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Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – February 2025

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– February 2025 Scottsdale Housing Market Video –

Here is a quick video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona single-family home real estate market that covers the month of January.

February 2025 – Video

Scottsdale Active Listings

Scottsdale active listings February 2025

As anticipated, we saw the number of homes for sale increase in February. Since this is high season for Scottsdale, sellers are looking to capitalize on increased buyer activity.

Inventory at the end of February was up 5.5% when compared to January and up 14.1% when compared to February 2024.

Average List Price for Scottsdale Homes

Scottsdale homes average list price February 2025

I used to use median listing price data, but I no longer have accurate access to that information. Instead, I will now use average listing prices to track pricing trends. (Technically, the median price is a better indicator since the average price can skew one way or the other due to extremely low or extremely high list prices, but this will still give you a decent idea of the prices of homes in Scottsdale.)

February’s average list price came in just above $2.25 million. After several months of increases, we saw this figure decrease. Scottsdale’s average list price at the end of the month was 1.1% lower than January and 2.6% lower than the same time period in 2024.

Days on Market

Scottsdale days on market February 2025


Days on Market, which you might also see referenced as DOM, is a simple, but effective, way to get a quick read on a market. A high DOM means homes are sitting on the market for longer and a low DOM means sales are brisk.

After a jump in January, Scottsdale’s DOM returned back to a more familiar level. 

The DOM for February was 75 days. This is a 20% drop from January, but level with February 2024.

Average Sales Price for Scottsdale Homes

Now we will take a look at sales prices. The average sales price for single-family homes in Scottsdale in February was a little under $1.5 million. 

This is a drop of 22.1% from January when a $21M home sale moved the average sales price higher. However, February 2025 was quite similar price-wise to February 2024, coming in at 0.3% lower. 

Number of Homes Sold

Scottsdale homes sold February 2025

After a seasonally slow sales month in January, home sales activity picked back up in February. 

Sales were up 10.2% over the previous month, but they were down 13.9% when compared to February 2024. Hopefully, pending contracts in the pipeline will make this figure increase again in March. 

We hope that you found this video and commentary helpful as you gather more information to make smart informed real estate decisions.

For more Scottsdale real estate information or if you have any questions about the local area, feel free to contact Joyce at (480) 209-7843 or Joyce@LiveBetterinScottsdale.com.

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Interested in other stats for our market? Visit our Real Estate Market Update page.

Here Are Some Scottsdale Homes Currently For Sale

2,461 Listings
6071 E LUDLOW Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$1,338,000 6071 E LUDLOW Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 6071 E LUDLOW Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254Listing office: Realty ONE Group

7710 E GAINEY RANCH Road E, 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

$529,000 7710 E GAINEY RANCH Road E, 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 7710 E GAINEY RANCH Road E, 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85258Listing office: Realty ONE Group

10413 N 118TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$2,850,000 10413 N 118TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85259 10413 N 118TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85259Listing office: The Agency

11105 E TAMARISK Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$4,195,000 11105 E TAMARISK Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 11105 E TAMARISK Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262Listing office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

11011 N 92ND Street, 1019, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$549,900 11011 N 92ND Street, 1019
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 11011 N 92ND Street, 1019
Scottsdale, AZ 85260Listing office: Congress Realty, Inc.

4925 N 73RD Street, 11, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$389,000 4925 N 73RD Street, 11
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 4925 N 73RD Street, 11
Scottsdale, AZ 85251Listing office: Property Hub LLC

1136 N 84TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$289,999 1136 N 84TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 1136 N 84TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Listing office: AIG Realty LLC

1831 N 77th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$499,000 1831 N 77th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 1831 N 77th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Listing office: Realty ONE Group

947 N 85TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$645,000 947 N 85TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 947 N 85TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Listing office: My Home Group Real Estate

MLS IDX Listing Disclosure © 2025

Copyright 2024 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. Information Not Guaranteed and Must Be Confirmed by End User. Site contains live data.

Disclaimer: Data deemed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed. Data was pulled from ARMLS on 3/1/2025.

Stop Guessing: Here’s When It Actually Makes Sense to Buy a Home

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Thinking about buying a home this year? 

