DC RANCH

Though DC Ranch feels somewhat secluded, it has good access to the broader Phoenix / Scottsdale metro amenities. It lies in North Scottsdale, so residents can reach shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment in nearby Scottsdale and Phoenix.
Its adjacency to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve gives direct access to trails and desert recreation.
A very high-end, polished, and amenity-rich environment.
Strong community identity and well-maintained streets, common areas, and governance.
Variety of housing styles gives flexibility for different buyer types.
Excellent access to nature, mountain views, and proximity to urban conveniences.
Prestige, exclusivity, and potential for property value stability or appreciation.

DC Ranch is made up of 26 unique neighborhoods organized into 4 villages: Country Club, Desert Camp, Silverleaf, and Desert Park.
The villages vary in style and character, from more intimate courtyard homes and townhomes to grand estate lots and custom residences.
Silverleaf is often considered the premium enclave within DC Ranch, with custom estates, high-end finishes, and exclusive amenities.
Some neighborhoods are guard-gated or have enhanced privacy / security features.

Real Estate

DC Ranch offers a wide mix of housing types: single-family homes, villas, townhomes, and custom builds.
The real estate market in DC Ranch is quite premium. For example, listings in DC Ranch range broadly from $410,000 to over $25 million, depending on size, finish, location, and lot views.
The average list price in some segments is ~$5.87 million (for higher end segments) with large homes (4,000+ sq ft) being common.
Because of the prestige and amenities, DC Ranch homes tend to retain value well. The premium parts (Silverleaf, golf-adjacent, views) command strong appreciation.

DC Ranch is designed as a lifestyle community—it combines suburban comfort with resort-like amenities.
Two private country clubs operate within DC Ranch: The Country Club at DC Ranch and Silverleaf Club. Each offers golf courses, fitness centers, pools, tennis, dining, and social facilities.
The architecture and landscaping aim to blend with the surrounding desert, with thoughtful transitions between built space and the environment.
A key feature is protected open space—desert washes, trails, vistas, and native desert terrain interwoven with the neighborhoods.
Market Street is a public retail/commercial area serving DC Ranch—shops, services, restaurants—intended to provide conveniences within walking / close access.
Community programming is strong: social clubs, events, and a culture of neighbor engagement is emphasized in community marketing.

Market Street is the main hub for restaurants within DC Ranch. You’ll find a mix of casual, upscale, and social spots.

Many restaurants in Market Street have indoor-outdoor seating, patios, and relaxed dessert + wine bar vibes.
Dress tends toward “resort casual” in many dining spots, especially at nicer restaurants and evening settings.
Market Street also houses many of the retail and everyday convenience offerings for DC Ranch.

Notable shops & services include:
- Airpark Bikes — for cycling gear and repair.
- Baby Lux — boutique for children’s apparel & goods.
- Scottsdale Men’s Shoppe — men’s fashion & accessories.
- Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge — cigar lounge and accessories.
- The Demi Cup — boutique apparel / women’s clothing.
- Lilly Barrack Jewelry & Gifts — jewelry, decorative items.
- i boutique — fashion / clothing boutique.
- Safeway supermarket — everyday groceries, pharmacy, etc.
- Other services: salons, clinics, cleaners, pet supply / animal hospital, real estate offices, etc.
Because Market Street is designed as a mixed-use, “main street / village” district, the layout is walkable with streetscapes, plazas, and pedestrian flow (rather than one big enclosed mall).