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According to recent rankings by two popular magazines, Parenting and Money, Scottsdale is one of America’s best cities to call home. Read the rest of this entry »

At Sereno Canyon, one of North Scottsdale’s premier, private gated communities, there are great investment opportunities for individuals looking to buy luxury property in Arizona. Read the rest of this entry »

The deep decline in the Arizona real estate market in recent years has hit local homeowners hard. But with prices beginning to stabilize, investors — many from Canada — are starting to snatch up the great deals that can be found all around the Valley, from Scottsdale to Chandler. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the latest Arizona State University-Repeat Sales Index report released Thursday, Feb. 25, the Phoenix real estate market is continuing to rebound from the recession. Read the rest of this entry »

The McDowell Mountain Regional Park is right around the corner from Sereno Canyon and promises tons of fun activities for families living in the North Scottsdale area. The park contains more than 40 miles of multi-use trails ranging in length from 0.5 miles to 15.3 miles and varying in level of difficulty as well. For individuals who are looking to ease their way into a nice day-hike, I recommend starting with one of the shorter trails, such as the Lousley Hill Trail. Read the rest of this entry »

According to a recent article from The Arizona Republic, data shows that the residential real estate market in the Valley is overcoming the recession.
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North Scottsdale has maintained its status as a valuable real estate market throughout the many changes in the economy. There are several factors that currently make it an ideal time to build or start planning your new home in the Sereno Canyon community.
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North Scottsdale is home to some of the most breathtaking and well-maintained trails in Phoenix. Part of what makes Sereno Canyon such a unique Arizona gated community is the abundance of hiking trails in the area. The fall season provides perfect weather for hikers, horseback riders and rock climbers of the valley to get out of the house and hit the trails. Last weekend I hiked Pinnacle Peak Trail located in Pinnacle Peak Park, just a short distance away from Sereno Canyon. Read the rest of this entry »

Scottsdale is known for its hiking. In fact there are approximately 58 miles of bike paths and 40 miles of riding and hiking trails in Scottsdale! Many of the trails are in preserves and open spaces and require a short drive, making it a great activity for couples and families alike. Read the rest of this entry »

Long before Scottsdale became home to some of the most beautiful gated communities in Arizona, a few western cowboys purchased the land to set up farms and ranch homes.
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By Peter Corbett - June 20, 2009
The Arizona Republic

It is a place where neighbors walk and bicyclists ride with little traffic, but developers of Sereno Canyon in north Scottsdale have paved the way for 128 homes on a desert site north of the McDowell Mountains.

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Sereno Canyon is a luxury Arizona gated community offering one-of-a-kind estate-sized home sites near the McDowell Mountains. Just thirty minutes northeast of the Scottsdale Airport, Sereno Canyon is easy to visit whether arriving via personal jet, driver or weekend sports car. Read the rest of this entry »

The luxury Arizona real estate community Sereno Canyon is an ideal residence for people who are looking to incorporate clean energy into their homes. Read the rest of this entry »

Sereno Canyon Offers Arizona Land For Sale

Purchasing land at Sereno Canyon is a real estate investment opportunity like no other. This land represents the last available property located within the city of Scottsdale to offer custom, estate-sized home sites. This Scottsdale real estate is available for sale to investors and future home owners alike. Read the rest of this entry »

Experiencing the sunset near the Sereno Canyon gated community will make you feel like you’re in a scene of a blockbuster movie. Read the rest of this entry »

When you live in the secluded foothills of the McDowell Mountains at Sereno Canyon, it can be easy to forget the unique town that lies beyond the luxurious North Scottsdale real estate community. Read the rest of this entry »

Our beautiful new guardhouse is coming along, construction is nearly complete on our entry gate and landscaping continues in Phase 1 of our community. Read the rest of this entry »

The North Scottsdale gated community, Sereno Canyon, has officially completed its roadway placement throughout phase one. Read the rest of this entry »

Voted the Most Livable City by the U.S. conference of Mayors in 1993, Scottsdale is consistently recognized as one of the top cities in the country to raise children and retire. Phoenix is currently right behind Denver in housing affordability, making the area desirable for businesses, investors and home buyers. Areas less populated and not maturely developed hold the best value in terms of Arizona acreage for sale. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether it is a community lot for constructing your new home or Arizona acreage for a vacation home, investing in Scottsdale land can be a valuable addition to your investment portfolio. Not only will you be enjoying the property for years to come but you will reap the financial benefits during that time as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Stocks, bonds, precious minerals, businesses franchises - the market offers consumers hundreds of opportunities in which to invest. In the hopes of allowing their money to work on its own, scores of people invest in everything from mutual funds to baseball cards every day. As many of those living in Scottsdale, Arizona can attest, not many investments can provide consistent returns like real estate. Read the rest of this entry »

