Pinnacle Peak.
A 3,170-foot granite landmark, a 150-acre protected park, and the dramatic centerpiece of some of Arizona's most coveted custom-estate addresses.
$1.8M+
Median Sale Price
1–4 ac
Typical Lot Size
3,170 ft
Peak Elevation
30K+ ac
Preserve Access
Welcome to Pinnacle Peak.
Estate homes on big lots beneath one of the most photographed granite landmarks in North Scottsdale. Privacy, sunsets, and a quietly elite address.
Inside Pinnacle Peak.
Selected scenes from around Pinnacle Peak — the homes, the amenities, and the everyday details that define the neighborhood.
Living at the Peak
The desert's most photographed silhouette.
The Peak
3,170 ft
From a city floor of ~1,700 ft
Area Field Guide
4
Distinct Sub-Areas
150 ac
Protected Park
3.5 mi
Summit Trail (RT)
1–4 ac
Typical Lot Size
Pinnacle Peak is not a single neighborhood. It's a constellation of custom-estate communities orbiting one of Arizona's most iconic landmarks.
At the geographic heart of the area is Pinnacle Peak Park — a 150-acre protected city park rising to an elevation of 3,170 feet. The summit trail is one of the most popular hikes in North Scottsdale, and the peak itself is visible from most of the homes in the surrounding communities.
Surrounding the peak are several distinct sub-areas: the original Pinnacle Peak Estates (1970s custom homes on oversized non-gated lots), the ultra-luxury Troon North-adjacent enclaves (Estancia, Talon Retreat, Windy Walk), and the boulder-strewn Boulders/Carefree area to the north. Each has its own personality, price point, and gating status.
What ties them together is topography: dramatic granite boulder outcroppings, mature saguaros, view corridors that include both Pinnacle Peak and the broader Phoenix valley, and the kind of low-density, large-lot custom-home character that is increasingly rare in Scottsdale. For buyers who want privacy and natural beauty without sacrificing access to Scottsdale's best luxury market, Pinnacle Peak remains one of the most compelling addresses in the state.
Inside the Area
Four distinct sub-areas, one iconic skyline.
01
Pinnacle Peak Estates
The original 1970s-era custom-home community at the base of the peak. Oversized lots (1–4 acres), mature mesquite, and the most direct trail access in the area. Architectural styles range from territorial ranch to contemporary desert modern.
Price Range
$2M – $8M
Lot Size
1–4 ac
02
Troon North-adjacent Pinnacle
The newer ultra-luxury enclaves circling the Troon North golf courses — Estancia, Talon Retreat, Windy Walk Estates. Guard-gated, with the most dramatic boulder outcroppings and view corridors in North Scottsdale.
Price Range
$3M – $15M+
Lot Size
0.75–3 ac
03
The Boulders / Carefree Side
Just north of Pinnacle Peak on the Carefree border — homes integrated into massive granite boulder formations, anchored by the Boulders Resort. A more relaxed, gallery-town pace of life.
Price Range
$1.5M – $6M
Lot Size
0.5–2 ac
04
Custom Homesites
Vacant custom lots continue to come available in the broader Pinnacle Peak area for buyers who want to build. Most lots require careful design review and respect for native vegetation and natural rock features.
Price Range
$450K – $2.5M
Lot Size
0.5–5 ac
The Investment Case
Why buy at Pinnacle Peak.
Lifestyle
Steps from the trail, minutes from the resort.
Pinnacle Peak Park
A 150-acre protected park with a moderate 3.5-mile out-and-back trail to the summit (elevation 3,170 ft, ~1,300 ft gain). One of the most popular hiking destinations in North Scottsdale.
Troon North Golf Club
Two Tom Weiskopf championship courses — Monument and Pinnacle — consistently ranked among the top public-access courses in the country.
Four Seasons Resort
Forbes Five-Star resort with the acclaimed Talavera steakhouse, a destination spa, and arguably the best resort sunset views in the Valley.
Sonoran Preserve Access
Direct access to over 30,000 acres of protected desert with 225+ miles of trail. Pinnacle Peak Park connects to broader regional trail systems including Brown's Ranch and Granite Mountain.
Carefree & Cave Creek
Galleries, Sunday morning farmers markets, El Pedregal at the Boulders, and a different — more relaxed — pace of life than Old Town Scottsdale, all within a 10-minute drive.
Stargazing & Wildlife
Low ambient light pollution produces some of the Valley's best stargazing. Javelina, coyotes, Harris's hawks, roadrunners, and the occasional bobcat are regular sightings.
We wanted the dramatic boulder-and-saguaro look without joining a private club. Pamela found us a Pinnacle Peak Estates custom that fronts the trailhead — we hike every morning and we have Troon North's golf course five minutes from our front door.
— D. & A. Brennan, Pinnacle Peak Estates homeowners
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