$1,535,000
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 5189563
Status: Closed
3 beds | 3.5 baths

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Property Description
This is a true architectural masterpiece in the heart of Desert Highlands. With stellar views of North Scottsdale's coveted Pinnacle Peak, this unique property reflects the casual elegance of Arizona living with contemporary lines, natural light and beautiful finishes. Manganese Saltillo flooring in light browns & grays provide a subtle contrast to the expansive windows, curved walls and tongue & groove ceilings. Great room concept with split master suite offers two additional bedrooms with private baths, as well as an office and separate library niche. The brand new kitchen wing by Affinity is a chef's dream, with nearly $50K in commercial appliances, rich chocolate cabinetry enhanced by Caesarstone Quartz counter tops and custom back splashes. The innovative and efficient design of this
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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sold Price: $1,535,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,535,000
List Date: 2014-10-22
Location, Tax & Legal
Unit #: 777
Assessor's Map #: 3
Legal Description (Abbrev): DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 3
Assessor's Parcel #: 96
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 5176.76
Map Code/Grid: J38
House Number: 10040
Compass: E
Street Name: Happy Valley
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 2361
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-03-096
Subdivision: Desert Highlands
Tax Year: 2013
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Approx SQFT: 4389
Price/SqFt: 349.74
Approx Lot SqFt: 27723
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Manship Builders
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Desert Highlands
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Marketing Name: Desert Highlands
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3.5
Year Built: 1991
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 5
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 777
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Built-Up: 1
Pmt & Rate Info
Down Payment: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Fee: 1100
HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Desert Highlands
HOA Telephone: 480-419-3745
HOA 2 Y/N: Y
HOA 2 Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Paid Frequency 2: Monthly
HOA 2 Name: Assessed until 2022
HOA 2 Telephone: 480-419-3745
HOA 3 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 75000
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: %
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 1170
Architecture
Contemporary: 1
Master Bathroom
3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Add'l Property Use
None: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Other: 1
Window Features
Dual Pane: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Private Pool Features
Heated: 1
Play Pool: 1
Community Features
Biking/Walking Path: 1
Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1
Comm Tennis Court(s): 1
Community Spa: 1
Community Spa Htd: 1
Concierge: 1
Gated: 1
Golf: 1
Guarded Entry: 1
On-Site Guard: 1
Workout Facility: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
View
City Lights: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Non-laminate Counter: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Wall Oven(s): 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
HVAC SEER Rating: 16
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Laundry
Washer Hookup: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: 1
Separate Workshop: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Technology
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Community Pool Features
Heated: 1
Exterior Features
Built-in BBQ: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Misting System: 1
Spa
Private: 1
Heated: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Separate Strge Area: 1
Temp Controlled: 1
Direct Access: 1
Extended Length Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Plumbing
Recirculation Pump: 1
Propane Hot Wtr Htr: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
Propane: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
North/South Exposure: 1
Adjacent to Wash: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Horse Features
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Items Updated
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2012
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2013
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2013
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Pool Yr Updated: 2013
Pool Partial/Full: Partial
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Common Area Maint: 1
Street Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1
Rental OK (See Rmks): 1
Clubhouse: 1
Prof Managed: 1
Sold Info
Loan Type: Cash
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Payment Type: Other
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0
Seller Concession $/%: $
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima & Happy Valley Rd
Directions: East on Happy Valley to Golf Club Dr. Turn left to Desert Highlands guard gate. Guard will provide detailed directions to the property.
Geo Lat: 33.722337
Geo Lon: -111.861429
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2014-12-30
Under Contract Date: 2014-12-10
Close of Escrow Date: 2015-01-09
Sold Price: $1,535,000
Association Fees
Association Fee 2: 70
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Contemporary
View: City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Other
Window Features: Dual Pane; Mechanical Sun Shds
Private Pool Features: Heated; Play Pool
Community Pool Features: Heated
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Concierge; Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside
Other Rooms: Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Separate Workshop
Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned
Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Misting System; Patio
Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area; Temp Controlled
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Built-Up
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Propane Hot Wtr Htr
Utilities: APS; Propane
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Horse Features: Other; See Remarks
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
space provides a breakfast area with coffee bar, where you can take in the stunning McDowell Mountain backdrop. Expanding on this one-of-a-kind kitchen is a spacious pantry with center butcher block island, side kitchen with double sub-zero refrigerator/freezer and extensive storage, refrigerated wine closet and cozy retreat with Pinnacle Peak views for a glass of wine and a good book. A formal dining room opens to the expansive south patio with built-in barbecue and endless views. The great room opens to the brand new travertine back patio through French doors, with retractable awning, custom sunshade and Pebbletec® pool and spa. The office/den is situated adjacent to the great room with built-in shelves and views to the southwest, as well as a separate back patio exit. The intimate master suite affords room for a sitting area and provides a custom walk-in closet and newly remodeled spa bath. Architecturally significant and brilliantly updated while maintaining its southwestern charm, this home is a pleasure from start to finish. The Desert Highlands community provides an elegant and freshly renovated country club setting, offering its residents world class golf course designed by Lyle Anderson, 18-hole putting course, tennis center with 16 courts and 3 surfaces, swimming pool & spa, fitness facility, fishing lake, dog park and numerous social opportunities, all included in the monthly HOA fees. This breathtaking guard-gated setting with its convenient location is beyond compare as a highly desirable North Scottsdale address.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Width |
| Great Room | 30.00 | 30.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| Dining Room | 30.00 | 30.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Kitchen | 20.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Breakfast Room | 15.00 | 15.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Master Bedroom | 22.00 | 22.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Office | 18.00 | 18.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Den | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: December - 27 - 2025
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