$3,625,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 68
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 6991531
2 beds  |  4 baths


Lush private desert sanctuary
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Lush private desert sanctuary Peggy de la Garza The attention to detail is exceptional. Artfully designed by David J. Wade features a custom carved stone vanity, designer fixtures & artisan plaster finishes. Sophisticated Santa Barbara style architectural details throughout: Hand troweled Plaster walls, viga ceiling detail and terra cotta flooring Access to the backyard retreat. Living room features the first of 5 gas fireplaces. Private courtyard off the Living Room. Spacious yet intimate lifestyle living. Closet available for extra storage. Sitting Room is adjacent to Primary en suite. Pocket door for privacy. Stunning Floor to Ceiling cabinetry because Details matter. Hardwood flooring with intricate tile detail. 2nd of 5 gas fireplaces. Resort like Primary Relaxing views... and to the left is the Primary bath. Spacious and elegant closet. Built-in Iron and full lenth mirrors. Closet continued... Closet continued! Lit Dome ceiling detail Private water closet to left. Elegant shower detail Dining Room to right. left towards the Dining Room, Family/Hearth Room and Kitchen Circular fabric covered walls. Door to left leads to wine room, drybar and kitchen. Gorgeous lighted cove ceiling. Dining room with storage open Climate Controlled Custom Wine Room Located between Kitchen, Dining Room and Wine Room Elegant with smooth plaster finished barrel vaulted lit ceiling. 3rd of 5 gas fireplaces Exquisite natural lighting Opens to kitchen, Viga & Latilla ceiling complete the style. Subzero Glass front refrigerator and 2 drawer Freezer Generous Mesquite cabinetry 2 Drawer style Dishwashers Whimsical Mackenzie Childs Pantry Access to 3 car garage, large laundry room, huge study and 2nd spacious en suite. Huge Storage Room to left Magnificent mountain and Golf views. Potential for 3rd bedroom en suite. custom built-ins. Viga ceiling detail. At the end of the hall for privacy. 5th gas fireplace provides a lovely retreat. frame the desert landscape. Guest Bedroom en suite bath Resort style backyard Dine alfresco Every detail covered Mountain & Putting Green views! in one of North Scottsdale's most respected private communities. Desert Highlands #68 Mountain and golf vistas 3 Car garage A Platinum Course of America top-tier facility! $10m signature Jack Nicklaus golf course restoration! Ventana Room with down valley Views Jack's Gastropub Outdoor dining, concerts and bocce ball courts make this a favorite place to gather! 13 courts featuring grass, clay and hard surfaces, plus dedicated pickleball courts. 7,000 SF state-of-the-art fitness center.

Property Description
Immediate Golf & Country Club Access! Discover refined ''Executive Retreat'' living in this Santa Barbara-style estate. Available fully furnished offering a frictionless transition for seasonal or executive buyers. Located on the 18-hole putting course providing lush, golf & mountain open-space vistas without the noise or stray balls of a championship fairway. Designed by renowned architect David J. Wade, known for luxury custom homes that emphasize ''clean, simple detailing and a deep sensitivity to Arizona's materials & climate. Landscape design: Peggy De La Garza ''creates composed vignettes that feel like natural extensions of the Arizona landscape while providing the softness & color of a private oasis''. Located on .75 Acres. This 5,328 sqft single-level residence captures sweeping

