Pleasant Run Unit 1 was developed in 1975 along the southern border of the complex. Of the 33 townhomes in this original phase, only 3 are single level. The remaining 30 are multi-level units. The average sized unit is 1445 sq ft, and the average lot size is 3366 sq ft.

Pleasant Run Unit 2 came next and is considerably larger than Unit 1. Built between 1977 and 1981, the units of this phase differ from phase 1 in that they are predominantly single level. Single level units outpace multi-level units by a count of 120 to 42. These units also tend to be a bit larger, with an average size of 1917 sq ft. Lot sizes are similar to those of Unit 1 with an average of 3277 sq ft.

Virtually all of the units come with a standard 2 car garage.

Community amenities include a heated pool & in ground spa, greenbelts, tennis and shuffleboard courts. Ready access to the Camelback Walk multi-use path that stretches throughout McCormick Ranch (and beyond) is a huge plus. Pedestrians, bikers, etc enjoy unparalleled views of the McCormick Ranch Golf Course, lakes, greenbelts, mountains and more on the way to local shops, dining, or just to get some fitness and leisure.

Fees in Pleasant Run currently run in the upper $300s per month range (as of 2026). There is an additional planned community fee for McCormick Ranch, but it is a scant $265 per year (as of 2026) – truly one of the best values in the entire metro Phoenix area, let alone Scottsdale.

If condo living doesn’t leave you with quite enough elbow room, but single family home living is just too much maintenance for you, the townhouses of Pleasant Run offer a viable entry point into McCormick Ranch.

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Grass lawn runs throughout the complex, and is maintained by the HOA. Golf course and water front views surround the community. Sandpiper boasts a staggering total of 8 (!) community pools for residents to enjoy. With one gated point of entry/exit that is manned by a guard, Sandpiper appeals to full time and part time residents alike who value security and true “lock and leave” lifestyle.

You might expect the fees in Sandpiper to be on the high side to care for the amenities, landscaping, and security … and you’d be right. In addition to the annual McCormick Ranch planned community fee (currently $265 as of 2026), fees in Sandpiper currently run in the mid $2000s per quarter (roughly totaling in the ballpark of 10k per year). The HOA does cover exterior maintenance of the units in addition to a blanket insurance policy on the structure in that fee.

It’s not cheap to live in Sandpiper, but for those willing to shell out a few more bucks for the opportunity to live in this serene enclave in one of the most picturesque settings in all of Scottsdale, it’s well worth it.

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Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is a bit of a sleeper subdivision within McCormick Ranch as it is a bit off the beaten path, nestled between 87th St and Pima Rd, away from the heavily trafficked Hayden corridor. With access to the greenbelts and Camelback Walk, the amenities that McCormick Ranch is famous for (parks, lakes, dining, shopping, schools, etc) remain quite walkable/ridable while the subdivision is a bit less hustle-bustley than others.

Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is a popular choice for those who value proximity to the greenbelt, Cochise Elementary School, and Mountain View Park, without being TOO close.

Are you ready to explore this quiet corner of the Ranch to see if a home in Orange Tree Estates Unit 2 is for you? Start your search here!

Originally developed between 1980-1990, the overwhelming majority of the homes in Vista Del Cielo are single level. Only four of the homes have more than one level. The homes were originally built with 8″ “slump” block, though properties that have undergone extensive renovation/expansion in the redevelopment boom of recent years may now feature primarily frame-wood construction. 40 of the 48 homes have private swimming pools (83%). The average home size is 2134 st ft, and the average lot size is 8894 sq ft (approx 1/5th acre).

Like most single family subdivisions within McCormick Ranch, there is no monthly HOA fee in Vista Del Cielo. Residents only pay the annual planned community fee (currently $265 as of 2026).

Ready to launch your McCormick Ranch home search? Vista Del Cielo is a great place to start.

Phase one was originally developed between 1980-1986 by popular builder ET Wright (of Sands Scottsdale fame, among other developments), Sands McCormick is noteworthy for its retro modern architecture. Half a century later, builders and architects of modern style homes are still summoning this very architecture in their renderings.

Phase 2 was developed between 1985-1995.

In addition to lovers of modern architecture, Sands McCormick is an attractive housing option for those who may not want the maintenance of a single family home, but can’t stomach the idea of high density condo living. With all 94 of the units in Sands McCormick being single level, with no one above or below you, these live like patio homes. Generously sized with an average of 1914 sq ft per unit, atop an average lot size of 4696 sq ft, each unit includes access to a heated community pool & spa, clubhouse, tennis / pickleball courts and more. Residents can also take advantage of the public amenities of neighboring Mountain View Park (tennis, baseball & soccer fields, playground, rec center).

HOA dues in Sands McCormick are assessed annually, and currently run approx $2000/year (approx $167/month). This fee is in addition to the annual McCormick Ranch planned community fee (currently $265 as of 2026).

Ready to see if life in Sands McCormick Townhomes is for you? Start your search here!

