Desert Ridge offers some of the most desirable Phoenix real estate available. Desert Ridge’s coveted location is second to none because the area is surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, but has immediate access to the Loop 101 and 51 Freeway. Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at the south end of the community. This outdoor shopping complex is a residential favorite as it has over 110 stores and restaurants spread over 1.2 million square feet of retail space.
The marketplace’s urban streetscape environment makes the area feel like an entertainment destination. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s catching a movie at the AMC Desert Ridge 18, a 4,000-seat stadium style theater, or having dinner at one of the many restaurants The District has to offer. Strolling in The District is a treat for the senses because there’s so much to see. From fountains, fireplaces, video screens, a stage that hosts a variety of live performances, a children’s play area and a Splash Pad, there’s always something to look at.
Real Estate
Desert Ridge offers townhomes and detached homes up to approximately 4,500 square feet, golf course homes and even gated homes for sale. Just to the west of Desert Ridge is the Toll Brothers community, Aviano, and the Pulte community, Fireside. The community also includes the luxury townhome neighborhood, Toscana at Desert Ridge. Still under development, City North, located just east of Desert Ridge Marketplace, is a mixed-use development with residential (99 leased condominiums), retail, restaurants, office and hotel space.
Wildfire Golf Club and JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
Another nearby amenity is the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, a 316-acre luxury resort, which provides eight dining options and The Revive Spa. The Revive Spa is a day spa offering body and beauty treatments, a fitness room, exercise classes, an outdoor lap pool, steam rooms, saunas, Pool Cabanas, and the Revive Spa Bistro. Operated by the Marriott, Wildfire Golf Club offers 2 picturesque 18-hole golf courses with views of the McDowell Mountains. It is available to resort guests and the public, and is a daily fee course.
Schools
School-aged children living in the Desert Ridge community generally attend these schools in the Paradise Valley School District: Desert Trails Elementary School, Wildfire Elementary School, Fireside Elementary School, Explorer Middle School and Pinnacle High School.
Desert Ridge is:
- 5 minutes away from the 51 Freeway
- 9 minutes away from the Loop 101 Freeway
- 14 minutes away from Scottsdale Airport
- 23 minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
If living in the metropolitan community of Desert Ridge sounds like it would appeal to you, contact a Scottsdale Real Estate Expert on The Matheson Team today for more community and real estate information.
The majestic McDowell Mountains surround the two 18-hole championship Wildfire golf courses located at the J.W. Marriott resort just north of the Desert Ridge Shopping District. Golfers of all ages and levels can test their skills from a variety of tees.
Wildfire’s courses have been voted ‘Best Courses You Can Play’ by Golfweek Magazine, ‘America’s Top Golf Courses’ by Zagat, ‘World’s Best Golf Resorts for Family Trips’ and ‘Best Resort Course in the Southwest’ by Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine.
The Palmer Signature Course at Wildfire has scenic and wide fairways. Balls will stay in play even with an errant shot or two. The course plays up to 7,145 yards from the back tee with a slope of 135 providing a challenging and scenic desert game. The putting greens are large and undulated, like many Arnold Palmer designs.
The Faldo Championship Course also has wide fairways, large greens and 108 pot bunkers. It plays up to 6,846 yards, with a friendly 125 slope from the tips and sits on a 174-acre site. It’s been described as slightly reminiscent of Australian courses in the sand belt.
While Wildfire is predominantly a Resort Course, memberhips are available. Members of the Golf Club have access to all the amenities of the Marriott Resort including Tennis, Pools, Fitness Center, Spa Services and a separate club house with VIP seating for resort events and concerts.
Semi-Private and Resort Daily Fee
Membership Director: Richard Hart
(480) 293.3935
Richard.Hart@Marriott.com
Lifestyle Memeberships– Initiation (non-refundable)
Platinum:
- Initiation: $35,000 + $910 per month
- Unlimited golf
- (8)50-minute spa or salon services monthly
- Griffin Club access 8 times/month
- Golf association tournaments
Golf:
- Initiation: $25,000 + $598 per month
- Unlimited golf
- 25% discount at Spa/Salon
- Golf Association tournaments
Spa:
- Initiation: $10,000 + $598 per month
- (8)50-minute spa or salon services monthly
- 50% discount off greens fees
Sports:
- Initiation: $5,000 + $286 per month
- 50% discount off greens fees
All Memberships include:
- Complimentary VIP parking
- No cart fees
- No minimums
- No assessments
- Access to all resort amenities and social programming, including facilities at other Marriott locations.
- Enjoy tennis, lessons, fitness centers, training classes, restaurants, events (and other top facilities) as included in your monthly private club member dues or at attractive discounts.
- Resort-wide discounts. Enjoy discounts at the spa, restaurants, shops and other resort facilities.
Every dollar spent equates to Marriott Points redeemable for future hotel, resort, airfare, rentals and travel-related needs.
Recreational amenities in Desert Ridge include:
- Desert Ridge Marketplace
- City North
- Wildfire Golf Club
- JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
