Welcome to Rio Verde, Arizona County: Maricopa Population: 26,361 Founded: 1865-1890 Square Miles: 5 Distance from Sky Harbor Airport: 35 Miles Approx. Drive Time: 44 Minutes City Sales Tax: 1.5% State Sales Tax: 5.6% Average Sales Price: $471,600 Just east of Scottsdale, Rio Verde is known for its spectacular mountain views and outstanding amenities, including two Tom Lehman designed, traditional style golf courses. Home to an adult golfing community, the associated Rio Verde Country Club has exclusive access to the championship, Tom Lehman designed courses.

The Rio Verde Community Center also provides an abundance of services for residents. Stay for a few days in the Discovery Stay Homes to get to know the community, play a few rounds, and imagine life as a resident of this comfortable community.

Rio Verde, AZ History The area surrounding the Rio Verde community, northeast of Scottsdale, was settled by small farmers in the 1880s, who grew hay and alfalfa to provide for the nearby Fort McDowell US Army camp (1865–1890) (now the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation).

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