Eagle Ridge is a great subdivision of McDowell Mountain Ranch. It was developed by UDC homes in, which is now Shea Homes from 1997 ~ 1999, and consists of 227 improved lots, of which 171 are single story and 56 are multi story and 166 (73%) have pools. The average square footage is 2,536 and the average lot size is 8,525 square feet.   Eagle Ridge is located east of Thompson Peak Parkway and north of Paradise Lane. The community offers scenic walking and jogging trails. Many of the home sites have breath-taking views of the rugged Sonoran desert and the adjacent McDowell Mountain Range. McDowell Mountain Ranch offers one of the most extensive trail systems in Scottsdale area, winding throughout the community and connecting neighborhoods. There are two community parks each with a community pool and spa, tennis courts, basketball courts and grassy play areas, great for family fun. 

Children can walk or ride their bikes to Desert Canyon Elementary School or Desert Canyon Middle School and there is also Saguaro High School. Some students attend other local schools through open enrollment; they are Copper Ridge Middle School, Chaparral High School and Desert Mountain High School. There are a variety of private school choices such as Notre Dame Preparatory High School and Scottsdale Christian Academy.