$9,000,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 8
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 7001308
Status: Pending
4 beds  |  7 baths


Desert Highlands Estate
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Desert Highlands Estate 4 Car Garage + storage Professionally designed landscaping Beautifully lit exterior Covered entryway Entryway with mountain views Spectacular groin ceilings Impressive vaulted ceilings Kitchen and living room open space La Cornue, Thermador, Traulsen Glass door Traulsen refridgeration Butler's Pantry Light and bright open kitchen space Living room open to 2 courtyards Sitting/Dining outside kitchen Dining outside kitchen Dining outside kitchen Fountain outside kitchen Office open to courtyard Living room near kitchen Walkway to casita View of Pinnacle Peak Walkway from casita to main house Ample covered dining spaces Ample dining spaces Fully equipped outdoor kitchen 1 Sparkling mosaic tiled pool Poolside Cabana with outdoor kitchen 2 Additional sitting area Additional backyard patio Formal Dining opens to courtyard Wine Cellar Amazing architecture Living room near study/library Gorgeous limestone fireplace Elegant Powder room Entryway to Library/Study Georgia Pine Millwork Library/Study/Theatre Library/Study/Theatre Wetbar in the Study Marble floors and garden views Entry to The Secret Garden Secret Garden, Custom mosiac fountain Hallway between Primary and Library Primary bedroom, fireplace Primary bedroom Primary Bedroom to Private Patio Private Primary Patio Primary Patio pool & Spa Primary Patio fireplace Her primary bath Her primary bath 2 Primary transition space His primary bath Primary steam shower Her primary closet Guest suite 2 w/ walk in closet Guest suite 2 bath Guest suite 1 w/ walk in closet Guest Suite 1 bath Guest suites wet bar & desert views Covered Terrace outside guest suites Guest suite private entrance City Light Views Casita Entrance Views from the casita Evening outside casita/cabana . Evening lighting Evening swim ready! Evening poolside Evening under the Cabana Garden sitting area Breezeway 1 od 3 laundry spaces . Multiple Fountains on the grounds . . . Desert Highlands Long winding driveway Entry to the estate Tunnel between garages Ample prep space La Cornue range and Thermador grill Ironwork by Peter Sein Gorgeous Desert Highlands Estate . aerial view

Property Description
Guard Gated. Immediate Golf Membership. Spectacular Spanish Revival architectural masterpiece on 2.85 acres with total privacy in Desert Highlands. Inspired by Wallace Neff, this estate reflects the grandeur, scale, and sophistication of California's most revered Golden Age compounds with the convenience of modern day automation. Built by Nance Construction with custom ironwork by Peter Sevin, every hand-plastered wall, beam, and arch was crafted with intention. Portegese limestone and ebony walnut floors warm every room. The library, wrapped in Georgia sugar pine millwork, doubles as a private screening room with its own wet bar. The two story kitchen is anchored by a La Cornue range, framed by soapstone countertops, a generous butcher-block island, indoor

Details
Contract Information
List Price: $9,000,000
Status: Pending
Current Price: $9,000,000
List Date: 2026-03-19
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
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: 2340
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-04-017
Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 1
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 7
Approx SQFT: 11544
Price/SqFt: 779.63
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Nance Contruction
Year Built: 2002
Approx Lot SqFt: 125205
Approx Lot Acres: 2.874
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 8
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: 5
Lot Number: 8
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Architect
Architect: Ken Brown
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 4
Slab Parking Spaces: 8
Total Covered Spaces: 4
Items Updated
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2023
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2025
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Pool Partial/Full: Partial
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima and Happy Valley Road
Geo Lat: 33.714399
Geo Lon: -111.869251
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2026-09-02
Under Contract Date: 2026-07-24
Association Fees
Association Fee 2: 750
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Spanish; Santa Barbara/Tuscan; See Remarks
View: Desert; City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Bidet; Other (See Remarks)
Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs
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; Freestnd Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; See Remarks
Flooring: Stone; Wood; Other
Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; Tinted Windows; Wood Frames
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated; Variable Speed Pump
Community Pool Features: Cabana; Heated; Outdoor
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; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room; Other (See Remarks)
Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside; Other; See Remarks
Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Other; See Remarks
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned; Smart Home
Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Misting System; Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage; Other
Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attached Garage; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Separate Strge Area
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Construction: Block; Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating: Natural Gas; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Front; Grass Back; Synthetic Grass Frnt; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: See Private Remarks; None
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
Thermador grill, and glass-door Traulsen refrigeration. Upstairs feels like its own private retreat with a separate entrance, 2 oversized guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, a second laundry room, and an intimate covered terrace offering sweeping desert and city-light views. The primary bedroom is pure romance with French doors opening to a private patio and spa, his/her boutique closets, and a marble-wrapped bath. Two additional thoughtfully designed flex spaces offer the option for guest suites, a refined office, or a private wellness retreat. The guest quarters mirror the main home's craftsmanship, complete with its own kitchen featuring a Gaggenau cooktop, laundry, covered patio and parking spaces. Outside, Santa Barbara-designed landscaping by Trademark Landscape (as featured in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine), a sparkling mosaic-tiled pool, cabana and wet bar, multiple fountains and fireplaces, pristine lawn spaces and flower gardens-- all framing dramatic Pinnacle Peak views. Curated outdoor living spaces integrated throughout the grounds, a fully appointed butlers pantry supported by 2 walk-in pantries, a masterfully appointed outdoor kitchen, and extensive guest parking capabilities create effortlessly designed entertainment accommodations on a grand scale. Nearby hiking, fine dining, shopping, and world-class golf opportunities are available immediately! Desert Highlands amenities include a Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course, 18-hole putting course, award winning clubhouse, state of the art fitness center, Highlands Racquet Club featuring grass, clay, and pickleball courts, etc. If you understand the value of Legacy Architecture and are ready to indulge in Luxury Lifestyle Living, this one-of-a-kind estate must be experienced in person.

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Last Updated: September - 09 - 2026

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