Desert Mountain: An Overview History
The area that is now Scottsdale was originally inhabited by the Hohokam from about 300 BC to 1450 AD. This ancient civilization farmed the area, and developed a complex network of canals for irrigation to sustain their crops. At its peak, the canals stretched over 250 miles, and some of them are still used today. The Hohokam people disappeared around 1450, mostly likely due to a prolonged drought. Before European settlement, the Scottsdale area was a Pima village. Many Pima and Maricopa people still live in the Salt River-Maricopa Indian Community, which borders Scottsdale on the south and east. In the 1880s, U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife Helen purchased 640 acres for $3.50 an acre in the area where downtown Scottsdale is now located. Winfield and his brother George planted acres of citrus groves, and became the first non-native residents. In honor of the Scott brothers, the town’s name was changed from Orangedale to Scottsdale in 1894, and the city was incorporated in 1951.
Our Community
Desert Mountain is located in the northern-most part of Scottsdale, bordered by the Town of Carefree and the Tonto National Forest. Situated on 8,000 acres in the high Sonoran Desert, it offers a stunning array of custom homes, elegant estates and courtyard homes. We take a lot of pride in the architectural diversity of our community. It was originally designed and developed by The Lyle Anderson Companies in the late 80’s. With this project, they established the standard for private-club centered communities, and they went on to develop Desert High-
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lands, Superstition Mountain, Hokuli’a in Hawaii, Las Campanas in New Mexico and Loch Lomand Golf Club in Scotland. There are 2,395 lots in Desert Mountain and 1,820 homes—with several homes under construction. We have 27 distinct villages, each with its own neighborhood feel.
Partnership With Desert Mountain Club
While the Desert Mountain HOA and the Desert Mountain Club are separate entities, we look at our partnership like a long and successful marriage.
The Club is responsible for: • • • •
Six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses Six unique clubhouses Nine restaurants and grills managed by a world-class French chef The Sonoran Fitness Center, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, personal trainers, nine tennis courts with three surfaces, pickleball courts, croquet court, lap and resort-style pools, a Spa and a Youth Center
The HOA has an office on site, and they are responsible for security, maintenance of the common areas, roadways and entrances, enforcement of the CC&Rs, design review for new construction and exterior remodeling projects, and the day-to-day administration of the community. The HOA and the Club meet on a regular basis, and through a strong partnership and commitment to excellence, they work together to make sure that Desert Mountain remains one of the best private communities in the United States. ✺
Welcome to Desert Mountain
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