Scottsdale urban real estate

Old Town Scottsdale Real Estate

Walkable Scottsdale living shaped by dining, hospitality, culture, condominiums and lock-and-leave residences in the heart of one of Arizona's most recognizable destinations.

EXPLORE OLD TOWN REAL ESTATE ASK SHELBY ABOUT OLD TOWN

SCOTTSDALE URBAN REAL ESTATE

A DIFFERENT KIND OF ARIZONA LUXURY.

Old Town Scottsdale is an urban district search, not an estate-market shorthand. Experience Scottsdale’s visitor guide describes nine walkable neighborhoods, but that district-level characterization and the city, visitor and real-estate uses of place names do not create one universal parcel boundary or an ownership-grade walkability measure. Downtown is a broader orientation; Old Town is a named district; and Scottsdale Waterfront, Arts District, Entertainment District and Fashion Square refer to distinct places or subdistricts within the central area. Their overlap is practical, not proof that every address belongs to all of them. Check the parcel and the map behind any listing or statistic.

The residential offer is more varied than a single condo tower or price point. Provider search results include detached homes as well as condominiums and other attached formats; townhomes and units in larger buildings are possibilities to investigate in current inventory. A neighborhood statistic pools unlike homes, so it cannot establish a particular unit’s value, view, floor, parking, condition or association costs. Building, unit and governing documents matter as much as the familiar district name.

For an owner, the appeal can be a daily routine with restaurants, galleries, shopping, hotels and entertainment nearby. The Arts District is centered along Main Street and Marshall Way; Waterfront and Southbridge sit on opposite sides of the Arizona Canal, and Fashion Square is a separate shopping and dining destination in downtown Scottsdale. Those references help orient a search, but proximity, noise, pedestrian routes and the feel of a specific block are address-specific. Visit at the hours you expect to use the neighborhood and assess the home’s own street, entry and outlook.

Some buyers are drawn to an attached home they can lock when away, a part-time residence, or a primary home close to city activity. That lifestyle still requires ordinary ownership planning: building maintenance, association rules, insurance, assessments, utilities, parking and a plan for absences. A “lock-and-leave” label does not mean an association handles every task, and buying a condominium does not confer hotel services, concierge support or rental permission.

For sellers, a broad Old Town median is context rather than a pricing conclusion. Units in separate buildings can differ in layout, floor, orientation, view, renovation, parking and monthly obligations; even a nearby sale may attract a different buyer. Buyers and owners should compare the exact property and its documents, then use the provider’s stated geography and period carefully. Old Town’s urban character is real, but it is not interchangeable with the larger desert residential settings of North Scottsdale, the Phoenix Biltmore area or the separate Town of Paradise Valley.

Market intelligence

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE
MARKET SNAPSHOT.

A dated, sourced view of the figures available for Old Town Scottsdale. Each measure is published only with its own provenance.

Realtor.com's September 2026 Key indicators are for its provider-defined Old Town neighborhood in Scottsdale, across property types—not condo-only, all downtown uses, Waterfront, Arts District, Entertainment District, Fashion Square or a ZIP code. Redfin's separately provider-defined Old Town page reports a three-month sales snapshot ending August 2026 and August closings; its geography and period are not combined with Realtor.com's.

Median list price$525,000

REPORTING PERIOD: September 2026
SOURCE: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Median sold price$600,000

REPORTING PERIOD: September 2026
SOURCE: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Median list $ / sq. ft.$363

REPORTING PERIOD: September 2026
SOURCE: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Active listings607

REPORTING PERIOD: September 2026
SOURCE: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Median days on market80

REPORTING PERIOD: September 2026
SOURCE: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Market statistics describe aggregate conditions in the broader Old Town Scottsdale market. They are not an appraisal, prediction or valuation of any individual property.

View additional market data

Realtor.com (September 2026): median listing price $525,000; median sold price $600,000; listing price per square foot $363; 607 active listings; median 80 days on market. Redfin separately reports (three months ending August 2026): median sold price $587,716; sold price per square foot $387; median 76 days on market; 336 homes sold in August. These are provider-defined all-home-type snapshots from different geographies and periods, not condo pricing or an appraisal.

The following secondary figures are reported by Redfin for a different period and are not blended into the primary snapshot. Its neighborhood coverage may also differ.

