Windgate Ranch
Toll Brothers’ guard-gated luxury enclave inside the McDowell foothills
Life at Windgate Ranch
Windgate Ranch is a 450-home Toll Brothers community on the western flank of the McDowell Mountains — guard-gated, with resident-only Heritage Club amenities (pool, fitness, pickleball, tennis). Newer construction than DC Ranch but at meaningfully lower price points.
Community Highlights
- Guard-gated, 24/7 patrol
- Resident-only Heritage Club & pool
- Adjacent to DC Ranch Marketplace
- Brand-new construction (2005–2018)
- Trail access into McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Windgate Ranch on the map
Windgate Ranch FAQs
Is Windgate Ranch a gated community?+
Yes — Windgate Ranch is guard-gated with 24/7 patrol. Resident-only Heritage Club amenities are included with HOA.
Who built Windgate Ranch?+
Windgate Ranch is a Toll Brothers community of approximately 450 single-family homes built between 2005 and 2018.
How does Windgate Ranch compare to DC Ranch?+
Windgate Ranch homes are typically 30–40% less expensive than equivalent DC Ranch homes, with newer construction. The trade-off: smaller community, no on-site country club golf, slightly less prestigious zip-code positioning.
Is the Heritage Club included with Windgate Ranch HOA?+
Yes — the resident-only Heritage Club (pool, fitness, pickleball, tennis, event space) is included in the master HOA fee of approximately $2,800/year.