SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Optima McDowell Mountain, a visionary mixed-use development comprising six eight-story condominiums and apartments across 22 acres in the heart of North Scottsdale, announces key property achievements, including its completed apartment tower, 7220 Optima McDowell Mountain, surpassing 50% leased occupancy and approaching 65%, and its under-construction condominium tower, 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain, officially topping out.
Once complete, 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain will introduce 196 condominium homes with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Scheduled for resident move-ins beginning in 2027, the condominium tower continues to make significant construction progress, with the building façade nearing completion, courtyard landscaping currently being installed, and Optima’s signature vertical landscaping set to be installed this month. 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain continues to see steady demand with approximately 40% of the homes sold, all combination residences sold and only two Signature Collection residences remaining, as two recently sold for over $3M.
7230 Optima McDowell Mountain’s model home is now complete for potential buyers to preview. The Sales Gallery is open, inviting prospective buyers to experience firsthand the innovative architecture, sophisticated design and exceptional lifestyle that define this premier 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,” said David Hovey Jr., AIA, president of Optima, “The architecture, open space, and wellness-centered amenities have been the top reasons provided by the residents who have chosen Optima McDowell Mountain.”
Each residential building at Optima McDowell Mountain will be anchored by approximately 1.5 acres of resort-caliber amenities. At the rooftop level of 7230 Optima McDowell Mountain, a dramatic rooftop sky deck unfolds with panoramic McDowell Mountain views, an Olympic-length heated lap pool, a perimeter running track, outdoor spa, cold plunge, sauna, firepits, lounge areas, outdoor kitchens, indoor and outdoor yoga studios and entertainment zones with TVs, shaded arbors and lush foliage. Ground-level amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center with indoor and outdoor training areas; Pilates studio, group fitness space and locker rooms; sauna, massage room, cold plunge, and spa; indoor pickleball/basketball court; two outdoor pickleball arenas and bocce court; indoor golf simulator, sports lounge, and outdoor chipping and putting area; business center with conference and huddle rooms; movie theater and a chef’s kitchen-equipped party room; indoor and outdoor children’s play areas; pet park and pet spa; and outdoor lounge with a spa and cold plunge.
With approximately 15 acres dedicated to open space, representing nearly 75% of the property, Optima McDowell Mountain is designed to feel like an oasis—vibrant, walkable and deeply connected to the natural landscape. A 10-acre central park serves as the heart of the community, surrounded by pedestrian paths and biking trails that link to Scottsdale’s trail systems and Bicycle Master Plan. Residents enjoy the tranquility of the desert while staying connected to North Scottsdale’s premier dining, entertainment and shopping destinations just minutes away.
Optima McDowell Mountain also pioneers an innovative model for environmentally conscious development. The community features the largest private rainwater harvesting system in the U.S., designed to reduce overall water use, with an underground vault that can store up to 210,000 gallons of rainwater for on-site irrigation. The project is also the first in Scottsdale to be built under the newly adopted International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and International Green Construction Code (IgCC).
Other sustainability features include solar panels, self-irrigating vertical landscaping for natural insulation and air purification, 100% underground parking to reduce surface heat retention, high-efficiency VRF heating/cooling systems, induction cooktops in the residences, and EV charging in the parking garage for both residents and guests.
About Optima McDowell Mountain: Optima McDowell Mountain is a visionary mixed-use development nestled in the heart of North Scottsdale. Spanning 22 acres, this neighborhood blends modern luxury and sustainability, offering for sale and rental residences across six architecturally striking, eight-story buildings. A bold testament to Optima’s design philosophy, the community is built around the principles of biophilic design, with 75% of its expansive grounds dedicated to open space. Optima McDowell Mountain incorporates cutting-edge sustainability features, including the largest private rainwater harvesting system in the U.S. and a pioneering vertical landscape system that transforms the community into a desert oasis. Residents will experience an unparalleled lifestyle, with each building containing its own ~1.5 acres of resort-style amenities, including a rooftop sky deck with a 50-meter Olympic-length pool, a running track that will follow the perimeter of the roof, outdoor fire pit lounges, and more, along with robust ground-floor amenities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor basketball/pickleball court, outdoor pickleball arena, outdoor putting and chipping area, and more. With the first phase, including one apartment tower debuted in fall 2025 and one condominium tower arriving in summer 2027, Optima McDowell Mountain is poised to redefine elevated Arizona living for generations to come.
About Optima: Optima is a design-driven real estate development firm that has spent over four decades redefining modern living with renowned urban and suburban luxury residential communities. With architecturally striking residential communities, Optima seamlessly weaves together design, nature, and a deep sense of connection. A vertically integrated approach—overseeing every detail from development, design, construction, sales, marketing, and management—creates the freedom to push boundaries, refine efficiencies, and shape environments that inspire and engage. The result has been more than 40 developments across Arizona and Illinois and national recognition with over 100 prestigious awards for industry-leading designs. Each project is a testament to the belief that architecture should be felt as much as it is seen—where space, light, and materiality come together to create vibrant, connected communities. Rooted in modernist traditions yet constantly evolving, Optima continues to transform the built environment, reimagining the way people experience home.
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