Remax Relocation Guide

Fountain Hills

Scottsdale

The Verdes and Valley of the Sun

RELOCATION GUIDE

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Welcome to RE/MAX Sun Properties. These pages are equally dedicated to real estate as they are to the warm, casual and colorful lifestyle of the Sonoran Desert –much like our dedicated Sales Team. Indeed, one of the hallmarks of a RE/MAX Sun Properties team member is their passion to go the extra mile to share the incredible, world-class lifestyle that makes each of us grateful to live and work in what we believe is “The World’s Greatest Hometown.”

Whether you are considering a visit or move to our unique and beautiful corner of the earth, or whether you’re fortunate enough to already call the Sonoran Desert your home, there is much to explore! And, whether you plan to stay for a week or a lifetime, RE/MAX Sun Properties is here to help make your adventure worthwhile.

Be sure to check out the Online Guide page of the magazine to access even more treasure, a collection of 8 different guides, designed to help you explore Events and Activities, Schools, Area Dining, Art & Culture and the Real Estate Market.

The Sonoran Lifestyle is special. We can’t wait to share it with you!

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FOUNTAIN HILLS

Hometown”Greatest

• The Fountain in the Desert: One of Arizona’s most popular icons, the world famous Tallest Fountain will become your time clock at the top of each hour, becoming more mesmerizing each day!

• Stroll Amid World-Class Arts & Crafts: Enjoy one of the many celebrated art festivals.

• Travel Through Time: The River of Time Museum in the Library Complex recounts the captivating past of the Lower Verde Valley.

• Be Entertained! Performing Arts at the Lakeside Village Amphitheater are as varied – and grand – as your imagination! Treat the kids to a “Movie in the Park;” marvel at Ballet Under the Stars, applaud your neighbors of the Fountain Hills Community Theater or listen to the melodious sounds of musical performances by Arizona’s finest entertainers.

• Watch Art Come to Life: Embark on an artistic journey … and never leave your neighborhood! The Fountain Hills public art collection celebrates artistic excellence ranging from high-alloy contemporary sculpture to traditional bronzes and everything in between.

• Pay Your Respects To Fallen Heros: The Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial is one of Arizona’s most beautiful and serene tributes to the men and women of the United States Armed forces.

• Let It Fly! You’ll never call it a Frisbee again! Fountain Park is home to one of America’s favorite Disk Golf Courses.

• Take A Hike! Choose your trail, challenge your friends and find your passion. But be warned: A walk around one of the Lakeside Village trails can be habit forming!

“World’s

“The West’s Most Western Town”

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale, long dubbed “The West’s Most Western Town” for its wild-west heritage, is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.

Scottsdale’s vibrant downtown is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.

The Convenience of the East Shea Corridor

The East Shea Corridor of Scottsdale offers some of the city’s most beautiful view oriented communities, perfect for families that desire a desert environment but with urban convenience.

Just north of the East-Shea Corridor is the stunning Ancala Country Club and Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The Preserve is notably the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain. Access to these trailheads can be gained through the communities of Scottsdale Mountain and Hidden Hills. Nearby is the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

Golf and Area Resorts

Tourism provides the majority of the Scottsdale’s economic base, while the city draws in over 7.5 million visitors per year. It has more destination spas than anywhere else in the country and has been rated America’s Best Place to Live For Golf with more than 200 courses ranging from desert to rolling green.

FireRock Country Club Homes, Villas and Condominiums

The Country Club Memories Your Family Will Treasure

FireRock Country Club was conceived to be a social hub for Fountain Hills, offering a traditional, familyoriented country club atmosphere to be enjoyed by all generations of the family, regardless of age or interest. With social clubs like “The FireRockers” and “The Afternoon Guys,” various book clubs and bridge clubs, holiday celebrations, sporting events, and memberhosted group travel across the state or around the globe, the social opportunities are abundant.

A Country Club for All Ages

FireRock Country Club Golf offers it all ... elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach shots. As the Gary Panks-designed course winds around mountain views, each hole presents a unique challenge, governed by its own set of circumstances. Play is restricted to members and their guests. Mens, ladies, couples and junior golf days and tournaments are well attended and fun for all.

A Sophisticated Variety of Housing

• Hillside condos and townhomes at Balera at FireRock Country Club, a gated setting with a community pool and two spas, perfect for lock-nleave convenience and priced from the $300,000’s.

• The Villas at FireRock are a collection of 29 luxury villas, designed to offer the livability, amenities and finishes of a fine custom home, but with the convenience of an additional property owners association that provides a community pool and spa plus maintenance of courtyards and building exteriors. Prices of the Villa homes start just under $1 million.

• The large majority of homes in FireRock Country Club are custom designed on home sites ranging from 1/3 acre to an acre or more. The homes are designed to take advantage of the sweeping views offered of nearby mountain ranges and the Valley of the Sun to the south. Custom homes generally start in price at $1.1 million.

