New Construction Homes in Scottsdale AZ (2026): Communities, Builders & How to Buy

Scottsdale New-Construction Communities (Checked November 2, 2026)

Each row below was listed on the builder’s own website when I checked it on November 2, 2026. Prices are the builder’s published “from” figures, shown as listed by the builder on November 2, 2026. Builders change pricing, release phases and sell out without notice, so treat this as a starting list and confirm with the sales office (or ask me to) before you visit.

Read this before you rely on the table. The “Area” column is the city and ZIP the builder lists for its sales center or community. A Scottsdale mailing address does not by itself prove a lot is inside City of Scottsdale limits, and jurisdiction can affect water service, taxes and services, so confirm it on the parcel record with the Maricopa County Assessor before you sign. Other builders may also be selling in Scottsdale; I only listed communities I could confirm on the builder’s own site on that date. For upper-end and custom options, see my Scottsdale luxury new developments guide; for one builder in depth, see the Toll Brothers Arizona guide.

How Buying New Construction Works in Scottsdale

The communities in the table above are in north and northeast Scottsdale. In established central and south Scottsdale neighborhoods, new homes are more often infill, rebuilds or custom projects on individual lots. The buying process with a production or semi-custom builder usually runs in this order:

1. Register your agent and tour models. The first visit is when many builders record who represents you.
2. Choose between a to-be-built home and a quick move-in home. A to-be-built home lets you pick the lot, plan and options; a quick move-in home is already under way or finished, with most choices made.
3. Sign the builder’s purchase contract and pay the deposit schedule it sets. This is the builder’s own document, not the standard Arizona resale contract.
4. Make design center selections by the builder’s deadline.
5. Construction, with optional independent inspections at key stages.
6. Final walkthrough, punch list and closing. Timelines vary by builder, community and permit schedule; get the builder’s estimate in writing and read how the contract treats delays.

Agent Registration and Buyer Representation

The builder’s on-site sales team works for the builder. A buyer’s agent works for you: reading the builder contract with you, comparing lots and options, checking CFD and HOA costs, coordinating inspections and staying on the builder through construction and the walkthrough. For a deeper look at whether you need an agent for new construction, see my new construction buyer’s agent guide.

What I do on a new construction purchase

• Before the visit: confirm each builder’s agent-registration rule and what the builder publishes about pricing and incentives.
• Lot and plan: compare lot premiums, orientation, what is planned next door, and resale considerations.
• Contract: walk through deposit terms, delay language, change-order cutoffs and warranty documents with you (I’m not your attorney; for legal questions, ask one).
• Costs: pull HOA dues and any CFD/SID assessment from the builder’s disclosures.
• Construction: help schedule independent inspections and keep communication with the builder in writing.
• Closing: attend the walkthrough and track the punch list.

CFD, SID and HOA Costs

Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and similar special districts are created under Arizona law (A.R.S. Title 48) to finance infrastructure in new development. Where one applies, the repayment shows up as an assessment or additional tax on the property tax bill, on top of regular property taxes and any HOA dues. Whether a district applies, and how much it costs, depends on the specific community and parcel; many Scottsdale communities have none, and some have one. Don’t estimate it from another neighborhood.

• Ask the builder in writing: “Is this lot in a CFD, SID or other special district? What is the current annual assessment, and is there a maximum?”
• Ask for the subdivision public report and the HOA documents, and read the sections on assessments, dues and fees.
• Check an existing parcel in the same community on the Maricopa County Treasurer’s site to see how assessments appear on a real tax bill.
• Give your lender the full figure; lenders count property taxes, assessments and HOA dues in your monthly housing payment.

More detail: CFD and SID fees on Arizona new construction. Or use the CFD/HOA cost check and I’ll pull the numbers for the lot you’re considering.

Builder’s Preferred Lender vs. Your Own Lender

Builders commonly tie incentives (closing-cost credits, rate buydowns, option credits) to using their affiliated or preferred lender. Sometimes that package is the better deal and sometimes a higher rate or fees offset it. The only way to know is to compare full numbers on the same loan.

Get the incentive terms in writing, including whether you lose them if you switch lenders, and the date they expire.