You’ve probably heard all kinds of advice: “Wait for rates to drop.” “Home prices are too high.” “Now’s the best time to buy!”

The truth is, no one has a crystal ball. But if you’re trying to decide whether now is the right time to buy, there’s one thing you need to ask yourself…

How long do you plan to stay?

Because when it comes to real estate, time is your biggest asset. Let’s break it down.

The Longer You Stay, The More You Gain

If you’re only planning to live in a home for a year or two, buying probably isn’t the smartest move. Closing costs, property taxes, and maintenance add up fast, and you likely won’t see enough appreciation to make up for those costs. And that’s not factoring in taxes on capital gains if you make a move in less than two years.

But what if you stay longer? According to Redfin, the typical U.S. homeowner stays in their home for 11.8 years. If you plan to stay that long, history shows you’ll likely benefit from home price appreciation.

An analysis from ResiClub shows that U.S. home prices have increased by 30% or more every decade since the 1990’s.

Even during the Great Recession, homeowners who stayed put for 10 or more years still saw price growth by the time they sold. While the market may have ups and downs in the short term, history shows that those who hold onto their homes for the long haul tend to come out ahead.

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Looking at the most recent data on home price growth, Zillow reports that in February 2025, home values were up 45.3% since February 2020—that’s a decade’s worth of growth in just five years. 

Buying vs. Renting: What Makes Sense for You?

The big question isn’t “Is now a good time to buy?”—it’s “How long am I staying?”

Buy if you’re planning to stay for at least 10 years.

  • You’ll have time to build equity and ride out market fluctuations.
  • Home prices historically trend upward over the long run.
  • You’re locking in a fixed cost instead of dealing with rising rents.

Rent if you might move in the next one to two years.

  • Selling too soon could mean losing money on transaction costs.
  • You’ll have more flexibility if your job or lifestyle changes.
  • Renting may be the smarter financial move for short-term plans.

What if you’re in the middle—planning to stay for five to seven years?

  • Look at local appreciation trends. Some cities see faster price growth than others.
  • Compare your potential mortgage vs. rent. In some areas, buying still wins.
  • Consider buying a property with rental potential, so you have options if you need to move.

The Bottom Line

Trying to time the market perfectly is nearly impossible. But if you know you’ll be in your next home for 10 or more years—and can afford monthly payments today—you’re probably making a smart move.

If you’re unsure what makes sense for you, let’s talk. We’ll look at your situation and weigh the options.

Buying a home isn’t just about what the market is doing today, it’s about where you see yourself in the future.

Scottsdale AZ Single-Family Home Sales – February 2025

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– February 2025 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales –

February was a nice month of growth for home sales in Scottsdale. 

Each month, we track the following four sales metrics:

– Single-family homes for sale – Orange Line – The number of homes on the market at the end of the month. 
– Under contract, but accepting backup offers (UCB)* – Gray Line – How many UCBs there were at the end of the month.
– Pending home sales* – Yellow Line – The number of pending contracts at the end of the month.
– Home Sales – Blue Line – The number of home sales over the course of the month. 

FEBRUARY 2025 RESULTS

Scottsdale home sales February 2025
  • Scottsdale Homes for Sale: Inventory continued to climb in February, coming in 5.5% higher than the end of January. This is the highest we have seen it in many years, which is good news for homebuyers.
  • UCB (Under contract, accepting backup offers): I would have expected UCB activity to increase in February since we are in the high season, but the number of UCB contracts fell slightly to 200.
  • Pending Homes Sales in Scottsdale: Whereas UCB activity was subdued, we saw an 18.3% increase in the number of pending contracts at the end of the month, bringing us in line with where we were at the same time last year.
  • Scottsdale Home Sales: There was significant growth on the sales front. There were 369 home sales, which is the third-highest we have seen in the past 12 months.

In this bottom section, we track two more items related to home sales in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale real estate market February 2025


Percent Change Month Over Month – Here, we are looking at how things improved or declined on a month-over-month basis. As an example, home sales were up 21.1% between January and February.

Sales Price to List Price – This metric gives us a sense of how home asking prices are holding up when compared to their actual selling prices. In February, we came in at 96.5%, which means on average, homes sold for 3.5% less than they were listed for.

