La Cienega Homes For Sale In Scottsdale
Live your dream life in the exclusive gated community of La Cienega. This inviting boutique community has just 33 mid- to large-sized luxury residences on expansive lots. Buyers will find custom homes constructed from 1994 to 1996 by respected builders, carefully maintained and renovated by their owners over the years.
These residences range in size from approximately 3,950 square feet to over 4,900 square feet, with four to six bedrooms, three to 4.5 bathrooms, and a variety of additional rooms like dens, game rooms and offices. Homeowners’ association fees average $133 per month — a modest figure for a gated luxury community.
| Quick Fact | La Cienega |
|---|---|
| Location | Scottsdale, near Cactus Road and the Loop 101 Pima Freeway |
| Built | 1994 to 1996, custom homes |
| Community Size | 33 residences on expansive lots, gated |
| Home Sizes | About 3,950 to over 4,900 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 4-6 bedrooms, 3-4.5 baths |
| Price Range | Closed prices $1,300,000 to $5,000,000 |
| HOA | Averages $133 per month |
| Interiors | Hardwood, marble and granite, soaring ceilings, split plans |
| Outdoor | Pebble Tec pools, waterfalls, heated spas, ramadas, sport courts |
| School District | Scottsdale Unified School District |
| Nearby | HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, shopping, dining |
La Cienega at a Glance: La Cienega is a gated Scottsdale community of 33 luxury custom homes built from 1994 to 1996 on expansive lots. Residences feature split floor plans with a guest wing, high-end kitchens, and outdoor spaces with pools, spas, ramadas and sport courts.
La Cienega Real Estate Market Overview
La Cienega is one of the Cactus-Shea Corridor’s most cohesive luxury communities — 33 gated residences built in a tight two-year window, on expansive lots, in a consistent size band. Turnover is very limited, and the community’s scale keeps it consistently substantial.
Closed prices have been quoted from $1,300,000 to $5,000,000. Because there are currently no active listings, contact The Holm Group for verified pricing based on recent closed sales.
Homes in La Cienega
La Cienega offers cohesive, substantial luxury behind a gate.
- An exclusive gated community of just 33 residences
- Custom homes constructed from 1994 to 1996
- Built by respected builders including Mangine Construction
- Expansive lots throughout
- Homes from approximately 3,950 to over 4,900 square feet
- Four to six bedrooms and three to 4.5 bathrooms
- Dens, game rooms, offices and other specialty rooms
- Carefully maintained and renovated by their owners
For buyers, La Cienega offers a substantial, move-in-ready luxury home in a gated community that has kept its character for thirty years.
Inside These Homes
The interior details are sumptuous:
- Hardwood floors throughout many homes
- Marble and granite countertops
- Accent tiles in kitchens and bathrooms
- Designer finishes and functional entertainment areas
- Soaring ceilings
- Split floor plans with separate, expansive owner’s suites
- A wing for guests or children
- Kitchens with Thermador and other high-end appliances, soft-closing cabinets, islands and walk-in pantries
Things to Do Near La Cienega
Your Own Backyard
Many homes have resort-style outdoor space:
- Professional landscaping
- Pebble Tec pools, waterfalls and heated spas
- Ramadas and sports courts
- Built-in barbecues and outdoor dining and kitchen areas
Convenience
The location puts owners in the midst of whatever they desire:
- Just south of Cactus Road, east of the 101 Pima Freeway
- An entrance off 96th Street on Poinsettia Drive
- Easy access into downtown Phoenix
- Scottsdale Airport just moments away
Everyday Essentials
Daily needs are close at hand:
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center nearby
- Everyday shopping at Shea Boulevard and 90th Street
- Restaurants throughout the corridor
- Highly rated schools nearby
The Setting
Views and position:
- Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains
- The heart of the Cactus-Shea Corridor
- A gated, boutique community feel
- Expansive lots with genuine privacy
Nearby Schools
Students attend the highly rated Scottsdale Unified School District 048 schools of Redfield Elementary, Desert Canyon Middle School and Desert Mountain High School. Because attendance boundaries vary by address and can change over time, buyers with school-age children should always verify the specific current school assignments directly with the district before purchasing a home.
