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Sold for $3,900,000
$3,900,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road #59, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
5beds
5,435sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.71 Acres Lot
$4,560,100 Zestimate®
$718/sqft
$7,908 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,560,100
$4.01M - $5.24M
$7,908/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 07:07pm
Listed by:
Katrina L McCarthy 480-406-8857,
Elite Partners,
Brandon Repp 602-363-6693,
Elite Partners
Bought with:
Christopher V Karas, SA555869000
Compass
Wendy Lentz, SA674505000
Compass
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6652185
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Stub for Range, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Low Emissivity Windows, Solar Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Double Sided, Family Room, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,435
- Total interior livable area: 5,435 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Variable Speed Pump, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front, On Golf Course, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Gazebo
- Parcel number: 21703143
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Foam,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Details
- Builder name: Minchew
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System
Community
- Community features: Pool, Golf, Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
- Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS AREA A LOT 40-71 TR A PVT ST
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,800 monthly
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- Association name: Desert Highlands
- Association phone: 480-419-3745
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2024 | Sold | $3,900,000$718/sqft |
Source:  ARMLS #6652185 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Pending sale | $3,900,000$718/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #6652185 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000+387.5%$718/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #6652185 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2019 | Sold | $800,000-10.6%$147/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #5841927 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2019 | Price change | $895,000-5.3%$165/sqft |
Source: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty #5841927 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,825 -1.8% | $213,680 +6% |
| 2024 | $6,952 +11.4% | $201,520 +60.4% |
| 2023 | $6,243 -0.6% | $125,643 +5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Desert Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.1 mi
- 3/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 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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Estimated market value
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- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- Scottsdale
- 85255
- Desert Highlands
- 10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road Unit 59