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Scottsdale AZ Single-Family Homes for Sale – March 2012

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85255 Home for Sale Grayhawk ScottsdaleHere are the most recent real estate sales figures for Scottsdale, Arizona for the month of March 2012.

This report looks at three types of sales data. The first is the current inventory of homes for sale in Scottsdale. The second is pending home sales and the final is actual home sales activity for the month of March 2012. The most recent 12 months of data have been included so that you can see how things have been trending.

The first chart below is a representation of active, pending and actual sales month-by-month over the past year. The chart below it shows you the percentage change between the months as well as the average sales price to list price percentage for Scottsdale home sales.

Scottsdale AZ Homes for Sale March 2012

 

Scottsdale AZ Real Estate Report March 2012

  March 2012 Highlights for Scottsdale AZ Homes for Sale:

  • Active Scottsdale Homes for Sale: Inventory is back on the downward trend right now. This is the lowest Scottsdale home inventory has been in the last 12 months.
  • Pending Homes Sales in Scottsdale: Pending home sales were up slightly (1.1%) over February and are at levels we last saw in June and July of 2011.
  • Scottsdale Homes Sold: Home sales jumped almost 30% between February and March to 492. This is the highest we have seen in the last 12 months and based on pending figures, we can expect a similar sales month in April.
  • Sales Price to List Price: 91.5% – This is the lowest this has been in a while, but it is still in the 90%’s.

The Scottsdale real estate market had an excellent March 2012. Home sale activity skyrocketed and inventory was down to some of the lowest levels we have seen in a while. And, with pending sales close to what we saw in February, we should have an equally strong April.

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Disclaimer: Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 3/31/2012 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at single-family resale homes for sale and home sales 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.
Copyright © 2012 Heather Tawes Nelson

Desert Highlands Scottsdale AZ – 2012 Home Sales Performance

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Desert Highlands Luxury Homes Scottsdale AZ 85255Desert Highlands is one of Scottsdale’s top private golf communities. It has been around since the early 1980’s and was developed by Lyle Anderson and features an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

There are 560 homesites spread over Desert Highlands’ 850 acres. Desert Highlands is located just to the south of Pinnacle Peak and many of the homes are nestled into the foothills, affording amazing Valley views. All homeowners in Desert Highlands become members of the Desert Highlands Golf Club and can start enjoying all of the great amenities and activities right away.

Here are the results for year-to-date 2012 real estate sales in Desert Highlands. The first chart looks at homes on the market. As you can see, there is a wide variety in prices available. The second chart looks at pending sales and the averages seem to be on par price and size-wise as what we are seeing for averages for homes currently on the market.

Desert Highlands’ 2012 home sales are off on a pace that is similar to the last few years. Average sales prices have been around the $1 million mark and the days on market for these sales is quite a bit lower than what we see in the active and pending sales.

Desert Highlands Scottsdale Homes for Sale

DESERT HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL HOME SALES

Here are the last four years of home sales at Desert Highlands Scottsdale. Total home sales were down slightly in 2011 over 2010, but we are seeing improvement in most of the other metrics. Average sales price was up slightly as was the average price per square foot. Days on market also improved slightly.

Desert Highlands Scottsdale Historical Home Sales

About Desert Highlands in Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert Highlands  is spread over 850 acres with 560 homesites. Its great location means residents are minutes away from shopping, dining, outdoor activities, entertainment and more. The hilly terrain allows for great valley, mountain or city lights views from the homes.

Desert Highlands’ homeowners are members of the private Desert Highlands Golf Club. As members, they are free to take advantage of all of the excellent amenities it has to offer, including the 18-hole Nicklaus golf course, tennis, an expansive fitness center, swimming pools, an onsite activities coordinator and much more.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 3/29/2012 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at home sale activity in the golf community of Desert Highlands in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2012 Heather Tawes Nelson

Troon North of Scottsdale AZ – 2012 Real Estate Activity

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Troon North Real Estate Scottsdale AZ 85262Troon North is home to two world-famous golf courses, The Monument and The Pinnacle. People come from all over the place to play these dynamic and visually-stunning golf courses. And nestled around the courses, you will find some of the best real estate North Scottsdale has to offer.

