Paradise Valley
The most prestigious zip code in Arizona — home to Camelback, Phoenician, and Mountain Shadows
Life at Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is a separately-incorporated town wedged between Scottsdale and Phoenix — 16 square miles of one-acre-minimum custom estates with no commercial zoning, no streetlights, and the lowest property-tax rate in the Valley. The town is home to four major resorts and the Valley’s deepest concentration of $10M+ homes.
Community Highlights
- One-acre-minimum lot zoning, town-wide
- Four resort/golf properties inside town limits
- Lowest property-tax rate in Maricopa County
- Adjacent to Camelback Mountain & Mummy Mountain
- 15 minutes to Sky Harbor, Old Town, ASU
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Paradise Valley FAQs
Is Paradise Valley the same as Scottsdale?+
No — Paradise Valley is a separately-incorporated town wedged between Scottsdale and Phoenix. It has its own town council, police, and zoning code (notably the one-acre lot minimum).
What is the property-tax rate in Paradise Valley?+
Paradise Valley’s combined effective property-tax rate is approximately 0.51% — the lowest in Maricopa County and roughly half the rate of California or Texas.
What are the most prestigious neighborhoods in Paradise Valley?+
Cheney Estates, Clearwater Hills, Camelback Country Club, Mockingbird Lane, Stone Canyon, and the Phoenician/Camelback Mountain base are widely considered the most prestigious addresses in the 85253 zip.
What’s the median home price in Paradise Valley?+
The median sold price in Paradise Valley is approximately $3.4M (Q2 2026). The top end exceeds $40M, with custom estates regularly trading in the $10–$20M range.
What golf is in Paradise Valley?+
Paradise Valley contains Camelback Golf Club (resort, 2 courses), Mountain Shadows Short Course (9-hole par-3), Paradise Valley Country Club (private), and Phoenician Golf Club (resort, Phil Mickelson 2018 redesign).
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