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.
Sold for $4,665,000
$4,665,000
10040 E Happy Valley Road #485, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3beds
4,084sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.68 Acres Lot
$4,513,100 Zestimate®
$1,142/sqft
$7,882 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,513,100
$4.11M - $4.96M
$7,882/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2026 at 07:11pm
Listed by:
Larry Whitman 480-544-6636,
Realty ONE Group
Bought with:
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6792733
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- HVAC SEER Rating, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener Owned, Built In Recycling, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level, Inside
Features
- Pantry, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Low Emissivity Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,084
- Total interior livable area: 4,084 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Storage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Misting System, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21704311
- Special conditions: Owner/Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Reflective Coating,Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Details
- Builder name: JKC
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures, Recirculation Pump
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System, Security Guard
Community
- Community features: Pool, Golf, Pickleball, Gated, Guarded Entry, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
- Subdivision: Desert Highlands
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,800 monthly
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- Association name: Desert Highlands
- Association phone: 480-419-3745
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | Sold | $4,665,000-4.8%$1,142/sqft |
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| 1/20/2025 | Pending sale | $4,899,000$1,200/sqft |
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| 1/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,899,000$1,200/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Listing removed | $4,899,000$1,200/sqft |
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| 1/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,899,000+157.8%$1,200/sqft |
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| 1/12/2024 | Sold | $1,900,000-4.8%$465/sqft |
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| 10/7/2023 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$488/sqft |
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| 9/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+66.3%$488/sqft |
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| 2/25/2021 | Sold | $1,200,000-5.9%$294/sqft |
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| 12/18/2020 | Price change | $1,275,000-1.5%$312/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Price change | $1,295,000-7.2%$317/sqft |
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| 9/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+64.1%$342/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2013 | Sold | $850,000-3.4%$208/sqft |
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| 11/12/2012 | Price change | $880,000-6.3%$215/sqft |
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| 7/16/2012 | Listed for sale | $939,000$230/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,429 -12% | $178,850 +24% |
| 2024 | $5,030 +15.6% | $144,270 +58.7% |
| 2023 | $4,352 -0.7% | $90,920 +5% |
| 2022 | $4,381 -11.1% | $86,590 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $4,930 -5.4% | $82,530 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $5,212 +1.8% | $81,120 -3.6% |
| 2019 | $5,117 | $84,140 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $5,117 +5% | $82,250 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $4,876 +5.8% | $81,090 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $4,608 +6% | $78,030 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $4,346 | $74,510 +11.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $66,860 +6.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $63,000 -4.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $66,010 -13.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,470 -22.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $99,240 -16.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,490 +10.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $107,800 +20.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,360 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,360 -1.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $90,850 |
| 2003 | -- | $90,850 +18.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $76,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Desert Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.9 mi
- 3/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6.1 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 485