Below you will find a real estate report for Troon North for 2012 to-date.The top chart shows the current inventory of homes for sale in Troon North. As you can see they vary in price from smaller “lock and leave” homes all the way up to expansive golf estates.

The second chart takes a look at the homes that are currently pending sale in Troon North. At this time, the pending home sales fall into the lower end of the pricing spectrum.

The final chart is 2012 home sales in Troon North from January 1st through March 26th. Again, the sales have been more concentrated on the lower end of the pricing spectrum. And buyers averaged a 7% discount off of asking price on these sales.

Troon North Scottsdale AZ 2012 Home Sales

About Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona
Troon North is a collection of various neighborhoods in the Troon North Golf Club area in North Scottsdale. It is located north and east of Pinnacle Peak and is just north of another prominent North Scottsdale golf community, Estancia.

Home sizes range from smaller condo and townhomes, which are great for seasonal residences, all the way up to expansive golf estates overlooking the course. Many of these area communities are gated and have community amenities for homeowners to enjoy.

Memberships to the Troon North Golf Club as well as discounted greens fees are available to residents of Troon North.

 

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of  3/21/2012 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at home sale activity in the luxury golf community of Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2012 Heather Tawes Nelson

Mirabel Scottsdale AZ – 2012 Home Sales Performance

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North Scottsdale golf at Mirabel ClubMirabel is a top, private golf community located in North Scottsdale, Arizona. It occupies one of the highest elevations in Scottsdale and therefore many Mirabel homes and lots have incredible city light and mountain views. On a clear day, you can see all the way across the Phoenix Valley.

Below is a snapshot of real estate activity in Mirabel for almost the first three months of 2012.  The information includes homes currently for sale, pending home sales and home sales in 2012 to-date.

Only 10 homes are currently for sale. They range in price from $1,149,000 for one of the centrally-located El Corazon homes up to $3,475,000 for a gorgeous custom contemporary home overlooking the course.

As of March 23rd, there was a single pending sale with an asking price of $975,000. This pending sale is for one of the El Corazon homes.

There have been three home sales in 2012 so far, ranging in price from $920,000 for an El Corazon up to $1,855,000 for a 9,500 square foot custom home that was sold as a short sale.

 

Mirabel North Scottsdale AZ Homes for Sale 2012

About Mirabel in Scottsdale, Arizona
Mirabel is one of North Scottsdale’s top golf communities. It is guard-gated and is nestled on 713 acres. There are 350 home sites and many of them enjoy golf course views, mountain views or city light views. A majority of Mirabel homes are custom builds, but there is an enclave of 35 centrally-located homes in the El Corazon section. These homes are a little smaller and are perfect for someone to “lock and leave” or for someone who is looking to downsize.

The Mirabel Club is private and is home to an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, a lovely clubhouse with an onsite concierge, a spa, clay tennis courts and pools. You are not required be a member of the Mirabel Club to live in Mirabel, but it is certainly worth joining for the amenities. Both golf and social memberships are available to suit your needs.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 3/23/2012 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at home sale activity in the golf community of Mirabel in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2012 Heather Tawes Nelson

Troon Village of Scottsdale AZ- 2012 Real Estate Report

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Troon Village Home Sales North Scottsdale AZTroon Village is a luxury golf community located in North Scottsdale, Arizona. Troon is made up of a series of neighborhoods that dot the hills and adjacent areas of Troon Mountain. Many Troon Village homes are located on Troon Mountain and therefore enjoy outstanding Valley and city light views. The lifestyle at Troon Village truly feels like resort living, yet a large number of amenities are just minutes away.

The charts below provide a snapshot of Troon Village real estate activity. The first chart looks at current homes for sale in Troon Village. The second section looks at pending home sales.  And the final chart looks at year-to-date 2012 Troon home sales.

There are a decent number of homes for sale in the Troon Village area with an average asking price close to $1 million. However, if you look at the pending sales, it seems the smaller, less expensive homes have been garnering the most interest recently.

