After living in Scottsdale for 10 years, owning a home in South Scottsdale and getting the itch for change… My husband and I embarked on a new home search. As any good home search should, we started with homing in on our desired neighborhood. We wanted an area that was family friendly, low traffic, good schools, walkable, convenient to freeways and airports. We settled on McCormick Ranch, specifically Paradise Park Trails on the northern edge of the community.
After finding a fixer upper off market, remodeling my home and living in the neighborhood a few years, I have truly fallen in love with the area and all of its hidden gems. Things I had no idea I was getting when I moved here. Here are some things that just might tip the scales for you.
- Walkable, in every sense of the word.
McCormick Ranch features an intertwined greenbelt system unmatched elsewhere in the valley. This greenbelt not only connects specific neighborhoods but is a lifeway for the community. Elementary age kids travel the greenbelt to and from school. Families can reach several public parks, without even crossing a street! The greenbelts also connect to beautiful lakes like Marguerite, as well as restaurants & coffee shops! The walkability of this community truly lends to its overall sense of camaraderie and connection.
- True Community
I have been extremely impressed with the connection of this community. Upon closing on our home, all of our neighbors made a point to introduce themselves and welcome us. We were flooded with gifts, meals and bottles of champagne when our daughter was born, just 3 weeks after moving in! It is not uncommon to meet new families on the greenbelt, as your dog interrupts their walk or they stop to coo at your little one. The community members host Halloween block parties, front patio cocktail hours, adult sport leagues and more.
- Local Businesses
McCormick Ranch attracts local businesses and takes supporting them seriously! We have trendy, locally owned restaurants like Twisted Grove, The Mick & Obon Sushi, just to name a few of my favorites! We have bars like Zipps, Phx Beer Co, Scottsdale Beer Co. Coffee shops galore like Lakeview Coffee and Village Coffee Roastery. We’ve expanded our workout studios to feature Modern Yoga, Madison Improvement Club, Club Pilates, and my personal home, Reformed Pilates. These businesses are walkable to most residents in McCormick Ranch!
- Architecture
McCormick Ranch offers one of the most diverse, yet harmonious architectural landscapes I’ve seen in Scottsdale. Most of this planned community was built in the late 1970s to mid 1980s. You’ll find this inspiration among the original homes, like red tile roof decos, interior atriums, and indoor/outdoor living. The community takes green space seriously, so it brings on a California vibe with tons of vegetation, light stucco homes and welcoming front courtyards.
- Location, Location, Location
Last but certainly not least, is the location of this community. McCormick Ranch is Central Scottsdale, placing is perfectly in-between Old Town Scottsdale with its bustling entertainment district and North Scottsdale with airpark business centers, Kierland Commons/Scottsdale Quarter and renowned Scottsdale Princess. This community is just 20 minutes to the airport and 10 minutes to access to 51. Its accessibility to the rest of the valley is truly what makes it such an easy place to call home!
Thinking of making McCormick Ranch your new home? I’d love to help you find the perfect place, not only for a place to rest your head but an investment for your financial future!