*Figures for active homes for sale, UCB sales and pending sales are based on the numbers at the end of the month.

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Here are some homes in Scottsdale currently for sale:

2,461 Listings
6071 E LUDLOW Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$1,338,000 6071 E LUDLOW Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 6071 E LUDLOW Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254Listing office: Realty ONE Group

7710 E GAINEY RANCH Road E, 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

$529,000 7710 E GAINEY RANCH Road E, 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 7710 E GAINEY RANCH Road E, 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85258Listing office: Realty ONE Group

10413 N 118TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$2,850,000 10413 N 118TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85259 10413 N 118TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85259Listing office: The Agency

11105 E TAMARISK Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$4,195,000 11105 E TAMARISK Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 11105 E TAMARISK Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262Listing office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

11011 N 92ND Street, 1019, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$549,900 11011 N 92ND Street, 1019
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 11011 N 92ND Street, 1019
Scottsdale, AZ 85260Listing office: Congress Realty, Inc.

4925 N 73RD Street, 11, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$389,000 4925 N 73RD Street, 11
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 4925 N 73RD Street, 11
Scottsdale, AZ 85251Listing office: Property Hub LLC

1136 N 84TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$289,999 1136 N 84TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 1136 N 84TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Listing office: AIG Realty LLC

1831 N 77th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$499,000 1831 N 77th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 1831 N 77th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Listing office: Realty ONE Group

947 N 85TH Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$645,000 947 N 85TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 947 N 85TH Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257Listing office: My Home Group Real Estate

MLS IDX Listing Disclosure © 2025

Copyright 2024 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. Information Not Guaranteed and Must Be Confirmed by End User. Site contains live data.

Disclaimer: Data and information were pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 3/1/2025. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes. This post represents the opinion of the author. No warranties express or implied.
Copyright © 2025 Heather Tawes Nelson | Joyce Tawes

Zillow Says Skipping the MLS Costs Sellers Thousands—Here’s Why

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leaving money on the table

If someone told you that selling your home off-market could cost you thousands—would you still do it?

That’s exactly what happened to home sellers across the country who chose to sell outside the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)—the main database where real estate agents list homes for sale. 

A new Zillow study found that sellers lost $1 billion in 2023 and 2024 by opting for private sales. On average, those homeowners walked away with $4,975 less per sale—and in higher-priced markets like California, that number jumped to $30,000 per home.

Before we go much further, let’s break down the difference between listing a home on the MLS vs. private sales: 

  • MLS Listings: Think of the MLS as the main stage—where homes get maximum visibility. When you list on the MLS, your home appears on Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and all of the major real estate sites. Every buyer and agent can see it, leading to more exposure, more competition and better offers.

  • Private Sales (Off-MLS): This is like selling your home in a small, exclusive club—where only a limited group of buyers knows it’s for sale. Some agents may encourage sellers to go this route, keeping the deal within their network. But with fewer buyers seeing the home, there’s less competition—and that usually means a lower sale price.

So why does this happen? More importantly, how can you protect your biggest financial asset and maximize your home’s value? 

Let’s break down the hidden pitfalls that cause sellers to lose money—and what you should ask your real estate agent to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

Why Do Some Sellers Skip the MLS?

Despite the financial risks, some homeowners choose off-MLS sales, also known as pocket listings. The most common reasons include:

  • Privacy – Some sellers don’t want their sale to be public.

  • Fewer Showings – Aiming for a quick, low-hassle transaction.

And while the decision is always up to the seller, here’s what the data shows: When fewer buyers see your home, there’s less competition—leading to a lower final sale price.

According to Zillow’s analysis:

  • Nationwide, sellers lost an average of 1.5% ($4,975) on their sale price.

  • In California, the average loss was 3.7%—or $30,075 per home.

  • Every price tier, from starter homes to luxury estates, saw a decrease in sales prices when listing off the MLS.

To put it simply: Less exposure = fewer buyers = less money in your pocket. 

But this doesn’t just apply to private listings. Other factors—like poor marketing, bad pricing strategies, and limited access for buyers—can also eat into your final sale price.

