Discover the community
OVERVIEW
Paradise Valley, spanning 15.5 square miles, is a tranquil oasis nestled among Mummy Mountain, Camelback Mountain, and Piestewa Peak. With a population of around 13,500, it's renowned for its upscale real estate, from ranch homes on one-acre lots starting at $2.5 million to sprawling custom estates reaching $25 million on five-acre parcels. Boasting top-notch schools and close proximity to Arcadia, Central Phoenix, the Biltmore area, and Scottsdale, Paradise Valley offers a serene retreat in the heart of the valley, away from the urban hustle and bustle. Its meticulously manicured neighborhoods provide stunning views of Mummy and Camelback Mountains, offering an opportunity to create your own haven. Live alongside world-class resorts like Camelback Inn and Sanctuary, with renowned dining options, and indulge in the finest amenities, including El Chorro Lodge, PV Golf Country Club, and upscale shops. Paradise Valley beckons with the promise of luxurious living and unparalleled opportunities.
HOUSING
Paradise Valley is a suburb of Phoenix with a population of 12,672. Paradise Valley is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Paradise Valley offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.
The Town of Paradise Valley is a premiere residential community defined by its unique character, natural beauty and quality of life. Nestled among the Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, it is recognized nationwide as an aesthetically desirable location to live as well as visit.
Popular Home Styles in Paradise Valley:
- RanchThese homes are typically low-slung, single-story, and have simple floor plans. They often have wide eaves, exposed roof beams, and large windows.
- Pueblo RevivalThis style is a modern take on traditional Pueblo architecture, with earth-toned exteriors, flat roofs, and rounded forms. It also incorporates modern design elements and amenities.
- Tudor RevivalThis whimsical style is based on medieval English architecture and was popular with Phoenix suburbanites in the 1920s.
- Contemporary
This style can be organic and evolutionary, with details like terracotta facades.
COMMUNITY FEATURES
See & Do
Cosanti is the home and sculpture studio of Paolo Soleri, the legendary Italian-American architect, visionary, and author who perhaps best known for Arcosanti, a small experimental project intended to exist as a model for "Arcology," or architecture coherent with ecology. Soleri maintains his home and studio in Paradise Valley, which is open to the public. Soleri's famous copper windbells are on display throughout the small property and studio, and offered for sale in the gift shop. Construction of the studio began in the 1950s and continues today. Like Arcosanti north of Phoenix, Cosanti is a fascinating work-in-progress.
Eat
Part of the joy of eating at Lon's at the Hermosa Inn is the setting. Charming and always gracious, the Hermosa Inn was built in 1930 as the home of cowboy artist Lon Megargee. Lon's opened in October of 1994, and has been dazzling Valley taste buds ever since with its fresh gourmet take on American comfort food. Many of the ingredients are hand-picked from the restaurant's own garden.
Stay
Sanctuary on Camelback, nestled in the foothills of iconic Camelback Mountain, is one of the most luxurious resorts in the state. Guests can sit back and relax in a private mountainside or spa casita, overlooking the lights of Paradise Valley below. Tennis, hiking, pool-lounging are the order of day here. Food Network star Chef Beau MacMillan oversees the kitchen at elements, the resort's award-winning restaurant.
Party
Even if you're not staying at the posh Sanctuary on Camelback resort, you can still take sanctuary in one of the best views in the Valley. Jade Bar boasts a secluded patio with unrivalled panoramic views of the city below. There is a fire bowl for cool evenings in the desert, perfect for cozying up with one of the bar's hand selected spirits and exquisite cocktails, such as their Grapefruit Basil cocktail, which features fresh herbs and vegetables.
Shop
Paradise Valley Mall is a family-friendly shopping destination is one of the Valley's most popular malls. Major anchor stores include Dillard's, JCPenney, Macys, Sears and Costco. Paradise Valley Mall also features a large children's play area and the popular Coca-Cola Indoor Carousel. The large food court is a great place to do lunch, with free wifi now available to all guests.
Discover places
El Chorro Restaurant
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
Cosanti
Barry Goldwater Memorial
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Desert Botanical Gardens
SCHOOLS
Paradise Valley Unified School District is a highly rated, public school district located in PHOENIX, AZ. It has 27,919 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
PV Schools is an exceptional educational district in the beautiful northeast Phoenix and north Scottsdale area. Bounded by 7th Avenue and Pima Road, and Northern Avenue and Jomax Road, the schools are ideally situated near major freeways, shopping, and residential areas, making it convenient for families to access. PV Schools boasts an impressive range of elementary schools, a K-8 school, middle schools, high schools, alternative schools, an online-based school option, and many school-based preschool locations.