Why Buyers Choose La Cienega
Buyers choose La Cienega because it offers:
- An exclusive gated community of just 33 residences
- Substantial homes from 3,950 to over 4,900 square feet
- A cohesive community built in a tight two-year window
- Modest association fees averaging $133 per month
- Resort-style backyards with pools, spas and sports courts
- Spectacular mountain views
- A central Cactus-Shea Corridor location
- Highly rated Scottsdale Unified schools
Frequently Asked Questions About La Cienega
1. What is the story behind La Cienega?
It’s a two-year snapshot of mid-1990s Scottsdale luxury. La Cienega is an exclusive gated community of just 33 mid- to large-sized custom residences, all built in a tight window from 1994 to 1996 by builders including Mangine Construction and others. Unlike communities that filled in over decades, La Cienega arrived essentially all at once — which gives it a cohesion you can feel driving through it.
2. How has the community evolved since the 1990s?
Through its owners rather than its builders. These lovely residences have been carefully maintained and renovated by their owners over the past three decades, so while the bones are mid-1990s custom, the interiors have moved with the times — hardwood floors, marble and granite countertops, designer finishes, and kitchens with Thermador and other high-end appliances.
3. What has stayed constant about its character?
Scale and privacy. All 33 residences sit on expansive lots behind a gate, and that has never changed. Homes range from approximately 3,950 square feet to over 4,900 square feet — a narrow band by luxury standards, which means the community has stayed consistently substantial rather than drifting in either direction.
4. What are the homes actually like inside?
Sumptuous, and built for entertaining. Expect hardwood floors, marble and granite countertops, accent tiles in kitchens and bathrooms, designer finishes, functional entertainment areas, soaring ceilings, and split floor plans with separate, expansive owner’s suites and a wing for guests or children. Every kitchen is a dream — Thermador or other high-end appliances, soft-closing cabinets, food preparation islands, walk-in pantries and breakfast bars.
5. What can you do with the outdoor space?
A great deal, and many owners have. Homes here feature resort-style backyards with professional landscaping and leisure features like Pebble Tec pools, waterfalls, heated spas, ramadas, sports courts, built-in barbecues, and outdoor dining and kitchen areas. These retreats also have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
6. How does La Cienega compare to other Cactus-Shea communities?
It’s the cohesive option. Neighbouring communities in the corridor span decades of construction and wildly varying architecture — La Tierra Estates ranges from 1975 to 2015 with no HOA at all, McDowell Ranchos from 1979 to 2021. La Cienega is the opposite: 33 homes, two years, one gate, and a modest association keeping it consistent.
7. What does the homeowners association cost and cover?
Association fees average $133 per month — a genuinely modest figure for a gated luxury community, and one of the few dues published anywhere on this site. Confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers (gated access and common areas) with the association before purchasing.
8. What does it cost to buy here?
Closed prices have been quoted from $1,300,000 to $5,000,000. That upper figure is worth verifying against recent sales — it implies a very high price per square foot for this corridor. With only 33 homes and none currently listed, contact The Holm Group for confirmed pricing.
9. Who thrives in La Cienega?
Buyers who want a substantial, move-in-ready luxury home behind a gate, without the variability that comes with older or unmanaged communities. Its scale, cohesion, low dues and central Cactus-Shea position suit entertainers, families wanting a separate wing for children, and buyers who value consistency as much as character.
10. Should I work with The Holm Group to buy or sell in La Cienega?
Andrew and The Holm Group have more than 26 years of experience and hundreds of closed transactions across the Valley, including boutique gated luxury communities like La Cienega. The team represents both buyers and sellers, and understands how renovation level, lot and outdoor build-out drive value where the homes themselves are consistently sized.
Learn More About La Cienega
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La Cienega Homes For Sale
Last Updated: October 2026
