The places we call home
A sense of place.
A way of living.
Distinctive communities. Many expressions of the elevated home.
Greater Phoenix, thoughtfully considered
Beautiful homes begin
with a sense of belonging.
A mountain on the horizon. A street shaded by mature trees. The familiar rhythm of a neighborhood gathering place. Long before we cross the threshold, a home’s story has already begun.
Across Greater Phoenix, established enclaves and evolving communities have given gracious living many expressions. Some are shaped by desert and open sky; others by gardens, architecture or a rich local history. Lux Dwelling explores what makes each setting distinctive—and how its character informs the homes and lives within it.
Our starting collection brings together eight places, presented alphabetically. Each offers its own perspective on living well.
Arcadia
Garden living beneath Camelback.
Citrus heritage · Ranch architecture · Mountain backdrop
Arcadia offers a softer expression of desert living. Its citrus-growing past still informs the landscape: mature trees, green gardens and the broad silhouette of Camelback Mountain give the area a character all its own. Low-slung ranch homes sit alongside thoughtfully reimagined residences, with an architectural conversation between the familiar and the new.
The appeal is as much about daily rhythm as appearance. Neighborhood dining, garden-facing rooms and places to gather outdoors make a home feel connected to life beyond its walls. For Lux Dwelling, the most compelling homes here carry that sense of ease forward—allowing contemporary craftsmanship to complement the setting rather than overwhelm it.
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Biltmore
An enduring sense of occasion.
Architectural heritage · Resort culture · Central Phoenix
The Biltmore area brings together the pleasures of an established Phoenix address: the architectural presence of the Arizona Biltmore, golf-course landscapes and a setting close to the city’s restaurants and cultural life. Its identity feels both residential and cosmopolitan, shaped by a long tradition of hospitality and design.
Homes take many forms, from intimate courtyard residences to larger properties with generous entertaining spaces. What draws our attention is the relationship between retreat and connection: a sheltered terrace, a beautifully proportioned living room, the ability to enjoy the city and return to a place that feels distinctly personal. Here, gracious living can be composed and convenient in equal measure.
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Cave Creek
A little wilder. Entirely its own.
Western heritage · Equestrian traditions · Open desert
Cave Creek’s character begins with the land. Rugged hills, saguaros and desert washes surround a town that has held on to its Western spirit. Galleries, local gathering places and an equestrian tradition give it an individual voice, while nearby trails and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area keep the landscape close to everyday life.
The residential appeal lies in that connection to the outdoors. Courtyards, shaded verandas and homes that follow the terrain can make desert living feel natural rather than staged. For those drawn to a less formal expression of the elevated home, Cave Creek offers a compelling idea: craftsmanship and comfort with room for a little dust on the boots.
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Gilbert
Rooted in the land. Open to what’s next.
Agricultural roots · Local dining · Neighborhood life
Gilbert’s agricultural history remains part of its contemporary identity. The Heritage District gives the town a lively gathering place, while Agritopia offers a particularly distinctive connection between working farmland, food and neighborhood life. Together, they reveal a community that has grown without losing every trace of where it began.
Its elevated homes are most interesting when they bring that grounded sensibility into the present: welcoming kitchens, considered outdoor rooms and spaces that work as beautifully for an ordinary evening as for a celebration. From established custom-home settings to newer residential enclaves, Gilbert invites us to look at how thoughtful design supports the familiar rituals of home.
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North Scottsdale
Where the desert sets the tone.
Sonoran landscape · Mountain trails · Golf communities
In North Scottsdale, the landscape becomes an architectural presence. The McDowell Mountains, open desert and the trails of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve shape a setting where views, light and terrain often lead the design. Golf communities and desert neighborhoods offer different interpretations of that relationship, from sheltered courtyard homes to expansive contemporary residences.
The homes that resonate most with us make their setting part of daily life: deep shade at midday, a carefully framed mountain view and gathering spaces that open naturally to the evening air. North Scottsdale is part of Scottsdale; we consider it separately here because its desert foothill character offers a distinct way of experiencing the city.
Explore North ScottsdaleParadise Valley
In the company of mountains.
Paradise Valley’s beauty begins with its mountains. Camelback catches the evening light in its rugged folds; Mummy Mountain rises through the heart of town. Between native desert, broad skies and long views, the landscape gives daily life a remarkable setting.
The pleasure of living here is often found in small moments: a mountain framed by a window, a shaded courtyard, a terrace that becomes a gathering place as the day cools. The town’s predominantly one-acre residential pattern gives homes and gardens room to breathe. Long-established resorts add their own tradition of hospitality, while the cultural life of Phoenix and Scottsdale remains close at hand.
That spacious character was a deliberate choice. Residents incorporated Paradise Valley in 1961 to preserve its rural, low-density setting as neighboring cities expanded. Its story also carries a creative thread: in the 1930s, cowboy artist Lon Megargee made the home and studio that became the Hermosa Inn. Desert scenery, architecture and hospitality have long been intertwined here.
Today, some of Arizona’s most exceptional residences continue that conversation with the land. The homes that stay with us make the most of it: stone that echoes the hills, gardens that belong to the desert, rooms oriented toward the changing light. The setting is part of the experience of home.
The town’s historyIts landscape and characterThe Hermosa Inn story
Mummy Mountain is a scenic landmark; its Mountain Preserve Trust land is closed to public access. About the preserve
Queen Creek
A broader horizon for home.
Farming heritage · San Tan foothills · Outdoor living
Queen Creek carries its agricultural and equestrian roots into a new chapter. Farms, trails and the nearby San Tan Mountains give it a recognizable relationship to the land, even as the town continues to evolve. The result is a residential setting where the idea of home can extend well beyond the front door.
Custom residences and newer neighborhoods offer varied expressions of that possibility. We are drawn to homes that make generous outdoor space purposeful: a shaded table, a garden, a welcoming guest retreat or an easy connection between kitchen and terrace. Queen Creek’s appeal is not simply room to build; it is the opportunity to think carefully about how that room will be lived in.
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Scottsdale
Culture, connection and the art of living.
Arts and dining · Canal walks · Established neighborhoods
Scottsdale holds more than one residential story. Beyond the northern desert foothills, its established neighborhoods connect home life with galleries, dining, resort traditions and the outdoor spaces woven through the city. Old Town and the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt offer different but complementary pleasures: cultural energy and places to move at a gentler pace.
That variety is part of the attraction. A courtyard residence, a reimagined ranch or a contemporary home can each offer a distinct balance of privacy and connection. In these settings, Lux Dwelling looks for design that makes everyday choices feel effortless—how a home welcomes friends, opens to its garden and relates to the neighborhood around it.
Explore ScottsdaleDifferent settings. A shared appreciation for living well.
Share a home, a place or a perspective with usPhotography credits
Greater Phoenix: Z Glyph · CC BY 3.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
Evening light from Camelback Mountain: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
The Arizona Biltmore: w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
Val Vista Lakes, Gilbert: Eustress · Public domain (photographer’s release). Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
The McDowell Mountains at dusk: Ray Redstone · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
Camelback Mountain from Paradise Valley: Carol M. Highsmith / The Library of Congress, Carol M. Highsmith Archive · Public domain. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
Mummy Mountain: Richard N Horne · CC BY 4.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
San Tan Mountains, viewed from Queen Creek: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
Scottsdale Waterfront: D. Patrick Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area: Sean Foster · CC BY 3.0. Resized and displayed with responsive cropping.
