Why Live in Desert Mountain
Desert Mountain in Scottsdale is a neighborhood characterized by custom homes that incorporate Southwestern and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired designs, set on lots ranging from a quarter-acre to 10 acres. Home sizes vary from 2,300 to 9,400 square feet, with prices between $1.3 million and $11 million, while townhouses and condos range from $1.6 million to $3 million. The community features seven golf courses, including six designed by Jack Nicklaus, each with its own clubhouse and restaurant, as well as tennis and pickleball courts, an indoor fitness center, and a full-service spa. Residents can enjoy over 20 miles of private hiking trails or venture to nearby Tonto National Forest. Dining options within the community include 10 members-only restaurants, with offerings from Italian cuisine at Constantino’s to Southwestern dishes at the Arizona Grill at Outlaw. Outside the community, Raven’s View wine bar and Carefree’s local shops and dining options are popular. Desert Mountain hosts regular community events, such as social mixers, concerts, and annual festivals like the Italian Street Festival and Monster Mash Fall Bash. The neighborhood is 13 miles from the 101 freeway, with Scottsdale 25 miles away and downtown Phoenix 38 miles away. Local schools, including Black Mountain Elementary, Sonoran Trails Middle, and Cactus Shadows High, are highly rated and within 11 miles of the main gate. Residents rely on cars and golf carts for transportation, with major medical centers like HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Hospital located 13 and 17 miles away, respectively.
Home Trends in Desert Mountain, AZ
On average, homes in Desert Mountain, Scottsdale sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Desert Mountain, Scottsdale over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$420,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$995,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%