Nothing is far when you live anywhere in McCormick Ranch.

All 37 of the homes in Tierra Nueva are single level. The subdivision was originally developed in 1979, though redevelopment/expansion sees homes taken down to the studs and basically re-built to this day. The homes here were originally constructed with 8″ slumpblock, though those that have been knocked down and rebuilt are now primarily framewood.

The average home size in Tierra Nueva is 2663 sq ft, and sits on an average lot size of 12,003 sq ft (just shy of 1/3rd acre). All 37 homes have private swimming pools.

Ready to launch your McCormick Ranch home search? Tierra Nueva is a great place to start.

And for good reason.

The location along the water and McCormick Ranch Golf Course, as well as proximity to the ultra high dollar Paradise Valley Farms and Gainey Ranch, makes this some of the most valuable real estate in all of Scottsdale. The older homes are prime candidates for builders/investors looking to erect multi-million dollar palaces in their place.

There are 107 homes in Palo Viento 1, 95 of which as single level. The remaining 12 of two-level homes. The vast majority (90 out of 107) of the homes have private pools. The average home size is 3119 sq ft. The average lot size is 14,022 sq ft (approx 1/3 acre).

Ideally situated between the Gainey Villages shopping/dining district at Scottsdale/Doubletree and the ever-popular Mercado Del Lago center at Hayden/Via De Ventura, Palo Viento 1 straddles the border between several highly desirable communities. Part of it all while somehow still feeling like its own private enclave. Luxury living, but without the pretentiousness.

If you are tired of cookie cutter homes and mass production style homes and floorplans, Palo Viento 1 might just be for you. Whether you prefer the charm and personality of the original 1970s architecture, or you want something more modern, you can find it here, albeit at different ends of the pricing spectrum.

Enjoy all of the benefits of McCormick Ranch (lakes, walking paths, greenbelts, parks, shopping, dining, excelling schools, etc) that makes it a fan favorite while getting something just a little more unique than most subdivisions offer.

Ready to find your Palo Viento 1 home? Start here!

Originally developed in the early to mid 1980s, La Mariposa Villas features 68 total properties; 63 of which are single level. The remaining 5 are multi-level. The average sized home is 1793 sq ft, and the average lot size is 4577 sq ft. 15 of the homes (22%) have their own private swimming pools. All residents have access to a community pool that sits at the entrance to the subdivision.

There is a monthly HOA fee, which is just shy of $200 as of 2026, in addition to the annual McCormick Ranch fee (currently $265/year).

Residents enjoy the community multi-use paths that stretch throughout McCormick Ranch and connect them to the various parks, shopping centers, lakes, greenbelts, golf courses, etc. The Paseo Village shopping center offers local favorites like The Vig, Luci’s at the Grove, NYC Bagels, LA Fitness, and more in addition to services like dry-cleaning, hair salon, yoga, shoe repair, etc. More options are readily available at the Scottsdale Pavillions, including Roadhouse Cinema, Salt River Fields (spring home of the Diamondbacks), iFly, Great Wolf Lodge, Kids That Rip, Mavericks, and much more.

Whether you are looking for lower maintenance living without moving all the way to a condo or townhouse, or just prefer a more budget friendly entry point to McCormick Ranch, La Mariposa Villas just might be for you.

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There are 58 total homes in Tierra De Los Reyes, all of which are single level and include a 2 car garage. The average sized home is 2015 sq ft (excluding garage). More than half of the homes have private swimming pools (approx 55%).

HOA dues are assessed quarterly and are in the $400/quarter range as of 2026. This is in addition to the annual McCormick Ranch fee of $265 (as of 2026).

Just a hop, skip, and a jump from all of the amenities that make McCormick Ranch one of the most sought after communities in all of Arizona, residents enjoy access to the multi-use Camelback Walk greenbelt system that stretches for miles and connects them to the lakes, parks, dinking, shopping and more that makes the community famous.

If the true single family home neighborhoods have strayed a bit out of your budget, or if you just don’t want to mow a front lawn anymore, Tierra De Los Reyes is a viable option. Particularly if you aren’t ready to downsize all the to a true condo or townhouse. This is more of a patio home vibe.

Ready to find your Tierra De Los Reyes home? Start your search here!

Palm Cove is gated, and has a heated pool and spa. About a decade newer than the adjacent Lakeside Villas of Scottsdale complex, Palm Cove was originally developed in 1994. There are 111 units in the complex, and all but one are single level interiors (sitting above single car garage stalls). The average sized unit has 1442 livable square feet.

Current HOA dues run in the $300/month range (as of 2026) in addition to the annual McCormick Ranch fee ($265 in 2026).

The proximity to the multi-use path, lake, community amenities, and lock & leave lifestyle makes Palm Cove a highly sought after address for seasonal residents, winter visitors, and full time desert dwellers alike.

Ready to find your own Palm Cove home? Start your search here!