Scottsdale, Ariz. (Feb. 11, 2008) - Sereno Canyon, a private custom home community in North Scottsdale, Ariz. recently expanded to 350 acres of Arizona land through the acquisition of a 20-acre parcel that had previously been off the market. Averaging more than three acres each, the expansion allows for the addition of six more homesites, which will be part of a fourth phase of the Scottsdale real estate development. Read the rest of this entry »

Many Arizona communities claim to offer a prestigious luxury lifestyle, but few compare to the premier North Scottsdale real estate listings available at Sereno Canyon, a scenic community of custom home sites quietly tucked away in the northern foothills of the McDowell Mountains. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re in the market for Scottsdale real estate, luxury homes for sale may seem like a natural choice. But for a truly distinctive living space, consider building a custom estate at Sereno Canyon instead. Built to your exact specifications, a custom home allows you to create a truly ideal and functional living space, whereas an existing luxury home was built to meet its original owner’s needs - not necessarily yours. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re looking for luxury real estate in Scottsdale - especially the prestigious North Scottsdale - it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the options. Before you start searching for Scottsdale, Arizona real estate for sale, let us help guide your search with these simple tips. Read the rest of this entry »

Many real estate sites feature Scottsdale properties for sale, but serenocanyon.com is the only Scottsdale real estate site still offering custom home sites bordering the McDowell Mountain Preserve. While other communities have developed rapidly, Sereno Canyon presents some of the final undisturbed land available in the prestigious North Scottsdale area, near world-class golf, dining and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Home to hundreds of acres of lush green golf courses, stunning views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert and a relaxed yet upscale way of life, North Scottsdale is a coveted address known around the world. But how did this exclusive community and tourist destination come to be what it is today? Read the rest of this entry »

Luxury … defined as something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity; free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being; sumptuous living or surroundings. Read the rest of this entry »

The real estate market can be a rough and tumble place. Until a year ago, everything was booming. Then the bubble burst. But only certain areas were heavily affected in the Phoenix valley, and most of those places were located on the outskirts. Scottsdale real estate has largely been unaffected by the bubble burst, and has remained very, very stable. Read the rest of this entry »

In the process of selling homes in Arizona, one is apt to become familiar with the idea of ‘marketing’ their home. As the owner, many happy years have been spent in the house and one can only see the good without the bad. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to show how the home can seem dated or in need of sprucing up. As with much of life, presentation is everything. Read the rest of this entry »

Figuring out the reason behind your home renovations can make a marked difference on what you invest in and why. Some people in Scottsdale are renovating their homes to simply have a higher selling price. Some are doing it to differentiate their Scottsdale home from the many now on the market. And many more are investing in their future with the home. Being clear on your reasoning will help you determine how much to spend. Read the rest of this entry »

The custom home sites at Sereno Canyon are famous for their spaciousness - averaging 2.5 acres each, they’re some of the largest available in this luxurious locale. But once you’ve purchased one of these premier Scottsdale properties, how are you going to make it look its best? Read the rest of this entry »

Luxury is not just a state of mind, but an indulgence of life’s finest of things. Of course you already knew that … why else would you be here, exploring one of Scottsdale’s last open spaces, the ever enchanting and peaceful luxury Scottsdale community of Sereno Canyon? Read the rest of this entry »

Sereno Canyon in the pristine Sonoran Desert of Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the last remaining luxury communities with desert acreage and should be respected and preserved like the natural resource it is. Read the rest of this entry »

As time passes and the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area becomes more and more populated, the opportunity to build upon natural, untouched Sonoran desert landscape decreases. One of the last open portions of real estate in North Scottsdale is now available for sale. At Sereno Canyon, you are presented with one of the last single parcels of Scottsdale land for sale. Read the rest of this entry »

Figuring out the reason behind your home renovations can make a marked difference on what you invest in and why. Some people in Scottsdale are renovating their homes to simply have a higher selling price. Some are doing it to differentiate their Scottsdale home from the many now on the market. And many more are investing in their future with the home. Being clear on your reasoning will help you determine how much to spend. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most livable cities in the world, Scottsdale is an attractive destination for retirees, families and professionals alike. Attracted by the year-round desert sunshine and strong economy - as well as world-renowned golf, restaurants and resorts - people flock here from around the country looking at Scottsdale real estate for sale. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a Realtor in the Valley of the Sun, you’ve no doubt heard about the Phoenix area’s most desirable location: North Scottsdale, where custom home sites and estate lots offer dramatic desert scenery, making for exclusive real estate listings. Read the rest of this entry »

Sereno Canyon has revealed itself as one of the premier luxury communities in Arizona and has contributed to the value and allure of the luxury Scottsdale real estate market. Upon initial release of its phase one home sites, nearly 50 percent were sold immediately and phase two Read the rest of this entry »

Beyond panoramic views of North Scottsdale’s high Sonoran desert and a variety of private hiking trails in natural open spaces, Sereno Canyon provides Scottsdale real estate investors with some of the last open land available for purchase in the city. Read the rest of this entry »

