McDowell Mountain Ranch is a 3200 acre master planned community located in northeast Scottsdale at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. McDowell Mountain Ranch is nestled next to the McDowell Sonoran Desert Preserve, giving this community outstanding views and a backdrop overlooking the natural beauty and serenity of the mountains. McDowell Mountain Ranch was opened in 1995. There are 26 distinct neighborhoods and nearly 4000 homes at McDowell Mountain Ranch.  Choose from many different styles of homes from condos and townhouses to single family homes and luxury estates.