Mission Monterey Homes For Sale

Mission Monterey is a small, tucked-away pocket of single-level homes inside Scottsdale Ranch, in the southern part of the community near Mountain View and Via Linda. There are just 114 homes here, all on one level with an old-Spanish look, and they were built in the mid-1980s. The nice thing is you get a low-maintenance home with an attached two-car garage, plus everything Scottsdale Ranch offers — the lake, parks, and paths — right outside.

It’s a good fit if you want to be in a well-run part of central-east Scottsdale, don’t want a lot of yard to look after, and like the idea of a single-story home with no stairs.

Mission Monterey at a Glance: Mission Monterey is a 114-home pocket of attached, single-level homes in the southern part of Scottsdale Ranch, built in the mid-1980s by Costain Arizona. Homes run about 1,700 to 2,000 square feet with two or three bedrooms and attached two-car garages.

What Homes Cost in Mission Monterey

Homes here have recently sold in the high-$700,000s to low-$800,000s, give or take, depending on how updated they are and where they sit in the community. It’s a small neighborhood, so there usually aren’t many for sale at once — when a good one comes up, it tends to move, so it helps to be ready to look.

The Homes

These are attached, single-level homes — think of them as low-maintenance homes that share a wall, not stacked condos. In general you’ll find:

• 114 single-level homes, built 1983–1985 by Costain Arizona
• Roughly 1,700 to 2,000 square feet, with two or three bedrooms and two baths
• An attached two-car garage — a real plus in this price range
• Spanish-style exteriors and no interior stairs, which a lot of buyers specifically want

HOA and What’s Included

Because these are attached homes in a managed community, there’s an HOA that keeps up the shared areas — the pool, spa, clubhouse, and the walking path — and generally handles a good chunk of the exterior upkeep, which is a big part of the low-maintenance appeal. Dues can change, so ask what the current amount is and exactly what it covers for the specific home you’re looking at. You’re also part of the larger Scottsdale Ranch association, which maintains the lake and parks.

What’s in the Community

You get Mission Monterey’s own amenities plus the wider Scottsdale Ranch ones:

• A community pool, spa, and clubhouse, with a walking and running path
• Scottsdale Ranch’s Lake Serena and several parks
• A quiet, established setting in central-east Scottsdale
• Shops and restaurants a couple minutes away at the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch

Things to Do Nearby

Everyday Stuff

The Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch is right there for groceries, a gym, and restaurants like Voila French Bistro and Gabriella’s, so you’re not driving far for the basics.

Getting Outside

Walk the neighborhood path, get out on Lake Serena, or head to the nearby McDowell Sonoran Preserve trails and area parks.

Golf and More

There’s plenty of golf close by, and the shops and dining at Gainey Village and Scottsdale Fashion Square are a short drive.

Schools

Mission Monterey is served by the Scottsdale Unified School District — nearby schools include Laguna Elementary, Mountainside Middle School, and Desert Mountain High School. School boundaries can vary by address, so double-check with the district for a specific home if that matters to you.

Why People Like Living Here

The draw is simple: a one-level home you don’t have to fuss over, in a nice part of Scottsdale, with a lake and parks nearby and shops around the corner. It’s especially popular with people who are downsizing, who travel and want to lock up and go, or who just don’t want stairs or a big yard anymore.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mission Monterey

1. Is Mission Monterey a good value, or are you just paying for the Scottsdale Ranch name?

You’re getting real value here. Yes, the Scottsdale Ranch location and its lake and parks are part of the price, but you’re also getting a single-level home with an attached two-car garage and low upkeep — a combination that’s genuinely hard to find in this part of Scottsdale at this price.

2. Are these condos or townhomes?

They’re best thought of as attached, single-level homes — you own the home, and it shares a wall with a neighbor, more like a patio home than a stacked condo. There’s an HOA that handles the shared areas and a lot of the exterior, which is why they’re so low-maintenance.

3. What does the HOA cover, and what’s the catch with the fees?

The HOA keeps up the pool, spa, clubhouse, path, and much of the exterior, plus you’re tied into Scottsdale Ranch’s lake and parks. The ‘catch’ is just that you pay monthly dues for all that — so ask for the current amount and exactly what’s included, and factor it into your budget.

4. Is it quiet, or should I worry about noise?

It’s a quiet, established neighborhood. Since the homes are attached, you do share a wall, so it’s worth walking a specific unit to get a feel for it — but these were built as solid, single-level homes, and most owners find it plenty peaceful.

5. How’s parking?

Better than most attached-home communities — every home has an attached two-car garage, so you’re not hunting for a spot or relying on a carport. That’s one of the things people like most here.

6. Will a home here hold its value?

Scottsdale Ranch is a well-run, established community that stays in demand, and single-level, low-maintenance homes appeal to a big pool of buyers (especially downsizers). That combination has historically helped homes here hold up well over time.

7. What won’t the listings tell me about living here?

A couple of things: these are mid-1980s homes, so some may want updating, and you’ll want to check the HOA’s health and what the dues cover. On the flip side, the single-level layouts, the garages, and the Scottsdale Ranch amenities are a bigger deal in person than they look on paper.

8. Who are the neighbors like?

It’s a mix, but it leans toward people who want an easy, lock-and-go lifestyle — downsizers, professionals, and folks who spend part of the year here. It’s generally quiet and neighborly.

9. What’s the best part, and what’s the trade-off?

Best part: a one-level, low-maintenance home with a real garage in a great Scottsdale Ranch location. The trade-off is that they’re older homes with shared walls and monthly HOA dues — which is exactly the deal most buyers here are happy to make.

10. If I’m on the fence, how do I figure out if it’s right for me?

The easiest thing is to walk a couple of the homes and get the real numbers on HOA dues and what’s included. Reach out to Andrew Holm and The Holm Group and they’ll set that up and give you honest feedback on whether it fits what you’re after.

Learn More

Want to see the wider community? Browse what’s currently for sale on our Scottsdale Ranch homes for sale page. And for city info and services, check the City of Scottsdale website.

Work With Andrew and The Holm Group

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Mission Monterey Homes For Sale

Last Updated: October 2026