Looking at 2012 home sales in Troon, the average sales price is more in line with the current inventory at close to $1 million. There was a wide range of home sales prices, going from under $400K to over $3 million. Buyers enjoyed an average discount of 6% off of the asking price.

 

Troon Village Scottsdale Homes for Sale March 2012

About Troon Village in Scottsdale, Arizona
Troon Village is comprised of several neighborhoods clustered around Troon Mountain. The community is located just east of Scottsdale’s famous Pinnacle Peak. A large number of the Troon neighborhoods are guard gated or gated, which makes them ideal for year-round residents or for someone looking for a second home to occupy on a seasonal basis. Troon Village’s terrain is mountainous, so the homes on the hill enjoy great mountain, sunset and city views. The types of homes available range from townhomes and patio homes up to expansive hillside estates. There are also some undeveloped lots still for sale if you would prefer to build a custom home.

Troon Country Club is located at the base of Troon Mountain. You do not have to join Troon Country Club to live in Troon Village, but many area residents opt to do so and love the club and its amenities. Troon Country Club features an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish and offers a variety of membership options.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of  3/21/2012 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at home sale activity in the luxury golf community of  Troon Village in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2012 Heather Tawes Nelson

Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: The Scottsdale Salad Co.

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UPDATE: The Scottsdale Salad Co. is no longer open.

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A new casual dining place called the Scottsdale Salad Co. has opened up in the Scottsdale Airpark area on Northsight. This new family-run restaurant serves a mix of breakfast, lunch and dinner with traditional and more eclectic menu items thrown in.

The owner was very welcoming when we entered and was happy to walk us through any menu items. Scottsdale Salad Co. is set up so that you order at the counter and then your food is brought out to you.Scottsdale Salad Company Restaurant Scottsdale AZ

Our visit took place over lunch and there were lots of items to choose from. As the name of the restaurant suggests, there are several salad options to choose from. There are seven globally-inspired choices and you can choose from half and full sizes. For instance, the Scottsdale salad utilizes southwestern ingredients. The Beijing salad brings Asian flavors to the mix and so on. You can also add-on a variety of protein choices, like steak, chicken and shrimp for an additional charge.

Salads aren’t the only lunch and dinner options. The Scottsdale Salad Co. also has a large selection of wraps ranging from vegetarian to steak. My dining companion had the chicken teriyaki on a spinach wrap and really enjoyed it. What she liked is that the teriyaki flavor in the wrap was not too heavy handed. For those of you who prefer more of a teriyaki flavor, the wrap comes with a side of teriyaki sauce for dipping.

One other section of offerings that makes the Scottsdale Salad Co. unique is the Eurasian Fusion menu. These items use classic Asian flavors and cooking, but incorporate them with whole wheat pastas and noodles. For instance, they offer a Chow Mein Spaghetti.

On the day I was there, they had tacos on the menu as well so I tried those. The chicken was well-cooked and the smaller, more traditional size of the tacos made for the perfect amount of food. I do know they offer weekend specials as well and was told their soups were excellent. We plan to visit again to try out some of the other menu items.

If you are down in Scottsdale Airpark area and want to visit a new and tasty place, stop by and give the Scottsdale Salad Co. a try.

More Information:
Scottsdale Salad Co.
15040 N. Northsight #104
Scottsdale, AZ 85060
(480) 991-9081
www.ScottsdaleSalads.com

Hours:
Monday through Friday 7AM to 8PM
Saturday 9AM to 7PM
Sunday 10AM-6PM

Free delivery with minimum purchase in delivery area.

Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ: Scottsdale Farmer’s Market – Bigger and Better

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Downtown Scottsdale AZ Farmers MarketIT’S BACK – THE SCOTTSDALE FARMER’S MARKET IS BIGGER AND BETTER

The balmy weather in Scottsdale provided a beautiful background for the bigger and better Farmers Market held in Old Town Scottsdale on the corner of Brown and 1st Street.

Visiting the Farmers Market early on Saturday mornings has become a ritual.  My first stop is always at McClendon’s Select section. One of the largest booths at the market, it is filled with a huge selection of fresh organic vegetables from their local farm.  I’ve never been disappointed in any produce I’ve purchased here.

