The Summit
Subdivision Information
McDowell Mountain Ranch
The Summit consists of 141 single family homes located in the community of McDowell Mountain Ranch in north Scottsdale. The Summit was developed by William Lyon Homes (Presley Company) and they began building in 1956.
The Summit has six different floor plan models ranging from 1,854 to 2,688 square feet. Floor plans featured are from 2 to 4 bedrooms. Three car garages are a standard feature on these models.
The six different floor plans of The Summit are the Samoa, Aruba, Key Largo, Bali, Victoria, and Molokai. You can click on each name to get a pdf of each floor plan and more information.
The Summit is located in the McDowell Mountain Ranch Community. It was originally built in two phases. North of the Paradise Lane recreational center is the phase I. The phase II of The Summit is located south of Bell Road.
Follow the McDowell Mountain Ranch Road and you will discover the Community Center. It offers accessibility to the marvelous mountain views and the adjacent trail system. It has amenities including a heated pool and spa, community recreational center, BBQ stations, exercise room, and an open space covered with ramadas.
McDowell Mountain Ranch Community stays in communication with its residents by sending them a monthly Trail Mail Blast giving the latest and greatest news, such as, board meetings, school information, events, laws, and fitness classes. Reservations can also be made for the Tennis Courts on their community website.
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 Summit by William Lyon Homes
Unique Exterior
- 3″ PVC sleeve under driveway
- Choice of color through flat roof tile and exterior paint colors
- Cultured stone with “C” elevation
- Garage door windows with “B” elevation
- Covered patio (per plan)
- Distinctive architectural exteriors
- Masonry block fence enclosing rear yard – view fence – at desert locations
- Wrought iron self-closing cedar gate
- Xeriscape front yard landscape package
- Spacious finished triple garage
- Automatic garage door opener
- Hand applied sand textured stucco finish
Distinctive Baths
- Cultured marble master bath vanities
- Cultured marble countertops
- Elongated water closets
- Linen cabinets as shown
- Make-up vanities in master bath
- 42″high bath mirrors
- Upgraded master bath shower enclosure
- Price Pfister faucets
Interior Features
- Separate laundry room
- Flow Guard Gold” plumbing supply lines
- 8′ Front entry doors
- Choice of 3 raised panel interior door styles
- Mirrored closet doors in master bedroom
- Security deadbolts
- Fire sprinkler system
- Ceramic tile entry, kitchen & nook
- Contemporary high flat ceilings
- Sculptured plant shelves
- No wax vinyl in laundry room
- Plush wall to wall carpeting throughout
- Round drywall comers
- Hand troweled texture on walls & ceilings
Award Winning Kitchens
- Outstanding kitchen design
- White cast iron sink
- Oak or maple cabinetry with choice of finish
- Top shelf self cleaning range
- Space saver microwave
- Multi-cycle dishwasher
- 1/2 hp garbage disposal
- Ice-maker line
- Base cabinets with roll out drawers (per plan)
- Gourmet kitchen island/breakfast bar
Energy Saving Features
- Designer lighting package
- Recessed lighting fixtures
- Decorator designed electrical switches
- Smoke detectors in living areas & bedrooms
- 4 ceiling fan prewires
- 4 T.V. outlets
- 4 Telephone outlets
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