The Builder Contract: What to Read Closely

Builder contracts are drafted by the builder and differ from builder to builder. Read these parts before you sign:

• Deposits: how much, when each payment is due, and when each becomes non-refundable.
• Completion and delays: the estimated completion date, how much delay the contract allows, and whether you can cancel if it runs long. Coordinate any rate lock with this.
• Price changes: whether the price is fixed or can change, and under what conditions.
• Change orders: the cutoff for changes and how they are priced.
• Inspection access: whether you may bring an independent inspector during construction, and the builder’s rules for site visits.
• Warranty and dispute terms: the builder’s written warranty, how claims are made, and any arbitration clause.
• Financing and sale contingencies: whether the builder accepts a contingency on selling your current home.

Design Center: What to Decide Now vs. Later

Design center choices are where budgets drift. Set a number before your appointment and sort options into two groups.

Get quotes from outside contractors for the second group before deciding. Some lenders and builders limit what can be done before closing, so ask.

Independent Inspections During Construction

City inspections check code compliance at set points; they are not a review of workmanship on your behalf. Many buyers hire their own licensed inspector for some or all of these stages (confirm the builder’s access rules in the contract first):

Post-tension slabs are common in Arizona; never cut or drill into one without the builder’s or an engineer’s approval.

Warranty and Defect Claims in Arizona

Coverage periods come from the builder’s written warranty, so read that document before you sign and keep it after closing. Separately, Arizona’s purchaser dwelling act requires a buyer to give the seller written notice of a construction defect claim and an opportunity to repair or replace before filing a lawsuit (A.R.S. §12-1362, azleg.gov, accessed November 2, 2026). For questions about a specific claim, talk to an Arizona attorney. More: Arizona builder warranty guide.

New Construction Buyer Checklist

Before visiting model homes

• Contact your agent first; many builders require agent registration at the first visit
• Get pre-approved with a lender of your choice so you can compare the builder’s lender offer
• Ask whether the community has a CFD/SID and what the HOA dues are
• Know whether you need to sell a home first, and ask whether the builder accepts that contingency

Choosing a lot and plan

• Compare lot premiums with what the lot actually offers: size, view, privacy, orientation
• Consider sun exposure on the backyard and patio
• Ask what is planned on nearby parcels and how many phases remain to be built
• Confirm jurisdiction and school assignment directly with the city and school district

Contract and design center

• Read the full contract, including deposits, delays, price changes and warranty
• Get CFD/SID and HOA figures in writing
• Set a design center budget before the appointment
• Compare the builder lender’s Loan Estimate with an outside one

During construction and closing

• Schedule independent pre-slab, pre-drywall and final inspections if the contract allows
• Keep all communication with the builder in writing
• Avoid new credit or job changes before closing without talking to your lender
• Do the final walkthrough with a written punch list and keep the warranty claim instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which builders are building new homes in Scottsdale?

When checked on November 2, 2026, Toll Brothers, Shea Homes and David Weekley Homes each listed communities with Scottsdale addresses on their own websites, including communities in Storyrock, Sereno Canyon, HighPoint, Preserve Ranch, Black Mountain and Cavasson. Builders open and sell out communities often, so confirm current availability with the builder or your agent before visiting.

Do I need to register my agent before visiting a Scottsdale model home?

Often, yes. Many builders require your agent to be registered at your first visit, and some won’t add an agent later. Ask how buyer representation works on that builder’s contract, because terms vary by builder, and contact your agent before your first visit.

What is a CFD or SID on new construction?

A Community Facilities District (CFD) or similar special district is created under Arizona law (A.R.S. Title 48) to finance infrastructure in new development. Where one applies, owners repay it through an assessment on the property tax bill, in addition to regular property taxes and HOA dues. Whether one applies depends on the specific community and parcel, so ask the builder for the current and maximum annual amount in writing before you sign.

What warranty comes with a new Scottsdale home?

Coverage periods come from the builder’s written warranty, so read it before you sign. Arizona law (A.R.S. §12-1362) also requires a buyer to give the seller written notice of a construction defect and an opportunity to repair before filing a lawsuit. For a specific claim, consult an Arizona attorney.

Should I use the builder’s preferred lender?

Not automatically. Builder incentives are often tied to their preferred lender, and sometimes that package is the better deal. Get a Loan Estimate from the builder’s lender and one from an outside lender for the same loan, and compare rate, fees and cash to close before deciding.