Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Homes with Desert Canyon Middle School

Welcome to McDowell Mountain Ranch, a stunning subdivision nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, within the vibrant Maricopa County. This enchanting community is perfectly situated against the breathtaking backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, offering residents a unique blend of natural beauty and modern convenience.

Mcdowell Mountain Ranch is renowned for its picturesque desert landscapes, lush parks, and an array of outdoor recreational opportunities. With miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, residents can immerse themselves in the stunning Sonoran Desert surroundings. The community is also home to a variety of amenities, including sparkling pools, playgrounds, and sports courts, making it an ideal place for families and active individuals alike.

For families with school-aged children, the proximity to Desert Canyon Middle School is a significant advantage. This highly regarded school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. Living in McDowell Mountain Ranch means your children can enjoy a short commute to school, allowing more time for family activities and exploration of the beautiful surroundings.

The homes in this subdivision are as diverse as its residents, ranging from charming single-family homes to luxurious estates, all designed to complement the stunning desert landscape. With spacious floor plans, modern amenities, and beautiful outdoor spaces, these homes provide the perfect sanctuary for anyone looking to embrace the Scottsdale lifestyle.

Discover the allure of McDowell Mountain Ranch, where community, convenience, and natural beauty come together to create an extraordinary living experience. Come and explore your dream home in this captivating desert oasis!

Newest Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Homes with Desert Canyon Middle School

$1,789,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7089593 MLS

PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM A PREMIUM CORNER LOT IN McDOWELL MOUNTAIN RANCH! Situated on an elevated cul-de-sac lot backing to a natural wash, this 4-bed, 3-bath home + loft offers privacy, mountain views, and exceptional Arizona living. The entertainer's backyard features a pool, spa, built-in BBQ bar, and stunning views. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings, designer finishes, real hardwood floors, and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and high-end appliances. The main-level primary suite features patio access, panoramic views, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and generous closet. Fully owned solar provides energy-efficient, low-cost living. Community has 2 heated pool/spa, playground, splashpad, basketball/tennis, hiking/biking trails, pickleball league, and HOA events all ye

10875 Mirasol Circle E, Scottsdale

$1,150,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7085841 MLS ⋅ 1,972 SqFt.

Stunning single-story home loaded with upgrades in McDowell Mountain Ranch. It sits on a premium lot with view fencing backing to a natural wash. The secluded backyard includes a heated spa and pool, both built in 2014, with a water feature, a gas fire pit and raised seating area, brick pavers, a covered patio with roll-down shades, and multiple lounging areas. Home features include hardwood flooring throughout, new Anlin slider door and windows in 2026. Updates continue throughout the home with new solid interior doors, plantation shutters, a new roof in 2016, and a Trane AC unit installed in 2020. Seldom do you find a home with updates this thoughtful and comprehensive, down to the new outlets and outlet plates, LED lighting, crown molding, casings, trim, baseboards, upgraded hardware and door handles, a side gate with a combination lock, and smart apps for exterior lighting, irrigation, as well as interior & exterior water use monitoring. Exterior of home painted 2026. The remodeled kitchen features white cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting and roll-out shelving, farm sink, glass tile backsplash, and Alaskan Grey granite countertops. A gas range and stainless-steel GE Cafe appliances, including double ovens and a built-in microwave, complete the kitchen. The center island with breakfast bar seats two, and the eat-in dining niche opens to the family room. The built-in desk with storage above and pantry (or coat closet) offer extra convenience. The primary bathroom exudes timeless luxury with marble counters and flooring, custom inset cabinetry, recessed sconces in the mirror, and a frameless shower enclosure with a double-head shower. Custom closet built-ins to the ceiling maximize storage. The secondary bathroom is equally impressive with marble counters and flooring, an upgraded bathtub and fixtures, and a porcelain-tiled shower/soaking tub. This home offers 3 bedrooms plus a den, currently configured as a primary suite, guest bedroom, and home gym plus an office featuring French doors, that converts easily into a 4th bedroom. The laundry room offers porcelain flooring, open shelving, and a hanging rod; washer and dryer stay with the home. 3-car garage with epoxy flooring. The home sits steps from the Mule Deer Trail, which connects to miles of scenic hiking and biking trails throughout the community. Living in McDowell Mountain Ranch means enjoying luxury amenities in a desirable North Scottsdale master-planned community with low HOA fees. Residents enjoy access to pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, community parks, pools and spas, and a full array of community-wide events and hobby clubs that keep neighbors connected. Top-rated schools, public golf, an aquatic center, a public library, and retail and dining also sit within the neighborhood. The location offers easy access to the 101, Kierland, Scottsdale Quarter, and Sky Harbor Airport. Move right into this versatile home in a very special community.

10673 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale

$1,300,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7084578 MLS ⋅ 2,613 SqFt.

