$4,700,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 491
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 6379079
Status: Closed
5 beds  |  9 baths


Nesetled into Pinnacle Peak boulders
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Nesetled into Pinnacle Peak boulders Stunning Estate Property Pool Cabana and Outdoor Kitchen Family Room Taliesin Architect- John Rattenbury Listings_DesertHighlands_Teasers_Images- Decorative Details Front of the home Detailed Front Door Front Door Front Entry Front Entry DesHighlandsiPhoneExtras-1 Kitchen seating area Kitchen with endless views DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-8 Kitchen with AMAZING views! DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-7 Dining Room Dining Room DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-13 DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-1 DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-2 Family Room Great architectural details Family Room Game Room Game Room Game Room Amazing Details Amazing Fireplaces Primary Suite Primary Suite With on-suite bath and walk in closet and private patio On-Suite Bath With on-suite bath and walk in closet and private patio Bedroom 3- Bathroom skylight at the top of the stairs Office/Den Office On-Suite Bathroom Den/Office Fireplace DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-9 Sauna as well! Guest Suite Kitchenette Guest Suite Bathroom located in the main house Pool Cabana and Outdoor Kitchen Private Entrance Private patio Guest House Family Room and Kitchenette Spacious Bedroom Guest House Kitchenette Large full bath with walk-in closet. Sauna Refreshing Pool Cascading Waterfall Pool Cabana and Outdoor Kitchen Pool Cabana and Outdoor Kitchen Pool Cabana and Outdoor Kitchen Pool Cabana Fireplace New pool equiptment Pool cabana, outdoor kitchen and bathroom Elevator Indoor Elevator Wine Chiller Airconditoned Storage Airconditioned Garage space Beautiful Pathways Spacious Patios Gated private driveway Mountain Views Listings_DesertHighlands_Teasers_Images- 3.82 Acres Listings_DesertHighlands_ImagesNew-62 Listings_DesertHighlands_ImagesNew-61 Listings_DesertHighlands_ImagesNew-60 Listings_DesertHighlands_Teasers_Images- Listings_DesertHighlands_ImagesNew-51 Custom Details! Desert Highlands Golf DH First Tee DH Pool DH- Tennis DH-Outside Dining DH- Jacks Restaurant DH Fitness 1 Lower dining day DH- Jack's Patio Desert Highlands Grass Courts DH- Pickleball DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-15 DesertHighlands_NewOct_Images-16

Property Description
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice/Taliesin Architect, John Rattenbury, Myers Residence is a VERY SPECIAL! This Wright protégé designed continuous curves nestled into Pinnacle Peak boulders: 10,000SF+- this one has it all! Decorative details echo desert shapes/colors. Generous spaces - huge owners suite, guest rooms, in-house guest-suite, work-out w/sauna, offices. Entertainers dream: generous kitchen, formal dining, family/living rooms, elevator. Separate guest house. Resort like setting: pool w/boulders; outdoor cabana BBQ, shower, pool-bath. Garage parking for 5, storage/shop space. VERY private gated lot. Nearly irreplaceable! Combines 4 lots! Hillside setting w/ AWESOME views/sunsets. Recently refreshed:wood/stone floors, fresh paint, carpet, updated faucets, appliances...WOW!

