$5,650,000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
MLS# 6983776
6 beds | 7 baths

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Property Description
Essence of the Desert, an architecturally distinct estate featured in leading design publications including Dwell and Phoenix Home & Garden and designed by architect Amit Upadhye. This home reflects a disciplined approach to form, scale, and modern living. Set on over an acre, with expansive views of the McDowell Mountains, the property balances privacy with a strong connection to its desert surroundings. The timeless architecture emphasizes precision and permanence, with a palette of industrial, high-quality materials- selected for both durability and visual impact. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames mountain views and floods the interiors with light, blurring the line between inside and out. Volumes are carefully proportioned to deliver moments of architectural clarity,
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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $5,650,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $5,650,000
List Date: 2026-02-10
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 26
Legal Description (Abbrev): W2 SW4 SW4 NW4 NE4 SEC 20 EX S 25F RD P/F 9498-0091
Assessor's Parcel #: 908
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 10092
House Number: 10010
Compass: E
Street Name: JENAN
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85260
Zip4: 5923
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-26-908
Subdivision: Cactus Corridor
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 2
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 6093
Price/SqFt: 927.29
Approx Lot SqFt: 50358
Approx Lot Acres: 1.156
Flood Zone: TBD
Guest House SqFt: 993
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: First Choice LLC
Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District
High School District: Scottsdale Unified District
Elementary School: Cheyenne Traditional Elementary School
Jr. High School: Mountainside Middle School
High School: Desert Mountain High School
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Marketing Name: Essence of the Desert
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 2
# Bedrooms: 6
Total Bathrooms: 7
Year Built: 2009
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 20
Township: 3N
Lot Number: n/a
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Const - Finish
Other (See Remarks): 1
Roofing
Rolled: 1
Other: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Architecture
Contemporary: 1
Architect
Architect: Amit Upadhye
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Master Bedroom
Upstairs: 1
Additional Bedroom
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Add'l Property Use
None: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Concrete: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Screens: 1
Dual Pane: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Private Pool Features
Outdoor: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Electric: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Quartz Countertops: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Bonus/Game Room: 1
Loft: 1
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Road Access Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Road Responsibility
City Maintained Road: 1
Technology
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1
Ntwrk Wrng One Room: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Perimeter: 1
Block: 1
Other: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Separate Guest House: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Covered Deck: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Gazebo: 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 5
Total Covered Spaces: 5
Garage Spaces: 5
Parking Features
RV Gate: 1
Separate Strge Area: 1
Attached Garage: 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
Irrigation
Sprinkler: 1
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Slab: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Solar Panels: 1
Plumbing
Electric Hot Wtr Htr: 1
Solar Panels
Ownership: Owned Outright
Utilities
APS: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Grass Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Items Updated
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2025
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 623-330-8965
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Residential Propane Tank
Residential Propane Tank: Owned
Propane Underground Y/N: Yes
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
No Fees: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: 96th St and Shea
Directions: Head East on Shea, South on 98th St, East on Jenan, home is on the North side of Jenan.
Geo Lat: 33.593877
Geo Lon: -111.865063
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Contemporary
View: Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets
Master Bedroom: Upstairs
Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile; Wood
Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; Mechanical Sun Shds
Private Pool Features: Outdoor
Spa: None
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Walk-in Pantry; Quartz Countertops; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Slab
Other Rooms: Family Room; Bonus/Game Room; Loft; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier
Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng One Room; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Deck; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Patio; Separate Guest House
Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Gated; RV Gate; Separate Strge Area
Road Access Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Block
Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks)
Roofing: Rolled; Other
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Heat Pump; Electric
Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr
Utilities: APS
Water Source: City Water
Irrigation: Sprinkler
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Back Yard; Front Yard; Perimeter; Block; Other
Property Description: North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Supplements
alongside comfortable, livable spaces ideal for both everyday living and sophisticated entertaining.
The main residence offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half baths, organized to create a natural flow between private retreats and open living spaces. A dedicated office provides a quiet, design-forward workspace, while a gym or flex room adds versatility. The main home is complete with a four-car garage, fully integrated into the architecture, maintaining the home's clean, intentional lines.
A fully self-contained guest house enhances the estate, featuring two bedrooms, one bathroom, a full kitchen, laundry, and a private one-car garage- perfect for extended stays, multigenerational living, or hosting with complete independence.
The backyard is designed as a private outdoor retreat, anchored by a large resort-style pool, a ramada with fire feature, and an expansive grassy play area- offering rare versatility for both recreation and relaxation within a modern desert setting.
Every element of the property reflects a commitment to thoughtful design, quality construction, and enduring architectural relevance. This is a published architectural residence that offers scale, privacy, and mountain views for the buyer who values modern design, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: February - 19 - 2026
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