McCormick Ranch Homes for Sale in Scottsdale, AZ 85258
McCormick Ranch is a master-planned community in central Scottsdale, ZIP 85258, between Indian Bend Road and the Shea Boulevard corridor, with most homes between Scottsdale Road and Pima Road. Planned in the early 1970s, it mixes single-family homes, townhomes and condos with seven man-made lakes, more than 25 miles of paths and two Desmond Muirhead golf courses.
McCormick Ranch was one of Scottsdale's first big planned communities, and it still feels like a small town of its own, with lakes, greenbelts, shopping centers, resorts and a medical center inside or right next to it. If you want central Scottsdale with water views and bike paths, this is a community I always show. Here is what I want you to know before you tour.
McCormick Ranch at a glance
- City & ZIP: Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (some edge properties use other ZIPs)
- Planned: Kaiser-Aetna bought the ranch land in 1970; the property owners association formed in 1972
- Lakes: 7 man-made lakes covering about 130 acres
- Paths: more than 25 miles of bike and walking paths
- Golf: McCormick Ranch Golf Club, two Desmond Muirhead courses, opened 1972
- HOA: McCormick Ranch Property Owners’ Association, plus sub-associations
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Where it is
McCormick Ranch covers about five square miles of central Scottsdale, with Indian Bend Road on the south and the Shea Boulevard corridor on the north. Paradise Valley sits to the west, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community lies to the east. The homes are mostly west of Pima Road; the association treats the area east of Pima as commercial. HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center is just northeast on Shea Boulevard, and Old Town Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Airpark are each a short drive.
The homes
The land was once the ranch of Fowler McCormick, a former president of International Harvester, and his wife Anne, who raised Arabian horses there. In 1970 about 4,236 acres were sold to Kaiser-Aetna, which planned the community, and the McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association was incorporated on September 21, 1972. Homes were built over the following decades, so you will see single-family homes, patio homes, townhomes and condos of many ages and styles, often in small neighborhoods with their own names and associations. Many back to a lake, a golf course or a greenbelt path.
Things to do
The seven lakes are the signature feature. Under the association's posted fishing permit, four of them (Lake Angela, Camelback Lake, Lake Margherite and Lake Nino) allow catch-and-release fishing for owners and tenants with a permit, from sunrise to sunset, with no swimming. McCormick Ranch Golf Club has two courses designed by Desmond Muirhead and opened in 1972. City parks inside the community include Mountain View, Comanche, Shoshone and Zuni. At the southwest corner, at Indian Bend and Scottsdale Roads, is McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, a city park built on land the McCormick family donated, which opened in 1975. Two resorts, The McCormick Scottsdale on Camelback Lake and The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, are also here.
Schools
McCormick Ranch is in Scottsdale Unified School District, and assigned schools depend on the address. Cochise Elementary sits inside the community on 84th Street. Recent listings also name Kiva Elementary, Mohave Middle School and Saguaro High School for some homes, and Cocopah Middle School and Chaparral High School for others. Please confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
HOA basics
The McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association is a nonprofit led by a nine-member board and an executive director, with its own staff, including a lakes supervisor, and an office on 94th Street. Many neighborhoods also have their own sub-association, so a home may pay both. Ask for both sets of rules and resale documents early, especially for lakefront homes.
Buying in McCormick Ranch
McCormick Ranch is built out, so homes for sale are resales, many from the 1970s through the 1990s. I look closely at updates, roof and air conditioning age, and what the home backs to: a lake, the golf course, a path or a street. If you want to lower your monthly costs, ask me whether the seller has a loan you could take over; my assumable mortgage guide explains how. New to Arizona? Start with first steps to buying a home in Arizona.
Selling your McCormick Ranch home
A remodeled lakefront home and an original townhome are very different listings, so your price should come from sales that match your home's location and condition. I will pull those and walk you through a plan. Read how to price your Arizona home to sell, then call me for a free value check.
Questions buyers ask
Can you fish in the McCormick Ranch lakes?
Yes, on four of the lakes with an association permit for owners and tenants. Fishing is catch-and-release, sunrise to sunset, and swimming is not allowed.
What ZIP code is McCormick Ranch?
Most of McCormick Ranch is in ZIP 85258, though some properties on the edges use 85250 or 85253.
Is McCormick Ranch golf private?
McCormick Ranch Golf Club has two courses designed by Desmond Muirhead. Ask the club about current public tee times and any resident programs.
What school district serves McCormick Ranch?
McCormick Ranch is in Scottsdale Unified School District. Cochise Elementary is inside the community, and other schools depend on the address.
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Thinking about McCormick Ranch?I can compare lakefront, golf and greenbelt homes, check both HOA layers and help you write a strong offer. Call or text Terry Day, REALTOR®, DeLex Realty:
602-483-4665.
Community details come from public sources and can change. Confirm HOA, lake rules, golf and school information for a specific home before you buy.
