DC Ranch and Silverleaf

DC Ranch and Silverleaf offers a mix of private residential and club-style living, with luxury homes set high in the McDowell Mountains and some situated right on the Silverleaf golf course. Residents enjoy breathtaking desert views, open space, and scenic golf course views, making it suitable for permanent residence, business-travel stays, or vacation living.

The community features a country club, golf course, and spa on-site, along with clubs like the Silverleaf Club and DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa. There are also numerous dining options nearby, including Flemings, Grimaldi's, The Herb Box, and Market Street Kitchen, plus activities like wine tastings, painting, yoga, and meditation.

DC Ranch and Silverleaf is located about 15 miles from Old Town Scottsdale and 20 miles from central Phoenix, situated on the Northeast corner of the AZ101 loop. This location provides easy access to local shopping, the arts, and fine dining.

Yes, the community includes luxury homes nestled in the McDowell Mountains as well as homes situated right on the greens at Silverleaf's championship 18-hole golf course. These properties cater to buyers seeking either private residential living or club-style living near the course.

Urban House Realty (UHR), a boutique brokerage located at 2600 N. Central Ave., Suite 1010, Phoenix, AZ, is run by Elsa and Andy, who bring over 30 years of combined experience helping buyers, sellers, renters, and those interested in lease-to-own or lending guidance across the Phoenix metro, including DC Ranch and Silverleaf. Contact Elsa directly at 602-586-8447 for personalized assistance.

Yes, DC Ranch is a master-planned community with its own HOA, and Silverleaf is a guard-gated luxury enclave within DC Ranch that has its own separate association and private club. Because the structures differ between the two, it is worth reviewing each community's HOA documents directly rather than assuming they are the same. An agent can point you to the right HOA documents for the specific neighborhood you are considering.

Homes in DC Ranch and Silverleaf fall within the Scottsdale Unified School District. School boundaries can vary by street and even by phase within a community, so families should always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address before deciding. Reaching out directly to the district or checking the address lookup tool is the best way to verify.

DC Ranch and Silverleaf sit right next to the Loop 101 at Pima Road, which makes getting around the greater Scottsdale and Phoenix area fairly convenient. From this area, it is about 25 to 30 minutes to Sky Harbor International Airport, which is helpful for frequent travelers or those with out-of-town guests.

The Phoenix area enjoys more than 300 sunny days a year, with summer highs often climbing above 100 degrees from June through September and mild winters typically in the 60s and 70s, making fall through spring an especially popular time to be outside. Residents and club members can enjoy the championship 18-hole golf course, wine tastings, dinners, and other enrichment activities, along with amenities like the DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa and the Silverleaf Club. Scottsdale Country Club and Country Club at DC Ranch also offer additional options for golf and social outings throughout the year.

Under the standard Arizona contract, buyers typically get a 10-day inspection period by default, so it helps to plan ahead for scheduling inspections quickly after going under contract. Be sure to review the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement and any HOA documents closely, and pay attention to the age of the roof, AC, and pool equipment. It is also worth asking whether solar panels are owned or leased, since that can affect financing and future costs. Elsa at Urban House Realty can walk you through each of these steps as you consider a home in DC Ranch or Silverleaf.