Desert Ridge, Phoenix

Desert Ridge Homes for Sale and Community Guide

A local guide to north Phoenix’s premier master-planned community, its neighborhoods, lifestyle, and live listings, from Amy Koch of The Brokery.

About the Community

North Phoenix Living, Master-Planned

Desert Ridge is a 5,700-acre master-planned community in north Phoenix, just off the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard. Home to more than 50,000 residents, it blends resort living, regional shopping and dining, championship golf, and major employment campuses in one of the Valley’s most sought-after locations. National homebuilders including Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, and Pulte have shaped its neighborhoods, from gated single-family enclaves to lock-and-leave condominiums. Desert Ridge sits within the highly rated Paradise Valley Unified School District.

5,700 acres

50,000+ residents

Loop 101 and Tatum

Paradise Valley Unified School District

Homes for Sale

Live Listings in Desert Ridge

Real-time MLS listings across Desert Ridge, ZIP 85050 and 85054, updated directly from the Arizona Regional MLS.

Neighborhoods

Ten Communities Within Desert Ridge

From gated single-family enclaves to lock-and-leave luxury condominiums. Select any neighborhood to explore its builder, layout, and amenities.

Aviano
Luxury townhomes and gated single-family homes.

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Fireside
Guard-gated, family-focused, with a private community center.

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Sanctuary
Gated homes backing to protected Sonoran desert.

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Toscana
Resort-style condominiums, the lock-and-leave flagship.

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Bella Monte
Gated, low-maintenance, move-in-ready luxury condos.

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Wildfire
Golf-course homes at the JW Marriott resort.

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Stonecrest
Central, established homes, a short walk to the Marketplace.

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Sierra Pass
An intimate enclave in the heart of Desert Ridge.

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Sky Crossing
A newer master-planned village with the Sky Club, parks, and trails.

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Talinn
Gated luxury single-family homes with mountain and city views.

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Aviano

Builder: Toll Brothers

A Toll Brothers community combining luxury townhomes in the Villages at Aviano with gated single-family homes. Townhomes run roughly 1,300 to 2,400 square feet, while single-family homes range from about 2,600 to over 5,000 square feet.

Wildfire Elementary sits inside the community, and Pinnacle High School, named one of Newsweek’s 250 Best Public High Schools in America, is nearby.

Key Facts

Toll Brothers

Townhomes and single-family

Gated

1,300 to 5,000+ sq ft

Fireside

Builder: Pulte / Del Webb

A guard-gated, family-focused community anchored by the private Fireside community center, with a resort-style pool, fitness center, sport courts, and cafe.

Fireside Elementary is located within the neighborhood. The community offers a mix of single-family floor plans from Pulte and other quality builders.

Key Facts

Pulte / Del Webb

Guard-gated

Private community center

Single-family

Sanctuary

Builder: Taylor Morrison

A private, gated community in the Sonoran foothills of north Desert Ridge, off Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak Road. It is designed around open space, so many homes back to protected natural desert.

Residents enjoy a clubhouse, community pool, and concierge service. Homes range from about 1,982 to 3,811 square feet with two and three car garages.

Key Facts

Taylor Morrison

Gated

Backs to open space

1,982 to 3,811 sq ft

Toscana

Luxury Condominiums

Desert Ridge’s premier resort-style condominium community, set around landscaped grounds, pools, and a private clubhouse.

It offers a lock-and-leave lifestyle for buyers who want something special without the upkeep of a single-family home.

Key Facts

Luxury condos

Resort-style

Gated

Clubhouse and pools

Bella Monte

Condominiums

A gated condominium community for buyers who want move-in-ready, low-maintenance luxury.

An easy lock-and-leave option close to everything Desert Ridge offers, it is ideal for second-home buyers, professionals, and downsizers.

Key Facts

Condos

Gated

Low-maintenance

Lock-and-leave

Wildfire

Golf-Course Living

Anchored by the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, a 316-acre resort with dining, golf, and fitness. Many homes back onto the Wildfire Golf Club and its two 18-hole championship courses, with views toward the McDowell Mountains.

A favorite for retirees and second-home buyers, the neighborhood is served by Paradise Valley Unified.

