Estancia | Scottsdale
Estancia traces its beginnings to Jerry Nelson, who struck water and went on to develop the area around Pinnacle Peak. A native of Hollywood, California, he had built a thriving construction business in northern Michigan, and he and his wife Florence liked to travel to warm climates to escape their harsh Michigan winters. In 1969, they moved to Arizona, and acquired 160 acres at $1,100 per acre, at the southwest corner of Pima and Pinnacle Peak Roads. At that time, Pinnacle Peak Road had only been paved for three years, and there was no food, water or electricity nearby. More of this interesting story can be located on Estancia's Website....
