Scottsdale AZ real estate is some of the most wonderful real estate in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is a city that can offer any lifestyle you choose - urban or suburban, family-friendly, singles, working or retired - and the list goes on. Whatever lifestyle you prefer, you can find it in Scottsdale and its adjoining cities and towns. The housing market in Scottsdale offers an enormous variety of choices from condos to multi-million dollar estates. The choice is yours. Want to familiarize yourself with Scottsdale, Phoenix and the surrounding communties? Call me - Heather Tawes Nelson at 602 751 1675, or simply fill in the form to the right. I'd be happy to send you a Valley Guide, or answer any questions you may have.  Scottsdale is located in central Arizona in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert. It enjoys an average of over 300 days of sun per year and a median temperature of 72.6 degrees year-round. Combine this with over 200 golf courses within the greater metro area, including the well-known Troon and TPC courses, and you can understand why it has earned the title of Golfer’s Paradise. In addition to golf, Scottsdale offers healthy outdoor pursuits for everyone. There are over 58 miles of public bike paths and 40 miles of shared hiking, riding and horse trails. From a cultural perspective, Scottsdale offers more than 125 art galleries and museums and the world-famous Taliesin West, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Needless to say, Scottsdale Arizona real estate is a favorite of many people looking to relocate full-time as well as folks looking to escape from more severe winter temperatures. Scottsdale Market Update The median home sale price for single-family Scottsdale homes in June 2009 was $388,500.  In June of 2009, there were 429 single-family home sales in Scottsdale. The highest priced sale was a three bedroom, four bathroom, 4,700 square foot home in the Silverleaf community of DC Ranch for $3,344,808. The lowest priced sale was a three bedroom, one bathroom, 1,005 square foot, lender-owned home in need of repair that sold for $84,500. There are some excellent real estate deals in this wonderful community, but you need a local market expert to help you. Call Heather Tawes Nelson 602 751 1675 for the very best in service.