To enhance safety on the streets and in the neighborhoods across the DC Ranch community, the Community Council recently approved and adopted standard speed limits. DC Ranch residents were recently surveyed by the Community Council and asked to share their top concerns. Residents asked the Council to make our streets safer, and to enhance the safety of children at play in our parks, as Continue Reading

  Pinnacle Peak Trail is a popular destination for hikers, joggers, rock climbers and equestrian riders.  It is located just 10 minutes north of DC Ranch and Silverleaf in North Scottsdale. Pinnacle Peak is a stunning local landmark nestled among the neighborhoods of Troon, Troon North, Desert Highlands and Estancia.  The Scottsdale city park that is built around it, Continue Reading

  Located just 30 minutes from DC Ranch, Arizona State University (ASU) is one of Arizona's most widely-recognized universities. With its rich history, diverse degree programs (300+ majors) and unbeatable location, ASU is the number one choice for Arizona high school students applying to university. Here are 15 quick facts about ASU: ASU was founded in 1885 as the Continue Reading

  Looking for things to do near DC Ranch this weekend?  Kick off  your July 4th week celebration at the Scottsdale Beer Palooza at Westworld this Saturday, June 28th, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.   It brings beer lovers and foodies from near and far to sample the brews of 50 breweries. Easy proximity to local venues are just one of the reasons that DC Continue Reading

  The Matheson Team loves DC Ranch. <= click to meet the real people behind this site who want to serve you! You know you want to. We make it our business to know what is happening in and around the DC Ranch area. We hope to serve: those who already live here, those who are looking to move to the area and, if somebody is leaving, sad as we are to see them go, we want that Continue Reading

  Just around the corner from DC Ranch, the Westin Kierland has weekly summer camps for kids, ages 8-13.  The week-long camps, start at $450 per child and run consecutively through July 28.  Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information on Westin Kierland's Summer Camp call 480-624-1000. Flowrider Surf Camp      The Continue Reading

  Groundbreaking is nearing for the new Odysea Aquarium in Scottsdale, to be located just 10 minutes from DC Ranch.  The aquarium is part of a larger development called Odysea in the Desert, which will include: a Butterfly Museum (already open) an IMAX Theatre a Ripley's Believe it or Not museum an Arizona Experience, a Magiquest (TM) and shopping and Continue Reading

  Don Ziebell, the founder of OZ Architects Inc., is the head designer for Silverleaf’s newest development: The Village at Silverleaf. The community will feature 20 southwest homes (10 Cottages and 10 Villas), and will have its own private courtyards, indoor and outdoor living spaces, and city light and golf course views. Ziebell, who has completed a number of projects in Continue Reading

  Since 1975, America’s original Art Walk takes place every Thursday from 
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (except Thanksgiving) on the streets of  Old Town Scottsdale. 
 The event is always free. It's like an open-house for art galleries.  Walk the streets at your own pace, take in the sights and sounds, stop for a bite to eat at one of many great restaurants in the area, take Continue Reading

  Every Thursday and Saturday evening throughout the summer, the Desert Botanical Garden is offering a special Garden Flashlight Tour.  Bring your own flashlight or you can purchase them in the Garden Shop until 9:00 pm. The experience is meant to further engage all of your senses.  With only a flashlight available you'll have to rely on listening to the Continue Reading

  Chaparral High School, the public high school that serves the residents of DC Ranch, has excellent academics, athletics and extra-curricular programs.  It was recently ranked #11 on Arizona's list of Top High Schools, according to US News. If you're looking for a home close to strong schools, contact the Matheson Team, your DC ranch real estate experts, by filling out Continue Reading

  Elementary schools in the DC Ranch area rank highly compared to other elementary schools throughout Scottsdale and Arizona. This article will look at 3 DC Ranch area schools. If you're looking to move closer to some of the top elementary schools in the state, contact the Matheson Team, your DC Ranch real estate experts, by filling out our contact form. 1) Copper Ridge Continue Reading

  Notre Dame Preparatory High School is not only the closest private high school to the DC Ranch community, but also one of the best private catholic schools in the state. It ranks in the top 10 private schools in Arizona. If you're looking for a home close to strong schools, contact the Matheson Team, your DC Ranch Real Estate Experts, by filling out our contact Continue Reading

  The name “DC Ranch” wasn’t dreamed up out of nowhere. The neighborhood in Scottsdale has its roots in a successful cattle ranch, and these historic upbringings have left a permanent and tangible mark on the area’s overall philosophy and aesthetic. Residents were able to move into DC Ranch homes in the late 1990s, but the legendary property known as "DC Ranch" has actually been Continue Reading