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Elite Garages Scottsdale is a planned 32-unit luxury garage condominium community at 16990 N. 91st Street, at Loop 101 and Bell Road in North Scottsdale.
Each garage is individually deeded, so you own it like a condo. Floor plans are 1,300, 1,500 and 1,900 square feet with 20-to-22-foot clear ceilings, air conditioning, and water and sewer to every unit, inside a gated property with an owners’ clubhouse. The developer is Platinum Advisors, led by Jim Riggs.
Status: reservations are open, groundbreaking is targeted for December 2026 and completion for the fourth quarter of 2027. Prices are not published, and the City of Scottsdale had not yet approved the rezoning the project needs as of October 6, 2026.
North Scottsdale keeps adding places to park a car collection. The Autobox is building its second Airpark location, Finish Line Auto Club is replacing the old Fender headquarters, and in July 2026 a third developer announced 32 garage condos on a vacant corner at Bell Road and 91st Street. This guide covers what Elite Garages Scottsdale is, where it sits, what each unit includes, what is known about cost, and where the city approval stands. Every figure comes from the developer’s website, the City of Scottsdale’s case file or named news coverage, and this page gets updated at each milestone through construction.
What Elite Garages Scottsdale is
Elite Garages Scottsdale is a garage condominium, often called a car condo. You buy a garage suite and receive a deed to it, the same way you would with a residential condo, and an owners’ association looks after the gates, grounds and clubhouse. It is not a storage rental and it is not a membership club with staff who park your car.
The plan filed with the city, as reported by AZBEX, is three garage buildings holding 32 units, plus a separate office and clubhouse building. Garages are delivered as conditioned shells that owners finish to their own taste. The developer points buyers to Garaza Design, a Scottsdale garage-interiors firm, for lifts, cabinetry, flooring and full showroom build-outs.
Uses the developer lists for the suites:
- Vehicle storage for collector cars, exotics, motorcycles and other toys
- A private workshop with room for a lift
- A lounge or entertaining space, typically on a mezzanine above the cars
- Display space for collections that have outgrown the house
Where it is: Loop 101 and Bell Road
The City of Scottsdale’s case file puts the project at 16990 N. 91st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. That is the southwest corner of Bell Road and 91st Street, at the Loop 101’s Bell Road exit, in what the city calls the Greater Airpark area. The Maricopa County parcel number on the application is 217-13-006A.
Map shows the site address from the city case file. The property is vacant land today.
The developer’s website lists the location as “91st Street & Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85382.” 85382 is a Peoria ZIP code on the other side of the Valley. The city’s case file uses 85260. If you are driving to see the site, enter 16990 N 91st St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
What is close by, using straight-line estimates from the site address:
| Place | About how far | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Den Scottsdale and Bell94 Sports Complex | A few blocks east on Bell Road | The landmarks most locals use to find this corner |
| WestWorld of Scottsdale | Under 1 mile | Home of the Barrett-Jackson auction every January |
| Finish Line Auto Club site | About 1 mile | The 10-acre car-condo campus on the former Fender property |
| Scottsdale Airport terminal | About 2 miles west | Private aviation for owners who fly in |
| DC Ranch Market Street | About 2.5 miles north | DC Ranch and Silverleaf, up Thompson Peak Parkway |
Three things make the corner work for a garage project. The Loop 101’s Bell Road interchange is right there, so a car can be on the freeway within a minute or two of leaving the gate. WestWorld is close enough that a Barrett-Jackson purchase can be driven over the same afternoon. And DC Ranch and Silverleaf, the two communities the developer names in its announcement, are a short drive north, with McDowell Mountain Ranch and Grayhawk close by too.
Unit sizes, standard features and upgrades
The developer’s website lists three floor plans: 1,300, 1,500 and 1,900 square feet, with custom configurations available. Here is what is included and what costs extra, combining the website with the July 2026 launch announcement.
| Included with every unit | Optional upgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Climate | Air conditioning included. The launch announcement specifies a 5-ton system per suite | — |
| Shell | Insulated walls, ceilings and overhead doors. 20-to-22-foot interior clear height | Custom interior build-outs |
| Utilities | Water and sewer plumbed to each unit. 200-amp electrical service per the announcement | Private restroom, full or half bath. Utility enhancements |
| Doors | Smart-enabled automatic overhead door per the announcement | — |
| Floor | Concrete | Epoxy flooring |
| Upper level | — | Mezzanine for an office, lounge or storage, available on all floor plans |
| Cars | — | Car lifts and showroom upgrades |
| Security | Gated community with controlled access, 24/7 owner access, video surveillance | Individual monitoring and security system |
| Shared | Clubhouse with kitchen, restrooms and meeting or event space | — |
Two details are worth pinning down with the sales team, because the sources do not match exactly. The website says “20–22′ interior clear height” while the announcement says approximately 22 feet. And the website’s standard list says “HVAC included” without a size, while the announcement says 5 tons. Get the numbers for your specific unit in writing. The overhead door dimensions have not been published at all, which matters if you plan to store an RV, a lifted truck or an enclosed trailer.
