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July 12, 2026Some Good Live-Work Loft Choices in Scottsdale
You’ll wave commuting to work goodbye in one of these live/work loft options in Scottsdale. All but one has been built in the last 20 years, serving a growing interest among small business entrepreneurs in forgoing office rent. Here is a description of the live-work setup for each community.
Own a Sharp Modern Loft at Safari Drive
Safari Drive lofts is the place to be if you want a cool, modern look for both your office and residence. Bright orange awnings advertise your business if you pick a live-work loft in the front. The two-story modern lofts have an open floor plan, with office space generally mixed in with the living space downstairs. Safari Drive is tucked back from Scottsdale Road, sitting adjacent to the Scottsdale canal and directly across from Scottsdale Fashion Square.
- Visible sign views: Yes, on some units
- Zoned for commercial: Yes
- Separate entrance for business: No
Get the Latest Live-Work Condo at Soho
Pretend you’re working outside with a roll-up door that opens from your office to the courtyard. The approximate 9×16 office is a separate room on the first floor, and a half-bath and foyer work well for a receptionist desk or waiting area. Built in 2017, the Soho live-work condo development is geared toward small business owners looking to gather and collaborate, and also offers a concierge and meeting room.
- Visible sign views: No
- Zoned for commercial: Yes
- Separate entrance for business: Yes (roll-up door)
The Best Signage Opportunities Are at Artesia
You’ll have to move fast to get one of the live/work townhome-style condos at Artesia — they rarely come up for sale. There are only a few live-work options at this mostly condo-style development, and the best ones open up to a parking area where visitors to the adjacent shops and restaurants may see your sign. Artesia is the best option for those looking for the most professional entrance; your visiting clients may not even realize you live upstairs. Offices are a single room with an entry door from outside as well as into the residence, living space is on the second and third floors, and the garage entrance is in the back.
- Visible sign views: Yes
- Zoned for commercial: Yes
- Separate entrance for business: Yes
Loloma 5 in the Heart of Old Town
The small Loloma 5 development has only 5 condos, each with a small enclosed office space on the first floor. Built in 2004, these are the oldest of the live-work condos on this list, but their location in the heart of Scottsdale’s Old Town arts district is hard to beat.
- Visible sign views: No
- Zoned for commercial: Yes
- Separate entrance for business: No
To see what’s available in these communities, check out our Scottsdale Live/Work Community page. Not every listing you’ll find there is a true live-work option, so contact us to help you find the right opportunity in this coveted condo category.
Information in this article has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed.
