10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 676, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$3,275,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 4,445 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 29,431 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,275,000 List Date: 2/21/2024 Last Modified: 3/19/2026
Overview
Description
Embrace elegance on the 17th fairway of the renowned Desert Highlands Golf Course. Enjoy immediate access to FULL CLUB Privileges in this 5 bed/5.5 jewel box home designed by Allen Tafoya, in built by Rick Merritt-built 5 bed/5.5 with interiors by Billi Springer. This old-world inspired home features an open floor plan, blending exquisite finishes with functional luxury. The expansive layout includes a grand master suite, a dedicated exercise room, and a versatile upstairs office. Every space is crafted with precision, harmonizing indoor comfort with serene golf course views. Experience sophistication in this stunning home, where lifestyle, luxury, and exquisite craftsmanship meet. The upstairs Study has outstanding city light views. The main level frames Pinnacle Peak.
Listing Details MLS# 6654478
Location, Tax & Legal
- House Number
- 10040
- Compass
- E
- Street Name
- HAPPY VALLEY
- St Suffix
- Road
- City/Town Code
- Scottsdale
- State/Province
- AZ
- Zip Code
- 85255
- Zip4
- 2360
- County Code
- Maricopa
- Assessor Number
- 217-03-085
- Subdivision
- DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 3
- Tax Year
- 2023
- Unit #
- 676
- Assessor's Map #
- 3
- Legal Description (Abbrev)
- LOT 676 DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 3 MCR 025844
- Assessor's Parcel #
- 85
- Tax Municipality
- Scottsdale
- Taxes
- 8858
Contract Information
- Type
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
- No
General Property Description
- Dwelling Type
- Single Family Residence
- Dwelling Styles
- Detached
- Exterior Stories
- 2
- # of Interior Levels
- 2
- # Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 5
- Half Bathrooms
- Yes
- Total Bathrooms
- 5.5
- Approx SQFT
- 4445
- Price/SqFt
- 736.78
- Horses
- N
- Model
- Custom
- Builder Name
- R.A. Merritt Co.
- Year Built
- 2002
- Approx Lot SqFt
- 29431
- Approx Lot Acres
- 0.676
- Community Pool Y/N
- Yes
- Private Pool Y/N
- Yes
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Fireplaces Total
- 3
- Planned Comm Name
- Desert Highlands
- Marketing Name
- Desert Highlands 676
- 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
Remarks Misc
- Cross Street
- DESERT HIGHLANDS DRIVE AND CHRISTMAS CHOLLA
Status Change Info
- Off Market Date
- 2025-09-30
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-09-04
- Close of Escrow Date
- 2025-11-07
Legal Info
- Township
- 4N
- Range
- 5E
- Section
- 5
- Lot Number
- 676
More Information
Architect
- Architect
- Allen Tafoya
Basement
- Basement Y/N
- N
Parking Spaces
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Total Covered Spaces
- 3
- Slab Parking Spaces
- 0
Showing Notification Methods
- Showing Service
- Aligned Showings
- Text
- Yes
- Phone Call
- Yes
Sold Info
- Loan Type
- Cash
- Closing Cost Split
- Normal - N
- Buyer Concession $/%
- $
- Seller Concession $/%
- $
- Buyer Concession to Seller
- 0
- Seller Concession to Buyer
- 0
Special Listing Cond
- N/A
- Yes
Construction
- Block
- Yes
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Const - Finish
- Stucco
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
Roofing
- Built-Up
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Association & Fees
- HOA Y/N
- Y
- HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation
- Yes
- HOA Transfer Fee
- 200
- HOA Fee
- 1800
- 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
- 100
- Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%
- $
- Prepaid Association Fees HOA
- 0
- Disclosure Fees HOA
- 200
- Other Fees HOA
- 190000
- Other Fees Description
- Membership Fee to Desert Highlands at COE
- Land Lease Fee Y/N
- N
- Rec Center Fee Y/N
- N
- Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
- 1800
Lockbox Type
- None
- Yes
Architecture
- Santa Barbara/Tuscan
- Yes
Master Bathroom
- Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Yes
Master Bedroom
- Split
- Yes
- Downstairs
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Fireplace Living Rm
- Yes
- Fireplace Master Bdr
- Yes
- Gas Fireplace
- Yes
- Exterior Fireplace
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
Window Features
- Dual Pane
- Yes
Private Pool Features
- Heated
- Yes
Community Features
- Biking/Walking Path
- Yes
- Clubhouse/Rec Room
- Yes
- Comm Tennis Court(s)
- Yes
- Community Spa
- Yes
- Community Spa Htd
- Yes
- Concierge
- Yes
- Gated
- Yes
- Golf
- Yes
- Guarded Entry
- Yes
- On-Site Guard
- Yes
- Pickleball
- Yes
- Workout Facility
- Yes
Dining Area
- Formal
- Yes
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
Heating
- Natural Gas
- Yes
View
- City Lights
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Gas Oven
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Built-in Microwave
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Wall Oven(s)
- Yes
- Gas Cooktop
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Interior Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Yes
- Water Softener Owned
- Yes
Laundry
- Washer Included
- Yes
- Dryer Included
- Yes
Other Rooms
- Great Room
- Yes
- Media Room
- Yes
Separate Den/Office
- Sep Den/Office Y/N
- N
Technology
- Cable TV Avail
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
Fencing
- Block
- Yes
- Wrought Iron
- Yes
Water Source
- City Water
- Yes
Community Pool Features
- Heated
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Yes
- Built-in BBQ
- Yes
- Covered Patio(s)
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
Spa
- Private
- Yes
- Heated
- Yes
Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Yes
Parking Features
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
New Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Plumbing
- Recirculation Pump
- Yes
Utilities
- APS
- Yes
- SW Gas
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan
- Treat as Free&Clear
- Yes
Property Description
- Golf Course Lot
- Yes
Landscaping
- Desert Front
- Yes
- Desert Back
- Yes
Disclosures
- Seller Discl Avail
- Yes
- Agency Discl Req
- Yes
Possession
- Close of Escrow
- Yes
Association Fee Incl
- Common Area Maint
- Yes
- Street Maint
- Yes
- Other (See Remarks)
- Yes
Assoc Rules/Info
- Pets OK (See Rmrks)
- Yes
- Other (See Remarks)
- Yes
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Santa Barbara/Tuscan View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Stone 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; On-Site Guard; Pickleball; Workout Facility Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven(s); Pantry Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Great Room; Media Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Construction: Block; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Stucco; Stone Roofing: Built-Up; Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Recirculation Pump Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Golf Course Lot Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint; Other (See Remarks) Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026
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