Major Milestones Mark the Next Chapter at Optima McDowell Mountain™

Exciting progress continues at Optima McDowell Mountain™, where the vision for North Scottsdale's newest luxury condominium community is becoming reality. With construction moving ahead on schedule, the first for-sale tower, 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain™, has officially topped out, marking the completion of the building's structural framework and signals the next phase of bringing this architecturally distinctive community to life.

The momentum extends well beyond construction. Buyer interest continues to accelerate, with nearly 40% of the residences already claimed ahead of anticipated move-ins beginning in May 2027. Demand has been especially strong for the community's most sought-after floor plans. Every combination residence has sold, only two Signature Collection residences remain available, and two Signature Collection homes have recently sold for more than $3 million. At the neighboring apartment community, 7220 Optima McDowell Mountain™, leasing has surpassed 50% occupancy and is quickly approaching 65%, reinforcing the growing appeal of Optima®'s newest North Scottsdale neighborhood.

As work progresses throughout 7230, the building is beginning to reflect the design vision that has defined Optima® communities for decades. The exterior façade continues to advance, courtyard landscaping is currently being installed, and Optima's signature vertical landscaping system will soon transform the architecture into a living extension of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. The completed model residence and Sales Gallery now offer prospective homeowners the opportunity to experience firsthand the thoughtful floor plans, sophisticated interiors, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that distinguish the community.

"As the site continues to take shape, we look forward to welcoming new residents into the remaining residences at 7220 and 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain™. The architecture, open space, and wellness-centered amenities have been the top reasons provided by the residents who have chosen Optima McDowell Mountain.” ~ David Hovey Jr., AIA, President of Optima.

Those amenities continue to set a new benchmark for luxury living in North Scottsdale. Each residential building is centered around approximately 1.5 acres of private resort-caliber amenities designed to support wellness, recreation, and everyday connection. Atop 7230, residents will enjoy a spectacular rooftop Sky Deck featuring a 50-meter Olympic-length heated lap pool, spa, sauna, cold plunge, perimeter running track, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, shaded lounges, yoga studios, and panoramic views stretching across the McDowell Mountains, Camelback Mountain, and Pinnacle Peak. On the ground level, a robust collection of amenities includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, Pilates studio, massage and recovery spaces, indoor basketball and pickleball court, outdoor pickleball arenas, golf simulator, sports lounge, movie theater, chef's kitchen, business center, pet spa, children's play areas, and beautifully landscaped gathering spaces.

The community itself has been thoughtfully designed to foster an active outdoor lifestyle. Nearly 75% of the 22-acre site—approximately 15 acres—is dedicated to open space, creating an environment where architecture and nature exist in harmony. At the heart of the neighborhood, a 10-acre central park connects residents to walking paths, bicycle routes, and Scottsdale's extensive trail network while placing premier shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and outdoor recreation just minutes from home. Convenient access to Loop 101 also connects homeowners to Scottsdale's growing employment centers, Sky Harbor International Airport, and destinations throughout the Valley, making the community especially attractive for those seeking a sophisticated lock-and-leave lifestyle.

Optima McDowell Mountain™ is equally forward-thinking in its approach to sustainability. The development incorporates the largest private rainwater harvesting system in the United States, capable of storing up to 210,000 gallons of water to support the community's extensive landscaping. It is also the first project in Scottsdale designed under the city's adopted International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and International Green Construction Code (IgCC). Additional features—including self-irrigating vertical landscaping, rooftop solar panels, high-efficiency VRF heating and cooling systems, induction cooking, underground parking, EV charging, and energy-conscious building systems—reflect Optima's ongoing commitment to responsible, high-performance design.

With construction reaching new milestones, exceptional buyer momentum, and one of the Valley's most thoughtfully designed new neighborhoods continuing to emerge, the future at 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain™ has never looked brighter.

Now is an exceptional time to explore available residences before the community's next chapter begins. Visit the Sales Gallery to tour the completed model home, experience the architecture firsthand, and discover why so many buyers have already chosen Optima McDowell Mountain™ as their future home ahead of 2027 move-ins.