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Silverleaf
Guard-gated homesites in the McDowell Mountain foothills, a private club and one of the most closely reviewed design processes in Scottsdale.
Silverleaf is one of the four villages of DC Ranch.
Silverleaf is a guard-gated community at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Owners come for the architecture and the setting, and the community's design review exists to protect both — so building here starts with the guidelines, not the floor plan.
Silverleaf is a guard-gated community at the base of the McDowell Mountains, where homesites climb from gentler lots near the club to steeper foothill lots with city and mountain views, many backing to natural desert or preserve land. It is known for traditional styles such as Spanish and Mediterranean, shaped by one of the most closely reviewed design processes in Scottsdale.
Silverleaf is one of the four villages of DC Ranch. See what's typical in DC Ranch.
Typical lots and setting
Homesites climb from gentler lots near the club to steeper foothill lots with city and mountain views. Many lots back to natural desert or preserve land.
Many lots, especially in Upper Canyon, have defined building envelopes.
Hillside and environmental rules
Parts of Silverleaf may fall under Scottsdale's Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) overlay, confirmed parcel by parcel. How ESL works
Expect native plant inventories and salvage plans before grading.
HOA and design review
As part of DC Ranch, Silverleaf's design review goes through the DC Ranch Covenant Commission, with guidelines covering architectural style, massing, materials and landscape. Review happens in stages: a design seminar, then preliminary and final design review.
Homes that fit Silverleaf
Silverleaf is known for traditional styles such as Spanish and Mediterranean.
Remodels are generally held to the same guidelines as new construction for anything visible from outside.
This page covers custom homes and remodels for homeowners. For land, teardown and development opportunities in this area, see Scottsdale Development.
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