Exploring Paradise Valley: A Guide to Its Surprisingly Different Neighborhoods
Paradise Valley: Cherokee Elementary Corridor & Camelback Country Club Estates
The Camelback Country Estates neighborhoods sit in the northeast quadrant of Paradise Valley, within the coveted Cherokee Elementary School corridor. Bordered by Mountain View to the north, Scottsdale Road to the east, and Tatum Boulevard to the west, this pocket of PV blends convenience with community charm.
Paradise Valley may only span 16 square miles, but its neighborhoods each carry a distinct character. The Cherokee Corridor stands out for its family-friendly vibe—defined by top-rated schools, sidewalks, private tennis courts, expansive play yards, welcoming front porches, and nearby golf courses. It’s often considered the most active and vibrant area of Paradise Valley, where lifestyle and community come together.
Love an Active Lifestyle? Whether running, cycling, or walking, this Paradise Valley corridor offers rare access to miles of training routes near Camelback Mountain—no need to cross major arterial streets. From long, uninterrupted bike rides to challenging inclines worthy of a Tour de France workout, it’s the perfect setting to stay in peak form. This is only available in the Cherokee Cooridor of Paradise Valley, from Lincoln to the south, Mountain View to the north, and between Scottsdale Rd and Tatum Blvd.
Perfectly positioned along Scottsdale Rd, between Kierland Commons & Scottsdale Quarter to the north and Old Town Scottsdale & Fashion Square to the south, this location places you in the very heart of it all—unlimited dining, shopping, entertainment, golf, sporting venues, and effortless access to the 101 Freeway. Directly across from the Shops at Gainey Ranch.
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One of the most desirable streets in the Cherokee Corridor sets the stage for this true multi-generational, memory-making estate. LINK TO VIDEO TOUR
Privately gated on a quiet cul-de-sac style street and within walking distance to Cherokee Elementary, this single-level Privately Gated 1.23-acre estate features a detached one-bedroom guest casita with full kitchen and the rare combination of resort amenities which include a Water-Park and outdoor kitchen with Pizza Oven. Garage parking for 8. Five ensuite-bedrooms, Large Office, Extra Large Game Room & Theatre. A long circular drive shaded by mature trees welcomes guests with parking for 20+, leading to the main home’s waterfall entry and inviting front patio.
Inside, a dramatic great room opens to a dual-island gourmet kitchen and retractable wall of glass that seamlessly extends living outdoors. The expansive backyard is a private resort: heated pool, grotto with waterfall and in-water table, boulder water slide, Baja shelf, sandy beach with tiki umbrella, spa, lighted tennis/sport court, and a fully appointed outdoor kitchen with pizza oven.
The detached casita offers a kitchen, living room, full bath, laundry, and private garage. In total, the estate provides 8 garage spaces plus separate gated RV parking with hookups.
Located near Camelback Country Club’s 36 championship holes and with golf-cart access to PV Country Club and Camelback Inn, this no-HOA estate blends lifestyle, luxury, and convenience. Offered at $5,395,000—first time on the market, with the resort-style grounds completed in 2015.
You will find this area family-friendly with a focus on active lifestyles, anchored by some of the nation's top public schools. Residents enjoy the cool mornings and dusk year round, yes, even in the summer months when our lack of humidity really shines!
Because of the minimum 1-acre lot rule that date back to the Paradise Valley Township’s incorporation in the early 1960s, you will find large grassy yards, tennis courts, shady sidewalks, front porches. The mountain views and gorgeous desert sunsets of Camelback, the Phoenix Mountain Preserves and the Scottsdale McDowells attract walkers, runners and cyclists. And because the Cherokee corridor lies in the foothills of Mummy Mountain, the streets provide even the most athletic of its residents a great workout. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the variations in incline for walking, jogging and bicycling. Wide lot set-backs, filled with indigenous flowering desert vegetation provide golf course and mountain views. Dark sky ordinances at dusk allow for dramatic sunset walks. Yet due to the flat lots, the area boasts tennis and pickleball courts, golf courses and sidewalks connecting the community.
You can walk or ride your bike to Paradise Valley Country Club, the Camelback Inn or the Camelback Country Club, which features 36 championship holes (more below). For cyclists and runners there are plenty of inclines to choose from. This residential oasis is most appealing due to its proximity to the city centers of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe, and everything you need is within a few minute drive: Bordered by Scottsdale Road, Gainey Ranch an
d Mccormick Ranch to the East, and Phoenix to the West. Groceries: Fry's, Safeway, Trader Joes and Sprouts. Whole Foods new super center is just a few blocks north on Tatum at the new Paradise Valley Mall re-development anchored by Costco. Salons: Hair, nails, massage, wax and med-spas. Restaurants: Coffee, Pubs, Wine Bars, Sushi, Italian, Indian, Gelato, Poke, Chinese, Korean, Breakfast specialties, and dozens more. Fitness: Gainey Village Fitness with spa and lap pool, Orange Theory, Yoga, Pilates and more. Shopping: Women's boutiques, Men's Specialty, furniture, jewlery and more. Resorts: Gainey Hyatt with a very popular golf membership option tennis and pickleball. Golf: McCormick Ranch, Gainey Hyatt, Orangetree, Scottsdale Country Club, Camelback Country Club, Paradise Valley Country Club, Mountain Shadows and more.
PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA
Paradise Valley (PV) Arizona is a small residential community at the base of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, surrounded by Phoenix to the west and Scottsdale McDowell and Superstition Mountains to the east. PV contains approximately 5,800 households on minimum one acre lots, with no commercial developments (with the exception of a handful of Arizona's best resorts grandfathered into the Township in the 1960s.
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PARADISE VALLEY:
Recognized for its celebrity sightings, luxury estates and gated compounds, Paradise Valley is a small residential community of just 3500 households, city services, and a Police Department providing one of the highest police-to-resident ratios in the nation. Many of the neighborhoods here are not governed by HOA, yet pride of ownership is apparent: PV is in the top 10% of wealthiest and safest places in the state and nation, where estates can exceed $30 Million. There are no Property Taxes in the PV Township, thanks to some of the most exclusive resorts in Arizona.
Location, Location, Location. Paradise Valley is located at the base of Camelback and Mummy Mountains, some of the Valley's most recognizable landmarks. On the west side of Tatum, the Valley is set into the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, offering over 200 miles of trails and great city views of the Phoenix and Scottsdale skylines! Bordered to the East by Scottsdale Road, The Camelback Country Estates quadrant of PV is a short hike to some of the best and ever-changing restaurants, shopping and entertainment in the U.S.
A few miles north, in Phoenix, the Paradise Valley mall is undergoing significant rennovation including excellent restaurants, Costco and Whole Foods.
A few miles south from here takes you to Tempe/ASU, Old Town Scottsdale, Kierland Commons and the Scottsdale Quarter, the 101, Casinos and multiple spring training facilities. (More on Paradise Valley Township) (More on Scottsdale) (Home Search)
AIRPORT
15 minutes to downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport. Flying private? 15 minutes the other direction to Scottsdale Airport. It's also 15 minutes to the Hwy 101 Loop at Shea, which wraps around the Valley with little congestion. 15 minutes west to the 51 to downtown or the Biltmore.
RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, SALONS:
Bordered by Scottsdale Road, the CCE neighborhoods are walking distance to coffee, shops, restuarants at Gainey, Located half way between Old Town Scottsdale and Kierland/Scottsdale Quarter. 15 minutes takes you to either Old Town Scottsdale to the south, or Kierland/Scottsdale Corridor to the north.
SCHOOLS:
Scottsdale’s renown 3-C Schools are located here. How many elementary schools can boast of a local police presence? Welcome to Cherokee Elementary, where the PV Police Department maintains a substation. Historically enjoying some of the longest wait lists in the state, the campus was completely redesigned and rebuilt ready for the post-Covid enrollment. Nearby Chaparral High has a national award winning athletic program attracting students from out of state as well as overseas. Phoenix Country Day and a newer specialty private school for students with dyslexia, the Jones-Gordon School, are also located here in PV.
Due to their popularity, Enrollment at Cherokee for the current school year is typically limited to households within the boundaries due to demand. Note: the Paradise Valley Unified School District 69, is in the City of Phoenix, in a City of Phoenix planning district called Paradise Valley Urban Village. This area is not in the Township of Paradise Valley.
CAMELBACK COUNTRY CLUB
The Camelback Inn Golf Club features 36 championship holes. Two scenic courses, Ambiente and Padre, boast native grasses, lakes, lofty trees and mountain views. The terrain, with its elevation changes, bunkers and water holes, challenges golfers of all skill levels. The Ambiente Course was re-designed in 2017 by notable golf architect Jason Straka on behalf of Hurdzan Fry Environmental Golf Design. This 7,225-yard, par 72 course challenges players with eye-catching elevation changes and rolling fairways of significant drops. The landscape is made up of mountain vistas, native trees and wildflowers. Mindful of its surroundings, this Arizona course was specifically created to be eco-friendly and sustainable.
PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
The Paradise Valley Country Club is world renown, and the wait list which typically exceeds 
ten years, demonstrates its popularity. The 18 hole course runs along Tatum to the west and Lincoln to the south. Here it is not uncommon to find yourself dining next to Sandra Day O'Connor, the Govenor or a visiting celebrity. There are a few remaining 1950s era homes on the course ready for a new owner, call 608-980-0737 if you have an interest in a fabulous fairway lot! There is currently a 15 year wait list on Membership in this club.
Choosing the Right Paradise Valley Neighborhood? Here’s Why You Need a Local Expert
Although there are a few gated communities within the area, most of PV Township is ungated, and many have abandoned homeowner's associations or none at all.
Some streets remain on septic and private water, and others are tied into city sewer systems. Many non-HOA areas are in the process of re-establishment. It is advisable to work with a real estate professional familiar with the area to avoid unpleasant surprises.
How are Prices Holding?
The luxury home market here remains strong. Here is the most recent (as of September 2025) Luxury Home Marketing Institute's report, including the local report on Paradise Valley.
Since COVID, luxury home buyers continues to demand fully remodeled and updated homes. The luxury report states “Despite escalating prices, it seems that buying a fixer-upper is still not on the radar of the affluent …. they simply do not want the hassle.” And according to what we see being in this business every day for 40 years, this trend continues! Although PV continues to be one of the few Seller's markets remaining, we expect to be back to a more "balanced" market comparable to 2019. The only major difference are the prices. And with a continued housing shortage and increasing demand for luxury and lot size, we do not expect a decrease in prices in the future.
I became a homeowner in Paradise Valley in 1985 and landed here in the Camelback Country Club / Cherokee Elementary Corridor many years ago, and I would be happy to elaborate on what makes this neighborhood great. Questions, contact me here.
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