Desert Ridge is a master planned neighborhood in the northeastern part of Phoenix by Loop 101 and Tatum Blvd. The community plan was put in place in 1991.It consists of 5,700 acres of homes, parks, commerce, and golf. The Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, the largest hotel in the state of Arizona, boasts a 36-hole championship golf course. Desert Ridge Marketplace contains 1.2 million square feet of retail space. This area is part of the Paradise Valley School District. Currently, the median home value is $352,600.