Home Additions for Old Town Scottsdale Properties

Home additions for Old Town Scottsdale's family neighborhoods

Old Town Scottsdale is the historic heart of the city, a vibrant downtown neighborhood with art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and a strong artistic and cultural community. The population in Old Town proper is smaller (around 3,000 core residents), but the neighborhood attracts creative professionals, established families, and cultural enthusiasts who value authenticity, walkability, and proximity to galleries on Brown Avenue and Main Street. Residents stay in Old Town long-term for the unique character, cultural events, thriving restaurant scene, and the sense of community among artists and small business owners. Many homes in Old Town are historic or vintage, and adding to your Old Town home means preserving and enhancing historic neighborhood character.

Old Town Scottsdale additions require approval from the City of Scottsdale's Historic Preservation Office when properties fall within historic districts. Review typically takes three to four weeks and focuses on maintaining historic character, material compatibility, and aesthetic integration with adjacent historic homes. Many Old Town properties are listed as historic, requiring careful design and material selection. If your property falls outside the historic district, standard City of Scottsdale building permits apply, taking two to three weeks. We specialize in historic preservation and understand Old Town's design guidelines thoroughly.

Old Town Scottsdale sits in central Scottsdale at around 1,400 feet elevation. Many homes date to the 1950s-1990s, with older HVAC systems and mature shade trees that provide natural cooling. Soil conditions are typical for the area, stable and manageable. The real advantage in Old Town is mature landscaping and shade structure abundance. Many properties enjoy canopy coverage from established street trees and native desert plants. Summer temperatures are still hot, but the neighborhood's age and mature trees moderate cooling loads. Additions in Old Town should respect historic character, which often means respecting existing shade structures and outdoor spaces that have worked for decades.

What a DYS home addition includes

• Design and architectural planning. We work with you to envision the addition and coordinate with architects as needed.
• Structural assessment. Thorough evaluation of existing foundation, load-bearing walls, and roof structure.
• Permits with the Town of Gilbert. All required building permits, engineering, and inspections coordinated. HOA submittals handled where applicable.
• Foundation and structural work. New footings, concrete, framing, load-bearing design, and proper integration with existing structure.
• Roofing, exterior finishes, and weather sealing. New roof integrated with existing, stucco or siding matching your home, flashing and desert weatherproofing.
• Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Extension of utilities properly sized and integrated with existing systems.
• Interior finishes. Drywall, paint, flooring, trim, cabinetry, and custom details matching your home.
• Final walkthrough and warranty. Punch list cleared, final inspection passed, written warranty in hand.

How long it takes

Most Old Town Scottsdale additions take four to five months from initial consultation. Historic preservation review runs three to four weeks. City of Scottsdale permits take two to three weeks. Construction runs eight to twelve weeks for typical additions.

What it costs

Room additions in Old Town Scottsdale typically run $65,000 to $135,000 for 200 to 400 square feet. Second story additions range from $130,000 to $260,000. Costs vary by historic constraints and finish level. Every estimate is itemized and transparent. Second story additions range from $120,000 to $240,000. Costs vary by neighborhood and finish level. Every estimate is itemized and transparent.