The Overlook
Subdivision Information
McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale
The Overlook consists of 156 homes located in the community of McDowell Mountain Ranch in north Scottsdale. The Overlook was developed by Ryland Homes and they began building in 1967.
The Overlook has five different floor plan variations consisting of three single level homes and two multi level homes ranging from 1,684 to 2,615 square feet. Floor plans featured are from 3 to 4 bedrooms. Two to three car garages are a standard feature on these models.
The five different floor plans of The Overlook are The Primrose, The Ocotillo, The Mesquite, The Palo Verde, and The Ironwood. You can click on each name to get a pdf of each floor plan and more information.
The Overlook is located in the McDowell Mountain Ranch Community just between the Paradise Lane community center and the MMR Information Center. It provides easy access to the paved trails leading towards the Desert Canyon Schools, the community pool, tennis courts, and spa.
The clubhouse and exercise center are available in the Community Center. Views of McDowell Mountains, the Pinnacle Peak and the city lights can surely be enjoyed. It has amenities including a heated community pool and spa, 18- hole public golf course, and a natural open space with Ramadas.
A Trail Mail Blast is sent to all the residents of McDowell Mountain Ranch to giving the latest and greatest news, such as board meetings, school information, family events, and fitness classes in the Community Center.
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 The Overlook by Ryland Homes
Unique Exterior
- Pool size lot
- Concrete drive and walks
- Tinted dual pane windows with white frames
- 200 AMP electrical service with copper wiring for 110v circuits
- Copper Plumbing
- Prewired for cable TV and telephone
- 50 gallon gas water heater
- Front yard landscaping with automatic drip system
- 2 X 6 exterior wall construction
- Choice of “Color Thru” concrete “S” or flat file roof
- Elegant stucco exterior with sand finish
- Finished three-car garages on most plans
- Painted masonry block fenced rear yard
- Underground utilities
Distinctive Baths
- Quality wood cabinets
- Cultured marble vanity tops and bowls
- Double sinks in master bath
- Cultured marble surrounds for tub and shower
- Luxurious oval tub in master bath
- Separate enclosed shower in master bath
- Large walk-in closet in master suites
- Porcelain steel tubes in other baths
- Elongated water closets in all baths
- Custom recessed mirrored medicine cabinets
- Expansive plate glass mirrors
- Elegant faucets with choice of handles in all baths
Interior Features
- Distinctive solid oak 8 foot entry door
- Custom trowel finished interior walls
- Rounded corners
- 10 foot ceilings in most rooms
- DeCora rocker switches
- Choice of 2, 4, or 6 panel interior doors
- Polished brass door hardware with choice of lido or delta levers
- Interior laundry area with 220V outlet and vent
- Designer sheet vinyl m kitchen, baths and laundry areas
- Luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting & pad
- Decorator light fixtures
- Ceramic entry
- Fire sprinklers and smoke detectors
Award Winning Kitchens
- Electric range with self-cleaning oven
- Microwave oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Quality wood cabinets with pull out shelves
- Low maintenance laminate counter tops
- Hose sprayer
- Icemaker hook-up
Energy Saving Features
- R-30 ceiling insulation
- R-24 exterior wall system
- Tinted dual pane windows
- Energy efficient gas heating and electric cooling systems
- Energy efficient gas water heater
- Ceiling fan outlet in family room and master
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