Townhouse For Sale in Scottsdale, Arizona - Zip Code 85254

townhouse for Sale in Scottsdale, Arizona - Zip Code 85254. This townhouse for sale is located within Scottsdale, AZ. The area for this townhouse for sale comprises a large area of northeast Phoenix and a small part of northwest Scottsdale stretching from Shea Boulevard in the south to the Central Arizona Project canal in the north. The western boundary is Tatum Boulevard and the eastern boundary is Scottsdale Road.

ZIP code 85254 is unusual in that it is split between two different cities - Phoenix and Scottsdale. In fact 85254 is probably the most unusual ZIP codes in Arizona in that 85% of the homes within its boundary lie within the city of Phoenix and yet their correct postal address is "Scottsdale 85254". This is because the USPS office that serves the area is located inside Scottsdale. This illustrates that ZIP codes are tied to post offices, not to cities. See the Wikipedia entry on ZIP codes for further details. For the homes affected, Scottsdale is the "default place name" for postal purposes only For all other purposes they are part of the city of Phoenix.

The surrounding area of the townhouse for sale includes the Orange Tree Golf Resort, Kierland Golf Club, Desert Springs Park, Sereno Park, Desert Horizon Park, Mescal Park, Jackrabbit Park, Kierland Commons, Sandpiper Park, Kierland Park, Sonrisa Park, Crossed Arrows Park, Paradise Village Gateway, and part of Stonecreek Golf Club.

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The area of this townhouse for sale is located within driving distance of Scottsdale Fashion Square, as well as many more shopping and dining opportunities within the heart of Scottsdale.

Scottsdale incorporated as a city in 1951, but was inhabited by the Hohokam indian tribe much earlier than that. The city is bordered by Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Carefree, Tempe, Fountain Hills, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

According to the 2010 Census, approximately 245,500 people call Scottsdale their home. Because tourism is the top employer in the city, this townhouse for sale is close to many wonderful amenities. World class golf, dining and resorts are all within minutes driving. Several Major League baseball teams have their Spring Training facilities located in Scottsdale, including the brand new Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Center.

There is also a rich arts culture throughout the city, including museums, music venues of all types, as well as special events. There is also plenty of night life located within a short drive of this townhouse for sale.