McCormick Ranch
Scottsdale's original master-planned community — a lakeside golf haven with mature landscaping, top schools, and easy access to everything Scottsdale offers.
Find Homes in McCormick Ranch13,800+
Population
$850K
Median Home Price
55 yrs
Median Age
$80K
Avg Income
Welcome to McCormick Ranch.
Scottsdale's original master-planned community — a lakeside golf haven with mature landscaping, top schools, and easy access to everything Scottsdale offers.
Inside McCormick Ranch.
Selected scenes from around McCormick Ranch — the homes, the amenities, and the everyday details that define the neighborhood.
Living in McCormick Ranch
McCormick Ranch is Scottsdale's original master-planned community, developed in the 1970s on the former McCormick family ranch land. Home to approximately 13,800 residents, this established neighborhood spans about 3.5 square miles in central Scottsdale and is built around a network of lakes, parks, and two championship golf courses.
The community is prized for its mature landscaping, tree-lined streets, and a variety of housing options from condos and townhomes to single-family homes and lakefront estates. McCormick Ranch offers one of the most accessible entry points into the Scottsdale housing market without sacrificing quality of life.
Its central location puts residents minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the 101 freeway, and the Scottsdale Airpark business corridor. The neighborhood is a strong choice for families, retirees, and real estate investors looking for reliable rental income.
Why Buy Real Estate in McCormick Ranch
McCormick Ranch delivers strong value in the Scottsdale market. The combination of central location, established infrastructure, and community amenities makes it one of the most consistently in-demand neighborhoods for buyers at multiple price points.
Things to Do in McCormick Ranch
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Two 18-hole championship courses — the Palm Course and Pine Course — offering scenic play surrounded by lakes and mature landscaping.
Lake Margherite & Camelback Lake
Community lakes with walking and biking paths, paddle boarding, kayaking, and catch-and-release fishing. A peaceful retreat in the middle of the city.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
A beloved 30-acre park with a vintage train ride, carousel, model railroad building, playgrounds, and the Scottsdale Museum of the West.
Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt
A 12-mile linear park running through Scottsdale with bike paths, jogging trails, lakes, and recreation areas connecting McCormick Ranch to Old Town and Tempe.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Just minutes away, the largest mall in the Southwest with luxury retailers, dining, and entertainment.
Old Town Scottsdale
A short drive or bike ride south brings you to world-class dining, art galleries, and nightlife in Scottsdale's downtown core.
"We were looking for a neighborhood with great schools and a community feel. Pamela showed us McCormick Ranch and we fell in love with the lakes, the parks, and how close everything is. Best decision we ever made."
— Sarah & David T., McCormick Ranch homeowners
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