10040 E Happy Valley Road 55, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$5,250,000

Positioned on the most desirable street in the community with optimal placement to capture views

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,677 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 80,541 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,250,000 Last Modified: 4/29/2026

Overview

Description

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, this 1.85-acre property represents the kind of scale, orientation, and setting that rarely becomes available. North-facing. Golf course edge. Pinnacle Peak as your backdrop. The combination is exceptional. The existing 6,700 sq ft estate, designed by Vernon D. Swaback, apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, was thoughtfully positioned to capture golf course and mountain views from every main living space. That same orientation becomes the foundation for a $7M+

Supplements: custom legacy estate. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass opening to the desert, a dramatic two-story library, private movie theatre, temperature-controlled four-car garage, and a main-level primary suite with direct access to the heated spa all speak to the scale already in place. The negative edge pool and spa, waterfall, fireplace, built-in BBQ, an ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7010873

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 10040
Compass: E
Street Name: Happy Valley
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 2366
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-03-139
Subdivision: Desert Highlands
Tax Year: 2025
Unit #: 55
Assessor's Map #: 3
Assessor's Parcel #: 139
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 9213

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 5
Approx SQFT: 6677
Price/SqFt: 786.28
Horses: N
Model: Dramatic Custom
Builder Name: Vernon Swaback Design
Year Built: 1997
Approx Lot SqFt: 80541
Approx Lot Acres: 1.849
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: Desert Highlands
Marketing Name: Desert Highlands
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Happy Valley Rd and entrance
Directions: Go straight to the stop sign then turn left. Take the 4th right at Desert Willow Dr. Take 1st right at Prickly Pear Trail. Lot 55 is on the right.

Legal Info

Township: 4N
Range: 5E
Section: 5
Lot Number: 55

Association Fees

Association Fee 2: 2050

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 4
Slab Parking Spaces: 8
Total Covered Spaces: 4

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes
Steel Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Tile: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0
Total Encumbrance: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Fee: 150
HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Capital Dues
HOA Telephone: 480-419-3745
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: Y
HOA 2 Transfer Fee: 200
HOA Paid Frequency 2: Monthly
HOA 2 Name: Desert Highlands
HOA 2 Telephone: 480-419-3745
Special Assessment HOA 2: Yes
Special Assessment Amount Owed 2: 100
Special Assessment Frequency 2: Monthly
Payment 2 Start Date: 2019-04-01
Payment 2 End Date: 2028-09-01
HOA 3 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
PAD Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 0
Prepaid Association Fees HOA 2: 2050
Disclosure Fees HOA: 200
Disclosure Fees HOA 2: 0
Other Fees HOA: 205000
Other Fees Description: Membership fee paid by buyer to Desert Highlands H
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 2200

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Contemporary: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
Other Bedroom Downstairs: Yes
Separate Bedroom Exit: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Flooring

Stone: Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane: Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated: Yes
Variable Speed Pump: Yes

Community Features

Clubhouse/Rec Room: Yes
Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
Community Spa Htd: Yes
Golf: Yes
Guarded Entry: Yes
On-Site Guard: Yes
Pickleball: Yes
Workout Facility: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Dining in LR/GR: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

View

Golf Course: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Multiple Ovens: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Programmable Thmstat: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Wet Bar: Yes
Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room: Yes
Exercise/Sauna Room: Yes
Media Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Community Pool Features

Heated: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Private Street(s): Yes

Spa

Private: Yes
Heated: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Temp Controlled: Yes
Extended Length Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Golf Course Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes
Adjacent to Wash: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Unit Style

Two Levels: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes

Possession

By Agreement: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: Yes
Street Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Prof Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Golf Course; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Stone Window Features: Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Heated; Variable Speed Pump Community Pool Features: Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa Htd; Golf; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Pickleball; Workout Facility Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Great Room; Exercise/Sauna Room; Media Room Interior Features: Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s) Parking Features: Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Temp Controlled Construction: Wood Frame; Steel Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: None Property Description: Golf Course Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement Unit Style: Two Levels Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

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Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

Last Updated: April - 29 - 2026