$4,665,000
SOLD MAR 3, 2025

10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 485 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Desert Highlands Neighborhood
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,084 Sq Ft
0.68 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,142 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2025

Just completed, this spectacular Desert Highlands residence offers beautiful city lights and mountain views featuring an open floor plan. With a nod celebrating 'Organic Modern Design', the extensive use of natural wood, glass and stone elements are used throughout. Using a neutral palette combined with textural focal points, the floorplan is seamless in design. The generously equipped kitchen offers panel ready Wolf/ Sub -Zero appliances, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, oversized island, 20' pantry/laundry center with coffee bar and beverage fridge. The dining area is separated by a elegant chilled wine wall which offers convenient wine display and storage steps away from the main bar. Accordian doors off of the great room open to a The dining area is separated by an elegant chilled wine wall which offers convenient wine display & storage steps away from the main bar. The Retractable doors open from the great room onto a covered (1333sf) limestone patio featuring misters, circular firepit & built-in BBQ with fridge. Terracing down from the patio is the heated pool/spa surrounded by mountains & bathed in purple skies at dusk just beyond the city lights.
The Owner's Suite is a 1300sf private retreat with picture perfect views. Custom HIS and HERS closets, also created by Palo Verde, are backlit for function and impact. The 71" freestanding tub is front & center with separate floating vanities, oversized walk-in shower & TOTO water closet. Full size Washer/Dryer fits seamlessly into the closet design.
Spacious oversized 3-car garage includes built-in cabinets and an air conditioned storage room as an added bonus.
The new landscaping/exterior lighting is outstanding. Hills & boulder outcroppings create texture & depth elevating the total package to a 10! Immediate membership available at COE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Whitman

Larry Whitman Broker License #BR646784000

Larry Whitman Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-MLS Agent

Non-MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Misting System
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $1,800 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Room Addition Constructed in 2024
  • Roof Updated in 2024
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Reflective Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,084 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2024
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2024
  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Updated in 2024
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Pool Updated in 2022
  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2024
  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Plumbing System Updated in 2024
  • Wiring Updated in 2024
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 485
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-04-311

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

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

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,520

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,800 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima and Happy Valley Road
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 1800.0
  • Basement: N
  • Cooling HVAC SEER Rating: 14
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2024
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Plumbing: Full
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Pool: Full
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Room Addition: Full
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Wiring: Full
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2024
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: North on Pima, Right on Happy Valley Road, Left into Desert Highlands. Ask for map at the guard gate.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Highlands
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1800.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Bidet, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 4084.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Low-Emissivity Windows
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built In Recycling: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Misting System, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Synthetic Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Reflective Coating, 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:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Misting System: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Separate Strge Area
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • 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: Pickleball, Gated, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Guarded Entry, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Rental OK (See Rmks), Self Managed
  • Association Fee: 1800.0
  • 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 Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 200.0
  • 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: 29741.0
  • Parcel #: 217-04-311
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump, Low-Flow Fixtures

Building Info

  • Builder Name: JKC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5520.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 485
  • Tax Map Number: 4.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold $4,665,000 0.0% $1,142 / Sq Ft
01/18/2025 01/18/25 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Off Market $4,665,000 -- --
01/01/2025 01/01/25 For Sale $4,899,000 -- $1,200 / 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 $5,520 $100,239 -- --
2024 $4,539 $95,465 -- --
2023 $4,539 $115,680 $23,080 $92,600
2022 $4,381 $86,590 $17,280 $69,310
2021 $4,824 $82,530 $16,470 $66,060
2020 $4,930 $81,120 $16,190 $64,930
2019 $5,212 $84,140 $16,790 $67,350
2018 $5,117 $82,250 $16,410 $65,840
2017 $4,876 $81,090 $16,180 $64,910
2016 $4,893 $78,030 $15,570 $62,460
2015 $4,608 $74,510 $14,870 $59,640
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,265,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $599,752 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $237,400 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,665,000 First Integrity Title Agency O
Warranty Deed $1,900,000 First Integrity Title Agency O
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Arizona Title Agency
Warranty Deed $850,000 First Arizona Title Agency
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6792733

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-04-311