Rare opportunity in Silverleaf Upper Canyon to own one of a handful of Luxury Estates in the southeast corner of the community that back up to the Pristine 30,000-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The type of Seclusion & Tranquility that only nature can provide describes the environment surrounding this property and late afternoon you are treated to an amazing light show with panoramic views of the magnificent mountain ranges & valleys changing color with the setting sun right outside your backyard. The front courtyard patios perched high above the city below sets the stage for spectacular sunsets and mesmerizing city lights. This single story home has been impeccably maintained, comes fully furnished, 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, game room, 2 offices, exercise, library, formal dining & hobby room. Custom iron automated driveway gates with a call box for access mark the beginning of tree-lined driveway leading up to the home which is set back far from the street for maximum privacy and seclusion.
Guests arrive at the front courtyard and will notice the perched feeling of the homesite as they look out to the views of the city below. This courtyard is beautifully appointed with fountains, multiple seating areas, and a fire pit.
Upon entering the home, you will find a very functional floorplan that feels well-proportioned with an abundance of natural light and high-quality finishes. Below are some amazing attributes of these spaces.
The large great room has a beam ceiling, fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and is open to the kitchen, dining room, library, and main gallery hallway. There is an automated sliding pocket door system that allows the interior flooring to run seamlessly onto the covered patio to form one large living environment when the doors are opened. This covered patio is perfect for outdoor dining or just lounging with fantastic views of the mountain preserve, turf area, firepit, and pool and has a fireplace, barbecue, ceiling heaters, and speakers.
Kitchen has gorgeous hand-carved cabinetry with glass door displays, pullout drawers & spice racks, appliance garage, Wolf gas range, Subzero separate refrigerator & freezer, limestone cooktop hood surround, and a custom brick ceiling. The kitchen island has a large specialty sink, trash pullout, dishwasher, warming drawer, microwave, and large drawers on the back side for easy access. The long peninsula area is equipped with a second sink for prep work, trash pullout, dishwasher, wine refer, trash compactor, and guest seating at the raised bar on the great room side. The walk-in pantry is brilliantly designed to store all your food items as well as dishes, platters, and dry goods. Lastly there is an automated coffee machine at the coffee prep station conveniently located between the kitchen and the pantry.
Breakfast room is open to the kitchen and has beautiful views to the mountain preserve and backyard amenities along with direct access to the great room covered patio.
Library has beautiful built-in bookshelves, intricate wood floor pattern, and a fireplace and has views of the front courtyard and city lights. This room is open to the formal dining room but can be closed off with use of the pocket doors if desired.
Spacious formal dining room has views through the great room to the mountains and through the library to the front courtyard and city lights and can be closed off to the library by closing the pocket doors hidden in the walls. It is nicely finished with walnut wood flooring and a groin vault ceiling.
Main office off of the gallery hallway has custom built-in bookcases and display cabinetry, wood beam ceilings, direct access to the front courtyard, and a hidden door within the bookcase to the secondary hallway behind.
Second office is located off of the owner's suite and also has built-in custom cabinetry and direct access out to the front courtyard.
Exercise room with views of the city and mountains, direct access to the front courtyard, built-in cabinetry, and automated window shades.
Luxurious owner's suite has views out to the mountain preserve, a cozy sitting room with a fireplace, spacious his & her closets, a large bathroom area with plenty of counter space, a sit-down makeup area, washer & dryer, two toilet rooms, tons of built-in cabinetry storage, a large steam shower, and a tub with views out to the city.
There are three additional bedroom suites with full bathrooms, large walk-in closets, and all open to patios with access to the backyard amenities.
The rear yard amenities include a spacious pool for swimming laps or playing games and has a large sun shelf, fire features, and an elevated heated spa with a waterfall into the pool. There is a large turf area with a fire pit and plenty of room for seating, a putting green, and a covered ramada with built-in barbecue off the far end of the pool for shade during the sunny time of day. There is direct access to bathroom off the rear yard area which serves as a pool bath or outdoor entertaining guest bath. The great room patio has a cozy fireplace, ceiling heaters, a barbecue, speakers, and becomes one large integrated space when the great room automated pocket door system is open.
Garage courtyard is reached by driving through a portico for separation from guest arrival.
The 4-car garage currently holds 6 cars with the two included car lifts, but you could fit 8 cars by adding two additional lifts and has built-in storage cabinets, two car lifts, new garage doors w/ wall mount operators, high lift tracks, epoxy coated floors, workbench area, and AC at the two-car garage with lifts.
Hobby room/Art Studio has large windows for great natural light, a walk-in storage closet, and a powder bath. This space can be accessed through the garage or from the backyard side area.
There is an observation tower with views of sunsets, city lights, and 360 degree view of mountains.
Additional fantastic home amenities:
Large laundry room with natural light near the garage entry.
Built-in custom cabinetry at both offices, library, great room, game room, and exercise room.
Walnut wood floors and stone tile throughout the home with no carpet.
Backup Generator
Central Vac system.
Custom iron air registers.
Lutron lighting control.
Key drop area off garage entry.
Two entries into the home off the garage.
One of the most private and quiet cul-de-sac streets in the Upper Canyon.
Sold for $8,500,000 on 12/14/23
$8,500,000
11199 E Saguaro Canyon Trl, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
4beds
6baths
7,794sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
1.96 Acres Lot
$8,987,500 Zestimate®
$1,091/sqft
$47,534 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 02:32pm
Listed by:
Steve Sommer 602-818-2726,
Silverleaf Realty
Bought with:
Michelle Meglio Macklin, SA546332000
Platinum Living Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6622155

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
Features
- Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,794
- Total interior livable area: 7,794 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Storage, Side Vehicle Entry, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Storage, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.96 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 21708198
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 2010
Details
- Builder name: New Horizon Custom Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
- Water conservation: Recirculation Pump
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned, Security Guard
Community
- Community features: Golf, Pickleball, Gated, Guarded Entry, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
- Subdivision: SILVERLEAF AT DC RANCH PARCEL 6.3 6.4 6.5
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $451 monthly
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- Association name: DC Ranch Association
- Association phone: 480-513-1500
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$8,987,500