Redfin · Old Town housing market

Median sold price: $587,716
Median sold $ / sq. ft.: $387
Median days on market: 76
Homes sold: 336 homes sold in August 2026

Condominiums and attached ownership

A CITY ADDRESS. A BUILDING-SPECIFIC SEARCH.

Old Town searches may include condominiums, townhomes and detached homes. Condominium and attached inventory is not one uniform product: unit size, building, construction, services and ownership costs differ. Listings and provider filters can show the categories, but current availability and details belong to each property.

A lower-maintenance format may be worth considering for a primary residence or second home, but the owner’s obligations depend on the declaration, budget, maintenance allocation and actual services. Confirm the unit’s included parking and storage, any amenity access and every recurring or special assessment before comparing apparent purchase prices.

What to consider

Distinguish the parcel’s address and real-estate provider geography from Old Town, downtown, Waterfront, Arts District, Entertainment District and Fashion Square labels.
For attached ownership, review governing documents, financials, reserves, assessments, insurance, maintenance allocations, rental and pet rules, parking and storage for the particular building and unit.
Confirm all claimed services, amenities, access arrangements and included parking in current documents; do not infer them from a district name or a “lock-and-leave” description.
For rental plans, check state and municipal requirements separately from recorded condominium restrictions, association rules and property-specific lease terms.

Condominiums, townhomes and second homes

LOCK THE DOOR. LIVE THE CITY.

Condominiums and other attached residences are part of the Old Town search, alongside detached homes. A lock-and-leave arrangement can describe an owner’s intended use, not a guaranteed service package: the building may or may not provide particular maintenance or management, and owners remain responsible for the obligations assigned to their unit.

For a second home, consider building access, planned maintenance, insurance, utilities, association assessments, security arrangements and how the property will be checked while vacant. Review actual rules for guests, pets, rentals, amenities and parking. No Old Town-wide statement can promise concierge service, a staffed desk, included parking, a particular amenity or permission to rent.

The city setting puts dining, art, shopping and entertainment in the same broad search. Explore the specific address and nearby blocks in person, including the times of day and days of the week when you expect to be home. Walkability and noise vary by location; no generic neighborhood label substitutes for a property visit.

Read the documents, not just the listing

BEYOND THE UNIT.

Condominium due diligence is specific to the building and unit. Request and review the declaration, bylaws, current rules, association budget and financial statements, reserve study, insurance coverage, recent meeting records, approved or proposed assessments and known capital work. Arizona’s condominium resale statute identifies documents and disclosures associated with a resale; obtain the actual current package for the property.

Confirm rental and pet restrictions, parking and storage assignments, maintenance responsibility, amenity rules, management arrangements, pending repairs and any separate association. Ask what the monthly assessment covers and whether any special assessment is approved or under consideration. Dues vary materially by building, unit and services; there is no representative Old Town-wide HOA amount to quote here.

This is general educational information, not legal, financial or real-estate advice. Buyers should review the property and association documents with appropriate legal, financial and real-estate professionals and verify all details directly with the association and relevant providers.

Review Arizona condominium resale statute

Canal, galleries and central Scottsdale

A NEIGHBORHOOD OF DISTINCT PLACES.

The Arts District’s galleries and Scottsdale Waterfront and Southbridge’s canal-side businesses give the central district several distinct points of reference. Scottsdale Fashion Square is a separate major retail and dining destination. These are nearby destinations in the broad Old Town setting, not amenities included with homeownership.

Experience Scottsdale uses walkability as visitor-oriented district context, not as an ownership-grade score or a promise about every residence. A particular home’s pedestrian connections, crossings, shade, noise and distance to a chosen destination depend on its exact location. Inspect the route and block rather than assuming the same experience across the district.

A home in Scottsdale’s urban center

CULTURE, DINING & DAILY OWNERSHIP.

Old Town’s central districts bring restaurants, hospitality, galleries, entertainment and shopping into a compact urban search. The Arts District’s Main Street and Marshall Way galleries, canal-side Waterfront and Southbridge, and the separate Fashion Square center serve different purposes. Consider how those destinations relate to the home, rather than treating the visitor district map as a guarantee of immediate access.

For residents, the same activity that makes a location convenient may also mean event activity, visitors, traffic or evening noise on some blocks. A prospective owner should visit the actual building and surrounding streets at representative hours, check access and parking, and consider daily services and travel from the exact address. No universal drive time or airport distance applies to every Old Town property.

Explore the Old Town district guide

A closer look

IS OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE RIGHT FOR YOU?

