GOLF COMMUNITY GUIDE

The Boulders

A resort, two Jay Morrish golf courses and twelve neighborhoods set among the granite on the Scottsdale and Carefree line.

The Boulders is built around its rock. Granite boulder piles rise out of the desert here, and the homes, the two golf courses and The Boulders Resort and Spa were tucked in around them rather than built over them. More than half of the 1,300 acres is left as open space, so it feels quieter than you might expect from a resort community. One thing buyers should know early: buying a home here and joining the club are two separate decisions.

At a glance

Golf: two 18-hole courses, North and South, both designed by Jay Morrish. Members and resort guests alternate days on each course.
Resort: The Boulders Resort and Spa, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, sits at the center of the community.
Homes: twelve neighborhoods, from lock-and-leave patio homes and casitas to custom homes on larger lots.
Location: on the Scottsdale and Carefree line, 85266 and 85377, a few minutes from downtown Carefree.

The market right now

The Boulders is a steady market, with 41 homes sold in the past year and 7 for sale now. Half of last year’s sales closed under $1.45 million, and the highest closed at $4 million, so there is room here for a lock-and-leave casita or a full-time custom home.

Homes for sale

Sold, last 12 months

$1.45M

Median sold price

$494

Median price per sq ft

Median days on market

96%

Sold price to list price

How long homes took to sell

Under 30 days · 22%

31 to 60 days · 27%

61 to 90 days · 12%

91 to 120 days · 5%

More than 120 days · 34%

Price range

For sale now: $950,000 to $1,999,000, with a median home of about 3,030 square feet.

Sold in the last 12 months: $727,500 to $4,000,000, with a median home of about 3,030 square feet.

See homes for sale in The Boulders

Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, residential listings in The Boulders subdivisions, 85266 and 85377. Active figures as of October 11, 2026. Sold figures cover October 11, 2025 through October 11, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Membership

Membership at The Boulders Club is separate from owning a home. Golf membership is open whether or not you own here, while the social and clubhouse memberships are reserved for Boulders homeowners. Depending on the level, members also get use of the spa, the fitness center, and the tennis and pickleball courts. If the club matters to you, we talk about which level fits before we look at homes.

For the latest on membership options, fees and waitlists, contact Abby Burton.

Questions buyers ask

What do homes cost in The Boulders?

Homes for sale right now range from $950,000 to $1,999,000. Over the last 12 months, the median sold price was $1.45 million.

How long do homes take to sell in The Boulders?

The median over the last 12 months was 64 days on market, and homes sold for a median of 96% of their list price.

Do you have to join the club to live in The Boulders?

No. Owning a home and joining The Boulders Club are separate. Golf membership does not require owning a home here, while the social and clubhouse memberships do.