McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona - How to Plan a Community

McCormick Ranch, a planned community in Scottsdale, Arizona, dates back to the mid-40's when the McCormick family purchased 160 acres in Scottsdale for a winter home. The McCormicks were descendants of Cyrus McCormick, who invented the reaper, and John Rockefeller. Anne McCormick had a passion for raising horses, so soon after moving in, she began breeding horses and acquiring property around the original location.

In 1970, the property was purchased by Kaiser-Aetna. By this time, the ranch occupied seven square miles. Kaiser-Aetna hired George Fretz, who was the City Planner for Scottsdale, to plan the community. At the time of the purchase, it was the largest single piece of property ever sold for a planned community within city limits.

Ongoing development of the community was based on a plan created by Gruen Associates and Scottsdale Environmental Planners and Consultants.

Amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, over 25 miles of bicycle paths, tennis courts, and man-made lakes which accommodate sailing and fishing. The area offers fantastic views of surrounding mountains and well-maintained roads and landscaping.

The community is very concerned with maintaining the proper authentic "look", so the McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association has established a set of rules that residents must abide by. This not only protects the visual integrity of the community, it helps protect home values.

We have properties available right now in this highly desirable part of Scottsdale, so call Choice Group Realty today to discuss your real estate needs.