Optima has officially launched sales for the first luxury condominium tower at Optima McDowell Mountain. This $1 billion master-planned community in North Scottsdale is already attracting strong interest, with nearly $27 million in early reservations secured prior to the public sales release.
The development marks Optima’s return to the Arizona for-sale market for the first time in four years. Its new project blends cutting-edge architectural design, sustainability innovations, and a lifestyle-forward amenity experience. The first tower, named 7230, will offer 196 residences ranging from 728 to 2,204 square feet.
The homes will feature one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts with signature elements such as floor-to-ceiling glass walls, lush private terraces, designer kitchens, and integrated smart-home technology. Prices are estimated to begin in the $600,000s for one-bedroom units, the $900,000s for two-bedroom units, and around $1.4 million for three-bedroom residences.
Optima McDowell Mountain will encompass six eight-story towers set across a 22-acre site at the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Loop 101. The community will include a mix of condominiums and rental apartments and approximately 36,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The project is designed to integrate with its natural surroundings and emphasizes green space, walkability, and ecological harmony.
“This is a significant milestone for Optima,” President David Hovey Jr., AIA, said. “It’s the first time in four years we’ve introduced for-sale residences in Arizona, and we’re bringing everything we’ve learned into this new community. Optima McDowell Mountain reflects our ongoing commitment to thoughtful design and quality living, and it represents the next chapter in our legacy.”
Atop 7230, a rooftop Sky Deck will offer panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains and feature an Olympic-length heated lap pool, a running track, a cold plunge, a spa, a sauna, firepits, yoga studios, outdoor kitchens, shaded lounge areas, and entertainment zones.
Ground-level amenities will elevate the living experience with a high-tech fitness center, Pilates and group training spaces, indoor/outdoor workout areas, a basketball/pickleball court, massage room, golf simulator, bocce court, movie theater, chef’s kitchen for private events, and dedicated children’s play zones. Additional features include a business center, pet spa, and outdoor relaxation areas.
Environmental sustainability is a cornerstone of development. Optima McDowell Mountain will be home to the largest private rainwater harvesting system in the United States. This underground system will collect and store up to 210,000 gallons of rainwater to irrigate the site, significantly reducing water consumption.
Additional features include self-irrigating vertical landscaping that provides natural insulation and air purification, rooftop solar panels, underground parking to reduce surface heat, high-efficiency variable refrigerant flow HVAC systems, induction cooktops in all homes, and EV charging stations available to both residents and guests.
With sales for the first condominium tower now underway, completion is expected in summer 2027. Interested parties can learn more by visiting OptimaMcDowellMountain.com.
