Desert Ridge is located in Phoenix, the county of Maricopa and the state of Arizona
Desert Ridge is a master planned community in Phoenix, on the border of Scottsdale, combining the best of desert living with the upscale lifestyle of Phoenix/Scottsdale. It is 5,700 acres in size, making it the largest master planned community in metro Phoenix.
Desert Ridge Marketplace is 1.2 million square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment without equal in Arizona, the U.S. or anywhere.
Public parks are part of each neighborhood, with walking trails and integrated bike trails.
The impressive J.W. Marriot Desert Ridge Resort and Spa opened in November of 2002, with 950 rooms, including 81 suites and the 28,000 square foot Revive Spa.
Wildfire Golf Club, part of Desert Ridge Marriot Resort and Spa and open to the public, offers two championship golf courses. The Arnold Palmer Signature Course is the est-level course designed by this American golf legend and the spirited Nick Faldo Championship Course is a bunker-rich triumph designed by this PGA pro. The Club features a driving range and a 13,000 square foot practice green, with a complete short game complex with bunker and pitching areas. The fully equipped Wildfire Golf Club Clubhouse contains the fabulous Meritage Steakhouse at Wildfire Golf Club, with sweeping views of the fairways, outdoor dining and a welcoming fire pit.
From entry-level, single family and move-up homes to golf course and custom homes, Desert Ridge has something for everyone. The Sonoran desert environment is maintained by the preservation of the mountain views and landscaped wash corridors of the community.
Homes within Desert Ridge have been built by Continental, Elliot, M-I, Morrison, Richmond American, Shea and Standard Pacific Homes.
Aviano at Desert Ridge by Toll Brothers. First release home sites were by lottery, due to the overwhelming interest. These are single-family homes from 2,500-5,000 square feet. There are six semi custom collections of one and two story single-family homes totaling more than 30 floor plans. Architectural styles are Spanish, Colonial, Tuscan and Contemporary. A K-6 Elementary is planned for the community. There will also be a beautiful condominium neighborhood with six floor plans. Aviano will have its own community center, fitness center, parks, basketball courts, tennis courts and walking trails.
Desert Ridge is supported by the Paradise Valley School District. Below are the specific schools supporting Desert Ridge:
For more information regarding this community, please go to http://www.desertridge.com/