Key Facts

Golf-course homes

JW Marriott resort

Mountain views

Single-family

Stonecrest

Established Community

An established community first developed in the mid-1990s by Diamond Key Homes and Engle Homes. It sits in the heart of Desert Ridge, adjacent to the Wildfire Golf Course and Taylor Morrison’s Sanctuary.

It is within a short walk of the Desert Ridge Marketplace and its shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Key Facts

Established

Central location

Walk to Marketplace

Single-family

Sierra Pass

Single-Family Enclave

An intimate enclave of single-family homes in the heart of Desert Ridge, within easy reach of the Desert Ridge Marketplace, the JW Marriott resort, and the Loop 101.

It is a quieter pocket of the community for buyers who want established Desert Ridge living close to everything.

Key Facts

Single-family

Intimate enclave

Central location

Sky Crossing

Newer Master-Planned Community

Sky Crossing is one of the newest master-planned communities in Desert Ridge, set on elevated land with mountain and city-light views and built around the private Sky Club amenity center.

The Sky Club offers a resort pool, fitness center, parks, and walking trails. Homes come from respected builders in a range of single-family floor plans, a popular choice for families who want newer construction in Desert Ridge.

Key Facts

Newer master-planned

Sky Club amenities

Parks and trails

Single-family

Talinn

Builder: Shea/Pulte Homes

Talinn at Desert Ridge is a gated luxury community by Toll Brothers, offering modern single-family homes on elevated lots with views toward the McDowell Mountains and the city below.

It is one of the most sought-after newer addresses in Desert Ridge, with contemporary architecture, generous floor plans, and a private, low-traffic setting.

Key Facts

Toll Brothers

Gated

Luxury single-family

Mountain and city views

Lifestyle & Amenities

Resort Living at Your Doorstep

Desert Ridge Marketplace

An open-air, super-regional shopping and dining center with national anchors, more than 25 restaurants and eateries, an AMC theater, Dave and Buster’s, and seasonal splash pads. It is the social heart of the community, just minutes from every neighborhood.

JW Marriott Resort and Wildfire Golf

A AAA Four Diamond resort with more than 950 rooms across 316 acres, home to the Wildfire Golf Club and its two 18-hole championship courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. Dining, spa, and fitness are open to residents and guests alike.

Location

Direct access to the Loop 101, regional employment campuses, and minutes to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Desert Ridge puts work, recreation, and the wider Valley all within easy reach, which is a large part of why it stays in such high demand.

Schools

Paradise Valley Unified School District

Desert Ridge students are served by the highly rated Paradise Valley Unified School District, with several campuses inside or adjacent to the community.

Desert Trails Elementary

Elementary

Wildfire Elementary

Elementary

Fireside Elementary

Elementary

Explorer Middle School

Middle School

Pinnacle High School

High School

Pinnacle High School is named one of Newsweek’s 250 Best Public High Schools in America.

Pinnacle High School

defNewsweek Top 250 in Americaault

Wildfire Elementary

Inside the Aviano neighborhood
Client Reviews

What Clients Say

Amy was amazing and knowledgeable. She communicated every step of the way and was very honest. She contacted my husband and I both and respected our schedule. Amy was prompt and made sure to answer all our questions and walk us through the process. Amy is your only option!

Shannon H.

Desert Ridge Buyer

When Amy showed us Toscana in Desert Ridge, the community fit the bill for both of us. We’d never had a condo before but she listened and responded well to what we were looking for … and this wasn’t easy when two people have different features that don’t necessarily match-up. She is kind, patient and a real pro. I would send anyone who is looking for a property in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area to Amy.

Peggy S.

Desert Ridge Buyer

Amy did an amazing job. She priced the unit perfectly and sold it in record time. When I started to transfer the utilities after the sale, I found that Amy had already taken care of it. To say that she exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. More stars please!

John M.

Desert Ridge Seller

Meet Your Agent

Amy Koch

Amy Koch is a Phoenix and Scottsdale REALTOR with The Brokery and more than 15 years of local experience. Born in Ontario and raised in Vancouver, she moved to Arizona in 2006 and has spent her career helping buyers and sellers across Desert Ridge and north Phoenix. She knows the area street by street, from new-build enclaves to golf-course homes and lock-and-leave condos, and brings a data-driven, white-glove approach to every client.

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