In General, What Causes Homes to Sell for Less?

Many sellers assume their home’s value is set in stone, but the truth is how it is listed, marketed, and negotiated makes a huge impact. Here are the biggest factors that can cause you to leave money on the table—and how to avoid them.

1. Poor Marketing & Limited Exposure

Think about it: If your home isn’t seen, it won’t sell for top dollar. One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is trusting that getting the property on the MLS (and, in turn, Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.) is enough. 

In reality, that’s the bare minimum. 

What to Ask Your Realtor:

  • “Where will my home be marketed?” 

  • “What makes your marketing different from the top three Realtors in the area?”

  • “How will you ensure my property stands out on the MLS and Zillow?”

  • “Can you show me examples of your professional photography and videography?” 

  • “Will you do open houses?”

2. Overpricing from the Start

Overpricing can be just as dangerous as underpricing. Homes that linger on the market for too long become stale, leading to price drops and buyer skepticism.

What to Ask Your Realtor:

  • “How do you determine the best listing price?”

  • “What’s the average sale-to-list price ratio in my area?”

  • “What pricing strategies do you recommend to attract multiple offers?”

3. Lack of Strategic Negotiation

Many sellers focus only on the sale price—but terms matter just as much. An experienced agent knows how to negotiate contingencies and push for better terms beyond price.

What to Ask Your Realtor:

  • “How do you handle multiple-offer situations?”

  • “What negotiation strategies do you use to maximize my profit?”

  • “How do you ensure buyers are serious and financially qualified?”

4. The Home Is Hard to Show

Buyers won’t fight for a home they can’t see. If access is difficult and showings are limited, you may fail to create urgency and you could lose serious money.

What to Ask Your Realtor:

  • “What’s your plan for maximizing showings?”

  • “Will you offer flexible viewing options, including virtual tours?”

  • “How do you create urgency when first listing a home?”

The Bottom Line: Don’t Leave Money on the Table

The numbers are clear: Home sellers lost $1 billion by skipping the MLS. But even if you list your home on the MLS, factors like poor marketing, bad pricing, and limited access can still cost you tens of thousands.

If you’re thinking about selling, ask the right questions, demand transparency, and work with an agent who prioritizes your financial success. Let’s chat if you want to learn how we do that. 

Your home is one of your biggest investments—make sure you get every dollar it’s worth.

Things to Do in Scottsdale – March 2025

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– Scottsdale Events March 2025 –

March has rolled around again and that means another month of fun and exciting events. 

  • AZ Music Fest – Multiple Events – The lineup this season is packed with well-known artists like Lyle Lovett and Chris Botti, plus many tribute performances and more. Many of the performances take place at the Highlands Church in North Scottsdale, an intimate space that also has video screens.
  • Spring Training – Through March 25th – Spring Training wraps at the end of the month! Catch your favorite teams playing in one of the many locations around the Valley before they head out on their regular seasons.
  • Arizona Renaissance Festival– Weekends through March 30th –  Huzzah! The “Ren Fest” is back for 2025! Cheer on jousters, watch artisans create, feast on turkey legs and much more. This year they have added more shopping and dining options and themed weekends amp up the fun. Suitable for all ages. Schedule of Events 

