The city of Scottsdale is divided into five broad areas: South Scottsdale, Old Town or Downtown Scottsdale, Shea Corridor, North Scottsdale, and the nearby areas.
Although South Scottsdale is known as the more affordable region of the city, it is currently transforming into a dynamic urban area. The new developments of South Scottsdale help Scottsdale real estate expand on a daily basis.
Old Town or Downtown Scottsdale consists of several streets, stores, and western art galleries, reminiscent of the old cowboy era. Downtown Scottsdale is also home to contemporary art galleries, such as the Bentley Gallery and Chiaroscuro, as part of a very distinguished art community. Since 1971, the Scottsdale Arts Festival is held annually in March over a three-day weekend, drawing more than 40,000 visitors. Every Thursday, the Scottsdale Gallery Association sponsors Art Walk, featuring well known artists from the area.
Residents and tourists alike can enjoy fine musical and theatric performances thanks to the prominent Scottsdale Center for The Arts, located in downtown Scottsdale. In addition, Scottsdale features a vibrant and active nightlife, with many restaurants, bars and nightclubs lining its busy streets.
Scottsdale homes are on the rise within the downtown area with the development of the Scottsdale Waterfront Residences as well as the new ultra-luxury condo towers that have recently been approved for construction. Downtown Scottsdale is also the location of the famed Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, one of the twenty largest malls in the United States. The newly constructed Shops at the Waterfront add to the luxury and appeal of the downtown area.
Shea Corridor is well known as the set for several television shows and movies, such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Clueless . It is in this central part of the city that the Scottsdale real estate market has seen the most growth and experienced the largest home value gain in the nation.
The most developed and lively part of the city is North Scottsdale. This area is not only the most spacious in Scottsdale, but it is also the most exclusive. Amongst the largest and most luxurious Scottsdale homes you'll find dozens of the city's golf courses, which highlight the beautiful desert mountain terrain. The nearby areas of Scottsdale represent some of the most expensive real estate in the Greater Phoenix area, with Scottsdale homes priced as high as $25 million.
Beautiful desert views, warm weather, and a luxurious resort lifestyle are all found in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. With an abundance of job opportunities, excellent school systems, art galleries, shops, recreational activities and more, Scottsdale real estate is growing rapidly. The variety of Scottsdale homes, including single-family, luxury estates, condominiums and lofts, add to the appeal of this culturally rich desert city. Contact Scottsdale realtor Chris Ouellette at (480) 570-9888 for more information about buying your first or second home in this amazing city .
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