Arizona Highlands

Arizona Highlands at McDowell Mountain Ranch

Subdivision Information

McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale

Arizona Highlands consists of 110 single family homes located in the community of McDowell Mountain Ranch in north Scottsdale. Arizona Highlands was developed by Kaufman and Broad and they began building in 1996.

Arizona Highlands has six different floor plans consisting of four single level homes and two multi-level homes ranging from 1,846 to 2,646 square feet. Floor plans featured are from 3 to 6 bedrooms. Two to three car garage is a standard feature on these models.

The six different floor plans of Arizona Highlands were named after mountain ranges in Arizona. They are The Pinnacle, The Estrella, The Camelback, The Santan, The Picacho, and The Catalina. You can click on each name to get a pdf of each floor plan and more information.

Arizona Highlands is located between The Summit, a Presley homes community of McDowell Mountain Ranch. The McDowell Mountain Preserve is right across the street and offers desert flora with equestrian, hiking and biking trails.

Depending on where you start, a 4 to 7 minute walk will bring you right to the Community Center. It has amenities including children’s playgrounds and splash pads, beautiful pool and spa, tennis and basketball courts.

McDowell Mountain Ranch stays in communication with it’s residents with a monthly Trail Mail Blast giving the latest and greatest news, such as, board meetings, school information, events, laws, and fitness classes in the Community Center. Tennis Court reservations can also be requested on the community website. Some of the popular events include Pizza in the Park, Fall/Spring Fest, Farmer’s Market, and Community Garage Sales.

Desert Canyon Elementary School and Desert Canyon Middle School, rated top schools, are located in the community. The community loves its’ 20,000 square foot Arabian Library, Aquatic Center with a 600-foot lazy river and 8-lanes lap pool, and a 16,000 sq. ft Skate Park. Click Here to get more information.

Builder Finishes and Standards for homes in Arizona Highlands by Kaufman and Broad Homes

Unique Exterior

Triple car garages
Covered patio per plan
Award Winning Exterior Design
Sand finish stucco exteriors
8 foot entry door
Front yard landscaping
Automatic drip watering system
Front porches
Wrought iron and cedar gates
Rear yard black wall or view fencing
Choice of exterior paint
Distinctive tile roofs

Distinctive Baths

Cultured marble master bath vanities
Tub and shower surrounds
Makeup vanities in master bath per plan
Shower enclosures in master bath
Walk in closet
Upgraded faucets
Oval tube and separate showers in master
Custom split finish plumbing fixtures
Pedestral sink in powder room per plan

Interior Features

Volume Ceilings
Colonist 6 panel doors
Potshelves where shown
2 cable TV prewire per plan
2 telephone prewire per plan
Computer alcove/desk per plan
Quality floor covering throughout
Formal ceramic tiled entry
Rocker light switches
Lever door handles
Unique wood rail stair cases per plan

Award Winning Kitchens

Self rimming Porcelain steel sinks
Oak cabinetry
Whirlpool appliances
Self cleaning range (electric)
Space saver micro wave oven
Dishwasher/multiple cycle
Garbage disposal
Islands (per plan)
Low maintenance European countertops
Spacious pantries
Ice maker line

Energy Saving Features

Southwest Gas “Energy Advantage Home”
Dual pane windows
Exterior walls R-13 and composite
R-19 value
R-30 fiberglass insulated ceilings
40 gallon gas hot water heater
High efficiency remote air conditioner (10 seer rating)
High efficiency gas furnace
2 ceiling fan outlets with switch

Exciting Customized Models

Premium view lots
Fireplaces
Ceramic tile counter tops
Corian style countertops
Granite countertops at kitchen
Service door at garage
Decks at rear of home per plan
Utility room sinks/cabinets
Mirrored wardrobe doors
Upgraded appliance packages (gas available)
Upgraded flooring and tile
Bay windows per plan
Bonus rooms per plan
Simulated stone veneer exteriors
Acrylic block at master bath windows
Upgraded cabinetry (Maple, Oak, and more)
Security and intercom systems