by JONATHAN BODEEN | Aug 8, 2012 | -Slider
“Amazement in Progress ” or “Alive from the Dead “
Just five years ago, South Scottsdale and the downtown Scottsdale area lacked vision and major public participation. Comatose, flat-lined, and coffin-ready may have been used to describe the life level back then. But what’s currently happening in South Scottsdale, and especially the downtown Scottsdale area is truly amazing. Progress is arriving in a hurry!
South Scottsdale Community Information
- Median Sold Price Range (Single Family Homes): $157,000 to $220,000
- Median Sold Sales Price (Single Family Homes): $178,000
- Median Sold Price Range (Townhomes/Condos): $27,000 to $1,150,000
- Median Sold Price (Townhomes/Condos): $105,000
We define “South Scottsdale ” as: ZIP CODES: 85250, 85251 and 85257 – Prices are approximate based on MLS data.
Scottsdale Waterfront Luxury Condos
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If you haven’t been to downtown Scottsdale recently, take the time to have breakfast, lunch or dinner and just walk around. A good place to start is at the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce where a wealth of helpful information and maps exists to save you time and help you get around.
There is a sense that a civic and private partnership of vision and greatness is happening here in a major way. Best of all, for now at least, there are still affordable homes available.
The energy that is transforming this area is really quite new and exhilarating. There are neighborhoods that are being seriously upgraded, house by house, and owner by owner. Pride of ownership is never more noticeable than here, now, at this time.
Major new office projects built or announced since 2003 include the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center (ultimately 4,000 jobs occupying 1.2 million Sq Ft), the Portales 2 office building (100,000 Sq Ft) and the offices at the Scottsdale Waterfront (100,000 Sq Ft).
The majority of new money seems to be in the new construction of downtown condos, often called lofts. These pricey new digs are really appealing to singles and couples who want to be on the waterfront and/or at the heart of the nightlife in Downtown. Second homeowners are also finding these upscale “Lock and Leave” condos especially appealing.
The upscale and eclectic downtown area (including Old Scottsdale) is located in South Scottsdale, and has become an amazing story in itself. More on “The Downtown” later on as NorthScottsdale.com continues to grow in content. And of course, one of Scottsdale’s super upscale shopping centers is right in the heart of downtown – Scottsdale Fashion Square.
South Scottsdale Under $200,000
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Aug 8, 2012 | -Slider
Search Scottsdale communities using the quick links on the right hand side or use the Real Estate Quick Search to find exactly what you are looking for in Arizona.
Ancala Community – Scottsdale, Arizona
Nessled in the McDowell Mountains, the Ancala is on of the most prestigious golfing communities in Scottsdale AZ with beautiful views of the Sonoran desert.
Recent Ancala Community Price Reductions:
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Troon Community – Scottsdale, Arizona
Troon is located in the McDowell Mountains and featured some of the most luxurious homes in the Scottsdale and an award winning golf course.
Troon Community Real Estate Price Drops:
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Boulders Community – Scottsdale, Arizona
The Boulders is the ultimate golfing community set in the Sonoran Desert with views of North Scottsdale and Carfree with luxury homes that are in a class of their own.
Price Reductions in the Boulders Community:
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Silverleaf Community – Scottsdale, Arizona
The Silverleaf in Scottsdale Arizona is split into two different communities. Upper Canyon is the high end homes on 1+ acre lots while The Parks is more affordable with real estate in the 300’s.
Price Drops in Silverleaf Community:
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DC Ranch Community – Scottsdale, Arizona
Acclaimed private golf community in Scottsdale, DC Ranch has something for everyone. With breathtaking desert landscaping, small town feel and variety of different communities including:
Recent Reductions in DC Ranch Community:
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jun 5, 2012 | North Scottsdale News
Highly sought after gem in Anthem Country Club – Don’t miss this rare find!
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by MICHAEL BODEEN | Jun 5, 2012 | Mike's "Real State" of the Market
What are these Realtors doing at a Foreclosure Auction? would have been the question being asked by the regular Auction Hunters at the downtown courthouse last week if they had known we were there. Realtor’s and Auctions rarely collide for one simple reason – commissions (or lack thereof).
This day was no different than any other at the courthouse steps. It was not even June, yet, and the temperatures were already necessitating Arizona summer attire. The informality of this process was accentuated by bidders sporting baseball caps, tank tops and flip flops. Transactions – that for most would be among the largest of their lives – were being done at breakneck speed. Homes ranged in price from under $100K to nearly $1million. They all sold in mere minutes.
