McCormick Ranch

History

The history of this community dates back to the 1940’s when the land that is now McCormick Ranch was purchased by Fowler and Anne McCormick as a breeding farm for Arabian horses. (Fowler McCormick was the grandson of Cyrus McCormick, who invented the reaper, a crop-harvesting machine). Anne McCormick’s main interest was raising horses, and she later helped establish Scottsdale’s All Arabian Show. In 1967, Anne donated a parcel of the ranch to the City of Scottsdale for what is now known as McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. In 1970, the seven-square-mile ranch was sold to the developer of the McCormick Ranch community, and the community became one of the first master-planned neighborhoods in the Valley. Ponds that surrounded Anne McCormick’s horse stables were made into man-made lakes. Today there are a total of 10 lakes and they are one of the signature characteristics of McCormick Ranch, along with the lush grassy landscaping, greenbelts, and parks. Many of the lakes are stocked with fish and several others can be used for sailing.

 

Real Estate

McCormick Ranch offers a variety of housing possibilities, including townhomes, condominiums, patio homes, single-family detached homes, waterfront homes, golf course homes, and custom homes. There are over 67 different subdivisions in this community – you are sure to find a home that suits your needs and taste.

 

McCormick Ranch Golf & Country Club

Two 18-hole golf courses wind through the heart of McCormick Ranch and belong to the public-play McCormick Ranch Golf Club. The Pine Course and Palm Course are aptly named for the types of trees that are predominant on each course. Both courses are parkland-style courses with lush grass and landscaping, mature trees, water features, and gorgeous views of Camelback Mountain from many vantage points on the course.