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$3,995,000
12440 E DESERT VISTA Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 6972377
5 beds  |  6 baths


001_The Setting
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001_The Setting 002_Outdoor Luxury 003_Front Elevation 004_Front Entrance 005_Welcome 006_5 Car Garages 007_Front Courtyard Entrance 008_Courtyard Dynamics 009_The Framing of The Four Peaks 010_Courtyard Privacy 011_Courtyard Relaxation 012_Courtyard Entertainment 013_Home Entrance 014_Great Room Grandeur 015_Open, Flowing Floor Plan 016_One Level Living 017_Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle 018_Back Elevation 019_Backyard Sports Court 020_To Die For Kitchen 021_Great Room Open Kitchen 022_Counter Seating 023_Two Kitchen Islands 024_Chef's Kitchen Details 025_Dining with Views 026_Casual Dining Details 027_Outdoor Kitchen and Dining 028_Al Fresco Grilling and Dining 029_Barn Door Entry Pantry 030_DiningGame Room Outdoor Access 031_Spacious Dining or Game Room 032_The Perfect Powder Room 033_Split Primary Ensuite 034_Primary Suite Vistas 035_Expansive Primary 036_Primary Backyard Access 037_Primary Luxury Bath 038_Tub and Shower Elegance 039_Northern Views 040_Designer Primary Closet 041_Primary Suite Office 042_Guest Wing Den 043_Guest Den Courtyard Access 044_Guest Ensuite #1 045_Guest Ensuite Bath #1 046_Guest Ensuite #2 047_Guest Ensuite #2 Bath 048_Guest Ensuite #3 049_Ensuite #3 Pool Bath 050_Lavish Laundry 051_Laundry Views 052_Front Casita 053_Front Casita Patio 054_Courtyard Casita Entrance #2 055_Casita Living Space 056_Kitchenette with Bar Seating 057_Casita Dining Space with Views 058_Casita Bedroom 059_Casita Full Bath 060_Rear Elevation 061_The Evening Glow 062_Backyard Serenity 063_Spectacular Scenery 064_True Resort Living 065_The IndoorOutdoor Lifestyle 066_Surrounding Mountain Ranges 067_Tom's Thumb - The McDowell's 068_Bocce Ball Fun! 069_Bocce Ball Court 070_From Above

Property Description
Sited high within the gated and highly sought-after Sereno Canyon Estates, this breathtaking desert contemporary residence captures the essence of elevated Arizona living with stunning architectural design, luxurious comfort, and mesmerizing views in every direction. Set at approximately 2,800 feet elevation on a 1.7-acre homesite, this estate rests peacefully among boulder outcroppings, rolling foothills, and the majestic Sonoran Desert landscape. The panoramic vistas stretch endlessly across Four Peaks, Tom's Thumb, Troon Mountain, and distant ranges — creating a dynamic backdrop that changes dramatically from sunrise to sunset and well into the star-filled night sky. From its commanding position, this home takes full advantage of its setting, designed to celebrate indoor-outdoor living

