Troon Scottsdale Homes: Neighborhood Guide 2026

Troon Scottsdale homes sit at a different level than almost anything else in the Phoenix Valley.

Tucked into the northeastern corner of Scottsdale, Troon sits at elevations between 2,400 and 2,800 feet. That means cooler summers, real desert views, and a pace of life that’s hard to replicate anywhere else in the metro.

If you’re seriously considering Troon, here’s everything you actually need to know — the lifestyle, the subcommunities, and the real market numbers pulled straight from ARMLS.

Troon Village vs. Troon North: Which Scottsdale Community Fits You

Most people say “Troon” and mean the whole area. But there are two distinct master-planned communities here, and they’re not the same.

Troon Village

Troon Village is a 1,400-acre community wrapped around Troon Mountain. It sits adjacent to Troon Country Club, a private member club that anchors the entire neighborhood. Golf, tennis, pickleball, a resort-style pool, and a full social calendar — it’s the kind of club where people build their lifestyle around the membership.

Troon Village breaks into 12 distinct subcommunities:

Artersano — Custom hillside homes with dramatic elevation and views
Ballantrae Ridge — Guard-gated, larger lots, custom builds
Desert Views / Four Peaks — Mountain-facing homes with panoramic sightlines
Glenn Moor — Gated enclave, luxury custom homes
Quail Ridge — Established neighborhood with mature desert landscaping
Skye Top — Elevated lots, some of the best views in the community
Troon East / Saddleback — More accessible price points, still within the Troon Village master plan
Troon Fairways — Golf course frontage along the Troon Country Club layout
Troon Mountain — Proximity to the mountain itself, dramatic terrain
Tusayan — Mix of semi-custom and custom homes
Whispering Ridge — Quieter enclave, elevated setting
Windy Walk Estates — One of the more recognized addresses in all of Troon, larger custom homes

The mix of gated, guard-gated, and non-gated sections means buyers at different price points can find a fit here. Townhomes exist alongside custom estates on multi-acre lots.

Troon North

Troon North sits just north of Troon Village, in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak. It’s built around Troon North Golf Club, which operates two of the top-rated public golf courses in Arizona — the Monument and Pinnacle courses. If you’ve ever seen a Scottsdale golf calendar, one of those courses was probably on the cover.

Troon North Golf Club just added something new to the neighborhood. The Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North opened in early 2026 — a 26-suite boutique resort right next to the clubhouse. It’s a stay-and-play destination, and it’s bringing a different kind of traffic into the area. For existing homeowners, that could mean more visibility and demand. For buyers, it’s worth knowing that Troon North is actively investing in its future.

The Dynamite Grille at Troon North Golf Club serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. It’s open to the public and a regular stop for residents.

Troon North is served by Cave Creek Unified School District — Desert Sun Academy, Sonoran Trails Middle School, and Cactus Shadows High School. HonorHealth Thompson Peak Medical Center is about 15 minutes away. Essentials are covered, even though the area feels more secluded than it is.

What Life Actually Looks Like in Troon

This isn’t a neighborhood where people sit inside. The terrain draws people out.

Pinnacle Peak Park is minutes away — a 185-acre mountain preserve with one of the most-hiked trails in North Scottsdale. The trail system that winds through Troon connects to natural washes, native vegetation, and views that stretch to Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains.

For golf, you have access to both a private club (Troon Country Club) and a top-ranked semi-private facility (Troon North Golf Club) within the same zip code. The concentration of world-class golf in this pocket of Scottsdale is hard to match — and it’s one of the main reasons Troon Scottsdale homes hold their value.

The community parks in both Troon Village and Troon North cover tennis, pickleball, basketball, playgrounds, and ramadas. George “Doc” Cavalliere Park adds picnic areas and shaded open space.

The elevation makes a real difference in summer. Troon runs 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the Valley floor. That matters when you’re talking about June and July in Arizona.

Shopping and dining are close enough without being on top of you. The Pima and Pinnacle Peak corridor is about 10 minutes. Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter are around 20 minutes. You get privacy without isolation.

Troon Scottsdale Homes for Sale: What the Market Says Right Now

Data pulled from ARMLS, trailing 12 months, all Troon subdivisions, as of June 15, 2026.

Snapshot:

71 homes closed in the past 12 months
30 homes currently active
6 homes pending
Average sold price: $1,888,879
Average price per square foot (sold): $516
Average home size: 3,683 sq ft | 3.6 bed / 3.8 bath
Price range: $520,000 to $7,000,000

What the negotiation data tells you:

The average home in Troon sold at 92.81% of its original list price. That means sellers, on average, started too high. The average price reduction was $153,225 — or about 7.18% off the original ask.

Homes sat an average of 92 days on market before going under contract.

Speed matters more than most people realize here.

Homes that sold within the first 30 days averaged 100.97% of list price. Meaning they sold at or above asking. Homes that sat 121 days or longer averaged only 86.24% of original list. That’s a $186,000+ gap on a $1.9M average sale — just from pricing strategy and timing.

For buyers, that’s real leverage on listings that have been sitting. For sellers, that data is the argument for pricing it right the first time.

Who Buys in Troon?

The buyer profile here is diverse. You have full-time residents — retirees, executives, remote workers who want a home base that actually feels like a destination. You have second-home buyers from California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Midwest who come for golf season and stay longer every year. And you have move-up buyers who’ve outgrown their current neighborhood and want more space, more views, and more privacy.

