Paradise Valley

Phoenix, AZ

Paradise Valley

Arizona's most exclusive address

Overview

About Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley is a small, independently incorporated town nestled between Phoenix and Scottsdale. Known for its strictly residential zoning and minimum one-acre lot sizes, it's home to some of the most significant estates in Arizona — and some of the highest property values in the Southwest.

The town sits at the foot of Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain, offering dramatic desert landscapes and mountain views from virtually every property. World-renowned resorts — including The Sanctuary, Andaz, and Mountain Shadows — call Paradise Valley home, lending the area a perennial resort-like atmosphere.

With no big-box retail and a commitment to low-density living, Paradise Valley offers a rare combination of privacy, prestige, and proximity. Residents are minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, the Biltmore corridor, and Arcadia — but living here feels like a world apart.

Paradise Valley neighborhood

Median Home Price

$3.2M

School Rating

9/10

Walk Score

28/ 100

Avg Days on Market

22days

Local Favorites

Things to Do

Eat

The Sanctuary on Camelback
Fine Dining

The Sanctuary on Camelback

James Beard-nominated elements restaurant with sweeping mountain views and an inspired Southwestern tasting menu.

Mountain Shadows Restaurant
Modern American

Mountain Shadows Restaurant

Indoor-outdoor dining with iconic Camelback Mountain views — the brunch is exceptional.

Proof at Four Seasons
American

Proof at Four Seasons

Casually luxurious farm-to-table dining inside the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North.

Drink

Jade Bar
Hotel Bar · Lounge

Jade Bar

The Sanctuary's sunset cocktail bar — perched on Camelback Mountain with 180-degree views of the Valley.

Andaz Scottsdale Bar
Pool Bar · Cocktails

Andaz Scottsdale Bar

Poolside cocktails at one of Paradise Valley's most stylish resorts.

Play

Camelback Mountain - Cholla Trail
Hiking

Camelback Mountain - Cholla Trail

The Cholla Trail is the gentler of the two Camelback routes — still challenging, with big views of Paradise Valley below.

Spa Avania at the Hyatt
Wellness · Spa

Spa Avania at the Hyatt

Award-winning spa on the grounds of the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale — a resort experience for residents and guests alike.

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