by Paul Slaybaugh | Jun 6, 2010 | McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
Palo Viento 2 is a McCormick Ranch subdivision long revered for its proximity to the McCormick Ranch Golf Course. It boasts a combination of production-level homes and unique custom homes. Located immediately South of the Via De Ventura and Via Linda intersection, the majority of the neighborhood was developed by Camelot Homes (later known as “Hancock”) in the late 1970s.
Like it’s sister subdivision to the North, Vista De La Tierra, models included:
Palo Viento 2 in McCormick Ranch
- The Regal: Approx. 2004-2109 square feet, 3-4 bedrooms, flat ceilings.
- The Monarch: Approx. 2274 square feet, 3 bedrooms (den option), flat ceilings.
- The Windsor: Approx. 2364 square feet, 3 bedrooms, partial vaulted ceilings.
- The Chateau: Approx. 2669 square feet, 4 bedrooms, partial vaulted ceilings.
- The Lancelot: Approx. 2748 square feet, 4 bedrooms, partial vaulted ceilings.
- The Embassy: Approx. 2914 square feet, 4 bedrooms, partial vaulted ceilings.
(See these models on the McCormick Ranch Floor Plan page)
In addition to these Camelot homes, there are custom built homes which line the McCormick Ranch Golf Club’s Palm Course.
In total, there are 97 improved properties in Palo Viento 2.
The average house size is 2698 square feet, with a range spanning 1882 sq ft – 4014 sq ft.
The majority of construction took place between 1977-1980. Several older properties have been virtually razed to make way for new construction. The most recently constructed property in Palo Viento 2 per the Maricopa County Tax Assessor’s Office is 2004. Several original properties are currently undergoing expansive renovation which will require new Certificate’s Of Occupancy.
95 are single level, with the remaining 2 having two stories.
90 of these properties have pools (93%).
McCormick Ranch Golf Club – Palm Course
In addition to the prestige of being a golf course subdivision, Palo Viento 2 is located just South of Lake Margherite (just Northeast of the Via De Ventura /Via Linda intersection). This subdivision is coveted for its winding streets and intimate culdesacs as well. Immediate access to the revered McCormick Ranch bike path system makes for a quick stroll around the lakes, through the golf course and to favorite local establishments such as The Melting Pot, Butters, Zipps, TCBY, The Village Roastery, and more.
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Directly West lies Palo Viento 1 and Paradise Valley Farms, which boasts multi-million dollar properties renowned for waterfront lots and oversized 1 acre lots respectively.
Palo Viento 2 lies in the Saguaro High School District, which includes Kiva Elementary and Mohave Middle Schools. All are rated as “excelling” in perhaps the most prestigious school district in the state, The Scottsdale Unified School District (#48).
Truly one of the jewels of McCormick Ranch, Palo Viento 2 is a great place to live for people from all walks of life. Singles, families, empty nest retirees … there is something for everyone in this amazing community.
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by Paul Slaybaugh | May 24, 2010 | Scottsdale, Stuff To Do
“ALL ABOARD!”
The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park has been a staple of Scottsdale, AZ since opening to the public in 1975. The 30 acre park sits on land that was donated to the city in 1967 by the Fowler McCormick family. The jewel of the park is the 5/12 (5 inches equals 1 foot) standard Paradise & Pacific Railroad. The train runs year-round, with rides available to visitors every 30 minutes on weekdays, and continuously on weekends during park hours. With assistance from former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater, the train was actually constructed by the United States Marine Corps as part of a training exercise.
In addition to the fully operational railroad, the park features a variety of additional attractions including a carousel, playground, Western Town play area, authentic railroad exhibits, ramadas for parties/picnics, designated birthday party train cars, stage for evening performances, xeroscape arboretum, railroad museum, eating areas, live steamers (miniature train for small children), model train clubs and more.
The park is not just a paradise for the kids, however. It is awash in history for the adults. Exhibits include the 1907 built Magma Arizona Railroad Engine No. 6, which hauled copper from Superior to Magma, AZ for 38 years.
The Roald Amundsen Pullman Car was built in 1928, and used for maximum security travel for every president from Herbert Hoover to Dwight Eisenhower. The Baggage Car which currently houses the Railroad Museum was built in 1914 as a sleeping car. It was converted to carry baggage during World War II. The Merci Train was France’s “thank you” to the goodwill of the American public. Following WWII, Americans donated goods and materials to fill 250 railroad cars, which were then delivered to war- ravaged France. France commissioned the Merci Train to return the favor. 49 so-called 40 & 8 boxcars (could hold 40 men or 8 horses) full of French treasures were delivered to America as a gesture of thanks. One of the boxcars is proudly on display.*
The Railroad Park hosts a series of events over the course of the year including Railfair, a free summer concert series, holiday lights, and more. Follow the link below for the full calendar of events.
Railroad Park Event Schedule
The park is also getting a facelift as construction is under way for a new home for the model train clubs that operate on its grounds. Completion is slated for the fall of 2010.