World-Class Resort and Club Experience

World Renowned, Locally Treasured

ADERO Scottsdale is a 100 acre master planned development that encompasses 3 elements: a worldrenowned resort and two gated neighborhoods of luxury homes ranging from elegant condominiums to large semi-custom homes. Everywhere at ADERO Scottsdale, you are treated to some of Fountain Hills’ highest, best views. ADERO Scottsdale Resort is the only Marriott property located in a certified Dark Sky Community. Each of the 177 rooms, including 16 suites, provide a retreat inspired by the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert.

The Spa at ADERO’s 5,300 square foot Wellness

Studio features cardo and weight-training equipment, fitness education and classes, and a dedicated cycling studio with Peloton bikes. Guests also have access to two outdoor swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, and a hiking trailhead from the Four Peaks Lawn.

The signature restaurant, Cielo, offers three distinct menus celebrating Terra (earth), Sol (sun), and Luna (moon).

The Villas at ADERO

Luxury condominiums designed with a surprising level of privacy and each with stunning views that will include at least one of five mountain ranges, SunRidge Canyon and the city lights of Phoenix. Prices range from the $400,000’s to over $600,000.

Cordabella at ADERO

A gated community by the TW Lewis Company, Cordabella offers one of Fountain Hills’ finest semicustom home living experiences. Cordabella is known for its large lots that offer high views of several mountain ranges. Prices range from the $500,000’s to the $800,000’s.

Featuring the “Wicked Six:”

A Fountain Hills Original

Canyon Golf at its Finest

The creators of this popular Arizona course, named to Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the US”, weren’t thinking of tame, ordinary golf when they carved SunRidge Canyon’s legendary fairways from the raw desert canyon of its origins.

SunRidge Canyon’s 6,823-yard, par-71, Keith Fosterdesigned golf course unfolds around the rugged ridges and lush canyons unique to the McDowell Mountains that divide Fountain Hills from Scottsdale.

Extraordinary Home Values

There are nearly 800 homes within SunRidge Canyon, located along the meandering fairways and often elevated nicely above the course to facilitate panoramic views. The community was developed between 1996 and 2005, and range from extravagant custom homes to small luxury villas, – a perfect selection for empty nesters, retirees or families looking for a friendly neighborhood environment. Prices in the community range from the high $200’s to over $1 million.

LAKESIDE VILLAGE

Neighborhood with Home Town Charm

Lakeside Village Charm

Welcome to Lakeside Village, a world-class neighborhood with home town charm. Set at the base of the World Famous Fountain, Lakeside Village offers a limited an experience limited to a fortunate few. Considered a highly “walkable” neighborhood, in Lakeside Village you are only blocks from Arizona’s friendliest retail shopping and dining experiences! An amazing variety of neighborhoods with homes to suit just about every taste.

15 World-Class Neighborhoods!

There are 15 neighborhoods in Lakeside Village, including 8 gated communities. You’ll find a wide range of lifestyle options ranging from small resort condos perfect for part time and winter visitors to luxury patio homes and villas. Homes will offer a variety of outdoor options from extended view patios to large yards perfect for outdoor gardens and enjoyment. Most homes offer garages. Prices vary from under $100,000 to over $600,000.

Scottsdale’s Premier Lake-side Community

Scottsdale Ranch is one of Scottsdale’s premier master-planned communities and boasts over 40 different neighborhoods throughout 1100 acres. The lifestyle of Scottsdale Ranch is based around its many luxurious amenities, including Lake Serena, a forty-two acre, eco-friendly lake that is always fully stocked with bass, catfish, carpe and blue gill, and offers over five miles of curving shoreline. “The Ranch” is known for its abundance of recreational opportunities from boating, fishing, and tennis to pathways perfect for biking, running or taking a quiet stroll around the lake.

Home styles include tennis villas, townhomes, patio homes, well-appointed apartments and stately waterfront homes. The neighborhoods are designed around the lake and a charming mall of planned shops, services and restaurants known as the Mercado. There are parks, a Senior Center, Elementary School, Boys and Girls Club, shops and a multitude of services. Residents also have exclusive access to a 3,500 sq. ft. Community Center, a lovely facility that serves as the host of many events and activities and is available to rent and reserve for special occasions.

Sonoran Desert Foothills of the McDowell Mountains

A Model for Sensitive Desert Development

The neighborhood of North Heights was the model for sensitive development in the Sonoran Desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains. Developed as a custom homesite sales effort between 1988 and 1998, lots range in size from approximately .25 acre to over an acre. Each site was initially planned with a designated building envelope and open space requirements, preserving as much natural desert as possible. The result is a lovely setting of elegant custom homes tucked within the boulder outcroppings and sensitive desert landscapes that only Mother Nature could create.

