10040 E Happy Valley Road 55, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$4,725,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,677 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 80,541 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,725,000 Last Modified: 8/27/2026

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. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass opening

Supplements: 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, and boulder-framed outdoor living areas are designed for everyday ...

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

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
707.65
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 Golf Club Dr
Directions
Once thru gate: Left at stop sign, Right at next stop sign 1st right on prickly pear, loop around past 18 hole putting green, lot 55 on right.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2026-07-10
Under Contract Date
2026-07-10
Close of Escrow Date
2026-08-27

Legal Info

Township
4N
Range
5E
Section
5
Lot Number
55

More Information

Association Fees

Association Fee 2
2050

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

Sold Info

Loan Type
Cash
Payment Type
Other
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

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: August - 27 - 2026
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