This trip I bought a new (to me) vegetable called the golden beet that was recommended to me by a fellow shopper. I parboiled them, then sliced up and tossed them in my new bacon flavored olive oil I purchased at the Queen Creek Olive Mill booth.  Fifteen minutes in the oven and they were delicious!  It was a milder flavor than the traditional red beet and my next dish will be to prepare them in a beet salad along with red beets and a little goat cheese.

Queen Creek Olive Mill Old Town Scottsdale Farmers MarketI was thrilled to see the Queen Creek Olive Mill booth this year.  I had read about their new “bacon” flavored olive oil and was planning to drive down to their store to do some tasting.  Having the booth at the Farmer’s Market was great as it saved me a 75 mile round trip from my home in North Scottsdale.

The Scottsdale Farmer’s Market has added an entire new section of booths and expanded into another part of the municipal parking lot they use.  Also coming back this year to the market was entertainment – a lovely young woman strumming her guitar and singing ballads.  Quite a hit!

I, of course, had to visit two of my favorite vendors – Decio pasta and Pickled Perfection’s home-made pickles of all sizes and shapes.  They have been at the Scottsdale Farmer’s Market for a number of years and are always a favorite of the crowd.

Scottsdale Farmers Market Organic VegetablesThere are also some smaller booths from family-owned organic farms. I always visit their booths as they continue to surprise me with vegetables I’ve never seen before.   In particular was a carrot called “Paramek.”  It has an unusual shape and I’m told it is delicious and sweet to the taste.  Next trip, I am getting some to try.

One of the most fun parts of my Saturday morning visits is to enjoy the crowd filled with babies, strollers, lots of dogs of different breeds, local residents and visitors to Scottsdale.   I always finish off my trip to the market by dropping my purchases off at my car and then strolling down the promenade leading to the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center, where I can enjoy the flowers and artwork that dot the landscape.

Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ: Visit the Town of Carefree’s Town Center

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On the north side of Scottsdale, Arizona, you will find a charming town called Carefree. Dating back to the 1950’s, Carefree is home to about 4,000 residents and some of the best-named roads in Arizona, Carefree is truly a delight to visit and/or reside in.Carefree AZ Sundial in Town Center

One of the focal points of Carefree is the Carefree Town Center. The Carefree Town Center is a collection of shops, galleries and restaurants and is host to many events throughout the year. Its main focal point is the 90 foot Sundial, which appears to be the 3rd largest sundial in the western hemisphere. There is the main central area and just down the way, there are more shops and dining options in the Spanish Village section.

Although I have yet to discover all of the stores and various vendors, here are some of the places we like to support and things we like to do at Carefree Town Center:

– The English Rose Tea Room – Experience traditional High Tea and escape for a little while in charming tea room.  They serve my favorite scones here and I always love to try a new blend of tea. High Tea English Rose Tea Room Carefree Town CenterIn addition to tea and food, there is a store area where you can purchase many tea-related items and items from the U.K.
– Friday Farmer’s Markets – Come support local vendors as they sell their specialty products. Thinks salsas, spices, fresh vegetables and baked goods and treats.
–AZ Wine Company – AZ Wine has been a staple of Carefree Town Center for many years. They offer a huge selection of wines and spirits for all tastes and budgets. Customer service is friendly and knowledgeable and they are happy to locate a wine for you if they do not have it in stock. They also offer lots of wine tastings and events.
– Easy Street Shoe Repair – This is the place I head when I need some shoe and heel repairs. The owner is great at his craft and works hard. He also does handbag and luggage repair on top of many other items.
Spanish Village Carefree Arizona– Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festivals – Taking place a few times a year, this is a great way to enjoy the Town Center with lots of amazing art as the backdrop. Grab a glass of wine and peruse the various artists’ work.

These are just a few of the large number of shops and events at Carefree Town Center. If you have not had a chance to visit, make sure to take a day to go and explore. And, if you have some favorites of your own, please feel free to share them in the comments section.

 

 

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