$2,350,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 2022 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Desert Highlands Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,052 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$770 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Spa

About This Home

As of June 2025

Set within The Heights of the prestigious guard-gated community of Desert Highlands, this updated residence offers a rare opportunity with immediate golf membership. With no interior steps, it's ideally suited for full-time living or as a lock-and-leave retreat.

Enter through a charming front courtyard framed by sweeping views of Pinnacle Peak. Inside, the light-filled layout features three bedrooms plus a dedicated office, easily convertible to an additional ensuite if desired.

Step outside to a serene backyard oasis with majestic mountain views, a heated pool and spa, built-in BBQ, and a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for year-round entertaining.

Desert Highlands is ranked among the Top 100 Clubs in the World by Platinum Clubs of the World. Community amenities include a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, 18-hole putting course, an award-winning clubhouse featuring Jack's Gastropub and Jack's Backyard, the Highlands Racquet Club with grass, clay, and pickleball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanya Hoffman

RETSY License #SA676120000 Listed on: 04/09/2025

RETSY

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Bloom

Engel & Voelkers Scottsdale License #SA531543000

Engel & Voelkers Scottsdale

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $1,925 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Roof Updated in 2022
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,052 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2022
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Desert Sun Academy Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2022
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-03-519

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Desert Highlands Association, Phone Number (480) 419-3745
  • Built by Edmunds
  • Desert Highlands Subdivision

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,212

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,925 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima & Happy Valley Road
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 1925.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2019
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2022
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Happy Valley Rd east 1.2 miles to Golf Club Drive, north through the guard gate to Desert Highlands. Guard gate will provide map and direct you to the property.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Highlands
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1925.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, 3+ Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 3052.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Community Features:Concierge: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned, Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry, Concierge, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 1925.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Desert Highlands
  • Phone: 480-419-3745
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Desert Highlands
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-419-3745
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: Yes
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment Amount Owed: 100.0
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:Payment Start Date: 2019-01-28
  • Association Fees:Payment End Date: 2028-09-28

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11620.0
  • Parcel #: 217-03-519

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Edmunds

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4212.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Map Number: 3.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
James And Amy Taylor Family Trust and Taylor James L
Bought by
Slezak Braden and Slezak Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Tanya Hoffman
RETSY
Buyer's Agent
Dana Bloom
Engel & Voelkers Scottsdale
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.05%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,348,719
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$992,112

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Taylor Amy and Taylor James L
Bought by
James And Amy Taylor Family Trust and Taylor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Wefel Gary K and Wefel Mary
Bought by
Taylor Amy and Taylor James L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$922,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1996
Sold by
Edmunds Toll Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Wefel Gary K and Wefel Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,900
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1996
Sold by
Dmb Property Ventures Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Edmunds Toll Ltd Partnership
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,350,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,230,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Warranty Deed $423,666 Stewart Title & Trust
Cash Sale Deed $97,196 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $922,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $338,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $2,350,000 -1.1% $770 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $2,375,000 -- $778 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,212 $90,205 -- --
2024 $4,067 $85,910 -- --
2023 $4,067 $117,210 $23,440 $93,770
2022 $3,905 $88,400 $17,680 $70,720
2021 $4,337 $85,080 $17,010 $68,070
2020 $4,267 $84,830 $16,960 $67,870
2019 $4,132 $80,530 $16,100 $64,430
2018 $4,009 $76,510 $15,300 $61,210
2017 $3,846 $77,570 $15,510 $62,060
2016 $3,823 $76,120 $15,220 $60,900
2015 $3,635 $71,920 $14,380 $57,540
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tanya Hoffman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tanya Hoffman

    RETSY

    (480) 710-6955

    10 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Tanya Hoffman
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  • Dana Bloom

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Dana Bloom

    Engel & Voelkers Scottsdale

    (480) 600-6606

    27 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Dana Bloom
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6846816

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-03-519

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85255 Desert Highlands

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 2022, Scottsdale, AZ

This home is located at 10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 2022, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 and is currently priced at $2,350,000, approximately $769 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 2022 is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Desert Sun Academy, Sonoran Trails Middle School, and Cactus Shadows High School.

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