A 1,500-square-foot garage with a 22-foot ceiling holds about 33,000 cubic feet of air. That is about the same volume as a 3,700-square-foot house with 9-foot ceilings. It explains the 5-ton air conditioner, and it means the summer electric bill will look like a house’s, not a storage unit’s. Ask the sales team what thermostat setting the system is designed to hold in July, and whether insulation values are in the spec. For the upgrade most owners do first, our guide to epoxy garage floor coatings in Phoenix has installer rankings and 2026 prices.
Several of the interior images that ran with the announcement are credited to Garaza Design, and the developer’s site notes that renders are for illustration and may not reflect the final build. Treat them as a picture of what a finished suite can look like after upgrades, since the base unit is a conditioned shell.
How much will a unit cost?
Elite Garages Scottsdale has not published prices, and this page will not guess at them. Units are reserved and priced through the sales team. What can be said with sources:
- Project cost. The Phoenix Business Journal reported in July 2026 that Platinum Advisors plans to develop the project for just under $20 million.
- Market range. Only Garage Condos’ Arizona tracker puts premium Scottsdale garage condos at roughly $425 to $600 per square foot, with most clubhouse communities statewide selling between $250,000 and $650,000.
- Ongoing costs. Association dues, property tax, electricity, insurance on the unit’s contents, and whatever you spend on the build-out. None of these have been published for this project.
For a sense of scale only, this is what that market range works out to at Elite’s three unit sizes. These are not quotes from the developer.
| Floor plan | At $425 per sq ft | At $600 per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1,300 sq ft | $552,500 | $780,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $637,500 | $900,000 |
| 1,900 sq ft | $807,500 | $1,140,000 |
Arithmetic by AZ Charged from the Only Garage Condos market range, checked October 6, 2026. Actual pricing may be higher or lower, and upgrades such as mezzanines, lifts and epoxy floors are extra. This is general information, not financial advice.
Timeline and city approval
| When | What happened or is planned |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Rezoning application filed with the City of Scottsdale as case ZN-0009-2026 |
| July 2026 | City posts the neighborhood notification. Phoenix Business Journal reports the developer is in escrow on the land. Reservations open with the public launch |
| Aug. 3 and Sept. 24, 2026 | Two rounds of city staff review are logged as not passed in the city’s portal. A third review is open |
| Not yet scheduled | Planning Commission hearing, then City Council hearing and vote |
| December 2026 | Groundbreaking target from the developer |
| Q4 2027 | Completion target on the developer’s website. The July 2026 announcement said Q3 2027 |
| January 2028 | First Barrett-Jackson week owners could have keys, if the Q4 2027 date holds |
The rezoning is the item to watch. The site is zoned Central Business, Planned Community District (C-2 PCD), and the application asks to change it to Industrial Park, Planned Community District (I-1 PCD) with a development plan, which is the district that allows a vehicle storage facility. According to AZBEX’s summary of the filing, the garage buildings are planned at 24 feet tall and the office and clubhouse building at 36 feet on an 800-square-foot footprint.
AZ Charged checked the City of Scottsdale’s online case file on October 6, 2026. The case status was In Review. The workflow showed two substantive staff reviews logged as “Not Passed,” on August 3 and September 24, with another review open and no Planning Commission or City Council hearing scheduled. In this kind of permitting system, a review marked not passed normally means staff sent comments back for the applicant to address. It is a routine part of a rezoning, not a denial.
This is our reading of the schedule, not a statement from the developer. A rezoning in Scottsdale goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and then to the City Council for the final vote. With neither hearing on the calendar in early October, a December 2026 groundbreaking leaves very little room. The completion target has already moved once, from Q3 to Q4 2027. If you are reserving, ask the sales team for the expected hearing dates. You can also call the city’s Current Planning office at 480-312-7767 and ask about case ZN-0009-2026.
One date that is fixed: the 2027 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction runs January 23 to 31, 2027 at WestWorld, a nine-day format that is new for 2027. The garages will not exist yet for that one.
Who is behind it
The developer is Platinum Advisors, an Arizona commercial real estate firm founded by Jim Riggs, who is also the broker named on the project’s website. The company’s background is office condominiums. Its launch announcement says it has developed 56 office condo projects in seven states, 29 of them inside the Scottsdale Airpark, and has received NAIOP Developer of the Year honors. Selling individually deeded units in a shared building is the same business model as a garage condo, applied to a different kind of space.