These are descriptive buyer profiles, not promises of suitability or investment performance.

WHO IT MAY FIT.

Lock-and-leave buyerMay prefer an attached residence, after verifying which maintenance tasks and services are actually covered by the building or association.
Second-home buyerCan assess a central Scottsdale base against access, vacancy management, recurring costs and the rules that govern the particular property.
Condominium buyerShould compare buildings as carefully as units, with attention to reserves, insurance, assessments, management and maintenance responsibilities.
Buyer prioritizing walkabilityCan evaluate routes to chosen dining, gallery, shopping or entertainment destinations from the exact address; block conditions differ.
Primary residenceMay value urban services and cultural destinations while weighing activity, parking, building rules and daily household needs.
Restaurants and entertainment nearbyCan choose a location based on the specific places and hours that matter, while checking the building’s immediate surroundings for activity and noise.
Investment buyerMust verify municipal rental requirements, lease terms and the unit’s condominium declaration and association rules; short-term rental permission is never automatic.

WHAT SOPHISTICATED BUYERS SHOULD LOOK BEYOND.

Provider boundaryRead each market metric within its stated Old Town map and reporting period; Realtor.com and Redfin are separate datasets.
Building financesReview budgets, reserves, financial statements, insurance, assessments, recent board materials and known capital work.
Unit-specific rightsVerify rental, pet and amenity rules, parking and storage assignments, maintenance scope and any separate association.
Address and settingVisit the building and routes at representative times; confirm access, activity, noise and the destinations relevant to your routine.

City of Scottsdale vacation and short-term rental information

Verify parcel-specific requirements with the City of Scottsdale, Arizona state law, and the property's condominium declaration and association and appropriate professionals; this is not legal or zoning advice.

DETAILED METHODOLOGY / IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A central district, not a single boundary

UNDERSTANDING OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE.

Experience Scottsdale presents Old Town as the city’s downtown and its visitor guide describes nine walkable neighborhoods. That is district-level visitor orientation, not a property boundary or an ownership-grade pedestrian-access measure. Its district map distinguishes places including the Arts District, Brown & Stetson, Scottsdale Waterfront and Southbridge; the Entertainment District and Scottsdale Fashion Square are also named destinations in the central area. “Downtown Scottsdale” is useful broad orientation, not a synonym that fixes an Old Town parcel boundary.

The Arts District is along Main Street and Marshall Way. Scottsdale Waterfront and Southbridge are identified on the north and south banks of the Arizona Canal, respectively. Fashion Square is a separate shopping, dining and entertainment property, not a residential association or a synonym for Old Town. A real-estate provider’s Old Town map is yet another geography: use that provider boundary for its market numbers and verify an individual address independently.

Explore Scottsdale neighborhoods

Nearby markets, different ownership settings

COMPARE THE RIGHT PLACES.

Old Town is a central Scottsdale district and an attached-housing search; Biltmore is a Phoenix-area market with its own mix of residential settings, while Paradise Valley is a separate town with a distinct planning framework. These names are not interchangeable boundaries. Compare the specific address, property type, governing documents and daily routine.

Explore Biltmore Explore Paradise Valley

Different settings, different housing searches

OLD TOWN OR NORTH SCOTTSDALE?

Old Town is a compact central Scottsdale district associated with urban destinations, restaurants, galleries, hospitality and a significant attached-housing search. Exact walkability, building features, unit costs and access vary by address.

North Scottsdale is a broad geography with a different range of residential communities, including detached homes and planned or desert-edge settings. Scottsdale’s General Plan discusses differing city character types; it does not make every northern home alike. A buyer’s comparison is between actual locations and properties, not two ranked products.

Choose based on the home type, daily environment, ownership obligations and destinations that fit your plans. Biltmore and Paradise Valley are also distinct comparisons: Biltmore is a Phoenix-area market within Camelback East Village, while Paradise Valley is a separate incorporated town.

Explore North Scottsdale Explore Biltmore

For owners

IN CONDOMINIUM REAL ESTATE, THE BUILDING MATTERS.

A meaningful condominium comparison begins with recent sales in the same building where possible, then considers floor, orientation, view, renovation, square footage, assigned parking and storage, amenities, association assessment and current building condition. A neighborhoodwide median blends housing types and cannot price a specific unit.

Disclose and verify the current association information and distinguish documented services from marketing language. Provider statistics are useful only with their map, property-type mix and dates intact; Realtor.com’s September 2026 Old Town indicators and Redfin’s separate rolling period are not combined.

