6119 E Redwing Road, Paradise Valley
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Paradise Valley is a small, almost entirely residential town between Phoenix and Scottsdale, with Camelback Mountain on its southern edge and Mummy Mountain in the middle. Most of the town is zoned for homes on lots of at least one acre, and resorts are the main non-residential use.
I'm Terry Day with DeLex Realty. Paradise Valley homes for sale sit mostly on lots of an acre or more, and the town was set up on purpose to stay that way. This guide covers where the town is, how it came to be, the zoning and hillside rules buyers run into, schools, services and what to check before you buy or sell.
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The Town of Paradise Valley sits between Phoenix to the west and Scottsdale to the east. The town's resident guide gives approximate boundaries of Shea Boulevard on the north, Scottsdale Road on the east, Chaparral Road on the south and 32nd Street on the west. Camelback Mountain forms much of the southern edge, Mummy Mountain rises in the middle of town, and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve is to the west. The Arizona Commerce Authority lists the town at about 1,165 feet in elevation and about 10 miles from Phoenix.
Main roads include Tatum Boulevard, Scottsdale Road, Lincoln Drive, McDonald Drive and Indian Bend Road. Valley Metro buses run on Tatum and Scottsdale Road. Town Hall is at 6401 E. Lincoln Drive.
One thing that surprises buyers: a "Paradise Valley" mailing address does not always mean the town. The 85253 ZIP code covers both Paradise Valley and parts of Scottsdale. The City of Phoenix also has a planning area called Paradise Valley Village, around Paradise Valley Mall and Kierland, and the Paradise Valley Unified School District serves north Phoenix and nearby areas, not the town. Check the jurisdiction for any home you are considering.
Cattle grazed this area in the late 1800s. In the 1880s the Rio Verde Canal Company planned to turn it into irrigated farmland, and its surveyors named it Paradise Valley in 1889. Real settlement came after World War II, mostly on lots of one to five acres. In 1961 residents petitioned Maricopa County to incorporate because they worried Phoenix or Scottsdale would annex the area and bring subdivisions, shopping centers and new zoning. Their goals were one home per acre, a residential town and limited government. The town incorporated on May 24, 1961, with about 2,000 residents, and its boundaries were largely set by 1968.
Most of Paradise Valley is zoned R-43, which means at least one acre per home. The town also has R-175, R-35, R-18 and R-10 residential districts. Because homes have been built here since the years after World War II, you will see homes from many eras, sometimes on the same street. Some homes sit on the slopes of Camelback and Mummy mountains, where extra rules apply (see below). A few areas, such as Clearwater Hills west of Tatum, have been county islands rather than part of the town, which matters for permits and services.
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The town's hillside rules apply to mapped hillside areas and to any lot where the natural slope under the building pad is 10% or more. Above 1,500 feet in elevation, mountain-top ridge lines may not be altered. A six-member Hillside Building Committee reviews new homes, remodels, pools, solar and similar projects on hillside lots for grading, height, lighting and materials. If you plan to build or remodel on a slope, budget time for this review. Any non-residential use, including resorts, needs a Special Use Permit with public hearings.
Resorts are a big part of town life. The town lists the Camelback Inn (JW Marriott), Hermosa Inn, Kimpton Miralina, Mountain Shadows, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Andaz and DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort, with the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley on Lincoln Drive. The Short Course at Mountain Shadows is a public golf option, and Paradise Valley Country Club is a private club.
Hikers use the Echo Canyon and Cholla trails up Camelback Mountain, run by the City of Phoenix and open sunrise to sunset. Cosanti, the former home and studio of architect Paolo Soleri on Doubletree Ranch Road, is where Soleri bells are still made, and tours are free. The Barry Goldwater Memorial, a bronze statue unveiled in 2004, stands at Tatum and Lincoln.
