Maricopa County · Scottsdale area guide · South
Your next chapter in South Scottsdale.
Mid-century streetscapes, a greenbelt path and the energy of nearby Old Town. South Scottsdale offers a different home-search setting from the northern desert communities, with established residential districts and a mix of detached homes, townhouses and condominiums. Historic neighborhood character and newer activity around the McDowell corridor give you several ways to explore the area.
For orientation, this guide focuses on Scottsdale south of Indian Bend Road, with Old Town included as a nearby destination. The city’s Southern Scottsdale Character Area surrounds Old Town, which has its own separate plan. A neighborhood name or mailing ZIP does not establish a property’s historic designation or school attendance area.
Planning your purchase in South Scottsdale
The conforming limit applies to the loan amount, rather than the home’s purchase price. Your down payment, property, and individual qualifications help determine the financing options available.
Neighborhoods & areas to explore in South Scottsdale
Village Grove 1–6
One of Scottsdale’s designated postwar residential historic districts. Review the city’s district map for the particular property when looking for a home with mid-century neighborhood character.
City of Scottsdale · historic districtsTown and Country Scottsdale
A designated historic district associated with Scottsdale’s postwar growth. Consider the individual home and the city’s preservation guidance when planning possible exterior changes.
City of Scottsdale · historic districtsVilla Monterey Units 1–7
A townhouse district listed on the Scottsdale Historic Register. Check the property’s association documents, applicable community requirements and the city’s historic-district guidance as part of your review.
City of Scottsdale · historic districtsOld Town & nearby residences
Old Town has its own city character-area plan, separate from the Southern Scottsdale plan around it. It provides another reference point when comparing residential locations near the city’s arts and commercial center.
City of Scottsdale · Old Town planSchools in South Scottsdale
A selection of schools in and around South Scottsdale. State A–F grades are shown with their reporting year. Confirm school attendance for the specific property address and school year with the district.
Coronado High School
Public district · Grades 9–12
Scottsdale Unified District7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 852572024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteTonalea Middle School
Public district · Grades 6–8
Scottsdale Unified District6720 E. Continental Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 852572024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteYavapai Elementary School
Public district · Pre-K–6
Scottsdale Unified District701 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 852572024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteNavajo Elementary School
Public district · Pre-K–6
Scottsdale Unified District4525 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 852512024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteHohokam Elementary School
Public district · Pre-K–6
Scottsdale Unified District8451 E. Oak St., Scottsdale, AZ 852572024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteSaguaro High School
Public district · Grades 9–12
Scottsdale Unified District6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 852502024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardSchool WebsiteA life to love in South Scottsdale
A few of the everyday pleasures that make South Scottsdale feel like home.
Follow the greenbelt
The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt connects parks, paths, lakes and golf settings through Scottsdale. Compare the route from each property to the section you would use for a walk or ride.
City of Scottsdale · Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt ↗Get to know the historic districts
The city’s Historic Preservation Program is a useful companion to home tours. It explains the designated districts and offers resources for understanding the neighborhood character you see on the street.
City of Scottsdale · Historic Preservation Program ↗See the McDowell corridor’s newer side
SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, adds office, residential and hospitality uses to the southern Scottsdale setting. Its campus is another reference point as you compare homes and the routes you would use each day.
SkySong · ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center ↗Before you choose a home
Check a home’s historic status
A neighborhood label alone does not establish historic designation. Check the city’s district maps and preservation resources before planning exterior changes to a particular home.
Scottsdale historic preservationRead the association documents
For a condominium or townhouse, review dues, maintenance responsibilities and the association’s financial information. The property and its association are also part of the financing review.
Compare total purchase costs
Bring the price range, estimated payment, closing costs and planned improvements into the same conversation. I can help you understand the loan options for the home you choose.
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Sources & reporting dates
Federal Housing Finance Agency · 2026 · Retrieved 10/22/2026
City of Scottsdale · Southern Scottsdale Character Area Plan
City of Scottsdale · Old Town Character Area Plan
City of Scottsdale · Historic Preservation Program
City of Scottsdale · Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt
SkySong · ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center
Neighborhood and local-resource review: October 27, 2026.
Arizona Department of Education · school report cards · Retrieved 10/27/2026
Neighborhoods and city descriptions are editorial content. Dataset reporting periods appear with each figure; they may differ from the date retrieved. Financing is subject to eligibility, underwriting, and program availability.