About this home

Seller offering a powerful 2-1 rate buydown to slash the buyer's initial monthly payments. VIP Mortgage is also providing a refinance for up to 3 years after closing with lender waived fees when the buyer uses VIP for the initial loan. Massive payment relief now and future flexibility later -- a rare double-incentive package you won't find on competing homes. Buyer may use any lender of their choice. Agent has full details. Step into elevated Desert Hills living on this gated, 1+ acre estate where privacy, space, and refined design come together in a rare no-HOA setting. Wide-open Arizona views greet you immediately, setting the tone for a residence that feels like a private retreat in the Sonoran Desert. This semi-custom home offers the upgrades and scale today's buyers seek -- Thoughtfully oriented on a north-south axis, the home captures mountain outlines, soft morning light, and vivid desert sunsets, creating a backdrop that enhances both everyday living and outdoor entertaining. Inside, the gourmet kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, granite surfaces, a substantial island, and extensive cabinetry. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the great room and casual dining area, creating a welcoming environment for everyday living and entertaining. A separate formal dining room adds versatility and can be tailored as an office, den, or media lounge. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a coffered ceiling, space for a sitting area, and direct access to the patio and pool. The spa-inspired bath features dual sinks, granite counters, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and an expansive closet. Three additional bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the opposite wing of the home for enhanced privacy. The estate's outdoor amenities elevate the experience: an oversized 4-car garage measuring 40' x 26' with extra height, epoxied floors, and built-in cabinetry; a 50-amp RV outlet; and a new 10' x 10' TuffShed. The heated pool with water feature and elevated spa is complemented by a phone-controlled automation system. A landscape drip system ensures effortless care in this completely enclosed block walled yard. For those who value recreation and open space, more than 700 acres of untouched State Trust Land lie directly across the street, offering immediate access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-road exploration. Cave Creek Regional Park and the Desert Hills Trailhead are just minutes away, with Lake Pleasant and Bartlett Lake within easy reach. This Desert Hills property offers a rare combination of land, luxury, freedom and lifestyle -- an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking space, privacy, and elevated living in one of the Valley's most desirable rural-residential communities. Book a tour today, this home is impeccable and you'll fall in love at first site. Select furnishings, artwork, and two Harley-Davidsons may be available for purchase outside of escrow through a private bill of sale. No personal property is included in the sale of the home.

Facts and features

Schools

• Desert Mountain School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.8 mi

  6

• Boulder Creek High School

  middle · 7-12 · 5.9 mi

  10

• Blueprint Education

  high · 9-12 · 3.8 mi

• Stepping Stones Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 1.1 mi

  8

• Diamond Canyon Elementary School

  elementary · K-8 · 3.7 mi

  9

• Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Carefree

  elementary · PK-K · 4.2 mi

Price history

• Oct 15, 2026 · Price Changed$1,295,000
• Sep 11, 2026 · Listed$1,350,000
• Oct 13, 2020 · Sold$712,000
• Jun 26, 2019 · Sold$625,000
• Apr 9, 2019 · Price Changed$639,000
• Mar 22, 2019 · Listed$649,000
• Apr 20, 2018 · Sold$560,500
• Jan 1, 2018 · Listed$569,000

Tax history

• 2025$4,105 tax · $76,130 assessed
• 2024$4,028 tax · $76,130 assessed
• 2023$3,812 tax · $78,930 assessed
• 2022$3,664 tax · $49,100 assessed
• 2020$3,699 tax · $45,280 assessed
• 2019$3,579 tax · $40,730 assessed
• 2018$988 tax · $11,220 assessed
• 2017$232 tax · $1,989 assessed

Home value

$1,295,300

• Cotality$1,295,300
• Quantarium$1,227,608

Where it is