$2,825,000
SOLD FEB 19, 2025

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 1045 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Desert Highlands Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,385 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$644 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Fitness Center
  • Private Pool
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School Rated A-
  • Gated with Attendant
  • City Lights View

About This Home

As of February 2025

Immediate Golf, Tennis, Pickleball and clubhouse membership at close of escrow. Welcome to Hillside Villa 1045 at Desert Highlands of North Scottsdale, an experience of unparalleled elegance in this single-level retreat featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and private casita. Perfectly positioned above the legendary 16th hole of the exclusive Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, this residence offers breathtaking views of Pinnacle Peak, Troon Mountain, Camelback and vibrant city lights to the south, with the serene purple hues of Troon Mountain to the east. Every aspect of this home exudes refined sophistication, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living to create a true oasis of luxury and serenity. Thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the natural desert landscape, The architecture frames Pinnacle Peak through celestial windows in the great room, offering breathtaking focal point. Private guest suites, each with ensuite baths, provide unparalleled comfort, while floor-to-ceiling windows reveal stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains ensuring your guests enjoy a remarkable stay immersed in beauty and tranquility.

The outdoor pool and spa are perfectly positioned to overlook the surrounding lush desert landscape and breathtaking mountain views, creating your own private oasis. An inviting outdoor fireplace provides warmth and ambiance on cool desert evenings, while the private rooftop deck offers the perfect vantage point to savor Arizona's stunning sunsets in unparalleled tranquility.

Discover the world-class amenities and refined lifestyle that define Desert Highlands, offering an unparalleled country club experience. This is a unique opportunity to own one of the most elevated and coveted lots within this prestigious community, where luxury living reaches new heights.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Pelle

Compass License #SA553684000

Co-Listed By

Rebecca Verdone

Compass License #SA029745000

Last Buyer's Agent

DJ June

Real Broker License #SA042930000

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • 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
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,385 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-03-461

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

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

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,489

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,925 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Happy Valley Rd and Desert Highlands Drive
  • 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
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Head East on Happy Valley Rd. from Pima to Desert Highlands entrance and guard will direct you to property.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Co List Office Mls Id: laun001
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-776-1555
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Highlands
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other (See Remarks)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1925.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 4385.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Exterior Fireplace: 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:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, On Golf Course, Cul-De-Sac, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Built-Up, 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:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Propane
  • Security: Security System Owned, Security Guard
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Propane: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Pickleball Court(s), Community Spa Htd, Community Spa, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Guarded Entry, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Management, Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • 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: 4804193745
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: Yes
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 1925.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 200.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 150000.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: One Time Fee at purchase paid by buyer
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • 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: 11151.0
  • Parcel #: 217-03-461
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: RJ Gurley

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7489.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Map Number: 3.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Sold $2,825,000 -2.6% $644 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $2,900,000 -- $661 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $7,489 $153,015 -- --
2024 $7,244 $145,728 -- --
2023 $7,244 $160,100 $32,020 $128,080
2022 $7,003 $132,180 $26,430 $105,750
2021 $7,813 $129,150 $25,830 $103,320
2020 $7,865 $124,170 $24,830 $99,340
2019 $8,298 $129,270 $25,850 $103,420
2018 $8,031 $126,770 $25,350 $101,420
2017 $7,666 $127,500 $25,500 $102,000
2016 $7,692 $118,550 $23,710 $94,840
2015 $7,222 $105,980 $21,190 $84,790
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $475,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,825,000 Clear Title Agency Of Arizona
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Cash Sale Deed $325,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6799556

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-03-461

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85255 Desert Highlands

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 1045, Scottsdale, AZ

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This home is located at 10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 1045, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 and is currently priced at $2,825,000, approximately $644 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 1045 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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