Moon Valley, Phoenix, AZ
ClozeEZ's guide to Moon Valley, Phoenix: Moon Valley is a north-central Phoenix neighborhood of about 1,600 homes across 29 subdivisions, defined by its neighborhood association as the area south and east of Coral Gables Drive, west of 7th Street, and north of Thunderbird Road. 2,098 Phoenix homes are for sale on ClozeEZ today.
Lookout Mountain sits to the east and the North Mountain and Shaw Butte preserves to the south, all units of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. I-17 runs west and SR-51 east, putting downtown roughly 13 to 14 road miles south.
Moon Valley I and II were mapped in 1960 and Moon Valley III remapped in 1967, and the build-out shows it: the 1970s account for the largest share of the housing by a wide margin, with a substantial 1960s cohort behind it and limited later infill such as the 2002 Villas at Moon Valley condos. Roughly 93 percent of homes are detached single-family. The Hillcrest townhomes, designed in 1969 by Haver, Nunn and Jensen for Del Trailor's Gold Key Homes, are the neighborhood's strongest midcentury-modern credential.
Two things buyers should know. The neighborhood spans two ZIP codes: the country club and the western half sit in 85023, the eastern portion toward 7th Street in 85022. And the Moon Valley Neighborhood Association is explicitly not a homeowners association: it charges no mandatory dues and enforces no CC&Rs. Individual subdivisions carry their own CC&Rs and some have their own sub-associations, so restrictions vary block to block and are worth checking per property.
Around Moon Valley
Restaurants & coffee
- Moon Valley Cafe: Family-run breakfast-and-lunch cafe at 7th Street and Thunderbird, open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, known for omelets and house-baked breads.
- Deli 8:20: Neighborhood sandwich deli on 7th Street whose signatures are an oversized pastrami sandwich and a brisket green-chili breakfast burrito.
- Soup & Sausage Bistro: Ukrainian and Eastern European kitchen on 7th Street serving borscht, pierogi, and cabbage rolls, open daily.
- Serafina Coffee Roasters: Independent small-batch coffee roaster and cafe on 7th Street, the closest independent coffee shop to the neighborhood.
- Taco Cinco: Fast-casual taqueria at 7th Street and Thunderbird with handmade tortillas and trompo-carved al pastor, opened July 2025.
- North Mountain Brewing Company: Family-run microbrewery and scratch kitchen at 7th Street and Dunlap, pairing house beer with Filipino-inspired dishes and pizza.
- Different Pointe of View: Fine-dining room set high on North Mountain inside Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs, with a panoramic view over the city and preserve.
Shopping
- Moon Valley Towne Center: A 106,571-square-foot neighborhood center at 7th Street and Bell Road anchored by Hobby Lobby.
Attractions & parks
- North Mountain Visitor Center: Free volunteer-run exhibit hall on 7th Street covering Sonoran Desert geology and wildlife, with trail maps and access to over 100 miles of preserve trails; open daily 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Lookout Mountain Preserve: The preserve unit on Moon Valley's eastern edge; the summit trail runs about 1.2 miles round trip with roughly 470 feet of gain.
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve: The wider system wrapping the neighborhood south and east, including North Mountain, Shaw Butte, Piestewa Peak, and Dreamy Draw.
Resorts & golf
- Moon Valley Country Club: The private club at the neighborhood's center, founded largely through the efforts of Bob Goldwater Sr.; its Dick Wilson course opened in 1959 and was renovated by Bob Cupp in 1999, and it is now managed by Troon.
- Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort: Cliffside resort on 7th Street with the Falls Water Village pool complex, Tocaloma Spa, and multiple restaurants.
- Lookout Mountain Golf Club: A Troon-managed 18-hole course inside the North Mountain Preserve at the Tapatio Cliffs resort, open to public tee times as well as resort guests.
Gyms & fitness
- Rose Mofford Sports Complex: City complex on 25th Avenue with three free lighted pickleball courts, eight tennis courts, six softball fields, four basketball courts, and indoor and outdoor racquetball.
Getting around
- I-17 and SR-51: I-17 interchanges at Thunderbird and Greenway sit west and SR-51 a short drive east, with Sky Harbor roughly 16 to 18 road miles south and downtown 13 to 14.
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Moon Valley: frequently asked questions
Where is Moon Valley?
North-central Phoenix. The neighborhood association defines it as the 29 subdivisions south and east of Coral Gables Drive, west of 7th Street, and north of Thunderbird Road, framed by I-17 to the west and SR-51 to the east.
What kinds of homes are in Moon Valley?
Overwhelmingly detached single-family, about 93 percent of the stock, built mostly in the 1970s with a sizable 1960s cohort. Attached product exists too: the 1969 Hillcrest townhomes by Haver, Nunn and Jensen, Moon Valley Cluster Homes, and the 2002 Villas at Moon Valley condos. Streets near the course are named for famous American golf courses, including Winged Foot, Southern Hills, and Tam O'Shanter.
Does Moon Valley have an HOA?
Not at the neighborhood level. The Moon Valley Neighborhood Association states plainly that it is not a homeowners association: it charges no mandatory dues, enforces no CC&Rs, and cannot issue violations or liens. Individual subdivisions have their own CC&Rs, and some, including Hillcrest and the Villas, have their own sub-associations with monthly dues, so check restrictions per property.
Is Moon Valley Country Club public?
No, it is a private club. The nearby Lookout Mountain Golf Club at the Tapatio Cliffs resort is the public-access option, taking public tee times alongside resort guests.
What is Moon Valley known for in golf history?
Annika Sorenstam shot a 59 at Moon Valley Country Club in the second round of the 2001 Standard Register PING: 13 birdies and no bogeys, still the only sub-60 round in LPGA history. The club's restaurant is named Grille 59.
What happened to Metrocenter?
The mall that served this part of Phoenix from 1973 closed in 2020, and demolition finished in October 2025. The 64-acre site at I-17 and Dunlap is being rebuilt as The Metropolitan, an $850 million walkable district with roughly 1,200 townhomes, 350 apartments, and 140,000 square feet of retail.