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Scottsdale, Arizona · ZIP 85255 and 85260
McDowell Mountain Ranch homes for sale
Homes at the base of the McDowell Mountains, along Thompson Peak Parkway.
The short answer
As of October 31, 2026, there are 39 homes listed for sale in McDowell Mountain Ranch, with a median list price of $1,449,000. Over the past 12 months, 175 homes sold at a median price of $1,111,500, or $486 per square foot, after a median of 35 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 97.43% of their final list price. With about 2.7 months of supply, the market is leaning toward sellers.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. Figures cover single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and patio homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch, as defined in the FAQ below.
The McDowell Mountain Ranch market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, October 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 39 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 15 sales per month. 105 of the 175 sales closed at $1 million or more. Seller concessions are seller paid buyer costs, such as closing costs or a rate buydown, as reported on the closed MLS record. Listing success rate is the share of listings that left the market over the past 12 months that closed rather than being cancelled or expiring: 175 closed and 66 cancelled or expired. A listing that was cancelled and relisted counts as cancelled.
McDowell Mountain Ranch median sale price, 10 years
Yearly median sale price of closed residential sales, 2016 to 2026.
The median sale price for homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch went from $495,000 in 2016 to $962,000 in 2025, up 94%. The highest yearly median was $1,051,925 in 2022. So far this year, through October 30, 2026, the median is $1,109,500. A median is the middle sale of the year, so it moves with both prices and the mix of homes that sold. Ask us how values have changed for homes like yours.
See the yearly numbers
| Year | Median sale price | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (through October 30, 2026) | $1,109,500 | 150 |
| 2025 | $962,000 | 159 |
| 2024 | $922,500 | 140 |
| 2023 | $1,015,000 | 143 |
| 2022 | $1,051,925 | 180 |
| 2021 | $809,000 | 287 |
| 2020 | $604,000 | 224 |
| 2019 | $583,500 | 214 |
| 2018 | $581,000 | 262 |
| 2017 | $525,000 | 224 |
| 2016 | $495,000 | 223 |
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls. Closed residential sales by calendar year in McDowell Mountain Ranch as defined on this page, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
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What the numbers mean right now
Our read on the market, for buyers and for sellers.
Over the past 12 months, 175 homes sold in McDowell Mountain Ranch, and 60% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 39 are listed for sale, and 11 of those have already had a price change.
Pricing is where homes win or sit. 78 of last year's sales, or 45%, went under contract within 30 days, at about 98% of list price on average. 11, or 6%, took more than 120 days, and those closed at about 86% of their original list price on average.
If you are buying
- The typical home sold about 4% below its original list price, so there is room to negotiate on homes that have been listed a while.
- 36% of sales included a seller concession. Ask about closing costs or a rate buydown as part of your offer.
- McDowell Mountain Ranch runs from townhomes to large view homes near the preserve. Compare a home against recent sales in the same neighborhood and home type.
- Ask for every association disclosure, since many neighborhoods have their own association in addition to the master association.
If you are selling
- Your first month matters most. Homes that sold within 30 days closed at about 98% of list price on average.
- Homes that sat more than 120 days closed at about 86% of their original list price, so pricing right at the start pays.
- Price against recent sales in your own neighborhood, and show how your home compares on size, lot, views, and updates.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About McDowell Mountain Ranch
The setting, the neighborhoods, and the park.
McDowell Mountain Ranch is a master planned community in north Scottsdale at the base of the McDowell Mountains, along Thompson Peak Parkway. Sibbach Realty Group describes it as about 3,200 acres with roughly 4,000 homes, first opened for sale in 1995, and locals often call it The Ranch.
Neighborhoods include Cachet, The Ridge by Cachet, Montecito, Eagle Ridge, The Summit, Arizona Highlands, Armonico, Vermillion Cliffs, Discovery Trail, Discovery Canyon, Arizona Vintage, Panorama Point, The Overlook, Castle Chase, Trovas, One Hundred Hills, Cimarron Ridge, Cimarron Hills, The Preserve, Desert Cliffs, Mirador, Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Sienna Canyon, Sonoran Fairways, and Sonoran Estates. In the MLS most homes carry a McDowell Mountain Ranch parcel name.
The City of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Ranch Park, at 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, has sports fields, volleyball courts, reservable ramadas, and the McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic and Fitness Center. Sibbach describes the park as 35 acres and within walking distance of most of the community.
- City
- Scottsdale, Arizona, ZIP codes 85255 and 85260
- Size
- About 3,200 acres and roughly 4,000 homes (Sibbach)
- First homes offered
- 1995 (Sibbach)
- City park
- McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Aquatic and Fitness Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway
- Median home size sold
- 2,316 square feet over the past 12 months
- Sale prices, past 12 months
- $450,000 to $6,175,000
- Listings at $1 million or more
- 31 of 39 active listings
- Listings with a price change
- 11 of 39 active listings
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McDowell Mountain Ranch questions, answered
How much do homes cost in McDowell Mountain Ranch?
The median sale price was $1,111,500 for the 175 homes, condos, and townhomes in McDowell Mountain Ranch that sold from October 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026, or $486 per square foot, with sale prices from $450,000 to $6,175,000. Homes listed for sale on October 31, 2026 had a median list price of $1,449,000.
How many homes are for sale in McDowell Mountain Ranch right now?
As of October 31, 2026, 39 homes were listed for sale in McDowell Mountain Ranch in the MLS, and 31 of them were priced at $1 million or more. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
How fast do homes sell in McDowell Mountain Ranch?
Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 35 days on the market and closed at a median of 97.43% of their final list price, or 96.11% of their original list price.
Is McDowell Mountain Ranch a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 39 listings today and about 15 sales a month over the past year, McDowell Mountain Ranch has about 2.7 months of supply, which is leaning toward sellers. Neighborhoods and home types move at different speeds, so ask us for the numbers on the homes you are considering.
How common are seller concessions in McDowell Mountain Ranch?
63 of the 175 closed sales, or 36%, reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown. Among the sales that had one, the median concession was $5,200.
How many listings actually sell in McDowell Mountain Ranch?
Of the 241 listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 175 closed and 66 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 73%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.
What parks are in McDowell Mountain Ranch?
The City of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Ranch Park, at 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, has sports fields, volleyball courts, reservable ramadas, and the McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic and Fitness Center. Sibbach describes the park as 35 acres and within walking distance of most of the community.
How have McDowell Mountain Ranch home prices changed over the past 10 years?
The median sale price for homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch was $495,000 in 2016 and $962,000 in 2025, up 94%. The highest yearly median in that span was $1,051,925 in 2022. So far this year, through October 30, 2026, the median is $1,109,500.
How does this page define McDowell Mountain Ranch?
Our search and statistics include residential listings, meaning single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and patio homes, in ZIP code 85255 or 85260 whose MLS subdivision name includes McDowell Mountain Ranch. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on October 31, 2026.
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Sources
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales October 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026, and active listings on October 31, 2026, for McDowell Mountain Ranch as defined in the FAQ. Medians, months of supply, and the listing success rate calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales for each calendar year from 2016 through October 30, 2026 for the same area, used for the 10 year median sale price chart.
- Community size, home count, opening year, and neighborhood names: Sibbach Realty Group, McDowell Mountain Ranch, accessed October 31, 2026.
- Park details: City of Scottsdale, McDowell Mountain Ranch Park, accessed October 31, 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. ZIP code areas do not follow city limits or school boundaries, so confirm the city, HOA, and assigned schools for a specific address. 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.