Discuss your Old Town property

Experience Old Town Scottsdale with Shelby

Property intelligence

WHAT DOES OWNERSHIP ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?

These illustrative purchase-price scenarios are planning inputs, not market medians, condo price bands or predictions. Enter property-specific financing, tax, insurance and HOA assumptions; no HOA amount, tax or insurance cost is prefilled.

Explore the full calculator

Illustrative purchase scenarios

Condo buyers: enter the building's actual monthly HOA dues below. No HOA amount is prefilled.

Explore ownership at different price points

Illustrative purchase price ($)

Down payment ($)

Down payment (%)

Interest rate (%)

Loan term

Annual property tax ($)

Annual insurance ($)

Monthly HOA ($)

Estimated monthly housing cost—

Enter a purchase price and interest rate to see an estimate. The 30-year term is an editable starting assumption.

For illustrative purposes only. Estimates do not constitute lending, financial, tax, or legal advice. Actual financing costs and qualification requirements vary by lender and borrower. Taxes, insurance, and HOA are treated as $0 unless entered; closing costs and mortgage insurance are not included.

Discuss your buying power with Shelby

A considered search

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE PROPERTIES

With Shelby

Begin with
a conversation.

Curated properties coming soon. Contact Shelby to discuss your search and verify current availability.

Ask about Old Town Scottsdale real estate

Other perspectives

STILL DECIDING
WHERE YOU FIT?

Explore neighboring points of view without reducing a place to a ranking.

North Scottsdale ↗Paradise Valley ↗Arcadia ↗Biltmore ↗All Arizona communities ↗Compare Arizona communities ↗

Work with Shelby

CONSIDERING
OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE?

Whether you are comparing buildings, considering a second home, weighing rental rules or preparing to sell, begin with the exact unit, association documents and daily setting that matter to you.

Talk with Shelby Explore property services

Selling in Old Town Scottsdale? Position My Property

Moving to Old Town Scottsdale? Plan your relocation

Questions buyers ask

QUESTIONS ABOUT OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE

These answers distinguish district names from provider maps, neighborhoodwide market snapshots from condo pricing, and municipal rental rules from private building restrictions.

What is it like to live in Old Town Scottsdale?

Old Town offers an urban Scottsdale setting with distinct districts for galleries, restaurants, shopping, hospitality and entertainment. Experience Scottsdale describes nine walkable neighborhoods, but the feel, activity and pedestrian routes vary by address; visit the specific block at the times you expect to be home.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town · Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide · Reviewed 2026-09-26

What is the difference between Old Town and downtown Scottsdale?

Experience Scottsdale describes Old Town as Scottsdale's downtown, but “downtown” is broad orientation rather than a property boundary. Its map distinguishes Old Town districts and destinations; provider-defined real-estate geographies may use different edges, so confirm the map relevant to the address or statistic.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town · Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Are the Waterfront, Arts District, Entertainment District and Fashion Square the same place?

No. They are distinct district or destination names within the broader central Scottsdale search. The Arts District is along Main Street and Marshall Way; the Waterfront is a named canal-side district; Fashion Square is a separate shopping and dining center. Use the district map and exact address rather than treating every label as interchangeable.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide · Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Arts District · Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Fashion Square · Reviewed 2026-09-26

What types of properties are available in Old Town Scottsdale?

Old Town provider search pages include different home types, and searches may include condominiums, attached homes and detached residences. The current mix changes, and availability, building features and ownership obligations must be checked in the actual listing and documents.

Source: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · Redfin · Old Town housing market · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Are luxury condos available in Old Town Scottsdale?

Condominium listings are part of the Old Town search, but no single building, service level or price describes them all. Compare current units and verify the building's finances, amenities, rules and included items directly; neighborhoodwide market metrics are not condo-only.

Source: Redfin · Old Town housing market · Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · Reviewed 2026-09-26

View all questions

How expensive are Old Town Scottsdale homes?

Realtor.com's provider-defined Old Town page reported September 2026 all-property-type indicators of a $525,000 median listing price, $600,000 median sold price, $363 listing price per square foot, 607 active listings and a median 80 days on market. Redfin separately reported a $587,716 median sold price over the three months ending August 2026, $387 sold per square foot, 76 median days and 336 August sales. The providers use separate geographies and periods; neither is condo-only or a value estimate for a particular home.

