Scottsdale Heights

Independent Assessment

Scottsdale Heights was independently confirmed as a genuinely age-restricted 55+ community: multiple sources, including the builder's own K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons branding (a national active-adult product line) and general-market real-estate directories, consistently describe it as age-restricted for residents 55 and older, and it is now reported sold out by the builder, meaning current buyers are purchasing on the resale market. Reported builder pricing (high-$800,000s to low-$900,000s) is notably higher than some directory summaries suggest for comparably sized North Scottsdale villa communities, which is flagged for direct reconfirmation given the community's very recent, small-scale build-out.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a smaller-scale, newer-construction 55+ community in North Scottsdale — modern floor plans, low-maintenance single-story living, and a straightforward amenity package — without the cost or scale of a golf-anchored country club community such as Terravita, are the best fit for Scottsdale Heights.

Homes, Builders & Development History

K. Hovnanian Homes built Scottsdale Heights between 2020 and 2024, delivering 75 single-story villa homes under the builder's Four Seasons active-adult brand. Homes feature three floor plans (some sources describe four) ranging from roughly 2,090 to 2,294 square feet, with 2-3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and two-car garages. The community is reported sold out by the builder, meaning all current transactions are resales.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Builder-era listings were reported in the high-$800,000s to low-$900,000s (for example, individual homes listed around $899,990, $924,990, and $949,990). Because the community is now resale-only and quite small, buyers should request current comparable sales directly from a local agent rather than rely on builder-era pricing.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Scottsdale Heights is reported sold out by K. Hovnanian, meaning there is no remaining new-construction inventory and all current transactions are resales. Buyers should still confirm whether any builder warranty coverage remains active for recently completed homes, and should budget for a standard resale inspection.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Scottsdale Heights are subject to Maricopa County property tax, assessed and billed at the county level; buyers should confirm the current rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Maricopa County Assessor. Because homes were built 2020-2024, buyers should expect modern electrical, plumbing, and roofing systems, generally favorable for insurance underwriting relative to older Scottsdale communities.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Scottsdale Heights offers a compact, low-maintenance active-adult lifestyle centered on a resort pool, pickleball, and a fitness center rather than a large clubhouse or golf-club campus. Its modern single-story villa floor plans and small overall scale (75 homes) give it a quieter, more intimate feel than the region's larger, resort-scale North Scottsdale communities.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Scottsdale Heights is located near N. Scottsdale Road and E. Ashler Hills Drive in far North Scottsdale (ZIP 85266), adjacent to The Summit shopping center and within a reasonable drive of the Terravita area; residents are a longer drive from Old Town Scottsdale and central Scottsdale medical facilities than communities closer to the city's core.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Scottsdale Heights is built and marketed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons active-adult brand, a national active-adult product line that operates as a HOPA-compliant 55+ community as standard practice. The recorded HOPA certification documentation for this specific community was not independently obtained; buyers should confirm current certification and occupancy-verification procedures directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because the community sold out relatively quickly and has only 75 homes, resale inventory is limited and turnover may be infrequent; buyers should expect fewer choices at any given time than in larger communities. There is no on-site golf course — golfers rely on nearby North Scottsdale courses reached by car. Reported builder pricing in the high-$800,000s to low-$900,000s should be reconfirmed against current resale comparables, since it may not reflect today's resale market exactly.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Scottsdale Heights offers North Scottsdale's location advantages at a smaller scale and lower amenity overhead than the golf-anchored, mandatory-country-club model at nearby Terravita (which, notably, carries no legal age restriction despite its retirement-community reputation). Buyers who want a confirmed legal 55+ restriction with modern new-era construction should weigh Scottsdale Heights against Trilogy at Vistancia or other Del Webb/K. Hovnanian Four Seasons communities further from central Scottsdale.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables within Scottsdale Heights.

Is Scottsdale Heights age-restricted?

Yes. It is built and marketed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community under K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons active-adult brand.

Is Scottsdale Heights still selling new homes?

No — the community is reported sold out by the builder, K. Hovnanian Homes. Current homes are available only on the resale market.

Does Scottsdale Heights have golf?

No on-site golf course. Residents who golf typically use nearby North Scottsdale courses by car.

How many homes are in Scottsdale Heights?

75 single-story villa homes, built by K. Hovnanian Homes between 2020 and 2024.