The Springs at Hidden Lakes is a small, guard-gated community of single-level homes, with a gatehouse staffed 24/7, in Phoenix's 85028 ZIP code, about two miles from my office at Tatum and Cactus. You reach the gatehouse from Cholla Street, near 41st Street, between Shea Boulevard and Cactus Road. Inside, the streets wind along a private lake and the fairways of Stonecreek Golf Club.
Locals know it as The Springs at Hidden Lakes, but it's recorded in the MLS and county records as the Fairways subdivision ("Fairways Lot 1-288 TR A-G I-Z Aa-Ff"). If you're searching listings or records yourself, look for "Fairways." The community is in the City of Phoenix, in the area the city calls Paradise Valley Village. It isn't in the Town of Paradise Valley, though the town line is only a few minutes away.
Nearby neighborhoods: Shadow Mountain and the Shea corridor, Paradise Gardens and Phoenix Mountain Estates
The homes here were built from about 1988 to 1992, with Richmond American and Geupel among the original builders. Expect:
Here's what 2026 looks like on the public MLS-fed sites:
The gap between those numbers tells the story here. Updated golf-course homes command a clear premium over original-condition homes, so I price every home in The Springs against the closest true matches inside the gates, not against the wider ZIP code.
HOA: dues to the Hidden Lakes HOA are $357 a month. Depending on the home, dues cover:
Coverage isn't identical across listings, so I confirm it in the HOA documents for every home. Before a buyer commits, I also read the HOA budget, reserve study and recent minutes, because healthy reserves mean fewer surprise assessments.
What I check inside: many homes are still on original or older systems. With my engineering background, I look closely at:
Take a quick video tour of The Springs at Hidden Lakes with Eric.
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Homes in The Springs are assigned to the Scottsdale Unified School District:
District boundaries can change over time, so it's worth checking SUSD's school finder if a specific school matters to you.
Inside the gates, residents have:
Golf: Stonecreek Golf Club is a public, daily-fee course. Anyone can book a tee time online or by phone at (602) 953-9111, and it also offers memberships. Living on the course gives you the view, but not free play.
Parks: Cholla Cove Park is right outside the gate.
Shopping and dining: about two miles away at Tatum and Cactus, PV (the redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall) now includes:
Outdoors: the Phoenix Mountains Preserve trailheads along the Shea corridor are a short drive away.
The Springs sits between SR-51 and Tatum Boulevard, so most of the Valley is easy to reach. Approximate drive times without heavy traffic:
Rush-hour traffic can add 10–20 minutes on the longer trips.
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People who choose The Springs usually want less upkeep, not less lifestyle. You can lock the door for the summer, travel, and come home to the same fairway view, the lake and neighbors you know, while still being five minutes from groceries and good restaurants. Buyers here tend to be:
Here's what draws them:
Yes. It's a guard-gated community with a gatehouse staffed 24/7 at the entrance off Cholla Street.
HOA dues to the Hidden Lakes HOA are $357 a month. They generally cover exterior maintenance, grounds and front-yard care, and street maintenance. Exactly what's included can vary by home, so review the HOA documents for the specific property.
Closed sales in 2026 ranged from about $640,000 to $765,000, roughly $365–$385 per square foot. Fully remodeled golf-course homes were listed higher, up to $968,000 in fall 2026.
Stonecreek is a public, daily-fee course, so anyone can book a tee time. Living in The Springs gives you the view and the setting, not free golf. The club also offers memberships.
Homes in The Springs are assigned to Scottsdale Unified: Sequoya Elementary, Cocopah Middle School and Chaparral High School.
In the MLS and county records, The Springs at Hidden Lakes is recorded as the Fairways subdivision ("Fairways Lot 1-288 TR A-G I-Z Aa-Ff"). Searching for "Fairways" in 85028 will bring up homes in the community.
The Springs is right around the corner from my office, and I follow every sale inside the gates. Whether you're downsizing, buying a winter home or getting ready to sell, I'll give you straight answers on value, HOA health and condition. I've been a full-time North Phoenix Realtor since 2009, with an engineer's eye for detail. Call or text me at (602) 560-6415. Eric Karlene Real Estate, Realty ONE Group.
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