In the announcement, Riggs called Scottsdale one of the country’s leading automotive and luxury lifestyle markets and said the project is meant to give enthusiasts a space they own alongside like-minded neighbors.
Design and engineering firms are as listed in AZBEX’s July 22, 2026 report on the city filing.
The same team is planning Cartique
Platinum Advisors is also behind Cartique, a 100,000-square-foot automotive attraction with car displays, art, dining, driving simulators and event space. When it was first announced in October 2024, Connect CRE reported it was headed for The Riverwalk at Talking Stick, with a mid-2025 groundbreaking and an opening at the end of 2026. The July 2026 announcement now says it is expected to break ground in Scottsdale in early 2027. Cartique is a separate project from Elite Garages, and it is a useful reminder that development dates move.
How Elite Garages compares with other North Scottsdale garage condos
Five ownership projects are open, under construction or planned within a few miles of each other. All of them sell deeded garages. They differ in size, in how much club comes with the garage, and in how far along they are.
| Project | Location | Size | Status and timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Garages Scottsdale | 16990 N 91st St, at Loop 101 and Bell | 32 units, 1,300 to 1,900 sq ft, clubhouse | Rezoning in review. Groundbreaking target Dec 2026, completion Q4 2027 |
| The Autobox | 14805 N 73rd St, Scottsdale Airpark | 15 units, about 1,400 to 3,700 sq ft, clubhouse | Under construction, targeted Q2 2027 |
| Finish Line Auto Club | 17600 N Perimeter Center Dr | About 70 garages near 2,000 sq ft, 20,000 sq ft members’ clubhouse | City approved Nov 2025. Opening targeted Q1 2028 |
| The Collector’s Garage at WestWorld | 9909 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd | 46 garages: 42 at 1,500 sq ft, 4 at 2,400 sq ft | City Council approved Aug 26, 2025. Confirm construction status with the developer |
| Toy Barn North Scottsdale | Mack Innovation Park, off Loop 101 between Bell and Pima roads | 135 garages planned in two phases. Phase 1: 64 suites from 30 by 50 feet, 6,000 sq ft clubhouse with rooftop lounge | Now selling. Phase 1 groundbreaking targeted spring 2027, completion spring 2028 |
Notice the last row. Toy Barn, which already has two completed garage-condo communities in the Scottsdale Airpark, is planning its largest location yet at the same freeway interchange as Elite Garages: 135 garages across two phases on 10 acres, according to the Phoenix Business Journal’s July 2026 report. Its first phase alone is twice the size of Elite’s whole project. On the developers’ current targets Elite would finish first, in late 2027, with Toy Barn’s first phase following in spring 2028. If both get built, buyers at Loop 101 and Bell will have two new ownership options to compare side by side. The full set of local coverage lives in our Arizona car condos section.
Collectors in DC Ranch, Silverleaf, McDowell Mountain Ranch and Grayhawk who want their cars a short drive from home. Buyers who want a smaller community of 32 owners with a clubhouse, without annual club dues layered on top. People who want to design the interior themselves, starting from a conditioned shell.
Anyone who needs space this winter, since the earliest completion date is late 2027 and the city approval is still pending. Anyone who wants a staffed club with food, drink and an events calendar, which is the Finish Line model. Snowbirds storing one car for the summer, who are better served by a storage facility that rents by the month.
11 questions to ask before you reserve
A reservation on a project that is still in rezoning is a bet on the developer’s schedule. These questions cover what the public materials leave open.
- Is the reservation deposit refundable, and until what date or milestone?
- Where does rezoning case ZN-0009-2026 stand, and what happens to my reservation if the city changes or denies the plan?
- What is the price of my specific unit, and what is the price of each upgrade?
- What exactly is standard, in writing? HVAC tonnage, electrical service, insulation and the overhead door operator.
- How wide and how tall is the overhead door, and what is the true clear height in my unit?
- What load is the slab designed for, and are two-post and four-post lifts both allowed?
- What are the estimated association dues, what do they cover, and is there a reserve fund?
- What do the CC&Rs say about overnight stays, running a business, selling cars from the unit, renting it out, noise and hours?
- Can I add EV chargers, and is each unit separately metered for power and water?
- What completion date goes in the contract, and what are my options if it slips?
- Which lenders have financed garage condos for your buyers, and how will the unit be classified for property tax?
Once the cars are inside, the Arizona sun is still the main threat every time they come out. Our guide to Phoenix detailing, PPF and window tint shops covers paint protection, and if the door at home is the weak point, here is what a garage door replacement costs in Arizona. For the rest of a Saturday in the neighborhood, see things to do in Scottsdale and the best restaurants in Scottsdale by area.
Elite Garages Scottsdale FAQ
What is Elite Garages Scottsdale?
