About this home

Discover a distinctive expression of desert living in one of North Scottsdale's most sought-after guard-gated communities. A rare connection to the Sonoran Desert defines this reimagined turnkey 2Bed, 2Bath + Den residence at the north edge of the preserve. The open-concept interior pairs soft neutral tones with warm wood, stone finishes, custom flooring & north-facing light. The kitchen features quartz counters, a Kalahari granite bar & custom cabinetry, while a modern fireplace adds warmth & style. A reveal fence & expansive primary suite picture window enhance the connection to the desert beyond. Features include solar, whole-house water softener & reverse osmosis. Just steps from the clubhouse, enjoy fitness, pool, tennis, pickleball, dining, trails and access to championship golf. Terravita offers a true resort-style lifestyle in the heart of North Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert. This private, 24HR guard-gated community is known for its natural beauty, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional amenities designed for an active, social lifestyle. Residents enjoy a modern clubhouse with dining and year-round social events, a fitness and wellness center, swimming complex, tennis and pickleball facilities, and miles of scenic walking and biking paths, including Terravita's two-mile Nature Trail with interpretive signs highlighting native desert plants and wildlife. The racquet center features five tennis courts, four lighted, along with six dedicated pickleball courts and a variety of leagues, clinics, lessons and social play. The community also offers an art studio, fitness classes, personal training, poolside gathering spaces and an active calendar of clubs, activities and events. For golfers, Terravita Golf Club offers an optional private golf membership and a recently renovated 18-hole championship course set against the dramatic Sonoran Desert and Black Mountain. The course includes USGA-spec greens, recontoured fairways, modern tee boxes, dual driving ranges, a full short-game area and active men's and women's golf associations. Golf membership is available separately and is not required for Terravita homeowners. Terravita spans approximately 823 acres of desert landscape and natural open space and was thoughtfully developed to preserve the character of its Sonoran Desert setting. Its North Scottsdale location also provides convenient access to nearby Carefree and Cave Creek, along with Scottsdale dining, shopping, cultural attractions and outdoor recreation.

Facts and features

Schools

• Black Mountain Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 1.2 mi

  8

• Cactus Shadows High School

  middle · 8-12 · 1.5 mi

  10

• Bella Vista College Preparatory

  middle · 7-12 · 2.1 mi

• Sonoran Trails Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 4.8 mi

  4

• Cave Creek Academy of Excellence

  elementary · K-12 · 1.4 mi

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• Evit Cactus Shadows High School

  high · 10-12 · 1.5 mi

Price history

• Oct 9, 2026 · Price Changed$875,000
• Sep 24, 2026 · Listed$925,000
• Jun 13, 2024 · Listing Removed—
• Dec 3, 2023 · Listed For Rent$5,000
• Jul 31, 2020 · Sold$475,000
• Dec 19, 1996 · Sold$202,976

Tax history

• 2025$1,523 tax · $61,920 assessed
• 2024$1,495 tax · $61,920 assessed
• 2023$1,957 tax · $65,850 assessed
• 2022$1,878 tax · $41,350 assessed
• 2020$2,349 tax · $36,420 assessed
• 2019$2,278 tax · $36,150 assessed
• 2018$2,216 tax · $33,680 assessed
• 2017$2,134 tax · $33,200 assessed

Home value

$891,500

• Cotality$891,500
• Quantarium$857,686
• Collateral Analytics$916,000

Where it is