10040 E Happy Valley Road 55, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$5,890,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,677 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 80,541 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,890,000 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

Designed by renowned architect Vernon D. Swaback, apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, this 6,700 sq ft contemporary estate on the premier street in Desert Highlands blends timeless architecture with comfortable desert living. Set on 1.8 acres overlooking the 1st hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and Pinnacle Peak, the home was thoughtfully positioned to capture golf course and mountain/boulder outcrop views from all main living spaces. The 2,000+ sq ft great room features soaring ceilings and walls of glass that open to the backyard, creating an easy indoor outdoor flow that feels natural and inviting. Distinctive spaces include a dramatic two story library, a private movie theatre with wet bar, and a temperature controlled 4 car garage.

Supplements: The main level primary suite offers two spacious closets and direct access to the heated spa, giving it a true retreat feel. Two additional guest suites provide privacy, including one with its own rooftop deck and spiral staircase to the patio. Even four-legged family members are pampered with a dedicated fenced run and doggie door. The backyard is ...

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
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
882.13
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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