Everyone dreams of a sun-drenched locale to call home. From endless rounds of golf to sipping a cool drink on a warm afternoon to watching the setting sun color the horizon a brilliant golden red, the allure of the sunshine captivates us all. Read the rest of this entry »

Trigger points are aspects of a home that really make it unique. This could be the pool, the front door, the landscaping or any number of things. But the more trigger points an Arizona luxury home has, the more attractive it is and the higher price it will be able to garner at sale. Read the rest of this entry »

Sereno Canyon, a luxury Scottsdale real estate community welcomes all that life has to offer in way of luxury living and amenities, and this lifestyle continues immediately after leaving the community. Within minutes of your Sereno Canyon sanctuary, enjoy all that Scottsdale has to offer! Read the rest of this entry »

As the North Scottsdale area continues to gain international renown, opportunities to purchase luxury real estate in Scottsdale are quickly becoming scarce. Introducing Sereno Canyon - an intimate community serenely nestled in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. This privileged enclave of estate-sized home sites may be one of your last opportunities to call the prestigious North Scottsdale area home. Read the rest of this entry »

Supply and Demand states that when there is not enough supply, and demand remains high, price increases. Such is the case of luxury real estate in Scottsdale. Read the rest of this entry »

The rage right now is stone, right? Everyone building a Scottsdale luxury home desires natural stone everywhere. Stone in the bathroom, stone in the kitchen, natural stone pool decks. Never before has so much choice been available to the consumer in terms of quality and texture of granite and stone. However Read the rest of this entry »

Landscaping can really set apart your luxury Arizona real estate and add significant value. While all homes come with a basic amount of landscaping (who wants a dirt yard?), most homeowners don’t take the time to really build a distinctive look for their luxury Arizona home. People sometimes don’t realize that their environment can not only influence how much they enjoy their own home, but how much it influences prospective buyers. Read the rest of this entry »

Now that you have found the perfectly pristine acreage in Scottsdale, Arizona to build your new custom luxury home, perhaps one of the questions plaguing you is … who should I hire to build my Sereno Canyon dream home? Read the rest of this entry »

When looking to invest in North Scottsdale homes, there are a few options to consider before making an ultimate decision. North Scottsdale has seen quite a bit of development in the past few years, so knowing all the different kinds of properties out there and what they offer will help in making a sound investment decision. Read the rest of this entry »

Sereno Canyon in Scottsdale offers what could be your final opportunity to purchase Arizona acreage for sale in the prestigious North Scottsdale area which has become increasingly scarce, with very few spacious custom home sites still available. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for Arizona property in a tranquil environment? Instead of heading for hard-to-reach locations like Payson or Strawberry, consider Sereno Canyon in North Scottsdale for your property purchase. When you buy Arizona land for sale here, you’ll get all the benefits of serene desert living, as well as the high-class amenities of a premier city. Read the rest of this entry »

Stocks, bonds, precious minerals, businesses franchises - the market offers consumers hundreds of opportunities in which to invest. In the hopes of allowing their money to work on its own, scores of people invest in everything from mutual funds to baseball cards every day. As many of those living in Scottsdale, Arizona Read the rest of this entry »

Located in the foothills of the northern slope of the McDowell Mountains in North Scottsdale, Sereno Canyon may be your last opportunity to find Arizona acreage for sale in this highly coveted area. Known throughout the world for its incredible beauty, world-class golf courses and five-star resorts, luxury real estate in Scottsdale is now Read the rest of this entry »

In a city filled with sprawling mansions, soaring arches and enough columns to put Rome’s Colosseum to shame, architect Craig Wickersham knows that sometimes less is more - especially when it comes to preserving the natural beauty of the premier Arizona land in North Scottsdale. Read the rest of this entry »

Building a custom home can be a daunting task, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding experience - especially when you build your home at Sereno Canyon, a premier community offering Arizona acreage in North Scottsdale.

Here, on Scottsdale properties nestled amid grand outcroppings of rugged boulders on the undulating slopes of the McDowell Mountains’ North side, you’ll experience pristine desert and mountain views at every turn - as well as stunning community amenities designed by renowned Valley architect Craig Wickersham. Read the rest of this entry »

In the process of selling homes in Arizona, one is apt to become familiar with the idea of ‘marketing’ their home. As the owner, many happy years have been spent in the house and one can only see the good without the bad. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to show how the home can seem dated or in need of sprucing up. As with much of life, presentation is everything. Read the rest of this entry »

Figuring out the reason behind your home renovations can make a marked difference on what you invest in and why. Some people in Scottsdale are renovating their homes to simply have a higher selling price. Some are doing it to differentiate their Scottsdale home from the many now on the market. And many more are investing in their future with the home. Being clear on your reasoning will help you determine how much to spend. Read the rest of this entry »