Look no further than this stunning home on a corner lot in the highly desired guard gated Desert Highlands community. Golf Lover's Bonus: Immediate golf membership at Close of Escrow with $95,000 initiation fee due at closing. Amenities include: Jack Nicklaus championship golf course, 18-hole putting course, award winning clubhouse, state of the art fitness center, pickleball courts and more. This home boasts breathtaking views of Pinnacle Peak with a separate guest casita and is surrounded by serene desert landscapes that culminate into a backyard retreat with a heated pebble-tech pool, rock waterfalls, an inviting spa and huge patio spaces perfect for outdoor fun and dining al fresco with family and friends. Freshly painted inside and out, and a brand-new roof and new carpeting complete the look of this spacious home making it move-in ready. Beautifully maintained flagstone flooring and wooden shutters complete the upscale space. A large great room with soaring ceilings greets you as you enter, enjoy the gourmet kitchen, including double wall ovens, sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, so you'll be ready for entertaining and hosting guests. The luxurious Primary suite includes an enormous walk-in closet, and a lush master bathroom, jacuzzi tub and large walk-in stone shower. The Primary bath was given a "specialty paint" upgrade by a local artist in March 2021 to beautifully complement the space. Within minutes of the Desert Highlands community is everything to meet your needs, including grocery shopping, dry cleaning, gourmet coffee, restaurants, salons, fabulous shopping, and medical facilities. You also have easy access to explore the area's best hiking and biking trails for your enjoyable outdoor adventures.
Sold for $1,855,000 on 03/31/23
$1,855,000
10040 E Happy Valley Rd UNIT 779, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3beds
3baths
3,739sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.58 Acres Lot
$2,594,400 Zestimate®
$496/sqft
$7,976 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 04:22pm
Listed by:
Jennifer Schumacher 480-322-2593,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Dan Ward, SA585837000
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6518780

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
Features
- High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Stone
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: 3+ Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,739
- Total interior livable area: 3,739 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Side Vehicle Entry
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Play Pool, Heated, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private, Bath
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 21703098
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder name: MORSE
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System
Community
- Community features: Golf, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Guarded Entry, Concierge, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
- Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 3
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,700 monthly
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- Association name: Desert Highlands
- Association phone: 480-419-3745
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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