Moon Valley Phoenix Real Estate Guide: Country Club Living in North Phoenix
Moon Valley is a 1,600-home neighborhood in North Phoenix, established in the early 1960s and built around Moon Valley Country Club, a private 18-hole championship golf course. It is the closest North Phoenix gets to a true legacy neighborhood: established streets, mature landscaping, and a country club that has been the social center of the area for more than sixty years.
The neighborhood sits in ZIP 85023. Homes range from approximately $450,000 to over $1,000,000, spanning ranch-style classics, custom estates, townhomes, and condos. There are 29 distinct subdivisions inside Moon Valley, each with its own character.
Quick Facts
- ZIP code: 85023 (North Mountain Village)
- Homes: approximately 1,600 across 29 subdivisions
- Established: early 1960s
- Price range: $450,000 to $1,000,000+
- Anchor: Moon Valley Country Club (membership optional)
Where is Moon Valley?
Moon Valley sits in the North Mountain Village of Phoenix, north of Thunderbird Road and west of Cave Creek Road, near 7th Street and Coral Gables Drive. The boundaries run roughly Thunderbird Road to the south, Bell Road to the north, 7th Avenue to the west, and 7th Street to the east. Sky Harbor International Airport is roughly twenty miles south.
What is Moon Valley Country Club?
Moon Valley Country Club is the private club at the heart of the neighborhood, and the reason the area exists in its current form. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course, a par-3 course called the MoonWalk, a driving range, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a fitness center, a restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and event space.
Is membership required to live in Moon Valley?
No. Country club membership is entirely separate from home ownership. Many Moon Valley residents are members. Many are not. Both groups live alongside each other across the same 29 subdivisions.
"Moon Valley is one of the few neighborhoods in North Phoenix where you can buy a 1960s ranch, a 2020s custom estate, or a low-maintenance townhome, all within a few blocks of the same golf course."
What do homes cost in Moon Valley?
Moon Valley pricing is broader than buyers expect, which is part of its appeal. Entry-end inventory starts near $450,000. The upper end runs above $1,000,000 for golf-course frontage and custom estates. Pricing depends heavily on lot, view, and renovation level.
- Condos & townhomes: $300,000 to $475,000
- Original 1960s and 1970s ranch homes: $475,000 to $675,000
- Mid-tier single-family: $675,000 to $900,000
- Golf-course frontage and custom estates: $900,000 to $1.5M+
What is the character of Moon Valley?
Moon Valley is an established, tightly knit neighborhood with a classic Arizona feel. Wide streets, mature trees, and the country club anchor the community's identity. Daily life skews family-oriented with a strong long-term resident base; many homes have been in the same family for decades, and turnover, especially in golf-course subdivisions, can be slow.
Architectural mix
The 29 subdivisions include the original 1960s and 1970s ranch homes that defined the neighborhood, plus a growing pipeline of custom rebuilds and new construction along the perimeter. Buyers should expect a wide range of floor plans, ceiling heights, and lot sizes inside the boundary.
Is Moon Valley a buyer or seller market right now?
North Phoenix favors buyers in 2026. Median sale prices are down 3.8 percent year over year and homes are sitting on the market a median 56 days (Redfin, March 2026). Moon Valley follows that trend. Well-priced golf-course and custom estate properties still move quickly. Anything overpriced sits.
How do Jessie Nixon and Stephen Ensign support Moon Valley buyers and sellers?
Jessie Nixon and Stephen Ensign with W & Partners list and sell homes throughout Moon Valley. Sellers receive a full listing strategy including professional video tours, listing flyers, and YouTube and Meta ad campaigns targeted to active buyers in Greater Phoenix. Buyers receive guidance on lot value, country club proximity, renovation potential, and current pricing across the 29 subdivisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ZIP code is Moon Valley in?
Moon Valley is in 85023, in North Phoenix.
How many homes are in Moon Valley?
Moon Valley is approximately 1,600 homes spread across 29 subdivisions.
Is membership in Moon Valley Country Club required to live in Moon Valley?
No. Country club membership is separate and is not required to own a home in Moon Valley.
What is the price range of Moon Valley homes?
Moon Valley homes range from approximately $450,000 to over $1,000,000.
Who can I contact to buy or sell in Moon Valley?
Jessie Nixon and Stephen Ensign with W & Partners represent buyers and sellers across Moon Valley. Visit sandjrealestate.com to get in touch.
Thinking about Moon Valley?
Visit sandjrealestate.com to start a search or request a custom Moon Valley market report.
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