Hurry to see this beautiful view home located in the popular North Scottsdale Community of McDowell Mountain Ranch. As you enter, you're greeted with a spacious front room accented w/soaring ceilings, large windows & newer wood like Porcelain Tile Flooring. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances, Corian Counters, a breakfast bar & eat-in nook. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room with a stone fireplace, ideal for entertaining. Downstairs is a room w/closet, great for a home office or additional bedroom. Upstairs is an Oversized Owners Suite w/balcony showcasing desert & city light views. There are also 2 secondary bedrooms & a full bath. The private backyard features a covered patio w/retractable awning, heated pool & spa. Community Amenities & Activities too.

10548 E Firewheel Drive, Scottsdale

$740,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7084034 MLS ⋅ 1,679 SqFt.

Situated on a quiet horseshoe loop, this bright and welcoming home offers exceptional privacy, an abundance of natural light, and a highly desirable split-bedroom floorplan. From the moment you step inside, expansive windows throughout the home fill every room with warm, natural daylight. At the center of the house sits a spacious, open-concept great room and kitchen--serving as the central hub for daily living and entertaining. The intuitive split layout ensures maximum privacy, featuring a dedicated primary suite corridor on one side of the home and a separate wing on the opposite side housing two additional bedrooms, ideal for guests or a quiet home office. From the great room area, you can also step outside to your private backyard complete with extended covered patio, mature landscaping and turf. All of this to enjoy while being surrounded by a community that delivers an unmatched resort-like lifestyle. Enjoy top-tier amenities just moments away, including sparkling pools, active clubhouses, pickleball courts, and scenic nearby walking and hiking trails. Offering the perfect combination of location, natural light, functional design, and neighborhood amenities, this home is ready to welcome its next owner.

10686 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale

$1,275,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7082780 MLS ⋅ 2,310 SqFt.

McDowell Mountain Ranch gated, north-facing golf lot with mountain & city light views! Single-level split plan offers a backyard oasis with pool & built-in gas BBQ. Kitchen features granite, wine cooler & RO, opening to family room w/double-sided gas fireplace. Primary suite boasts luxury walk-in shower w/jets, rain shower & walk-in closet. 3 bedrooms + large den/office, easily a 4th bedroom. Trane multi-zone HVAC w/air scrubber (2017), water heater (2021), soft water loop, washer/dryer, wired for music throughout, and epoxy garage floors. Scottsdale McDowell Mountain Ranch Community offers resort-style amenities, extensive trails & nearby aquatic/fitness center nestled against the McDowell Mountains.

10550 E Sheena Drive, Scottsdale

$879,700

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7075326 MLS ⋅ 1,994 SqFt.

Gated single level with no steps through out the home in the Golf Course Community of McDowell Mountain Ranch Golf Club. Walk to the clubhouse in this unbeatable North Scottsdale location with access to resort-styled community amenities-two heated pools & spas, tennis courts, pickleball, children's playgrounds and miles of walking/biking trails and near the Havelina Trail entrance. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features plantation shutters, cozy gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and more. This open concept layout flows seamlessly into the main great room creating a bright and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The private backyard backs to NAOS for added privacy. Close to the 101, top rated schools, AJ's, Basha's and many great restaurants.

10505 E Meadowhill Drive, Scottsdale

$5,850,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 7069607 MLS ⋅ 6,161 SqFt.

Ricci Renovations unleashes its finest gem to date. A true showstopper in The Retreat at 100 Hills from the moment you arrive. An all-new paver circular drive leads to the Sedona Glacier marble paver courtyard, flanked by LED-integrated lanterns from the Barwick collection. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the custom 10' x 8' browed steel & glass front door, offering ideal views from both inside & out. Upon entering, there's a lot to soak in. European white oak wood floors, a double-chandelier foyer with a complementary dining fixture, coffered 14' ceilings, and a 3-sided gas fireplace with black glass & glow fire logs set the tone. An awe-inspiring 24' x 10' slider perfectly frames the backyard & city/mountain views below. The wet bar is equipped with Chrysalis hand-blown pendants, a panel-ready ice maker & beverage drawers, a concrete basin sink w/ luxe steel faucet, and Anthracite linen cabinets with floating backlit shelves. Turn the corner and find your dream kitchen. Showcasing double islands adorned in Vancouver quartzite, a Thermador panel-ready appliance package, dark smoke Vaso pendants, Brizo faucets, and a granite composite sink, it adds both function and style. Warm walnut and beige cabinetry completes the look. The family room also offers a 72'' linear gas fireplace, inset with black fluting and cannonballs, and a wall wrapped in designer wallpaper. The primary suite is the perfect retreat. The sitting room has a stunning Dashiell chandelier with superb ceiling millwork, and serene wallpaper on the bedroom wall. Dual custom closets flank the primary bath, which is magazine-worthy. Luxury finishes include Polaris quartzite counters, floating underlit cabinets with mother-of-pearl knobs, Brizo polished gold plumbing fixtures, and a Coco Magnolia pendant set in front of spa-like wallpaper on the tub wall. There are 3 guest rooms, all with custom closets; one has an ensuite bath and the other 2 have a Jack & Jill, both offering White Casella Oak cabinets & Moen Cambium brushed nickel finishes. The dedicated & spacious office will appeal to many, offering an oversized bay window, textured wallpaper & a gorgeous Brazilian wood light fixture. An attached bath/powder showcases floating underlit walnut cabinets and a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired faucet. The large laundry is fun & decorative, with Medici floor tile, an Emerald green fireclay sink, a drop zone, and an Electrolux washer & dryer. A detached casita is just right, offering a kitchenette with a full-size fridge, microwave, sink, tropical-inspired bath & wonderful views. The redesigned backyard has everything & more. The Sedona Glacier marble decking is vast, complemented by turf insets. An oversized covered patio with a remote awning offers ample shade. A brand-new pool & spa featuring tropics blue mini pebble alongside Fleur-Laure deco tile is beyond inviting. The Stratus pergola with motorized louvers & LED lighting accompanies the BBQ station with a TV wall, making it the ideal hang-out spot. There's also a fire pit for enjoying the magnificent views and a spacious turf area, ensuring something for everyone. A four-car garage, fresh with epoxy floors, new HVACs, windows, roof tile & underlayment, completes this majestic property.

