Step into elegance with this beautifully remodeled home featuring three significant upgrades. A long, private driveway welcomes you to an open-concept space with soaring 30 ft. ceilings, large windows, and sliding glass doors that frame breathtaking mountain views. The property includes two custom-designed water features and a spacious deck, perfect for entertaining. The Desert Highlands community offers unparalleled amenities, such as a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, a comprehensive tennis center, pickleball courts, a fitness center, and a luxury country club.
For sale
$2,875,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road #243, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3beds
4,096sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$1,925/mo HOA
What's special
Breathtaking mountain viewsLong private drivewayOpen-concept spaceSliding glass doorsLarge windowsTwo custom-designed water features
- 17 days |
- 685 |
- 34 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Doerflein 480-330-9616,
Compass
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7011099

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop
Features
- Double Vanity, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone
- Windows: Solar Screens, Double Pane Windows, Mechanical Sun Shds
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,096
- Total interior livable area: 4,096 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private, Bath
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Parcel number: 21704048
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Other, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Golf, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
- Security: Security Guard
- Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- HOA fee: $1,925 monthly
- HOA name: Desert Highlands
- HOA phone: 480-419-3713
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $702/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,804,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,322
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000$702/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,875,000$702/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000-4%$702/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$731/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+131.1%$731/sqft |
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| 5/2/2020 | Listing removed | $1,296,000$316/sqft |
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| 2/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,296,000$316/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,944 -1.4% | $180,460 +12% |
| 2024 | $5,015 +1.8% | $161,080 +58.7% |
| 2023 | $4,928 -0.7% | $101,493 +5% |
| 2022 | $4,960 -9.7% | $96,660 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $5,493 +2.5% | $92,350 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $5,361 +0.4% | $89,380 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $5,339 | $86,300 -3.9% |
| 2018 | $5,339 -0.4% | $89,810 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $5,361 +6.4% | $89,560 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,040 +5.5% | $85,430 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $4,779 | $80,010 +9.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $72,780 +5.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $68,860 |
| 2012 | -- | $68,860 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,500 -14% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,350 -16.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $100,950 -18.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $123,250 +10.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $111,550 +41.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $78,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $78,800 -16.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $94,800 +16.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,100 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,100 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$16,957/mo
Principal & interest
$14050
HOA Fees
$1925
Property taxes
$982
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Desert Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 4 mi
- 3/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Desert Sun Academy
- Middle: Sonoran Trails Middle School
- High: Cactus Shadows High School
- District: Cave Creek Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- Scottsdale
- 85255
- Desert Highlands
- 10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road Unit 243