Auction at Sonoran Foothills in Phoenix
An hour into the auction, the address of our client’s future home was called. Our associate, Brad, served as the proxy bidder in this transaction. The opening bid was called out at $240,000. Within less than a minute, the price had been bid up to $320,000, which separated the men from the boys. Only one other bidder stood between our clients and their new house. Bidding slowed to increments of $500 at a time, as the price slowly inched up to $325,000. We knew that the price could not go much higher, but it continued to rise. Bids increased by $100 now. Like watching water boil, the price crawled up to $330,000…and continued to climb. The only two remaining bidders whispered frantically into their Bluetooth headsets, urging their clients to increase their bids. Three minutes seemed like 3 hours, but we finally were able to breathe a sigh of relief as the auctioneer shouted “going once, going twice, sold!”.
Our client had emerged victoriously! Although they paid more than they hoped to, they still got a great deal…and their dream home in the Sonoran Foothills.
For a minute, let me put my Realtor cap back on. For most home buyers, the auctions are not a good way to go. First of all, you have to pay cash – which eliminates most of us from this conversation. Second, you are not allowed to see inside the home prior to purchasing it. Third, the sale is “as is, where is”. If you find a foundation crack or some other major defect after the sale, it’s your problem now. For these reasons, I do not advise most clients to go this route.
However, I tell this story because it is one of many examples of how the Bodeen Wilford Group of HomeSmart International strives to go the extra mile for our clients…even if it sometimes means taking a hit in our commissions. We treat our clients like gold because we understand that if we do right by our clients, then they will spread the word about us.
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 17, 2012 | Off the Market
Don’t miss this rare find! Upgraded, 5-bedroom Scottsdale Home for under $260,000.
Get the size you need, the price you want, and the location you desire…all in one home!
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 17, 2012 | North Scottsdale News
At only $339,000, this is a CAN’T MISS opportunity. Come and see this gorgeous Tromonto home before it’s gone! This 4000+ sq/ft home has it all – the size to meet your family’s needs, upgrades throughout, spacious lot with fenced in pool…and much more!
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Oct 12, 2011 | Featured Communities, Luxury Communities
Scottsdale has no shortage of luxury communities. From deluxe desert oasis homes to high-rise penthouses, if it can be dreamed up, Scottsdale probably has it. Search below to find the “cream of the crop” communities of Scottsdale.
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Oct 3, 2011 | High-rise Communities
Scottsdale Luxury High-Rise – Redesigned
The phrase “Scottsdale high-rise living” conjures many adjectives – luxurious, high end, opulent, and exclusive, just to name a few. Now add modern, dynamic, breathtaking, and organic…and we have begun to describe Optima Camelview Village. Truely, Optima Camelview Village has reinvented urban luxury living in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.
This new landmark stands out as the most visually captivating architectural achievement in Downtown Scottsdale, a place with no shortage of design appeal. Perfectly positioned for amazing views of Camelback Mountain along with convenient proximity to shopping and dining, Optima Camelview Village hits all of the bases.
“Where blossoming private terraces climb to gardened rooftops in the sky. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls fill your living space with an ever-changing panorama of glowing daytime mountain ranges and star-filled nighttime skies. Sophisticated recreation and relaxation opportunities in a resort-style setting swirl around the heart of its vibrant village.” -Optima Website
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Sep 21, 2011 | Reasons to buy a home in Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s Friendly Community
What’s the one thing that almost every Arizonan has in common? They are not from Arizona! The Valley of the Sun is a (nearly literal) melting pot of people from around the country and around the globe. Whether for a job, health, the climate, or just a change of scenery, people have flocked to the Valley for the last several decades. As this burgeoning city grows and matures, we will certainly begin to see the culture develop into a life of its own! Scottsdale is full of dynamic personalities, friendly faces, and blossoming new friendships. Recommended Scottsdale Family Communities: Desert Mountain, McDoweel Mountain Ranch, Buenavante, 85254
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Sep 14, 2011 | Reasons to buy a home in Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s Proximity to Phoenix
Phoenix, as a city, was designed for efficiency. Credit the city’s modernity, forward thinking founders, or just chance…any way you slice it, there is no city in the world that is so expansive, yet so easy to navigate and so convenient. Scottsdale, being the most desirable suburb of Phoenix is absolutely perfectly positioned for both convenience and seclusion. In just a few minutes, one can easily travel from their home in Scottsdale to almost any section of Phoenix. Eat your heart out, Los Angeles! Recommended Convenient Scottsdale Communities: Buenavante, Sweetwater Ranch, Scottsdsale Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch
