$1,875,000
OPEN SAT 11AM - 4PM $50K PRICE DROP

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 249 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Desert Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated payment $12,124/month

Total Views 6,104
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,985 Sq Ft
$628 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Mountain View
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School Rated A-
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

IMMEDIATE GOLF MEMBERSHIP AT CLOSE OF ESCROW. Don't miss this outstanding value and opportunity in the world renowned community of Desert Highlands! Beautiful lot location with a 15,000+ square foot building envelope, allowing room to expand! Charming southwest contemporary surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Outstanding interior spaces feature an open and versatile floor plan ~ spacious living room, formal dining room, convenient kitchen with breakfast room. Large primary suite with access to the backyard. 2 spacious guest bedrooms, both with private bathroom access for the comfort of guests. NO INTERIOR STEPS. The entertainer's backyard is southwest living at its finest with an expansive covered patio, built-in barbecue and fireplace. 3-car garage. Designated a top 'Platinum Club of America'' golf club, Desert Highlands amenities include a Jack Nicklaus championship golf course, 18-hole putting course, award winning clubhouse featuring ''Jacks'' gastropub, state of the art fitness center, Highlands Racquet Club featuring grass, clay & pickleball courts,& more. A $190,000 membership fee is due from buyer at close of escrow (Fee will increase to $205,000 on January 1, 2026)

Listing Agent

Dena Bullard

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA523035000 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Nancy Sertich

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #BR008725000

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,928

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $1,925 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Roof Updated in 2021
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,985 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2022
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 249
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-04-054

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,928

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,925 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima Rd and Happy Valley Rd
  • 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 Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2021
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon25
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-585-7070
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT HIGHLANDS
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 628.14
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1925.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 2985.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: 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
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: 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: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: 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
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry, 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:Special Assessment HOA: Yes
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 200.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 750.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: Semi-annual Service Assessment
  • 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: 2019-04-01
  • Association Fees:Payment End Date: 2028-09-01

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: 24846.0
  • Parcel #: 217-04-054

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Alexander

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3928.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 249
  • Tax Map Number: 4.00

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $4,001 $84,125 -- --
2024 $3,793 $80,119 -- --
2023 $3,793 $97,320 $19,460 $77,860
2022 $3,642 $72,900 $14,580 $58,320
2021 $4,045 $69,210 $13,840 $55,370
2020 $4,058 $67,210 $13,440 $53,770
2019 $3,997 $65,120 $13,020 $52,100
2018 $3,889 $63,470 $12,690 $50,780
2017 $3,731 $62,860 $12,570 $50,290
2016 $3,708 $60,810 $12,160 $48,650
2015 $3,526 $56,900 $11,380 $45,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Price Changed $1,875,000 0.0% $628 / Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 For Sale $1,875,000 -2.6% $628 / Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Off Market $1,925,000 -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $1,925,000 -- $645 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,850,000 Chicago Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Title
Warranty Deed $815,000 Transnation Title
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $615,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $615,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6821602

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-04-054

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85255 Desert Highlands

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 249, Scottsdale, AZ

For Sale

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