Affordable Custom Homes

All North Heights homes are custom designed and built, ranging from approximately 2,000 sq. ft. to over 5,000 sq. ft. Many have pools and all have at least a 2 or 3 car garage. Prices range from under $500,000 to over $1.5 million. A few custom homesites are still vacant and may be available for purchase.

Southwest Neighborhood Theme

Deed restrictions allow a variety of Southwestern, architectural styles that complement the desert environment. There is a neighborhood property owners association that enforces basic guidelines with a low, annual HOA fee.

Perfect Combination of the Complete Active Adult Lifestyle

Rio Verde is the perfect combination of the complete active adult lifestyle with a real down-home feel. Located just ten miles north of Fountain Hills and 19 miles from North Scottsdale, the community is close to everything yet far enough from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Two-traditional-style golf courses with wide fairways and subtle contours create a Midwestern-style that appeals to the community’s diverse membership. Whether you are a competitive golfer working toward the club championship or just looking for a casual round with friends and family, you will love the club’s style of play.

Rio Verde is also home to other great outdoor recreational activities. Six Nova’ProBounce tennis courts serve casual games, leagues, traveling teams, and rated tournaments. Four pickleball courts include casual play and competitive tournaments. The ancient Italian game of Bocce ball brings residents to their favorite gathering spot, especially during cocktail hour.

Rio Verde is a hiker’s paradise with nearby Tonto National Forest’s 3 million acres and McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s 21,000 acres. The community has its own trailhead to the park. Hike in solitude, with friends, or join the Rio Verde hiking group for organized hikes and events. The community has many passionate cyclists who often organize group rides.

An on-site art studio offers professionally guided classes in drawing and painting. Learn from local artists, join the art league, or help organize art shows. Named after the historical Box Bar Ranch where Rio Verde now stands, the Box Bar Grille offers a traditional country club faire along with nightly specials for the adventurous palette. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

TONTO VERDE

Mountain Views with the Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Tonto Verde is an activity-rich, premier golf community located only 10 minutes east of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. It is surrounded by gorgeous mountain views with the Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain Regional Park nearby. It is far enough away from hectic traffic yet close enough to enjoy a wonderful balance of nature and city living.

Tonto Verde Golf Club is a member-owned club that offers two premier championship 18-hole courses. The Peaks has plush fairways and desert terrain, while The Ranch has wider fairways and landing areas to challenge your short game. Practice facilities allow players to hone every part of their game on dedicated greens.

The Santa Fe-style clubhouse is the social hub of the community where amenities are owned by the residents, professionally managed, and are debt-free with a healthy reserve. Amenities include the awardwinning Mesquite Grill, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style saltwater pool, spa, and Olympic-sized pool. The clubhouse has meeting rooms for activities and events and a library has printed and audio books for community use. There is also a Bocce Ball court, a trailhead into McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and a 1-mile Community Walking Trail.

The community of residents is known for fostering friendships and creating a true sense of community where you know you belong.

Resort Lifestyle with the Perfect Balance of “City Close” and “Country Quiet”

Located just 14 miles north of Fountain Hills and 9 miles east of Troon North in North Scottsdale, this is the amenity-rich retirement community of your dreams. You can enjoy a 55+ desert resort lifestyle with the perfect balance of “city close” and “country quiet”.

From the moment you enter the gated community, the beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert, Tonto National Forest, and the iconic Four Peaks will take your breath away. But the heart of the community is the Verde River Golf & Social Club, a contemporary, resort-style campus. It is home to intriguing amenities and lifestyle options that embrace adventure and discovery at every turn.

Order a wood-fired artisan pizza from Needle Rock Kitchen or a seasonally inspired dish from the Chef’s Table. Choose from a selection of local craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, wines, and local spirits at Tap 17. Visit the Market Place for a combination coffee bar, sandwich shop, and neighborhood grocer. Other great amenities include a day spa, fitness center, a sports pavilion, a resort pool, and a lap pool, and much more.

The Outfitter is the hub of outdoor recreation to equip you for a wide variety of adventure opportunities. The shop offers kayaks and paddleboards and a cycle shop that includes bike rentals and repairs. Golfers can find all the equipment and apparel they need to hit the green. The Outfitter also offers guided excursions.

The golf course offers a modern approach with a classic desert-style design. Recent renovations were made under the guidance of PGA Tour legend Tom Lehman. The course is worthy of its numerous accolades from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and others. The stunning views of the Mazatzal Mountains and the quiet of the Sonoran Desert gives golfers a heightened golf experience away from distractions.

