Set to redefine elevated living in Arizona for generations to come, Optima McDowell Mountain is a mixed-use development nestled in the heart of North Scottsdale. The 22-acre neighborhood blends modern luxury and sustainability, offering for-sale and rental residences across six eight-story buildings.

Developed by Optima, the mixed-use community is built around the principles of biophilic design, with 75% of its expansive grounds dedicated to open space. Optima McDowell Mountain incorporates numerous sustainability features, including the largest private rainwater harvesting system in the United States and a pioneering vertical landscape system that transforms the community into a desert oasis.

Residents experience an unparalleled lifestyle, with each building containing its own 1.5 acres of resort-style amenities. Highlights include a rooftop deck with a 50-meter Olympic-length pool, running track, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts and an outdoor putting and chipping area.

The development’s first residential tower is more than 50% leased, with a 196-unit condominium tower set to open next summer.

Optima McDowell Mountain also won the Phoenix Agents’ Choice Award for Development of the Year in 2025.

Finalists
Atavia, Belgravia Group