  • Wicked at ASU Gammage – March 4th – March 30th – If you need more Wicked in your life, come see it live at the ASU Gammage theater this month!
  • Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Rodeo – March 6th – 9th – This will be the 72nd Parada del Sol rodeo and it will be taking place at WestWorld. There will be action-packed bull-riding, barrel racing, roping, clowns and more! Make sure to get your tickets in advance as it tends to sell out.
  • Chandler Ostrich Festival – TWO WEEKENDS March 14th – 16th  and March 21st – 23rd – Music, food, fun and rides await you at the bigger and better Ostrich Festival. Check the website to see which excellent performers will be there this year.
  • BAJA Culinary Fest – March 14th – 15th – Scottsdale Waterfront is where you want to head to celebrate Baja Cuisine. There will be 35 food vendors, wineries and margarita bars. If you opt for the VIP level, you get access to Michelin star chefs, live entertainment and more. 
  • Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival – March 14th – 16th – This year marks the 30th annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival. Downtown Carefree will come alive with beautiful art later in the month. Juried artists will be showcasing their impressive work. And if you would love a little wine as you shop, simply purchase a glass and enjoy. 
  • Good Guys Spring Nationals – March 14th – 16th – Any car-obsessed family members? Over 2,500 hot rods and classic cars will be on display at WestWorld. There will be food, music, a kids’ zone and activities plus much more!
  • Orchid Fever at the Desert Botanical Garden – Opens March 15th – This is the DBG’s first ever orchid exhibit and it runs through May 11th. Other March events include the Spring Plant Sale, Music in the Garden and Dog Days at the Garden. 
  • Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week – March 20th – 23rd – Ferrari is sponsoring this multi-day art fair. Over 100 galleries and artists will be participating. In addition to the art, there will be discussions and panels, fashion shows and more. 
  • Cave Creek Rodeo Days – March 27th – 30th – If you need more rodeo in your life, head on up to Cave Creek. There will be amazing and exciting bull riding, rodeo events, mutton bustin’ and more. And don’t forget the parade which takes place on March 22nd!

Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – January 2025

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– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for January 2025 –

2025 is upon us and in Scottsdale, that means the high season is off and running. Inventory jumped in anticipation, something we see seasonally, and sales activity, for the most part, saw increases. 

To get a better understanding of the luxury home market in Scottsdale, we track four sales statuses on a monthly basis. We then break that information down further by using price ranges.

– JANUARY 2025 –

Scottsdale Homes Priced Between $1,000,000 – $1,499,999

Scottsdale home sales between 1 and 1.5 million January 2025

– Active Scottsdale Homes on the Market: The number of homes for sale jumped 21.8% between the end of December and January.
– UCB Scottsdale Home Sales: UCB contracts made a comeback after a very quiet December.
– Pending Scottsdale Home Sales: Pendings contracts also saw a healthy rebound and came in ahead of the 12 month average.
– Scottsdale Homes Sold: Due to a lower number of UBCs and pendings in December, sales were a little muted in January, but still turned in a solid performance.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 96.4% – On average, buyers saw a discount of 3.6% off of list price.

Scottsdale Homes Priced Between $1,500,000 – $1,999,999

Scottsdale home sales between 1.5 and 2 million January 2025

– Active Scottsdale Homes on the Market: Inventory shot to the highest level we have seen in the past year.
– UCB Scottsdale Home Sales: UCB contract activity was very strong and was tied with April 2024 for the best performance.
– Pending Scottsdale Home Sales: Pendings were also up and came in just ahead of the 12 month average.
– Scottsdale Homes Sold: Home sales moved back into the 40’s in January. I anticipate this number to increase in February based on UCB and pending activity.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 96.2% – On average, buyers saw a discount of 3.8% off of list price.

Scottsdale Homes Priced Between $2,000,000 – $2,999,999

Scottsdale home sales between 2 and 3 million January 2025

– Active Scottsdale Homes on the Market: The number of homes for sale increased 24.2% in January.
– UCB Scottsdale Home Sales: UCB contracts had a very strong performance, coming in at the second highest level we have seen in the past year.
– Pending Scottsdale Home Sales: Interestingly, pending sales saw a huge drop to the lowest we have seen in the last 12 months. This is an anomaly and I am not sure what happened.
– Scottsdale Homes Sold: The number of homes sold saw a healthy increase in January.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 95.8% – On average, buyers saw a discount of 4.2% off of list price.

Scottsdale Homes Priced $3,000,000+

Scottsdale home sales over 3 million January 2025

– Active Scottsdale Homes on the Market: January closed with the highest inventory of the past year, coming in well over 300.
– UCB Scottsdale Home Sales: UCBs were up an impressive 46.9% between December and January.
– Pending Scottsdale Home Sales: Pending sales remained level with December and came in on par with the 12 month average.
– Scottsdale Homes Sold: Sales were up modestly in January, but still came in ahead of the 12 month average.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 94.6% – On average, buyers saw a discount of 5.4% off of list price.

If you would like additional details on home sales activity, please visit our Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Reports page and click on the downloadable “Scottsdale Market Trends” report.

