The northern Valley of the takes you back to the Western roots of Arizona. Just past the north Phoenix and Scottsdale areas is located the small, rugged, and charming old west are the towns of Cave Creek and Carefree. Homes in style of ranch, territorial Santa Fe and Santa Barbara mission are nestled away in the mountain boulder rock settings surrounded by cactus and desert views. In Cave Creek the homes list for $150-$250 per square foot depending on the location, construction, and amenities of the home. In North Scottsdale and Carefree the homes are selling for $325-$700 per square foot. These areas have some of the Valley’s best dining, hiking, horseback riding, golf, and outdoor activities.