The walkable heart of the city — galleries, chef-driven dining, rooftop nightlife, luxury shopping, and an urban condo lifestyle that is increasingly rare in the desert.
Old Town Scottsdale is the cultural and social heart of the city — a rare walkable district in the desert where galleries, chef-driven restaurants, rooftop lounges, and boutiques sit side by side with the historic Western core that gave Scottsdale its identity.
For buyers, Old Town offers something increasingly rare and increasingly in demand: a true urban lifestyle within steps of everything. A growing inventory of luxury condos and lock-and-leave residences makes it possible to walk to dinner and leave the car at home — a lifestyle once unthinkable in the auto-centric valley.
Old Town packs remarkable variety into a few walkable blocks. Here's how to think about it.
One of the largest art scenes in the Southwest, anchored by the famous Thursday-night ArtWalk that has run for decades. Dozens of galleries, public art, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
Chef-driven restaurants and rooftop lounges cluster within a few blocks — from Café Monarch and FRANCINE to The Mission and Pinyon. See our full dining guide.
Scottsdale's renowned nightlife is concentrated here — cocktail bars, live music, and lounges that draw visitors from across the valley.
One of the Southwest's premier luxury shopping destinations, anchoring Old Town's edge along the Waterfront with flagship designer stores.
Upscale-casual patio dining and shopping along the Arizona Canal, connecting Old Town to Fashion Square — a pleasant evening stroll.
Spring home of the San Francisco Giants — bringing MLB spring training energy right into the district each February and March.
Old Town living is a distinct proposition in the valley — here's who it suits.
New and established luxury condo towers offer a genuine walkable lifestyle — dinner, galleries, and Fashion Square all on foot. Increasingly the choice for those who want urban energy.
Low-maintenance residences make Old Town ideal for seasonal residents and those who travel — secure the door and go, with everything walkable when you return.
Old Town's walkability and year-round draw make it one of the most resilient submarkets in Scottsdale for both resale and rental demand.
Drawn to the Old Town lifestyle?
Old Town is known for its walkable blend of the historic Western core, a major arts district with the Thursday ArtWalk, chef-driven dining, vibrant nightlife, and Scottsdale Fashion Square luxury shopping.
Yes — Old Town has a growing inventory of luxury condos and lock-and-leave residences, offering a rare walkable urban lifestyle in the valley.
Old Town's walkability and year-round demand make it one of Scottsdale's most resilient submarkets for both resale value and rental income.
The Scottsdale ArtWalk is a free, decades-old Thursday-evening event where Old Town's galleries open their doors — one of the longest-running art events in the country.