady demand.
Updates. Homes from the 1990s and early 2000s vary widely in condition. Remodeled kitchens and baths, newer windows and updated AC systems show up in what buyers pay.
Scottsdale Mountain sits close to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s southern trails, including the Sunrise Trailhead at the east end of Via Linda and the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead on 124th Street. Golf is close by too, including Ancala Country Club to the west and Eagle Mountain and SunRidge Canyon in Fountain Hills.
Inside the gate, owners share tennis courts, a heated community spa and walking paths. The association maintains them, and they are worth showing in every listing.
Scottsdale Mountain is in the Scottsdale Unified School District. Buyers should confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.
Shopping centers along Shea Boulevard handle groceries and errands, and Fountain Hills is a short drive east. Mayo Clinic’s Scottsdale campus is on Shea Boulevard nearby. Shea leads west to Loop 101, the main route to the Scottsdale Airpark, central Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport.
A Scottsdale Mountain listing depends on its view and its parcel. I make sure the photos and the 3D tour show the view the way you see it, and I compare your home only with sales that match its parcel, size and setting. I also gather what buyers ask about here: the master and any sub-association documents, the age of the roof and AC, and permits for past remodeling.
My marketing includes a Zillow 3D Home tour, a dedicated property website, live virtual showings and, when it helps, a Coming Soon period before the first showing.
Thinking about selling your Scottsdale Mountain home? Start with What’s My Home Worth? or read my seller guides. You can also call or text me at (602) 617-4440 or email chapman@westusa.com.
The market report on this page shows current Scottsdale Mountain listings from ARMLS. Because the community mixes production, semi-custom and custom homes across many parcels, I build your price from recent sales in the same parcel and with a similar view, then adjust for size, lot and updates.
Scottsdale Mountain is served by the Scottsdale Unified School District. I point buyers to the district’s school locator to confirm the schools for a specific address.
The guard gate on 136th Street is staffed around the clock, and owners share tennis courts, a heated community spa and walking paths. Open desert and natural washes run between many of the parcels. The master association’s dues cover the gate and common areas, and some parcels have their own association as well. I spell out both in the listing so buyers understand the total.
Everyday shopping is along Shea Boulevard, where grocery stores, home improvement stores and restaurants are a short drive from the gate. Fountain Hills adds local restaurants to the east. Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Fashion Square are reachable by Loop 101 for bigger trips.
136th Street meets Shea Boulevard at the bottom of the hill, and Shea leads west to Loop 101 and east to Fountain Hills and the Beeline Highway. Loop 101 connects to SR-51, Loop 202 and Sky Harbor Airport. Scottsdale Mountain sits on Scottsdale’s east side, so I give buyers realistic drive times to work and the airport.
Scottsdale Mountain is within the City of Scottsdale.
Service boundaries can change at community edges, so confirm the agencies for a specific address with the City of Scottsdale. For police reports and statistics, contact the police department directly.
Mayo Clinic’s Scottsdale campus is on Shea Boulevard close to the community, and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center is farther west on Shea. Urgent care and medical offices line the Shea corridor. Being close to Mayo matters to some buyers, including people who relocate for work there, so it belongs in the listing.
Hiking and mountain biking start close to home, with McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailheads nearby and trails that climb into the McDowell Mountains. Inside the gate, the paths, courts and spa add everyday options. For photos, I focus on the view from the patio and the backyard, because that’s what buyers remember after a showing.
Community life centers on the courts, paths and spa inside the gate. The wider area adds Fountain Hills festivals, Barrett-Jackson, the Arabian Horse Show and the WM Phoenix Open. Winter and spring bring the most visitors to Scottsdale, and I factor that into when we list.
Scottsdale’s summers are hot and its winters mild, with monsoon storms in late summer. On hillside lots, buyers and inspectors pay close attention to drainage, retaining walls, roofs and air conditioning. Servicing the AC and checking drainage paths before listing keeps the inspection focused on the home.
Scottsdale Mountain has a master community association with CC&Rs and architectural guidelines for paint, landscaping, additions and other exterior changes. Some parcels have a sub-association with its own rules and dues. Arizona requires sellers in a planned community to provide association documents to the buyer, and I request both sets early. Hillside lots may also be subject to city rules on grading and natural areas, so permits for past additions or yard work are worth gathering.
Mayo Clinic’s Scottsdale campus nearby, the Shea Boulevard medical corridor and the Scottsdale Airpark all bring buyers to this side of Scottsdale, along with people who work from home. A home office or a guest suite is worth featuring. I write the listing for the buyers most likely to be shopping here.
Your property tax is listed by parcel on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s website. Master and sub-association dues and any transfer fees come from the associations’ disclosures. When we estimate your net, I walk through the usual Arizona seller costs, including the owner’s title policy that sellers customarily pay.
Scottsdale Mountain is in the City of Scottsdale, which provides water, trash, streets and other services, with police and fire service from the city. Remodels, pools and additions go through Scottsdale’s permit process, and buyers often ask whether past work was permitted. Having those permits ready makes escrow smoother.