Elite Garages Scottsdale is a planned community of 32 privately owned garage condominiums near Loop 101 and Bell Road in North Scottsdale. Each suite is individually deeded, so you buy it as real estate instead of renting storage space. The developer is Platinum Advisors, the Arizona firm founded by Jim Riggs.
Where is Elite Garages Scottsdale located?
The City of Scottsdale’s case file lists the site as 16990 N. 91st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, on the southwest corner of Bell Road and 91st Street at the Loop 101’s Bell Road exit. It is a few blocks west of the Ice Den Scottsdale and under a mile from WestWorld, where Barrett-Jackson is held.
When will Elite Garages Scottsdale open?
The developer’s website lists groundbreaking for December 2026 and completion in the fourth quarter of 2027. The July 2026 launch announcement said the third quarter of 2027. Both dates depend on the city approving a rezoning request that was still in review on October 6, 2026.
How much does a garage at Elite Garages Scottsdale cost?
Pricing has not been published. Units are reserved through the sales team at (480) 269-2077 and priced directly. For context, Only Garage Condos’ Arizona tracker puts premium Scottsdale garage condos at roughly $425 to $600 per square foot, and Elite’s three floor plans are 1,300, 1,500 and 1,900 square feet.
What sizes are the garages?
Three floor plans: 1,300, 1,500 and 1,900 square feet, with custom configurations available. Interior clear height is listed at 20 to 22 feet, tall enough for a car lift with a mezzanine above.
What comes standard in each unit?
The developer lists heating and air conditioning, insulated walls, ceilings and doors, water and sewer plumbed to every unit, 24/7 owner access inside a gated community, and use of a clubhouse with a kitchen, restrooms and meeting space. The launch announcement adds a 5-ton HVAC system, 200-amp electrical service and smart-enabled overhead doors. Epoxy floors, mezzanines, private restrooms, lifts and build-outs are upgrades.
Has the City of Scottsdale approved Elite Garages Scottsdale?
Not yet. Rezoning case ZN-0009-2026, filed June 16, 2026, asks to change the roughly 3.5-acre site from C-2 PCD to I-1 PCD to allow a vehicle storage facility. On October 6, 2026 the city’s portal showed the case as In Review, with no Planning Commission or City Council hearing scheduled.
Who is developing Elite Garages Scottsdale?
Platinum Advisors, an Arizona commercial real estate firm founded by Jim Riggs. The company says it has built 56 office condominium projects in seven states, 29 of them in the Scottsdale Airpark. Sales are led by Ryan Riggs and development is overseen by Tonianne Strohkirch.
How do I reserve a unit?
Contact the sales team at (480) 269-2077 or ryan@elitegaragesscottsdale.com, or use the form on elitegaragesscottsdale.com. The developer says people on the early interest list get priority unit selection. Ask whether the reservation deposit is refundable before you send one.
Can you live in a garage condo at Elite Garages?
No. The city application describes a vehicle storage facility in an industrial park zoning district, and residential use is not part of the request. Lounges, offices, mezzanines and private restrooms are offered as upgrades. Read the CC&Rs for the exact rules on overnight stays.
How is Elite Garages different from Finish Line Auto Club and The Autobox?
All three sell deeded garages in North Scottsdale. Elite Garages plans 32 units and an owners’ clubhouse on about 3.5 acres at Loop 101 and Bell Road. The Autobox is building 15 units in the Airpark for 2027. Finish Line Auto Club is a 10-acre, roughly 70-garage campus with a 20,000-square-foot members’ clubhouse targeted for early 2028.
Are garage condos worth it?
It depends on how you would use one. Owners get climate-controlled, secure space they can customize, sell or pass on, and they avoid monthly storage rent. In return they pay a purchase price in line with North Scottsdale real estate, plus association dues, property tax, utilities and insurance. Compare that total against renting storage for the same number of cars before deciding.
AZ Charged has no financial relationship with Elite Garages Scottsdale or Platinum Advisors. Details were checked against the developer’s website, the City of Scottsdale’s case file and the news coverage listed below on October 6, 2026. The developer states that all information is preliminary and subject to change, so confirm pricing, features and dates directly before you commit. The image at the top of this post is an illustration made for AZ Charged, not a developer rendering.
Know something about this project we should add?
This page is updated at every milestone: hearing dates, the council vote, pricing, groundbreaking and move-in. Send what you have and we will add it.
Sources: Elite Garages Scottsdale · City of Scottsdale case ZN-0009-2026 · KTAR News · AZ Big Media · AZBEX · Phoenix Business Journal via ABC15 · Connect CRE · Scottsdale.com · Toy Barn · Connect CRE on Toy Barn. More Arizona automotive guides and everything in Scottsdale.
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