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.
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 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.
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Median Price: $1,226,500 |
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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.
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Median Price: $650,000 |
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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.
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Median Price: $995,000 |
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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.
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Median Price: $1,280,000 |
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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.
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Median Price: $716,250 |
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Market Trends
Desert Ridge home sales for the month of February rose in volume by 13.8% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 14% from $836,790 to $720,000. House sales decreased by 21.7%, while the median sale price rose by 11.5% from $879,500 to $980,297.50. Condo sales stayed the same, while the median sale price stayed the same. Townhouse sales rose by 83.3%, while the median sale price rose by 39.5% from $477,500 to $665,900.
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2023 |
2024 |
Median Sale Price for Desert Ridge
Number of Sales for Desert Ridge
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Real Estate News
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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