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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sold Price: $4,700,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,700,000
List Date: 2022-04-05
Location, Tax & Legal
Unit #: 491
Assessor's Map #: 4
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 491 DESERT HIGHLANDS LOTS 490-492 & 495 MCR 035133
Assessor's Parcel #: 401
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 10757
Map Code/Grid: J38
House Number: 10040
Compass: E
Street Name: HAPPY VALLEY
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 2392
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-04-401
Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS LOTS 490-492 & 495
Tax Year: 2022
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 2
Approx SQFT: 8616
Price/SqFt: 545.49
Approx Lot SqFt: 75100
Approx Lot Acres: 1.724
Flood Zone: TBD
Guest House SqFt: 1415
Horses: N
Builder Name: La Casa/ Taliesin
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: 3
Marketing Name: Desert Highlands
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 2
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 9
Year Built: 1991
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 6
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 491
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Spray Foam Insulation: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Foam: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 400
HOA Fee: 1700
HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Desert Highlands
HOA Telephone: 480-419-3700
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: Y
HOA 2 Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Paid Frequency 2: Annually
HOA 2 Name: Same
HOA 2 Telephone: 480-419-3700
Special Assessment HOA 2: No
HOA 3 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 100
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 0
Prepaid Association Fees HOA 2: 0
Disclosure Fees HOA: 200
Disclosure Fees HOA 2: 0
Other Fees HOA: 0
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 1825
Showing Notification Methods
Text: 1
Email: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Architecture
Contemporary: 1
Other: 1
Architect
Architect: John Rattenbury
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Bidet: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Split: 1
Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Fireplace Living Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Exterior Fireplace: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Dual Pane: 1
Private Pool Features
Heated: 1
Community Features
Biking/Walking Path: 1
Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1
Comm Tennis Court(s): 1
Community Spa: 1
Community Spa Htd: 1
Concierge: 1
Gated: 1
Golf: 1
Guarded Entry: 1
Racquetball: 1
On-Site Guard: 1
Workout Facility: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
View
City Lights: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Gas Stub for Range: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Wall Oven(s): 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Elevator: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Soft Water Loop: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Inside: 1
Upstairs Laundry: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Bonus/Game Room: 1
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1
Exercise/Sauna Room: 1
Separate Workshop: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Accessibility Feat.
Ramps: 1
Technology
3+ Exist Tele Lines: 1
Pre-Wire Sat Dish: 1
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Community Pool Features
Heated: 1
Exterior Features
Separate Guest House: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Storage: 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: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 5
Garage Spaces: 5
Parking Features
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Separate Strge Area: 1
Side Vehicle Entry: 1
Temp Controlled: 1
Direct Access: 1
Extended Length Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Other (See Remarks): 1
Plumbing
Gas Hot Water Heater: 1
Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Borders Preserve/Public Land: 1
Hillside Lot: 1
Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Gravel/Stone Front: 1
Desert Front: 1
Natural Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Items Updated
Floor Yr Updated: 2022
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2022
Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial
Pool Yr Updated: 2022
Pool Partial/Full: Partial
Unit Style
Two Levels: 1
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
By Agreement: 1
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Common Area Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
Clubhouse: 1
Prof Managed: 1
Other (See Remarks): 1
Sold Info
Loan Type: Cash
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Payment Type: Other
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0
Seller Concession $/%: $
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima and Happy Valley Rd.
Directions: Pima Rd. then Right (E) on Happy Valley Rd. Left(N) on Desert Highlands Drive and guard to direct to lot 491. (Myer's Residence)
Geo Lat: 33.726277
Geo Lon: -111.87413
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2023-03-28
Under Contract Date: 2023-02-20
Close of Escrow Date: 2023-03-27
Sold Price: $4,700,000
Association Fees
Association Fee 2: 1500
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Contemporary; Other
View: City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood
Window Features: Dual Pane
Private Pool Features: Heated
Community Pool Features: Heated
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Concierge; Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry; Racquetball; On-Site Guard; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Gas Stub for Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Stacked Washer/Dryer; Washer Hookup; Inside; Upstairs Laundry
Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room; Separate Workshop
Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Elevator; Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop; Water Purifier
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Sat Dish; 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); Separate Guest House; Storage
Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Separate Strge Area; Side Vehicle Entry; Temp Controlled
Construction: Block; Spray Foam Insulation
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Foam
Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Natural Gas
Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater; Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Block
Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; Hillside Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow
Unit Style: Two Levels
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
Desert Highlands amenities include Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, driving range, 18 hole putting course (nearly 400 yds), Racquet club and 13 tennis courts (4 grass), 2 pickleball courts, 2 bocce ball courts, 10,000/sf fitness center, clubhouse dining, walking paths, guard gated & security patrolled. Contact Listing Agents regarding DH membership/transfer fee to be settled at close of escrow.

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Last Updated: May - 20 - 2025

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