Two public schools sit inside the town: Kiva Elementary and Cherokee Elementary, both in Scottsdale Unified School District. The town's resident guide says homes west of Tatum and south of Lincoln are served by Creighton Elementary School District and Phoenix Union High School District. Nearby Scottsdale Unified schools include Cocopah Middle School and Chaparral High School. Always confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district.
Most residents drive. Lincoln Drive and McDonald Drive run east-west across town, and Tatum Boulevard and Scottsdale Road run north-south. The town uses photo radar and red-light cameras along with regular patrols, so watch your speed. Valley Metro bus routes run along Tatum and Scottsdale Road.
When you buy here, confirm the jurisdiction (town, Phoenix, Scottsdale or a county island), the water provider, whether the home is on septic and what that means at sale, and any hillside rules if you plan to change the home. Lot lines, easements and wash areas matter on large lots, so a survey is worth it. Start with my first steps to buying a home in Arizona, and if a home has an assumable FHA or VA loan, see my assumable mortgage homes page.
When you sell, price against recent sales with similar lot size, views and age of the home, because two homes on the same street can be very different. My guide on how to price your Arizona home to sell walks through it. You can also compare nearby Scottsdale and Phoenix.
When did Paradise Valley become a town?
Paradise Valley incorporated on May 24, 1961. Residents formed the town to keep one home per acre and avoid being annexed by Phoenix or Scottsdale.
What school districts serve Paradise Valley?
Most of the town is served by Scottsdale Unified School District, which runs Kiva and Cherokee elementary schools inside town limits. Homes west of Tatum and south of Lincoln are served by Creighton Elementary and Phoenix Union High School districts, per the town.
Is a Paradise Valley address always in the Town of Paradise Valley?
No. The 85253 ZIP code covers both the town and parts of Scottsdale, and some nearby areas are county islands. Check the jurisdiction on the county assessor record for any home.
Do Paradise Valley homes use septic systems?
Many do. The town says many properties use septic, while others connect to City of Phoenix sewer or the town system. Ask which one a home uses before you buy, and plan for the septic inspection Arizona requires when a home with septic is sold.
Looking for land as well as luxury? See my page on Paradise Valley luxury homes on large lots, covering $1M+ homes on an acre or more, hillside rules, septic and water.
Searching by school? See my homes by school page for high school and school district searches across the Valley.
Does Paradise Valley have a town property tax?
No, the Town of Paradise Valley does not levy a town property tax; Maricopa County's adopted levy tables show a 0.0000 primary and bond rate for the town. Homeowners still pay county, school district and other property taxes on their bills. The town relies mainly on sales and hotel taxes plus state shared revenue.
What is the sales tax rate in Paradise Valley?
The combined retail sales tax rate in Paradise Valley is 8.8%: 5.6% state, 0.7% Maricopa County and 2.5% Town of Paradise Valley, per the Arizona Department of Revenue rate table effective October 1, 2026.
How big are the lots in Paradise Valley?
Most homes in Paradise Valley sit on lots of one acre or more. Residents incorporated the town in May 1961 largely to keep a one-house-per-acre minimum, and commercial uses are limited to ones that fit the residential setting. Ask me about zoning and hillside rules before you plan an addition or a rebuild.
Who provides police and fire service in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley has its own town Police Department, and fire and emergency medical service come from the Phoenix Fire Department under an agreement between the town and the City of Phoenix.
Who provides water and sewer in Paradise Valley?
Your water provider depends on your address: the town lists Berneil Water Company, City of Phoenix, City of Scottsdale and EPCOR. Many homes are on septic rather than sewer, and trash and recycling are handled by private haulers. Check the town's provider map and the septic details for any home you are considering. Also nearby: Moving to Scottsdale.
Comparing cities? See all of my Greater Phoenix city guides. Want to see what's happening in the market? Check my market reports, read the blog, or learn more about me. Ready to talk? Call Terry Day at 602-483-4665.
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Town details come from the Town of Paradise Valley, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Arizona Commerce Authority, the City of Phoenix and other public sources and can change. Confirm zoning, utilities and school boundaries for a specific property before you buy.
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