McDowell Ranch is an award winning 3,200-acre master-planned community nestled in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in northeast Scottsdale where the natural beauty and serenity of the mountains, along with the unique ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert makes for an ideal backdrop for homes.

This community offers breathtaking views, a great proximity to Scottsdale amenities, the Loop 101 freeway, and many recreational opportunities including a daily fee golf course, The Sanctuary, community pools, tennis, extensive finished trails, and trail access to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the Lost Dog and Quartz trails.   There is the McDowell Mountain Aquatic Park, which  features a competition swimming & diving pool. recreational pool with water slides and lazy river, skate park, and fitness facility.