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Old Town Scottsdale

Walkable Downtown · 85251

Old Town Scottsdale (85251) is the only true walkable downtown district in metro Phoenix, with luxury high-rise condos, mid-rise lofts, and architecturally significant single-family homes south of the Arizona Canal.

ZIP
85251
Price Range
$500K–$10M+
Lifestyle
Walkable urban
Anchor
Scottsdale Fashion Sq

What is Old Town Scottsdale?

Old Town is the historic downtown core of Scottsdale, anchored at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road. It contains the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, the Scottsdale Arts District, the Waterfront, the Entertainment District, and a deep stock of luxury condos and historic single-family architecture.

How much do Old Town homes and condos cost?

Old Town pricing spans the widest range of any Scottsdale sub-market. Entry-level condos start around $500,000. New luxury high-rise units at Optima Camelview, Inspire, and Phase 2 of the Hewn project range from $1M to $4M+. Architecturally significant mid-century single-family homes south of the canal trade between $1.5M and $10M+.

Which luxury condo towers are in Old Town?

Notable luxury condo communities in or directly adjacent to Old Town include Optima Camelview Village, Optima Sonoran Village, Inspire Old Town, Envy, Mark-Taylor Two Old Town, and several boutique mid-rise developments. Each has its own HOA structure and amenity profile.

Why do buyers choose Old Town?

Walkability is the dominant draw. Old Town residents can walk to dozens of restaurants, the Fashion Square mall, the Arts District, the Waterfront, and multiple resorts. No other Phoenix-area sub-market offers comparable density of amenities within walking distance.

Is Old Town a good lock-and-leave market?

Excellent. The high-rise condo stock is built around lock-and-leave ownership, with concierge service, full building maintenance, and active short-term rental markets at properties where the HOA permits it.

Frequently Asked

Old Town Scottsdale questions.

Generally bounded by Camelback Road on the north, Osborn Road on the south, 64th Street on the west, and Hayden Road on the east. The exact boundaries vary by source.

Many Old Town condo buildings allow short-term rentals, though specifics vary. Always confirm the building's CC&Rs before purchasing.

Luxury high-rise HOA fees in Old Town typically run $800 to $3,000+ per month depending on building, square footage, and amenities.

Well-priced condos under $2M typically contract in 15 to 45 days. Luxury single-family homes south of the canal can take 60 to 180 days depending on price band.

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