Source: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · Redfin · Old Town housing market · Reviewed 2026-09-26

How much do Old Town Scottsdale condos cost?

There is no supported single Old Town condo median in the cited market snapshots: Realtor.com's September figures and Redfin's August-ending series cover all home types. Unit price depends on building, size, condition, floor, view and parking; compare current condominium listings and relevant building sales rather than applying an all-property median.

Source: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · Redfin · Old Town housing market · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Are townhomes available in Old Town Scottsdale?

Townhome listings may appear in current Old Town searches, but availability changes and no townhome is assured by a district label. Confirm the property's legal type, current listing, association and maintenance responsibilities.

Source: Redfin · Old Town housing market · Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Is Old Town Scottsdale walkable?

Experience Scottsdale’s visitor guide characterizes nine Old Town neighborhoods as walkable and describes the Arts District as pedestrian-friendly. This is visitor-oriented, district-level context—not an ownership-grade walkability score or a guarantee about a home's route. Block, crossings, shade and destination matter, so inspect the route from the exact address.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town · Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Arts District · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Is Old Town Scottsdale a good place for a second home?

It may suit a second-home plan when the specific unit, access, upkeep, insurance, association rules and costs work for the owner. A central location does not guarantee building management, concierge service, home monitoring or low maintenance; verify each arrangement in writing.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town · Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Reviewed 2026-09-26

What does lock-and-leave mean for an Old Town condo?

“Lock-and-leave” describes an intended low-maintenance use, not a standard service or ownership arrangement. Check the declaration and budget for the building's actual maintenance duties, management, access, insurance, assessments and any owner responsibilities while away.

Source: Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Arizona Department of Real Estate · Buyer Advisory · Reviewed 2026-09-26

What should Old Town condo buyers investigate before purchasing?

Review the unit and building documents, budgets, financial statements, reserves, insurance, assessments, recent association records, planned maintenance, rental and pet restrictions, parking, storage, amenity rules and management. Arizona's condominium resale statute identifies important association disclosures; buyers should review the actual documents with appropriate professionals.

Source: Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Arizona Department of Real Estate · Buyer Advisory · Reviewed 2026-09-26

How much are Old Town Scottsdale condo HOA fees?

Condo assessments vary materially by building, unit and covered services, so there is no single supported Old Town-wide HOA average here. Obtain the current assessment schedule and budget for the specific unit, check approved or proposed special assessments, and compare what the fee actually covers.

Source: Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Can I rent my Old Town Scottsdale condo?

Rental permission depends on the applicable law and the property's declaration, association rules, lease terms and any unit-specific restrictions. Scottsdale's municipal short-term rental rules are a separate question from private building restrictions; review both before relying on rental income or advertising a unit.

Source: Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · City of Scottsdale · Information about Vacation & Short-Term Rentals · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Are short-term rentals allowed in Old Town Scottsdale?

Scottsdale’s published guidance says rentals of less than 30 days are allowed by state law in residential districts, except where an HOA restricts or regulates them; that does not establish permission for a particular condominium. City guidance also requires a Scottsdale annual license for each property offered for rent under 30 days, neighbor notification and liability-insurance compliance. Before occupancy, the property must also be registered with the Maricopa County Assessor under A.R.S. § 33-1902, and the owner needs the applicable Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license. Check current City and state requirements as well as the unit’s declaration and HOA rules; municipal requirements do not override those private restrictions.

Source: City of Scottsdale · Information about Vacation & Short-Term Rentals · City of Scottsdale · Short-Term Rental Owner Requirements · City of Scottsdale · Vacation and Short-Term Rentals · Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Is parking included with Old Town condos?

Parking is property-specific; do not assume a space is included, deeded, assigned, covered or available for every unit. Verify the listing, title or condominium plan and current association documents for the exact parking rights and any separate costs.

Source: Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Are new luxury condos available in Old Town Scottsdale?

New-build availability changes, and a general Old Town label does not establish a current project or unit for sale. Check current listings and City planning or permit information for the exact address, and confirm the developer, delivery status, contract terms and association documents independently.

Source: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · City of Scottsdale · Planning & Development · Reviewed 2026-09-26

How does Old Town compare with North Scottsdale?

Old Town is a central urban district with a strong dining, arts, hospitality and attached-housing search. North Scottsdale is a broader geography with varied residential communities and a different mix of homes and settings. Compare actual addresses, property types, daily routes and ownership requirements rather than ranking either area.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide · City of Scottsdale · General Plan 2035 · Reviewed 2026-09-26

How does Old Town compare with Biltmore?