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Here is a sample of some luxury homes that are currently for sale:

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Disclaimer: Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information were pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 2/1/2025 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at single-family luxury resale homes in Scottsdale AZ over the last 12 months. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties expressed or implied.
Copyright ©2025 Heather Tawes Nelson | Joyce Tawes

Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – January 2025

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Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – January 2025

Sales activity rebounded as Scottsdale entered its high season. We also saw a large increase in closed sales as units that had been under construction were finally completed. 

This report covers the luxury condo market in Scottsdale and Phoenix. All of these homes had asking prices of $1 million or more. 

ACTIVE LISTINGS AT THE END OF JANUARY

The number of units for sale continued to increase. At the end of January, there were one hundred and four luxury condos for sale. Scottsdale had seventy-eight and Phoenix had twenty-six. 

The most expensive unit for sale has held this spot for over a year. Located in ICON at Silverleaf, this final penthouse unit is listed for $12,900,000. It has four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms and covers 6,288 square feet and is the highest-priced condo the Scottsdale market has seen. 

The lowest-priced luxury condo was located in Toscana at Desert Ridge. This two bedroom, three bathroom unit has 1,627 square feet and was on the market for $1,000,000.

UCB* LUXURY CONDO SALES IN SCOTTSDALE AND PHOENIX

Six units were in UCB status at the end of January.

UCB Condos in Scottsdale

  • Optima Camelview
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms. 1,433 square feet. Asking price was $1,199,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms. 1,773 square feet. Asking price was $1,249,999.
  • Atavia – Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,957 square feet. Asking price was $1,804,000.
  • Optima Kierland – Three bedrooms and bathrooms. 2,018 square feet. Asking price was $3,495,000.

UCB Condos in Phoenix

  • Toscana at Desert Ridge
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms. 1,645 square feet. Asking price was $1,302,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,167 square feet. Asking price was $1,875,000.

PENDING LUXURY CONDO SALES IN SCOTTSDALE AND PHOENIX

Pending sales fell by ten between the end of December and January. A large part of this drop is due to units at the Ascent at the Phoenician being cleared to close.

