If you prefer a master-planned community in North Phoenix, consider Aviano at Desert Ridge, offering homes priced from the mid-$500,000s to $1.6 million. Inspired by the best in Southwest living, Aviano offers a luxurious resort-style outdoor swimming pool plus a well-equipped fitness center. Other perks of outdoor living include miles of walking trails that meander through the community.

Also located in North Phoenix is the luxurious master-planned community of Fireside at Desert Ridge, featuring both single-family and low-maintenance homes. Fireside offers lap and resort-style pools, a children’s splash area, fitness center and more. Priced from the high $200,000s to more than $600,000, Fireside appeals to everyone from families looking for a vibrant place to raise their children to winter visitors looking for a lock-and- leave vacation home or active adults interested in right-sizing without sacrificing lifestyle or luxury.

North Phoenix is also close to many other attractions and developments, including City North, a planned mixed-use project that promises an even greater selection of shopping, dining, entertainment and housing. In fact, you can drive for a few minutes in any direction and have your choice of something fun for everyone!

From North Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport can most often be reached in less than 30 minutes. The regional airport, Scottsdale Municipal Airport and the surrounding Scottsdale Airpark, is just 15 minutes away and is one of the area’s major employment centers. Hospitals such as the world-renowned Mayo Clinic Hospital is located nearby and offers a complete range of medical services as well as employment opportunities.

Most of North Phoenix is located within the highly desirable Paradise Valley Unified School District boasting many top-rated, grade schools, middle schools and high schools.