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$1.5M – $3M
Updated homes and smaller lots, often the entry point into 85253.
Featured Area · 85253
Paradise Valley.
Paradise Valley is Arizona’s premier luxury town, defined by custom estates, one-acre lots, and resort-style living against a backdrop of Camelback and Mummy Mountain in the 85253 zip code.
Overview
What is Paradise Valley known for?
Paradise Valley is known for the largest concentration of luxury estates in Arizona. As an incorporated town with large minimum lot sizes, it offers low density, dramatic mountain views, and world-class resorts, all within minutes of Scottsdale and Phoenix.
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The estates
Paradise Valley is home to custom architecture and gated estates, from contemporary desert design to classic Santa Barbara and territorial styles.
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The town
An incorporated town separate from Phoenix and Scottsdale, with large minimum lot sizes that keep density low and views open.
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The setting
Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, and Phoenix Mountain Preserve frame the town, alongside landmark resorts and golf.
Reading an Estate
What separates a good Paradise Valley estate from a great one?
In Paradise Valley, value lives in the site. Troy holds a Master’s in Landscape Architecture and evaluates view corridors to Camelback and Mummy Mountain, hillside versus flat lots, privacy, setbacks, and how the architecture relates to the land.
Decades of relationships with the top Paradise Valley Realtors also give Troy’s buyers regular access to coming-soon and off-market estates before they reach the MLS.
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The Market
How much do homes cost in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley is one of Arizona’s highest-priced markets, with most homes trading well into the millions. Pricing moves quickly, so the ranges below are general guides. Contact Troy for current numbers.
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Luxury
Ultra Luxury
Paradise Valley FAQ
Common questions about Paradise Valley.
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What zip code is Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley, Arizona uses the 85253 zip code.
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Is Paradise Valley its own town?
Yes. Paradise Valley is an incorporated town separate from Phoenix and Scottsdale, with its own government and zoning.
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Why are lots in Paradise Valley so large?
Zoning generally requires large minimum lot sizes, often around one acre, which keeps density low and supports the town’s estate character.
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Who is a good real estate agent for Paradise Valley?
Troy Goodwin is a Compass luxury specialist with 500+ closed transactions, a Certified Luxury Property Specialist designation, and direct relationships that provide off-market access in 85253.
Considering Paradise Valley?
Work with a specialist who reads estates like a designer and hears about them before they list.