Old Town is in Scottsdale's central urban setting; Biltmore is a Phoenix-area search within the larger Camelback East context. Both have varied property types, but they are separate city and provider geographies. Compare the specific home, association, neighborhood and routes rather than relying on either area label.

Source: Experience Scottsdale · Old Town · City of Phoenix · Camelback East Village · Reviewed 2026-09-26

What should sellers consider when pricing an Old Town condo?

Start with recent comparable sales in the same building where possible, then account for floor, orientation, view, renovations, square footage, parking, amenities, assessment and building condition. Realtor.com's September Old Town snapshot covers all property types and Redfin's period differs; neither provider-wide figure prices an individual condominium.

Source: Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators · Redfin · Old Town housing market · Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260 · Reviewed 2026-09-26

Research & sources

Research behind the guide

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

Market figures use separate provider snapshots. Town publications inform the community and planning context; always verify requirements for an individual property.

Experience Scottsdale · Old Town
Experience Scottsdale's description of Old Town as downtown Scottsdale and an orientation to the district's mix of destinations.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide
Experience Scottsdale's Old Town map and district guide, including Arts District, Brown & Stetson, Scottsdale Waterfront and Southbridge distinctions.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Arts District
Arts District location along Main Street and Marshall Way and its gallery context.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Waterfront
Scottsdale Waterfront destination and its address/location in the central Scottsdale district.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Fashion Square
Scottsdale Fashion Square as a separate downtown shopping, dining and entertainment destination.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators
Realtor.com's September 2026 provider-defined Old Town neighborhood indicators: median list and sold prices, listing price per square foot, active listings and median days on market; all property types.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Redfin · Old Town housing market
Separate Redfin Old Town geography and three-month all-home-type sales snapshot ending August 2026, including August closed sales; not combined with Realtor.com.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
City of Scottsdale · Vacation and Short-Term Rentals
City of Scottsdale licensing and municipal requirements for vacation and short-term rentals.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
City of Scottsdale · Information about Vacation & Short-Term Rentals
City explanation of short-term rental duration, state-law context, residential-district allowance and the separate effect of HOA restrictions.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
City of Scottsdale · Short-Term Rental Owner Requirements
City licensing process and current operator requirements for a Scottsdale short-term rental.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
City of Scottsdale · Planning & Development
City planning and development information to consult for the address and any current project or permit; no project availability is asserted.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260
Arizona condominium resale disclosure documents, including association rules, budgets, assessments, financial statements, reserve study and insurance information described by statute.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Arizona Department of Real Estate · Buyer Advisory
Arizona Department of Real Estate buyer advisory guidance on condominium and planned-community disclosures and due diligence.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
City of Scottsdale · General Plan 2035
Scottsdale's citywide General Plan context for comparing Old Town with the broader North Scottsdale search.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
City of Phoenix · Camelback East Village
City of Phoenix Camelback East Village context for distinguishing the Phoenix Biltmore area from Scottsdale.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source
Town of Paradise Valley · 2022 General Plan
Paradise Valley's separate municipal and planning context for neutral comparison.
Last accessed September 26, 2026View source

Old Town Scottsdale guide last updated September 2026

A NEIGHBORHOOD OF DISTINCT PLACES.

CULTURE, DINING & DAILY OWNERSHIP.

Explore the Old Town district guide

IS OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE RIGHT FOR YOU?

These are descriptive buyer profiles, not promises of suitability or investment performance.

WHO IT MAY FIT.

Lock-and-leave buyerMay prefer an attached residence, after verifying which maintenance tasks and services are actually covered by the building or association.
Second-home buyerCan assess a central Scottsdale base against access, vacancy management, recurring costs and the rules that govern the particular property.
Condominium buyerShould compare buildings as carefully as units, with attention to reserves, insurance, assessments, management and maintenance responsibilities.
Buyer prioritizing walkabilityCan evaluate routes to chosen dining, gallery, shopping or entertainment destinations from the exact address; block conditions differ.
Primary residenceMay value urban services and cultural destinations while weighing activity, parking, building rules and daily household needs.
Restaurants and entertainment nearbyCan choose a location based on the specific places and hours that matter, while checking the building’s immediate surroundings for activity and noise.
Investment buyerMust verify municipal rental requirements, lease terms and the unit’s condominium declaration and association rules; short-term rental permission is never automatic.