11429 E Le Marche Drive, Scottsdale

$1,723,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7063633 MLS ⋅ 2,351 SqFt.

Views! Views! Views! Backing up to open desert w/ breathtaking McDowell Mnt views, sparkling city lights, & unforgettable Arizona sunsets. Beautifully updated home offers the privacy, tranquility, & lifestyle that define North Scottsdale living. Designed to embrace the beauty of its surroundings, the light-filled floor plan features spacious living areas & an open-concept kitchen that flows seamlessly into the great room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Thoughtful updates t/o make this home truly move-in ready. Step outside to your own private desert oasis where a sparkling pool & spa, expansive patio, & unobstructed desert backdrop create the perfect setting for morning coffee, relaxing afternoons, or evenings under the Arizona sky. With natur area open space directly behind, you'll enjoy a rare sense of peace and privacy while taking in panoramic mountain vistas, colorful sunsets, and twinkling city lights. Located in the award-winning community of McDowell Mountain Ranch, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including heated pools and spas, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, parks, playgrounds, a community center, and miles of scenic hiking, biking, and walking trails just moments from home. Combining an exceptional homesite, spectacular views, thoughtful updates, and one of North Scottsdale's most desirable locations, this is a rare opportunity to experience the very best of Arizona desert living.

10969 E Butherus Drive, Scottsdale

$4,000,000

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 6866408 MLS ⋅ 5,588 SqFt.

Ever want to live in the Sonoran Preserve? Endless views. Complete privacy. Located at the highest point in McDowell Mountain Ranch's prestigious, guard-gated 100 Hills. This property offers jaw-dropping, expansive views of sculpted mountain peaks, vibrant sunsets, and a sparkling city skyline after dark, all from one of the highest residential vantage points in the whole Valley. On the 1.25-acre property is a 2-bedroom guest home sitting some distance below the main home. Set behind its own private security gate, this Green Certified, steel frame residence was designed with purpose, precision, and timeless elegance. A grand entrance leads you into the spacious great room with fireplace, bar, formal dining room, and great room with an open kitchen concept Soaring ceilings and oversized windows showcase the picture-perfect views of the preserve and valley below. Chef's kitchen features Sub-zero and Wolf appliances, granite countertops and walk-in pantry. The main home has 4 ensuite bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms across 4,388 sq ft, with one ensuite accessible from the front pathway, useful for a private home office or mother- in-law suite. The detached 1,200 sf. guest casita with separate parking has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, and full laundry - ideal for visitors, long-term guests, or multigenerational living. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a heated saltwater pool and spa, built-in Viking BBQ with seating around, firepit, multiple patios for relaxing or entertaining, and a backdrop that stuns from sunrise to nightfall. Additional features include Cantera stone fireplaces, travertine and wood floors throughout, power shades, central vac., outdoor shower, a 3.5 car garage, Control4 smart home system, and CCTV video surveillance. This ultra-private lot offers a secluded feel while still being part of the vibrant and welcoming McDowell Mountain Ranch community with access to resort-style amenities including six pickleball courts, tennis, an Olympic-sized pool and spa, a variety of hobby clubs and community-wide special events, nearby golf, scenic hiking and biking trails, and much more. This home sits as high as properties in Silverleaf Horseshoe Canyon or any other home in the Valley but offers greater value! Come for a sunset showing and experience the magic for yourself. This is desert living at its finest.

11550 E Paradise Lane, Scottsdale

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