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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $3,625,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $3,625,000
List Date: 2026-02-27
Location, Tax & Legal
Unit #: 68
Assessor's Map #: 3
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 68 DESERT HIGHLANDS AREA A LOT 40-71 TR A PVT ST MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 152
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 8154
House Number: 10040
Compass: E
Street Name: HAPPY VALLEY
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 2367
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-03-152
Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 5328
Price/SqFt: 680.37
Approx Lot SqFt: 33030
Approx Lot Acres: 0.758
Horses: N
Builder Name: Custom
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Desert Highlands
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 5
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 4
Year Built: 2003
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 5
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 68
Special Listing Cond
Probate/Estate: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Concrete: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 200
HOA Fee: 2025
HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Desert Highlands
HOA Telephone: 480.419.3745
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 150
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 2025
Disclosure Fees HOA: 200
Other Fees HOA: 750
Other Fees Description: Semi-Annual Service Chg Assessment
Com Facilities Distr: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 2025
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Email: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
See Private Remarks: 1
Architecture
Santa Barbara/Tuscan: 1
Architect
Architect: David J. Wade, Inc.
Master Bathroom
3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Bidet: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Split: 1
2 Master Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1
Add'l Property Use
None: 1
Fireplace Features
Insert: 1
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Fireplace Living Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Other: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Screens: 1
Tinted Windows: 1
Private Pool Features
Outdoor: 1
Heated: 1
Play Pool: 1
Community Features
Biking/Walking Path: 1
Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1
Comm Tennis Court(s): 1
Gated: 1
Golf: 1
Guarded Entry: 1
On-Site Guard: 1
Pickleball: 1
Workout Facility: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Heating
Zoned: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Other: 1
View
Golf Course: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Non-laminate Counter: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Furnished(See Rmrks): 1
See Remarks: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Road Access Type
Private Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Accessibility Feat.
Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1
Hard/Low Nap Floors: 1
Lever Handles: 1
Mltpl Entries/Exits: 1
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road: 1
Technology
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Block: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Community Pool Features
Heated: 1
Outdoor: 1
Exterior Features
Built-in BBQ: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Private Street(s): 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
Private: 1
Heated: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 0
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features
Separate Strge Area: 1
Attached Garage: 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Irrigation
Sprinkler: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Other (See Remarks): 1
Plumbing
Gas Hot Water Heater: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Golf Course Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert 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: Partial
Disclosures
Other (See Remarks): 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Common Area Maint: 1
Street Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Self Managed: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima and Happy Valley
Directions: From Pima Rd: East on Happy Valley. At round-a-bout go North on Golf Club Dr. thru manned Guard gate. Go straight to stop sign then turn Left. Take 4th Rt at Desert Willow Dr. Take 1st Rt at Prickley Pear Dr. Lot 68 is on the Left.
Geo Lat: 33.719436
Geo Lon: -111.872303
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: Probate/Estate
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
View: Golf Course; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; 2 Master Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Insert; Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Other
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Window Features: Screens; Tinted Windows
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated; Play Pool
Community Pool Features: Heated; Outdoor
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Pickleball; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar
Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Other Rooms: Family Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse
Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Furnished(See Rmrks); See Remarks
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area
Road Access Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Tile; Concrete
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Zoned; Natural Gas; Other
Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Irrigation: Sprinkler
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Back Yard; Block
Property Description: Golf Course Lot; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: See Private Remarks
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Other (See Remarks)
Supplements
golf & mountain views from walls of windows providing grand-scale interiors with natural light. Architectural details define the home with curated finishes: hand-troweled plaster walls, exposed wood beams, arched openings, terra cotta floors, latilla shaded patios and custom fabric wall coverings that add warmth and depth throughout. Designed for both entertaining and everyday comfort, the floor plan includes a dramatic living room, family/hearth room, intimate sitting room, executive study, and a dedicated wine room. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with professional-grade Viking and Sub Zero appliances, generous prep space, open to a hearth room with expansive "Sanctuary like" views of the pool, spa, Putting course with mountain views in the distance. The circular dining room is a true architectural moment, wrapped in rich fabric wallcovering and enhanced by discreet, built-in storage concealed behind a push-latch wall panel, offering seamless access for serving and entertaining. The home offers two bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths. For those seeking additional accommodations, the expansive executive study presents the potential to be reimagined as a third ensuite bedroom. The sitting room may also be reimagined as a private office or media space, offering impressive flexibility. Ownership includes IMMEDIATE access to the recently restored $10M Jack Nicklaus Signature course, world-class racquet facilities, (13 Tennis Courts (grass, clay and hard), 4 pickleball courts, 2 bocce ball courts, a 7,700 sqft state-of-the-art fitness pavilion and even a dogpark! This is a rare opportunity to secure architectural pedigree, exceptional views and location, AND immediate club access in one of North Scottsdale's most respected private communities. 2 Bedroom ensuites (Easily 3) | 2 Full + 2 Half Baths | 5,328 SF | 3-Car Garage

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March - 04 - 2026

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