*All McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park facts courtesy of www.therailroadpark.com
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Paul Slaybaugh is a Realtor with Realty Executives in Scottsdale, Arizona. An Arizona native, Paul was raised in McCormick Ranch. He loved riding the Paradise and Pacific Railroad as a child, and he still visits the park every week. Only now he rides with his own little ones.
by Paul Slaybaugh | May 29, 2009 | Scottsdale, Scottsdale Neighborhoods, Scottsdale Real Estate
Got floor plans?
There aren’t too many extra copies of old floor plans floating around for some of the more established communities in Scottsdale. Fortunately, we happen to have a file drawer filled with original builder plans. Included in the mix is one of the more comprehensive collections of floor plans for McCormick Ranch homes that you will find anywhere. Whether you are a buyer admiring McCormick Ranch from a distance or a resident looking for a plan for renovation purposes, etc, you came to the right place.
Click on model names to view floor plans (Those without model hyperlinks are still to be added) or on subdivision names to view the neighborhood synopsis.
Unfortunately, a few builder plans have walked off over the 30 years that we have maintained these files. Have a copy of a floor plan that is not represented here? By all means, shoot it over to us and we’ll add it to the database.
Bear in mind that several subdivisions, such as Palo Viento I, Vista Del Lago, Estados De La Mancha and Los Tesoros, in addition to pockets of Paradise Park Trails and Palo Viento II are comprised of custom homes with no readily available floor plans.
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Learn more about the McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
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Camelot Homes
Subdivisions: (Vista De La Tierra, Palo Viento II, Playa Del Sur, Estate Los Arboles, Paseo Village, Paradise Park Trails, Tierra Del Norte)
Models: The Embassy | The Lancelot | The Chateau | The Windsor | The Monarch | The Regal
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Camelo Vista
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Casa Dia Festivo
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Cavalier
Subdivisions: (Paradise Park Trails)
Models: The Briarcliff | The Chartercrest | The Frontera | The Whethersfield
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Dietz-Crane
Subdivisions: (Carriage Square, Villa La Playa)
Models: The Barcelona | The Hermosa | The Valencia | The Vallarte
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Dix
Subdivisions: (Tierra Feliz, Paradise Park Manor I & II)
Models: Dix-7600 | Dix-7604 | Dix-7605 | Dix-7700 (Tierra Feliz)
Dix-7901 | Dix-7902 | Dix-7903 | Dix-7904 (Bainbridge) | Dix-8001 (The Valencia) (Paradise Park Manor)
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Evans Wythycombe
Subdivisions: (Meridian at McCormick Ranch)
Models: The Apollo | The Aries | The Bella | The Gemini | The Juno
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Gateway
Subdivisions: (Paradise Park Trails)
Models: The Avanti | The Casa Rica | The Sierra | The Tempo | The Vista
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Geoffrey Edmunds
Subdivisions: (Cuernavaca)
Models: Casa Baja | Casa Redonda | Casa Rica | Casa Santiago | Casa Viejo
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Golden Heritage
Subdivisions: (Heritage Terrace, Heritage Village, Paradise Park Trails)
Models: Plan 40 (Heritage Terrace, Heritage Village 1)
Plan 243 | Plan 253 | Plan 263 | Plan 273 | Plan 283 (Heritage Village 2 & 3)
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JA Smith
Subdivisions: (Villa Hermosa)
Models: Plan 1675 | Plan 1953 | Plan 2380 | Plan 2600
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Jaeger
Subdivisions: (Country Horizon)
Models: CH-100 | CH-200 | CH-300 | CH-400 | CH-500 | CH-600
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Key West
Subdivisions: (Suggs Rancho McCormick)
Models: Casa Rica | Hacienda | Posada | Posada (Alternate)
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La Mariposa Villas
Models: Plan A | Plan B | Plan C | Plan C (Option)
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Lakeside Villas
Models: Atwater | Edgewater | Huntington
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Las Palomas
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Malouf Bros
Subdivisions: (El Paseo)
Models: La Elegancia | La Estancia | La Miranda | La Torre Alta
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Metropolitan
Subdivisions: (Villa Hermosa)
Models: Plan One | Plan Two | Plan Three | Plan Four
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Palm Cove
Models: Plan 1 | Plan 2 | Plan 3 | Plan 4 | Plan 5 | Plan 6 | Plan 7
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Pleasant Run
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Riggs
Subdivisions: (Mountain View East)
Models: Model A | Model B | Model C | Model D
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Santa Fe Construction Co / Ballard
Subdivisions: (Santa Fe)
Models: The Barcelona | The Coronado | The Domingo | The Montego
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Sandpiper
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Spanish Oaks
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Suggs
Subdivisions: (Paseo Village, Suggs Rancho McCormick)
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Tarrantini
Subdivisions: (Paradise Park Trails)
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The Villages
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The Villages Five (Starfire)
Models: The Aurora | The Bella | The Covington | The Desert Star
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