The $520K floor still exists in the data, but the bulk of Troon Scottsdale homes sell in the $1.5M to $3M range. At that price point, what you get in Troon — the views, the privacy, the golf, the elevation — is genuinely competitive with anything in Paradise Valley or the DC Ranch corridor.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Troon?

I’m a licensed Realtor and mortgage loan originator based in the Phoenix Valley. I work with buyers and sellers across the greater Phoenix metro, including Troon and the broader North Scottsdale corridor. If you have questions about working with an agent in this market, I’m happy to walk you through it.

If you want to talk through the market, run numbers on a specific property, or figure out what your home is worth in today’s environment, reach out directly.

About the Author

Robbie Holycross is a top-producing Realtor and licensed mortgage loan originator (NMLS 2633845) at West USA Realty, leading the RJH Homes Team across the greater Phoenix Valley. With a background in finance and economics, Robbie brings a data-first approach to every transaction — whether you’re buying your first home, selling a luxury property, or investing in the Arizona market.

(602) 935-6959 | Robbie@RJHHomesTeam.com | rjhhomesteam.com

Troon Area Communities Comparison: 2026

Community	Price Range	Lot Sizes	Style	Golf?
Troon Village	$800K-$2.5M	1/3 to 1+ acre	Custom, desert contemporary	Access to Troon CC
Troon North	$600K-$4M+	1/4 to 1+ acre	Mix of production and custom	Troon North GC
Troon Fairways	$500K-$900K	Standard subdivision	Production homes	Troon North access
Estancia	$2M-$10M+	1+ acre	Ultra-luxury custom	Private Tom Fazio course
Pinnacle Peak area	$700K-$3M+	1/2 to 2+ acres	Custom, horse-friendly	Nearby courses

Sources: Zillow Scottsdale Home Values, Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale Association of Realtors

Frequently Asked Questions About Troon Scottsdale

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How much do homes cost in Troon Scottsdale?

Homes in the Troon area of North Scottsdale range from approximately $500,000 for production homes in Troon Fairways to over $10 million for custom estates in Estancia.

Homes in the Troon area of North Scottsdale range from approximately $500,000 for production homes in Troon Fairways to over $10 million for custom estates in Estancia. The broader Troon Village area — which includes several sub-communities along Dynamite Boulevard — has a median around $1.2-$1.5M. The wide range reflects the area’s mix of modest subdivisions and ultra-luxury custom properties. Location within Troon matters significantly: homes with Pinnacle Peak views, direct golf course frontage, or elevated desert lots command substantial premiums over comparable homes without those features.

What is it like to live in Troon?

Living in Troon means trading urban convenience for desert serenity.

Living in Troon means trading urban convenience for desert serenity. The area sits at a higher elevation in North Scottsdale, which means cooler temperatures (3-5°F less than central Scottsdale in summer), darker skies for stargazing, and encounters with desert wildlife including jackrabbits, roadrunners, coyotes, and javelinas. The community has a quiet, private feel — streets are less trafficked, homes are spaced farther apart, and the Sonoran Desert landscape is the primary backdrop. The trade-off is distance: Troon is 25-35 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, 35-45 minutes from Tempe, and 40+ minutes from downtown Phoenix. Most daily shopping requires a drive to the Scottsdale Road corridor.

Is Troon a good investment?

Troon has historically been one of the most stable luxury markets in Scottsdale.

Troon has historically been one of the most stable luxury markets in Scottsdale. The area’s strict development standards, limited buildable land (much of the surrounding desert is protected Sonoran Preserve), and consistent demand from high-net-worth buyers create a natural price floor. During the 2008-2012 downturn, Troon luxury homes declined less and recovered faster than most other Scottsdale luxury markets. The key investment thesis is scarcity — there are very few places in the Phoenix metro where you can buy a custom home on an acre lot with unobstructed mountain and desert views, and Troon’s supply of those properties continues to shrink.

What are the downsides of living in Troon Scottsdale?

The main drawbacks are the remote location (everything requires a 15-30 minute drive), limited restaurant and shopping options nearby, higher home maintenance costs (desert landscaping, longer driveways, private roads in some communities), and the potential for wildlife encounters that some residents find concerning. Property insurance can also be higher due to brush fire risk in some desert-adjacent lots. Cell phone service can be spotty in some canyon areas. Troon is best suited for buyers who specifically want seclusion, space, and desert beauty — buyers who want walkability or an active social scene will be happier in McCormick Ranch, Old Town, or Gainey Ranch.

What schools serve the Troon area?

The Troon area falls within the Scottsdale Unified School District and the Cave Creek Unified School District, depending on the specific community.

The Troon area falls within the Scottsdale Unified School District and the Cave Creek Unified School District, depending on the specific community. Most Troon families send children to highly rated schools including Desert Mountain High School, which is one of the top public high schools in Arizona. The area also has excellent private and charter school options nearby, including Basis Scottsdale, Great Hearts Academies, and Notre Dame Preparatory. Due to the area’s demographic (many retirees, empty nesters, and families with older children), school quality is excellent but the school community is smaller than in family-heavy areas like Gilbert or Chandler.

Living in Troon Scottsdale: What You Need to Know Before You Buy (2026)