WHAT SOPHISTICATED BUYERS SHOULD LOOK BEYOND.

Provider boundaryRead each market metric within its stated Old Town map and reporting period; Realtor.com and Redfin are separate datasets.
Building financesReview budgets, reserves, financial statements, insurance, assessments, recent board materials and known capital work.
Unit-specific rightsVerify rental, pet and amenity rules, parking and storage assignments, maintenance scope and any separate association.
Address and settingVisit the building and routes at representative times; confirm access, activity, noise and the destinations relevant to your routine.

City of Scottsdale vacation and short-term rental information

Old Town Scottsdale Real Estate

A DIFFERENT KIND OF ARIZONA LUXURY.

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALEMARKET SNAPSHOT.

A CITY ADDRESS. A BUILDING-SPECIFIC SEARCH.

What to consider

LOCK THE DOOR. LIVE THE CITY.

BEYOND THE UNIT.

A NEIGHBORHOOD OF DISTINCT PLACES.

CULTURE, DINING & DAILY OWNERSHIP.

IS OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE RIGHT FOR YOU?

WHO IT MAY FIT.

WHAT SOPHISTICATED BUYERS SHOULD LOOK BEYOND.

UNDERSTANDING OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE.

COMPARE THE RIGHT PLACES.

OLD TOWN OR NORTH SCOTTSDALE?

IN CONDOMINIUM REAL ESTATE, THE BUILDING MATTERS.

WHAT DOES OWNERSHIP ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE PROPERTIES

Begin witha conversation.

STILL DECIDINGWHERE YOU FIT?

CONSIDERINGOLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE?

QUESTIONS ABOUT OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

Experience Scottsdale · Old Town

Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide

Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Arts District

Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Waterfront

Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Fashion Square

Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Redfin · Old Town housing market

City of Scottsdale · Vacation and Short-Term Rentals

City of Scottsdale · Information about Vacation & Short-Term Rentals

City of Scottsdale · Short-Term Rental Owner Requirements

City of Scottsdale · Planning & Development

Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260

Arizona Department of Real Estate · Buyer Advisory

City of Scottsdale · General Plan 2035

City of Phoenix · Camelback East Village

Town of Paradise Valley · 2022 General Plan

Old Town Scottsdale Real Estate

A DIFFERENT KIND OF ARIZONA LUXURY.

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALEMARKET SNAPSHOT.

A CITY ADDRESS. A BUILDING-SPECIFIC SEARCH.

What to consider

LOCK THE DOOR. LIVE THE CITY.

BEYOND THE UNIT.

A NEIGHBORHOOD OF DISTINCT PLACES.

CULTURE, DINING & DAILY OWNERSHIP.

IS OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE RIGHT FOR YOU?

WHO IT MAY FIT.

WHAT SOPHISTICATED BUYERS SHOULD LOOK BEYOND.

UNDERSTANDING OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE.

COMPARE THE RIGHT PLACES.

OLD TOWN OR NORTH SCOTTSDALE?

IN CONDOMINIUM REAL ESTATE, THE BUILDING MATTERS.

WHAT DOES OWNERSHIP ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE PROPERTIES

Begin witha conversation.

STILL DECIDINGWHERE YOU FIT?

CONSIDERINGOLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE?

QUESTIONS ABOUT OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

Experience Scottsdale · Old Town

Experience Scottsdale · Old Town map and district guide

Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Arts District

Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Waterfront

Experience Scottsdale · Scottsdale Fashion Square

Realtor.com · Old Town neighborhood market indicators

Redfin · Old Town housing market

City of Scottsdale · Vacation and Short-Term Rentals

City of Scottsdale · Information about Vacation & Short-Term Rentals

City of Scottsdale · Short-Term Rental Owner Requirements

City of Scottsdale · Planning & Development

Arizona Legislature · A.R.S. § 33-1260

Arizona Department of Real Estate · Buyer Advisory

City of Scottsdale · General Plan 2035

City of Phoenix · Camelback East Village

Town of Paradise Valley · 2022 General Plan

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE
MARKET SNAPSHOT.

Begin with
a conversation.

STILL DECIDING
WHERE YOU FIT?

CONSIDERING
OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE?

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE
MARKET SNAPSHOT.

Begin with
a conversation.

STILL DECIDING
WHERE YOU FIT?

CONSIDERING
OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE?