Exceptional opportunity to build your custom home on the golf course within the prestigious guard-gated community of Desert Highlands. This homesite is ideally positioned along the 6th green, offering a prime setting with serene golf course views and surrounding desert landscape. Enjoy privacy, natural beauty, and the lifestyle Desert Highlands is known for, including world-class golf, clubhouse amenities, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and hiking nearby. A rare chance to create a personalized residence in one of North Scottsdale's most sought-after communities. GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE AT COE.
Lot/land
$1,495,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road #271, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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0.55Acres
Land
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0.55 Acres Lot
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$2,050/mo HOA
What's special
Serene golf course viewsSurrounding desert landscape
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wendy Lentz 480-861-2580,
Compass,
Christopher V Karas 602-919-6511,
Compass
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7009418

Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), City, Desert, Golf Course
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Dimensions: 109.46 x 240.37
- Features: On Golf Course, Golf Course Subd, Gated Community
Details
- Parcel number: 21704076
- Zoning: R-18
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: APS
- Water: City Franchise
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,050 monthly
- HOA name: Desert Highlands HOA
- HOA phone: 480-419-3745
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $707,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,998
- Date on market: 4/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+864.5% |
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| 9/22/1995 | Sold | $155,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,773 -1.8% | $106,125 |
| 2024 | $1,806 +1.6% | $106,125 +225.2% |
| 2023 | $1,777 -2.6% | $32,636 -46.5% |
| 2022 | $1,826 -6.2% | $60,960 -1.4% |
| 2021 | $1,947 +3.1% | $61,845 +23.3% |
| 2020 | $1,889 +2.8% | $50,175 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,837 | $50,055 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $1,837 +3.8% | $49,215 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $1,769 -0.4% | $49,170 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,777 +0.7% | $48,450 +49.2% |
| 2015 | $1,764 | $32,480 +16% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,000 +37.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,400 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Desert Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.9 mi
- 3/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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 271





