Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ
ClozeEZ's guide to Kierland, Scottsdale: Kierland is the Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop corridor between roughly Greenway Parkway and Bell Road, immediately west of Loop 101. 1,279 Scottsdale homes are for sale on ClozeEZ today.
One local quirk shapes everything about it: Kierland carries a Scottsdale mailing address in the 85254 ZIP, but most of the area sits inside Phoenix city limits, the "magic ZIP code," meaning Phoenix property taxes and municipal services with a Scottsdale address. Confirm the jurisdiction for any specific parcel before drawing conclusions about taxes or services.
Unlike DC Ranch or Grayhawk, Kierland is not one master plan. It is a mixed-use district built around the resort and golf club, with 1990s and 2000s subdivisions surrounding it and a substantial, growing stock of luxury mid-rise condos, lofts, and apartments woven into the retail centers. It is the most vertical and most walkable of Scottsdale's northern neighborhoods.
Around Kierland
Restaurants & coffee
- North Italia: The original location of the now-national Italian concept, at Kierland Commons.
- Zinc Bistro: French bistro at Kierland Commons, a repeat Best French Restaurant winner.
- Mastro's Ocean Club: Upscale seafood and steak at Kierland Commons.
- Postino WineCafe: Wine bar and bruschetta boards at Kierland Commons.
- Snooze, an A.M. Eatery and La La Land Kind Cafe: Breakfast and coffee anchors at Kierland Commons.
Shopping
- Kierland Commons: Open-air main-street lifestyle center whose tenants include Anthropologie, Aritzia, Crate&Barrel, Arhaus, Madewell, Sur La Table, Tommy Bahama, and Warby Parker.
- Scottsdale Quarter: Class A mixed-use lifestyle center directly across Scottsdale Road from Kierland Commons, with roughly 99 brands.
- Kierland Commons beauty and spa cluster: bluemercury, CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty Boutique, Kiehl's, Aveda, and Cos Bar, grouped within the center.
Attractions & parks
- Puttshack: Tech-enabled indoor mini golf with automatic scoring plus a full restaurant and bar, at Scottsdale Quarter.
Resorts & golf
- The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa: The district's anchor resort, with a spa and extensive water amenities.
- The Westin Kierland Golf Club: 27 public holes designed by Scott Miller and opened in 1996: three nines (Acacia, Ironwood, Mesquite) that combine into three different 18-hole routings.
Getting around
- Loop 101 at Scottsdale Road and Princess Drive: The best freeway position of Scottsdale's northern neighborhoods: Scottsdale Airport is 5-7 minutes, Old Town about 15, and Sky Harbor roughly 25.
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Kierland: frequently asked questions
Is Kierland in Scottsdale or Phoenix?
Both, in a sense. Kierland carries a Scottsdale mailing address in ZIP 85254, but most of the area lies within Phoenix city limits, so property taxes and municipal services are typically Phoenix's. Because the boundary runs through the district, confirm the jurisdiction for any specific property.
What kinds of homes are in Kierland?
The most condo- and townhome-weighted of Scottsdale's northern neighborhoods: luxury mid-rise condos, lofts, and apartments built into and around the retail centers, plus 1980s and 1990s single-family homes in the surrounding 85254 pocket.
Is the Westin Kierland Golf Club public?
Yes. Its 27 holes across three nines, Acacia, Ironwood, and Mesquite, are open to public play and combine into three separate 18-hole routings.
Can you walk between Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter?
Yes. The two centers face each other across Scottsdale Road and function as a single walkable destination, forming one of the largest contiguous open-air retail districts in Arizona.