Homesites starting at $325,000;

Custom homes from $1.2 to $4 million 

Turn your back on the hustle and bustle of downtown in favor of Pinnacle Peak Place, a gated 80-home community being erected in North Scottsdale. Shoulder to shoulder with the Desert Highlands Golf Club, this slab of prime real estate is close to a 150-acre city park with hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing opportunities. And if that’s not enough open space for you, 42 acres of the 124-acre property will be preserved as open space. “Since Pinnacle Peak Place is located on one of the last significant parcels remaining in North Scottsdale, we felt it essential to preserve the view of the McDowell Mountain Range and Pinnacle Peak,” said Francis Najafi, chief executive officer of Pivotal Group, the development team behind Pinnacle Peak Place.

Bonus: Floor plans come in three architectural styles: Arizona Contemporary, Hacienda Ranch and Italian Country.