Scottsdale Pending Luxury Condos

  • Portico Scottsdale Condominiums – This is a new development in North Scottsdale.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,939 square feet. Asking price was $1,025,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,939 square feet. Asking price was $1,060,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,939 square feet. Asking price was $1,064,650.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,444,500.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,505,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,587,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,658,500.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,660,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,664,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,718,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,730,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,396 square feet. Asking price was $1,733,400.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,743,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,744,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,769,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,845,750.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,899,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $1,935,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $2,007,000.
    • Four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 2,768 square feet. Asking price was $2,016,950.
  • Ascent at the Phoenician – This is another fantastic development underway.
    • One bedroom, one and one-half bathrooms, 1,698 square feet. Asking price was $1,450,000.
    • One bedroom, one and one-half bathrooms, 1,698 square feet. Asking price was $1,475,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,789 square feet. Asking price was $1,600,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,847 square feet. Asking price was $1,600,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,789 square feet. Asking price was $1,650,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,847 square feet. Asking price was $1,650,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,519 square feet. Asking price was $1,725,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,519 square feet. Asking price was $1,725,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,789 square feet. Asking price was $1,725,000.
    • One bedroom, one and one-half bathrooms, 1,698 square feet. Asking price was $1,750,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,346 square feet. Asking price was $1,875,000.
    • One bedroom, one and one-half bathrooms, 1,698 square feet. Asking price was $1,895,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,789 square feet. Asking price was $1,895,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,896 square feet. Asking price was $1,975,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,521 square feet. Asking price was $1,985,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,547 square feet. Asking price was $1,995,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,678 square feet. Asking price was $1,995,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,767 square feet. Asking price was $2,025,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,698 square feet. Asking price was $2,070,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 1,847 square feet. Asking price was $2,075,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,677 square feet. Asking price was $2,100,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,678 square feet. Asking price was $2,100,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,678 square feet. Asking price was $2,175,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,589 square feet. Asking price was $2,175,000.
    • One bedroom, two bathrooms, 1,677 square feet. Asking price was $2,195,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,157 square feet. The asking price was $2,225,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,859 square feet. Asking price was $2,275,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,679 square feet. Asking price was $2,285,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,244 square feet. Asking price was $2,325,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,350,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,294 square feet. Asking price was $2,385,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,848 square feet. Asking price was $2,395,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,294 square feet. Asking price was $2,395,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,679 square feet. Asking price was $2,395,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,425,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,068 square feet. Asking price was $2,485,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,160 square feet. Asking price was $2,485,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,510 square feet. Asking price was $2,550,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,848 square feet. Asking price was $2,625,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,679 square feet. Asking price was $2,650,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,593 square feet. Asking price was $2,695,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,318 square feet. Asking price was $2,695,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,750,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,160 square feet. Asking price was $2,795,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,579 square feet. Asking price was $2,850,000.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,710 square feet. Asking price was $2,850,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,294 square feet. Asking price was $2,875,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,318 square feet. Asking price was $2,950,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,683 square feet. Asking price was $2,985,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,510 square feet. Asking price was $2,995,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,599 square feet. Asking price was $2,995,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,497 square feet. Asking price was $3,050,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,592 square feet. Asking price was $3,100,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,527 square feet. Asking price was $3,275,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,326 square feet. Asking price was $3,375,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,318 square feet. Asking price was $3,385,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,510 square feet. Asking price was $3,395,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,294 square feet. Asking price was $3,475,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,592 square feet. Asking price was $3,525,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,576 square feet. Asking price was $3,585,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,683 square feet. Asking price was $3,595,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,526 square feet. Asking price was $3,695,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,996 square feet. Asking price was $4,100,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,037 square feet. Asking price was $4,150,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,200 square feet. Asking price was $4,295,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,996 square feet. Asking price was $4,450,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 3,141 square feet. Asking price was $4,475,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,996 square feet. Asking price was $4,500,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,166 square feet. Asking price was $4,595,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,166 square feet. Asking price was $4,675,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 3,200 square feet. Asking price was $4,725,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,996 square feet. Asking price was $4,750,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 3,141 square feet. Asking price was $4,750,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,996 square feet. Asking price was $4,895,000.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,945 square feet. Asking price was $4,950,000.
  • ICON at Silverleaf – Currently under construction.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,752 square feet. Asking price was $1,995,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,752 square feet. Asking price was $2,150,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,752 square feet. Asking price was $2,495,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,752 square feet. Asking price was $2,600,000.
    • Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,752 square feet. Asking price was $2,625,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,700,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,750,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,800,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,900,000.
    • Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,995,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $2,995,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,709 square feet. Asking price was $2,999,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $3,175,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $3,195,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $3,200,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $3,350,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,239 square feet. Asking price was $3,400,000.
    • Three bedrooms,  four bathrooms, 3,157 square feet. Asking price was $3,600,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,867 square feet. Asking price was $3,600,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,329 square feet. Asking price was $3,900,000.
    • Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,329 square feet. Asking price was $3,900,000.
    • Five bedrooms, five and one-half bathrooms, 5,534 square feet. Asking price was $5,400,000.
    • Five bedrooms, five and one-half bathrooms, 5,534 square feet. Asking price was $5,985,000.
    • Four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, 6,288 square feet. Asking price was $6,900,000.
    • Four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, 6,288 square feet. Asking price was $7,700,000.
    • Four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, 6,288 square feet. Asking price was $7,718,000.
    • Four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, 5,534 square feet. Asking price was $8,000,000.
    • Four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, 6,288 square feet. Asking price was $8,350,000.

Phoenix Pending Luxury Condos

  • The Residences at 2211 Camelback – Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 1,827 square feet. Asking price was $1,000,000.
  • Arizona Biltmore Hotel Villas
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 1,627 square feet. Asking price was $1,450,000.
    • Two bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms, 1,415 square feet. Asking price was $1,495,000.
  • Optima Biltmore – Three bedrooms and bathrooms, 2,312 square feet. Asking price was $1,150,000.
  • Esplanade Place – Two bedrooms, three bathrooms, 3,542 square feet. Asking price was $2,000,000.