Gated Community of Extraordinary Mountain and Canyon Views

Scottsdale Mountain was a model for both hillside development and sensitive community planning within a desert environ. Within Scottsdale Mountain, a community center features a tennis center and sport court that provides the most scenic view found anywhere in Arizona’s sports world! There is an outdoor pavilion for resident gatherings, plus a secluded, hillside whirlpool spa.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve Trails cover an aggregate 36,400 acres of land that has been assembled through public and private partnerships, and is protected and preserved for “a sustainable natural desert habitat for wildlife, desert flora, and appropriate public use”. The Preserve includes lands of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. Some of

the area’s best hiking and equestrian trails are located here. You will also find the trailhead to the Sunrise Trail that winds through the mountains. The 4.48 mile trail has a 2,852 foot elevation with spectacular 360 degree views of the Valley. Nearby is the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and it’s 75,000’ research facility, one of the area’s top employers.

Homes in Scottsdale Mountain range from villas to luxury custom homes, and are priced from the $300’s to over $4 million. Homes are situated on the southern facing slopes of the McDowells and offer stunning views of the Valley of the Sun. In Hidden Hills, homes have spectacular views of the McDowell Mountains and it’s lush canyons.

Private Golf and Social Club - Extraordinary Amenities!

To look at the social calendar, golf activities calendar or the great menu served up at Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale, it’s easy to see why Ancala, located at 120th Street and Via Linda in Scottsdale, is such a popular club with its residents and members.

There is a member-friendly restaurant and grille bar, plus plenty of outside dining patios that serve up an enormous view of the Valley of the Sun. There are always fun social activities like wine tastings, book clubs, drive-in movies for the kids, fitness sessions and dine-arounds to join. Members find the facilities accommodating, from the ample meeting and social rooms to the recently updated fitness center,

the active tennis program and the world-class golf course. It’s unusual to find a member-run club that offers this many activities when the original developer leaves the scene. The club is expertly managed by Eagle Golf. Recently named one of the “Top 5 Golf Courses in Scottsdale” by GolfLink.com.

Homes for Sale at Ancala Country Club range from $600,000 to $5 million. Lot sizes range from 1/4 acre to over an acre and were generally custom-built between 1995 and 2011. Most lots have either a beautiful location on a fairway or a stunning view of the Valley ... sometimes both!

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● P Phoenix Police Museum

East Jefferson St. | Phoenix | 602-534-7278

Police artifacts dating from the late 1800s. Exhibits show the department’s history, from its early police marshals to present day.

www.phoenixpolicemuseum.com

● P Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum

3901 W. Pioneer Rd. | Phoenix | 623-465-1052

Located 30 minutes north of Phoenix, the museum sits on 90 acres of an old 1800s village, with original buildings and accurate reproductions. The village houses 30 historic buildings from the 1880s to the turn of the century.

https://pioneeraz.org

● P Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

4619 E. Washington St. | Phoenix

602-495-0900 or 877-706-4408

Dedicated to the study of the Hohokam culture. Explore the ruin of an 800-year-old platform mound, an excavated ball court and full-scale reproductions of prehistoric Hohokam homes.

https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/ pueblo-grande

● F River of Time Museum

12901 N. La Montana Blvd. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-2612

Tour informative exhibits that leads visitors through creative, informative exhibits that recount the captivating past of the Lower Verde River Valley, depicts the importance of water in the Sonoran Desert and illustrates how water determines the course of history. Programs and activities for adults and children.

https://www.rotmuseum.org/

Scottsdale Historical Society

7333 East Scottsdale Mall | Scottsdale | 480-945-4499

Get the chance to see items from as early as the 1920s, and enjoy viewing Indian Art. www.scottsdalemuseum.com

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

7374 E. Second St. | Scottsdale | 480-874-4666

Global in its focus, SMoCA is a gathering place for experiencing contemporary art and culture. As a unique and vital cultural resource for the southwest, the Museum offers a variety of exhibition-related programs and special events with activities for lifelong learners.

www.smoca.org

● P Shemer Art Center & Museum

5005 E. Camelback Rd. | Phoenix | 602-262-4727

1920s Santa Fe mission-style building features exhibits by Arizona artists, as well as classes for the whole family.

www.shemerartcenterandmuseum.org

Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum

4087 N. Apache Trail | Apache Junction

480-983-4888

The museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.

www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

● T Tempe History Museum

809 E. Southern Ave. | Tempe | 480-350-5100

Depicting the history of Tempe from its founding in 1871 to its growth and development into a modern city. Hands-on exhibits, two changing galleries and gift shop.

www.tempe.gov/museum

West Valley Art Museum

8401 W. Monroe St. | Peoria | 623-972-0635

Five galleries host 30-40 exhibitions annually including exhibits from its permanent collections of ethnic dress, American and Oriental art.

www.wvam.org

The Eddie Basha Collection

22402 S. Basha Road | Chandler | 480-895-5230

The focus of the collection lies in two specific areas: Contemporary Western American Art and Contemporary American Indian Art.

http://eddiebashacollection.com/

River of Time Museum