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Homes near the Civic Center District in Scottsdale
Scottsdale began buying land near Indian School Road for a community center in 1954.
The Civic Center District at a glance
Civic and park land; essentially no housing inside. Maricopa County records show about 2,910 homes within about half a mile of the Civic Center District.
Approximate boundary based on common local usage, traced along streets.
Where the Civic Center District is
The boundary on county street centerlines.
The L-shaped civic park and the buildings around it, from the Civic Center Mall just east of Brown Ave to Drinkwater Blvd, between Indian School Rd and Osborn Rd (including Scottsdale Stadium).
Approximate boundary based on common local usage, traced along streets.
This boundary is approximate. It follows how the area is commonly described rather than an official line, so confirm the exact address with us before relying on it.
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Homes near the Civic Center District
Within about half a mile, from county records.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor residential parcel records, pulled November 3, 2026. These are county figures for every home, not MLS statistics, and recorded sale prices come from deed records.
The story of the Civic Center District
How the area came to be.
Scottsdale began buying land near Indian School Road for a community center in 1954. Bennie Gonzales drew the master plan in 1966, and his City Hall and Civic Center Library were dedicated in 1968; the Scottsdale Center for the Arts (now the Center for the Performing Arts) opened October 23, 1975.
A second master plan by Todd and Associates was carried out in 1990. A two-year, $33.5 million renovation funded mainly by 2019 voter-approved bonds was unveiled in fall 2023 with new stages, play areas and about 140 shade trees.
Homes around the Civic Center District
Eras, styles, lots and home types.
Civic and park land; essentially no housing inside.
- School districts (county records)
- Scottsdale Unified School District (100%)
Living in and around the Civic Center District
What is inside, what is close, and what to check.
Inside the Civic Center District: 21-acre park (per Experience Scottsdale), Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture, City Hall, Civic Center Library, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, SMoCA, Saturday farmers market at 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale Stadium.
Nearby: Historic Old Town, Arts District, Brown and Stetson District.
Before you buy
Festival and concert venue; nearby residences hear events. Address specific.
Related areas and communities
Keep exploring the Northeast Valley.
The Civic Center District questions, answered
Where is the Civic Center District?
The L-shaped civic park and the buildings around it, from the Civic Center Mall just east of Brown Ave to Drinkwater Blvd, between Indian School Rd and Osborn Rd (including Scottsdale Stadium). The line is approximate.
What is the Civic Center District?
Scottsdale's civic park and arts campus in Old Town, home to City Hall, the library, the performing arts center and SMoCA.
Is there housing?
No; it is park and civic land surrounded by Old Town condos and apartments.
When was it renovated?
A $33.5 million renovation was unveiled in fall 2023.
How many homes are near the Civic Center District?
Maricopa County Assessor records show about 2,910 homes within about half a mile of the Civic Center District, 10% of them single-family, with a median year built of 1984.
Which school districts serve the Civic Center District?
By county parcel records, homes near the Civic Center District are mostly in Scottsdale Unified School District. School assignment is address specific, so confirm with the district before you buy.
How does the home search on this page work?
The search shows homes listed in the MLS within about half a mile of the Civic Center District, using an outline drawn around it. Approximate boundary based on common local usage, traced along streets. The boundary is approximate, so homes right at the edge can fall on either side. Listings update continuously. Housing figures on this page come from Maricopa County Assessor records pulled on November 3, 2026, not from the MLS.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records (residential parcels inside the search area), pulled November 3, 2026. Recorded sale figures use each parcel's most recent recorded sale since November 1, 2024, at $50,000 or more.
- Street centerlines on the map: Maricopa County GIS. Listings: ARMLS via Flexmls.
- Old Town Character Area Plan, Chapter 1 Land Use (Old Town Districts, Maps 2 to 5), accessed November 3, 2026.
- SAH Archipedia, Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, accessed November 3, 2026.
- Scottsdale Arts, The story of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 1888 to 1968, accessed November 3, 2026.
- KTAR, Scottsdale to unveil updated Civic Center after 2 years of renovations (Sept 2023), accessed November 3, 2026.
- Scottsdale Independent, Scottsdale Civic Center officially reopens, accessed November 3, 2026.
- Old Town Scottsdale, Civic Center Park, accessed November 3, 2026.
- Experience Scottsdale, Old Town fact sheet, accessed November 3, 2026.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listing information is provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Area boundaries on this page are for orientation only and do not follow school, HOA or service boundaries, so confirm the city, zoning, HOA, water service and assigned schools for a specific address. Housing figures come from Maricopa County Assessor records and are not MLS statistics. This page is for general information only and is not financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, 21020 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Office 480.766.1515. Brokerage License LC629808000. Equal Housing Opportunity.
