Pinnacle Canyon at Troon North Homes For Sale

Pinnacle Canyon is a gated luxury community set right inside Troon North, the famous golf enclave in North Scottsdale. Because it wraps around the Pinnacle Course, many homes look straight out over the fairways, the boulders, and the high Sonoran Desert, with sweeping mountain and city-light views. Built mostly in the early 2000s, it offers large custom homes on generous lots in one of Scottsdale’s marquee golf settings.

If you want a gated, view-rich custom home at Troon North, Pinnacle Canyon belongs on your short list.

Quick Fact	Pinnacle Canyon at Troon North
Location	Inside Troon North, North Scottsdale
Golf	Wraps around the Pinnacle Course at Troon North
Built	Mostly early 2000s
Builder	Various custom builders within Troon North's master plan
Home Styles	Large luxury custom homes
Home Sizes	Roughly 3,500 to 7,500 sq ft
Lot Sizes	Generous lots, often one to two-plus acres
Price Range	About $850,000 to $2,700,000
HOA	Gated; HOA maintains gate and common areas
Golf Membership	Troon North membership generally separate from HOA dues
School District	Cave Creek Unified School District
Views	Golf-course, mountain, and city-light views

Pinnacle Canyon at Troon North at a Glance: Pinnacle Canyon is a gated community inside the Troon North golf enclave in North Scottsdale, wrapping around the Pinnacle Course so many homes overlook the fairways and desert. Homes are large custom residences built mostly in the early 2000s on generous lots.

What Homes Cost in Pinnacle Canyon

This is a luxury market. Homes here have generally ranged from about $850,000 to $2,700,000, with renovated estates and premium view lots reaching the top of that range and sometimes beyond. Price depends on the size, the lot, the views, and how updated the home is. Because it’s a gated custom community, homes don’t come up often, so ask for the latest when you’re ready.

The Homes

Pinnacle Canyon is all about large custom homes with big views:

Luxury custom homes, most built in the early 2000s
A wide size range, roughly 3,500 to 7,500 square feet
Generous lots, often one to two-plus acres, set among the boulders
Golf-course, mountain, and city-light views throughout

Who Built It

Because Pinnacle Canyon sits within the Troon North master plan, custom builders shaped the individual homes, so you’ll find real variety in design and finish. As a result, buyers can choose a move-in-ready estate or find a home to renovate to their own taste.

HOA and What’s Included

As a gated community inside Troon North, Pinnacle Canyon has an HOA that maintains the gate and the common areas, which helps keep the setting private and well-kept. Golf membership at Troon North is generally separate from the HOA, so ask what the current dues cover and how club membership works for the specific home you’re considering.

What’s in the Community

You get privacy plus a world-class golf setting:

A gated entry and a private, boulder-strewn desert setting
Frontage and proximity to the Pinnacle Course at Troon North
Big mountain, desert, and city-light views
Close to top dining like Mastro’s and shopping at nearby AJ’s Fine Foods

Things to Do Nearby

Golf

Troon North Golf Club’s two acclaimed courses sit right here, and other North Scottsdale clubs are a short drive away, so golfers are spoiled for choice.

Getting Outside

You can hike and bike the trails around Pinnacle Peak Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, both close by, for some of the best desert scenery in the Valley.

Shopping and Eating

Nearby you’ll find standout dining like Mastro’s and Michael’s at the Citadel, plus everyday shopping at AJ’s Fine Foods, with more in North Scottsdale a short drive off.

Schools

The Cave Creek Unified School District serves Pinnacle Canyon, with North Scottsdale schools nearby, plus private options. Boundaries can vary by address, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific home if that matters to you.

Why People Like Living Here

People choose Pinnacle Canyon for the rare mix of a gated setting, big views, and world-class golf right outside the door. Because Troon North stays in such high demand, buyers get a lifestyle they love along with a home that holds its appeal over time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pinnacle Canyon

1. What’s there to do near Pinnacle Canyon?

Golf leads the way, with Troon North’s two courses right here. Beyond that, you can hike Pinnacle Peak Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, dine at spots like Mastro’s, and reach North Scottsdale’s shopping and nightlife with a short drive.

2. What are the best outdoor spots nearby?

Pinnacle Peak Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve top the list, with miles of desert trails and big views. The high Sonoran setting around the community itself is a draw too, full of boulders and saguaros.

3. How’s the golf at and around Pinnacle Canyon?

It’s exceptional. The community wraps the Pinnacle Course at Troon North, one of the best-known layouts in Arizona, and several other top North Scottsdale clubs sit a short drive away.

4. Where do people shop and eat near Pinnacle Canyon?

Standout restaurants like Mastro’s and Michael’s at the Citadel are close by, and AJ’s Fine Foods handles everyday shopping. For more, North Scottsdale’s shops and dining sit just a short drive off.

5. How’s the commute and getting around from Pinnacle Canyon?

It’s a North Scottsdale location, so you’re a bit removed from the city core, which is part of the appeal. Even so, the Loop 101 and North Scottsdale’s business and shopping districts stay a reasonable drive away.

6. Is Pinnacle Canyon close to the airport?

It’s farther from Sky Harbor than central-city neighborhoods, given its North Scottsdale setting. Scottsdale Airport, used by private aviation, sits closer, and many residents accept the extra distance to Sky Harbor in exchange for the scenery and quiet.

7. How hot are the summers, and how do people handle it?

Summers get hot, though the higher desert elevation here can feel a touch milder than the valley floor. Residents handle it the local way: pools, shaded patios, early tee times, and morning hikes before the heat builds.

8. Is Pinnacle Canyon walkable or bikeable?

It’s more of a drive-and-explore community than a walkable one, given the large lots and desert terrain. That said, the nearby trails and quiet streets are excellent for walking, hiking, and road biking.

9. What’s nearby for weekends and getaways?

Plenty. Beyond golf and hiking right here, you’re close to North Scottsdale’s dining and resorts, with easy trips toward Cave Creek, Bartlett Lake, and the high country when you want to get out of town.

10. How do I learn more and get started in Pinnacle Canyon?

Because it’s a gated, low-inventory luxury community, it helps to have a local specialist watching it for you. Reach out to Andrew Holm and The Holm Group at 480-206-4265 to get started.

Learn More

Want the bigger picture at Troon North? Have a look at our Troon North homes for sale page. And for city info and services, check the City of Scottsdale website.

Work With Andrew and The Holm Group

Thinking about buying or selling in Pinnacle Canyon or anywhere in Troon North? Andrew Holm and The Holm Group know this part of the Valley well, and they’re straightforward and easy to work with. Give Andrew a call at 480-206-4265 and he’ll gladly walk you through the right next step, with no pressure at all.