Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ, Real Estate

Desert Ridge is a sprawling 5,700-acre master-planned community in northeast Phoenix, Arizona, strategically positioned near the intersection of Loop 101 and State Route 51, offering residents a seamless blend of urban convenience and desert beauty. Developed by the Irvine Company starting in the late 1990s, this vibrant neighborhood is home to over 50,000 residents and features a diverse mix of housing options, from single-family homes to luxury condos. At its heart lies the Desert Ridge Marketplace, a bustling 1.2-million-square-foot open-air shopping and dining hub with retailers like Target, Barnes & Noble, and eateries ranging from Yard House to Island’s Burgers. The community is also adjacent to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, boasting a renowned golf course and the Wildfire Golf Club, while the nearby Mayo Clinic Hospital provides top-tier healthcare access. With 36 miles of multi-use trails connecting to the Reach 11 Recreation Area and top-rated schools within the Paradise Valley Unified School District, Desert Ridge caters to families, professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Desert Ridge currently has 69 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,034,299.06, 48 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $640,657.29, and 57 condos for sale with an average list price of $710,285.37. The average annual property tax for Desert Ridge is $3,561.52.

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Schools

School District Level Grades
Copper Canyon Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Desert Canyon Elementary Scottsdale Unified District Elementary PK, KG-5
Desert Trails Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-7
Fireside Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Hidden Hills Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Paradise Valley High School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary 7-12
Pinnacle High School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary 7-12
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-8
Wildfire Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Elementary PK, KG-6
Desert Trails Elementary School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle PK, KG-7
Explorer Middle School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-8
Horizon High School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-12
Mountain Trail Middle School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-8
Paradise Valley High School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-12
Pinnacle High School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-12
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory Paradise Valley Unified District Middle PK, KG-8
Sunrise Middle School Paradise Valley Unified District Middle 7-8
Desert Canyon Elementary Scottsdale Unified District High PK, KG-5
Horizon High School Paradise Valley Unified District High 7-12
Mountain Trail Middle School Paradise Valley Unified District High 7-8
Paradise Valley High School Paradise Valley Unified District High 7-12
Pinnacle High School Paradise Valley Unified District High 7-12
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory Paradise Valley Unified District High PK, KG-8
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Subdivisions

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Aviano at Desert Ridge

Aviano at Desert Ridge is a single-family home community in the Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, built between 2004 and 2024 by Pulte Homes. It currently has 16 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,378,493.75. The homes range in size from 2,227 ft2 to 6,950 ft2. The average annual property tax for Aviano at Desert Ridge is $6,172.84. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $1,226,500
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Bella Monte at Desert Ridge

Bella Monte at Desert Ridge is a condo and townhouse community in the Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, built between 2007 and 2014. It currently has 4 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $679,125 and 11 condos for sale with an average list price of $609,145.46. The homes range in size from 1,408 ft2 to 1,884 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bella Monte at Desert Ridge is $3,311.04. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $650,000
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Copper View at Fireside

Copper View at Fireside is a single-family home community in the Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, built between 2012 and 2013. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 2,084 ft2 to 3,566 ft2. The average annual property tax for Copper View at Fireside is $4,570.20. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $995,000
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Crimson Point at Fireside

Crimson Point at Fireside is a single-family home community in the Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, built between 2007 and 2013. It currently has 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,307,000. The homes range in size from 3,552 ft2 to 4,487 ft2. The average annual property tax for Crimson Point at Fireside is $6,654.09. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $1,280,000
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Desert Ridge 1

Desert Ridge 1 is a single-family home community in the Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, built between 1996 and 2023. It currently has 13 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $768,984.62. The homes range in size from 1,288 ft2 to 3,567 ft2. The average annual property tax for Desert Ridge 1 is $3,307.75. It is located in Maricopa county. ... Read more
Median Price: $716,250
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Real Estate News

New Homes For Sale This Week in Desert Ridge: March 14th to March 20th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Desert Ridge: March 14th to March 20th - March 21, 2025

Desert Ridge had 11 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, March 14 to Thursday, March 20, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Desert Ridge: March 11th to March 17th

Homes Just Sold in Desert Ridge: March 11th to March 17th - March 18, 2025

Desert Ridge had 4 sales during the week of Tuesday, March 11 to Monday, March 17, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Desert Ridge: March 7th to March 13th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Desert Ridge: March 7th to March 13th - March 14, 2025

Desert Ridge had 9 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, March 7 to Thursday, March 13, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Desert Ridge: March 4th to March 10th

Homes Just Sold in Desert Ridge: March 4th to March 10th - March 11, 2025

Desert Ridge had 4 sales during the week of Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 10, including including 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Desert Ridge: February 28th to March 6th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Desert Ridge: February 28th to March 6th - March 7, 2025

Desert Ridge had 10 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, February 28 to Thursday, March 6, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
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