LUXURY CONDO SALES IN SCOTTSDALE AND PHOENIX

January’s sales were huge. After closing December with seven sales, January concluded with twenty-three sales. The driving force behind this jump is that fifteen units at the Ascent and the Phoenician were finally completed, allowing the sales to close.     

Note: Many of the units sold for above list price. This is due to upgrades the buyers selected during the construction process. 

Scottsdale Luxury Condo Sales

  • Ascent at the Phoenician
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,847 square feet. Asking price was $1,725,000 and it sold for $1,783,020.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 1,847 square feet. Asking price was $1,825,000 and it sold for $1,879,953.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,547 square feet. Asking price was $1,925,000 and it sold for $2,062,015.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,346 square feet. Asking price was $1,950,000 and it sold for $2,018,022.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,374 square feet. Asking price was $2,050,000 and it sold for $2,169,138.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,346 square feet. Asking price was $2,125,000 and it sold for list price.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,547 square feet. Asking price was $2,175,000 and it sold for $2,272,490.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,547 square feet. Asking price was $2,350,000 and it sold for $2,473,788.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,679 square feet. Asking price was $2,395,000 and it sold for $2,561,837.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,859 square feet. Asking price was $2,450,000 and it sold for $2,476,697.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,859 square feet. Asking price was $2,625,000 and it sold for $2,791,020.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,710 square feet. Asking price was $2,675,000 and it sold for $2,763,104.
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,679 square feet. Asking price was $2,800,000 and it sold for $2,895,523.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,867 square feet. Asking price was $3,975,000 and it sold for $4,2174,762.
    • Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, 3,985 square feet. Asking price was $4,675,000 and it sold for $4,861,236.
  • Optima Camelview
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms. 1,416 square feet. Asking price was $1,145,000 and it sold for $1,075,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms. 1,628 square feet. Asking price was $1,145,000 and it sold for $1,100,000.
  • Plaza Lofts at Kierland
    • Two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,086 square feet. Asking price was $2,095,000 and it sold for $2,050,000.
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms,1,663 square feet. Asking price was $1,895,000 and it sold for $1,825,000.
  • Optima Kierland – Two bedrooms and bathrooms. 2,000 square feet. Asking price was $2,595,000 and it sold for $2,395,000.

Phoenix Luxury Condo Sales

  • Toscana at Desert Ridge – Three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, 2,177 square feet. Asking price was $1,395,745 and it sold for list price.
  • Fairway Lodge at the Biltmore
    • Two bedrooms and bathrooms, 1,726 square feet. Asking price was $1,145,000 and it sold for $1,098,000.
    • Three bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms, 3,217 square feet. Asking price was $2,400,000 and it sold for $2,350,000.

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Things to Do in Scottsdale: Merchantile Market

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Last weekend, we had the chance to experience the Merchantile Market held at the Scottsdale Civic Center and it was such a great time!

The Merchantile Market features the work of many local creators and artists and the offerings were so creative and unique. As we entered, there was live music and hundreds of people relaxing on the lawn and enjoying the sunny day. There were multiple food trucks and snack and drink vendors along the outside and the crowd was definitely enjoying all of the offerings!

We grabbed some drinks and started to explore the vendor booths. There were a lot of jewelry vendors, including a few permanent jewelry companies. We also saw some great candles and personal care items, kids’ gear, pet toys and gear, journals and stickers, kitchen decor and so much more. 

The market is low-key so unless they are busy, you are able to chat with the creators or their employees to learn more. We enjoyed the Our Family Designs booth where they had tons of creative 3-D printed fidget toys, jewelry, bags and more. The Beach on 32nd featured a creative selection of mixed-media jewelry and apparel. I wish I had grabbed more cards along the way as there were so many vendors I enjoyed…

Scottsdale Merchantile Market

There are two more markets left until the summer pause. The “Spring Swing” market takes place on March 8th and the final market of the season, “Spring Soiree” is on April 5th. If you have not had a chance to experience the market in person, I highly encourage you to spend an afternoon exploring it. 

And, if you cannot make it to the next two events, The Merchantile has three storefront locations that feature various makers year-round. There are two locations in Scottsdale and one in Phoenix. 

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