$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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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!

Details
Contract Information
Sold Price: $4,700,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,700,000
List Date: 2022-04-05
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Location, Tax & Legal
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
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-04-401
Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS LOTS 490-492 & 495
Tax Year: 2022
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 9
Approx SQFT: 8616
Price/SqFt: 545.49
Guest House SqFt: 1415
Horses: N
Builder Name: La Casa/ Taliesin
Year Built: 1991
Approx Lot SqFt: 75100
Approx Lot Acres: 1.724
Flood Zone: TBD
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
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
Legal Info
Township: 4N
Range: 5E
Section: 6
Lot Number: 491
Architect
Architect: John Rattenbury
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 5
Slab Parking Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 5
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
Sold Info
Loan Type: Cash
Payment Type: Other
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: $
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: February - 26 - 2026

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