$5,250,000
10040 E Happy Valley Road 55, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Desert Highlands · Maricopa County
What's special
- Mountain(s) & Golf Course views
- Fireplace
- 4-car garage
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+ 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, and boulder-framed outdoor living areas are designed for everyday enjoyment and effortless entertaining. An immediate golf membership is available, granting full access to the Desert Highlands lifestyle: championship golf, tennis, pickleball, a renovated fitness center, clubhouse dining, and 24-hour guard-gated security. The 18-hole putting course is walking distance from the front door. The lifestyle is established. The lot will support your vision.
Property details
Interior
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Separate Shwr & Tub
- Double Vanity
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Pantry
- Kitchen Island
- Walk-in Pantry
- Granite Counters
- High Speed Internet
- Master Downstairs
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Stone
- Window Features: Dual Pane
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Washer
- Dryer
- Water Softener Owned
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
- Heating Features: Natural Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Exterior Fireplace
Other Interior
- Stories: 2
Exterior
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Private Street(s)
- Built-in Barbecue
- Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
Land Info
- On Golf Course
- North/South Exposure
- Adjacent to Wash
- Desert Front
- Desert Back
- Auto Timer H2O Front
- Auto Timer H2O Back
- Lot Size Acres: 1.85
- Lot Size Square Feet: 80,541
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking Features: Extended Length Garage, Garage Door Opener, Temp Controlled
Home Features
- View: Mountain(s), Golf Course
Community
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: $150
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: $150
- Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
Neighborhood
- Subdivision: Desert Highlands
Listing
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,213
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Maricopa
- 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.
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
- Parcel Number: 217-03-139
- Postal City: Scottsdale
- Listing Date: 4/8/2026
- MLS#: 7010873
Features
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 6,677
- Year Built: 1997
- Property Age: 29
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Steel Frame, Painted, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Stories: 2
- Living Area Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Water Source: Public
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Listing updated: May 29, 2026
MLS#: 7010873
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