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Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $3,995,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $3,995,000
List Date: 2026-01-22
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 1
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 40 SERENO CANYON PHASE 1 MCR 091016
Assessor's Parcel #: 149
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 9141
House Number: 12440
Compass: E
Street Name: DESERT VISTA
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 0436
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-01-149
Subdivision: SERENO CANYON
Tax Year: 2024
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 1
Approx SQFT: 6097
Price/SqFt: 655.24
Approx Lot SqFt: 74716
Approx Lot Acres: 1.715
Horses: N
Model: Vacaro
Builder Name: TOLL BROTHERS
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Marketing Name: Sereno Canyon
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 6
Year Built: 2021
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 11
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 40
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Blown Cellulose: 1
Spray Foam Insulation: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Stone: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Concrete: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 1000
HOA Fee: 2133.72
HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Name: Sereno Canyon
HOA Telephone: 480-921-7500
HOA Management Company: CCMC
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 1422.48
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 2133.72
Disclosure Fees HOA: 400
Other Fees HOA: 20000
Other Fees Description: One time fee at COE for Mountain Lodge Membership
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 711.24
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: No Showing Service Used
Text: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Architecture
Contemporary: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Split: 1
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Window Features
Dual Pane: 1
Low-Emissivity Windows: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Private Pool Features
Outdoor: 1
Fenced: 1
Heated: 1
Variable Speed Pump: 1
Community Features
Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1
Community Spa: 1
Community Spa Htd: 1
Concierge: 1
Gated: 1
Guarded Entry: 1
On-Site Guard: 1
Workout Facility: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Heating
Ceiling: 1
Natural Gas: 1
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: 1
Kitchen Features
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Engy Star (See Rmks): 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Non-laminate Counter: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Roller Shields: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
No Interior Steps: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
220 V Dryer Hookup: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: Y
Other Rooms
Great Room: 1
Bonus/Game Room: 1
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Accessibility Feat.
Zero-Grade Entry: 1
Bath Raised Toilet: 1
Technology
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1
Pre-Wire Sat Dish: 1
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: 1
Smart Home: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Community Pool Features
Cabana: 1
Fenced: 1
Heated: 1
Outdoor: 1
Exterior Features
Separate Guest House: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Sport Court(s): 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
Private: 1
Heated: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 5
Garage Spaces: 5
Parking Features
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Plumbing
Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: 1
WaterSense Faucet(s): 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1
East/West Exposure: 1
Adjacent to Wash: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Grass Front: 1
Synthetic Grass Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Irrigation Front: 1
Irrigation Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 480-266-7557
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
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Ranch Gate Road and 125th Street
Directions: From Pima Rd. go E on Happy Valley, turn Right on Ranch Gate, go 1 mi. to Sereno Canyon Guard Gate.
Geo Lat: 33.707625
Geo Lon: -111.813098
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Contemporary
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Window Features: Dual Pane; Low-Emissivity Windows; Mechanical Sun Shds
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced; Heated; Variable Speed Pump
Community Pool Features: Cabana; Fenced; Heated; Outdoor
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room; Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Concierge; Gated; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Engy Star (See Rmks); Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Gas Dryer Hookup; 220 V Dryer Hookup; Inside
Other Rooms: Great Room; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Roller Shields; Fire Sprinkler System; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned
Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned; Smart Home
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Sport Court(s)
Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage Door Opener
Construction: Wood Frame; Blown Cellulose; Spray Foam Insulation
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco; Stone
Roofing: Tile; Concrete
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating: Ceiling; Natural Gas; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss; WaterSense Faucet(s)
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; East/West Exposure; Adjacent to Wash
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Front; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
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
and capture the natural beauty surrounding it. With over 6,000 square feet of single-level living, the floor plan delivers exceptional functionality and flow, ideal for families, multi-generational living, and those who love to entertain on any scale. Featuring a split-bedroom layout, private guest casita, and five-car garage, this estate provides privacy and togetherness in perfect balance. Architecturally, the home embraces a modern desert aesthetic defined by clean lines, multiple roof planes, stucco and concrete tile exteriors, and an abundance of glass and metal. Large windows and 90 degree corner stacking wall systems frame the ever-changing landscape, ensuring that every room enjoys its own unique perspective of the desert beyond. Inside, the grand great room and chef's kitchen anchor the home  a true entertainer's centerpiece. Soaring beamed ceilings, clerestory windows, and corner stacking glass walls blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, leading to a spectacular resort-style patio. The great room fireplace, mounted TV and multiple conversation zones invite relaxation and connection, while the endless desert and mountain views create a cinematic backdrop for any occasion. The chef's kitchen is designed for both everyday functionality and large scale entertaining, featuring dual oversized islands, Shaker cabinetry, Quartz countertops, and professional-grade Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. A walk-in pantry with barn door offers abundant storage, and the adjacent casual dining area flows naturally to both the covered alfresco grilling and dining patio as well as the outdoor living and pool terrace, ideal for hosting large gatherings or intimate dinners under the desert sky. For more formal occasions, the front-facing dining room offers courtyard views and flexible use as a game or media room. The primary suite provides a private escape, with direct backyard access for an evening spa and firepit relaxation and stargazing. The spa-inspired bath showcases a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, and an expansive walk-in shower, all complemented by a custom designer closet and an adjoining office or dressing space. Three guest ensuites and a spacious den are thoughtfully positioned in a separate wing off the great room with access to either the courtyard or backyard. The oversized laundry room impresses with its central island, bench seating with cubbies, and a window framing the desert landscape  a functional yet beautiful space. The outdoor living experience defines this home designed for resort-style living and year-round entertainment. the drop-down patio TV makes outdoor movie nights or sports gatherings a natural part of life here. The raised firepit with seating becomes the ideal spot for stargazing and storytelling beneath the Arizona night sky. The expansive pool with Baja shelf, spa, and sun deck invite endless hours of enjoyment. For added fun, the sport court and bocce ball court offer friendly competition for all ages. The artificial turf yard, view fencing, and lush, low-maintenance landscaping  dotted with citrus trees and desert flora  add to this picture-perfect oasis. Completing this remarkable property, the private casita offers its own exterior entrance and courtyard access. Featuring a living area with breakfast bar, comfortable bedroom, full bath, and walk-in closet, it provides an ideal retreat for guests, family, or extended stays. The HOA includes membership to the stunning Mountain Lodge, constructed high on the hill with see-forever views. Enjoy the restaurant, bar, pools and spa, fitness room, locker rooms, classes, community rooms and more. From sunrise coffee in the courtyard to sunset cocktails by the pool, this elevated desert sanctuary celebrates Arizona living at its finest. Blending contemporary architecture, breathtaking views, and unparalleled entertainment spaces, this Sereno Canyon estate is designed for those who value both refined elegance and a relaxed, resort-inspired lifestyle  all set against one of the most stunning backdrops in the Valley.

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: January - 22 - 2026

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