Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ
ClozeEZ's guide to Old Town, Scottsdale: Old Town is Scottsdale's original downtown and the Valley's densest walkable district: galleries, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and spring-training baseball packed into roughly a square mile around Scottsdale Road and Main Street. 1,279 Scottsdale homes are for sale on ClozeEZ today.
Housing here skews vertical for Arizona: condos, lofts, and townhomes, from 1960s buildings to new luxury towers around the Scottsdale Waterfront, with single-family neighborhoods ringing the district.
It is one of the few Arizona addresses where daily life works on foot: the arts district, Fashion Square, the Civic Center, and the canal-front dining scene are all inside a short walk, with the rest of the Valley reachable via Loop 101 and Camelback Road.
Around Old Town
Restaurants & coffee
- Scottsdale Waterfront & canal dining: Restaurant row along the Arizona Canal at Camelback Road, tied into Fashion Square by pedestrian bridges.
- Old Town restaurant district: The highest concentration of restaurants, cafes, and nightlife in the Valley, from decades-old steakhouses to new chef-driven rooms.
Shopping
- Scottsdale Fashion Square: One of the largest shopping centers in the Southwest, anchoring the north edge of Old Town with luxury retail and dining.
- 5th Avenue shops: Old Town's historic boutique-and-gallery street, running west from Scottsdale Road.
Attractions & parks
- Scottsdale Stadium: Spring-training home of the San Francisco Giants, two blocks from Main Street.
- Scottsdale Arts District & Thursday ArtWalk: The Main Street and Marshall Way gallery district, with the long-running weekly ArtWalk.
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA): Contemporary art and design museum on the Civic Center Mall.
- Scottsdale Civic Center: The recently renovated event lawn and public plaza connecting City Hall, the library, and SMoCA.
Resorts & golf
- Hotel Valley Ho: Restored 1956 mid-century resort on Main Street, an Old Town landmark for dining and pools.
Getting around
- Loop 101 & Camelback Road access: Loop 101 sits minutes east for Valley-wide commutes; Camelback Road runs straight west to Phoenix's Biltmore corridor; Sky Harbor is about 20 minutes.
Selling in Old Town? Keep your equity.
List your Old Town home free on ClozeEZ and sell without a listing commission: a flat $200 Platform Success Fee is owed only if your home closes.
Old Town: frequently asked questions
What counts as Old Town Scottsdale?
The original downtown core around Scottsdale Road between roughly Chaparral Road and Osborn Road, including the arts district, the entertainment district, 5th Avenue, the Civic Center, and the Waterfront area at Camelback Road.
What types of homes are in Old Town?
Primarily condos, lofts, and townhomes, from mid-century buildings to new luxury towers near the Waterfront, with established single-family streets just outside the core.
Is Old Town walkable?
Yes. It is among the most walkable districts in Arizona. Shopping, dining, galleries, the stadium, and the Civic Center all sit within about a square mile.
Can I buy a condo in Old Town without an agent?
Yes. Browse Old Town listings on ClozeEZ, tour without signing a buyer contract, and offer directly. Note that condo purchases include HOA resale documents to review during your inspection period.