10040 E Happy Valley Road #55, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
What's special
One of Desert Highlands' most coveted north-facing golf course lots, backing the first fairway and set against the iconic Pinnacle Peak backdrop. This is the lot discerning buyers have quietly been watching for. On the premier street in Desert Highlands, directly overlooking the first hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, ...
- 65 days |
- 1,396 |
- 43 |
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Robert Mattisinko 480-734-1617,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven
Features
- Pantry, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Stone
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,677
- Total interior livable area: 6,677 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Temp Controlled
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Private Street(s), Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Variable Speed Pump, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Wash
Lot
- Size: 1.85 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front, On Golf Course, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21703139
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Steel Frame, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder name: Vernon Swaback Design
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Golf, Pickleball, Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry, Tennis Court(s), Fitness Center
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned, Security Guard
- Subdivision: Desert Highlands
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
- HOA name: Capital Dues
- HOA phone: 480-419-3745
- Second HOA fee: $2,050 monthly
- Second HOA name: Desert Highlands
- Second HOA phone: 480-419-3745
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $786/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,847,600
- Annual tax amount: $9,213
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $5,250,000-10.9%$786/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,890,000+133.3%$882/sqft |
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| 1/5/2005 | Sold | $2,525,000+727.9%$378/sqft |
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| 3/22/1995 | Sold | $305,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,584 -1.9% | $284,760 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $8,754 +1.7% | $272,510 +61.2% |
| 2023 | $8,608 -0.6% | $169,061 +5% |
| 2022 | $8,661 -22.4% | $161,010 -4.1% |
| 2021 | $11,164 -2.5% | $167,980 -2.6% |
| 2020 | $11,455 +3.3% | $172,550 -1.8% |
| 2019 | $11,093 | $175,770 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $11,093 -2.4% | $166,220 -1.7% |
| 2017 | $11,367 -0.9% | $169,150 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $11,474 +5.1% | $165,750 +0.2% |
| 2015 | $10,914 | $165,450 +6.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $155,800 -3.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $160,860 |
| 2012 | -- | $160,860 +14.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $140,410 -10.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $156,930 -35.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $244,560 +5% |
| 2008 | -- | $232,900 +7.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $217,500 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $199,850 |
| 2005 | -- | $199,850 +24.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $160,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $160,400 +23.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $129,600 |
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Neighborhood: Desert Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.3 mi
- 3/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.2 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.
- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- Scottsdale
- 85255
- Desert Highlands
- 10040 E Happy Valley Road Unit 55